What Wireless Routers Work for the Xbox360?
Xbox 360 users most commonly use an Internet connection to play games online with Microsoft's Xbox Live service. If you want to connect your Xbox wirelessly to your network, you will need a wireless router with a-, b- or g-band capabilities. Below are some wireless routers that will work great with the Xbox 360.
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Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router
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The Linksys WRT54G2 is compatible with your Xbox 360. The WRT54G2 operates on a wireless-g band, which is the fastest out of the a, b and g that Microsoft recommends. It also features four Ethernet ports to allow you to hard-wire your Xbox if you so choose.
Wireless features of the WRT54G2 include a built-in WiFi-protected setup button, numbered LED indicator lights and light-up status indicators. This router operates at 802.11g and is capable of 54 megabits per second (Mbps). You can also use it in wireless-b mode, which will give you 11 mbps. This router operates on a 2.4-GHz band, which will work perfectly with the Xbox 360.
Linksys-Cisco WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router
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This is another great router for your Xbox. The WRT54GL operates on an 802.11 network in both wireless-g and wireless-b modes. It offers an integrated Ethernet hub in the back if you want to connect your Xbox via Ethernet cable as well. Speeds on this router range from 11 mbps to 54 mbps, depending on which band you are using.
Other capabilities of this router include secure easy setup, network security, encryption and dual antennas for greater signal strength. This router runs on a 2.4-GHz band allowing easy sync with the Xbox 360.
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Netgear WGR614 IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless-G Router
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The Netgear WGR614 is a very basic router that will work with your Xbox 360. The Xbox will work with this router using the 802.11 wireless on either the b or the g band (depending on your preference). The wireless b will give you transfer speeds of up to 11 mbps versus the g band, which will give you speeds up to 54 mbps.
Other features of this router include network security, WEP encryption, 2.4-GHz frequency band and Ethernet ports allowing a hard-wired connection with your Xbox.
Linksys WRT55AG Dual-Band Wireless A+G Access Point
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The Linksys WRT55AG operates a bit differently than the other routers on this list. It incorporates dual-band 2.4-GHz and 5.0-GHz technology for improved transfer speeds. This router is compatible with the Xbox 360 through the a and g bands.
By using the dual-band technology, it will allow one device on your network to operate on one band while the others make use of the extra band. This router is perfect if you do a lot of computer work on your network as well. This will allow your Xbox to use the 2.4-GHz band while your computer can use the 5.0-GHz band simultaneously.
Asus RT-N15 IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0
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Asus also offers a good quality wireless router that will work with the Xbox 360. The RT-N15 is a wireless-n router that operates on 802.11 networks. Microsoft Xbox wireless is currently recommended for use with wireless-g routers. However, this router will work with b and g devices as well.
Features of the Asus RT-N15 include WEP2 encryption, remote management, firmware restoration and smart administration.
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