Re: Windows Media Center Extender for Xbox

Tech-Archive recommends: Repair Windows Errors & Optimize Windows Performance

From: chuckofnc (chuckofnc_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/01/05 

Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2005 11:35:03 -0800

I have configured the bridge to match my router's settings already.

The bridge is a Belkin F5D7330.

I have considered trading in for a different model that was suggested on
this news group but the box did say I could configure it for the xbox.

And why would the media center extender setup tell me to go to my XBOX
configuration to input SSID and wireless password when I have not found these
options under the XBOX settings screens?

Thanks for your assistance so far but I am one not to give up so easily.

"Barb Bowman [MVP-Windows]" wrote:

> I can't tell from your post which Belkin device your purchased, but if
> it was the access point/bridge try a crossover cable to the Xbox. This
> is not the best choice for wireless connectivity for an Xbox - there
> are other devices that are far easier to use. You may want to consider
> exchanging it.
>
> On Fri, 31 Dec 2004 16:17:01 -0800, chuckofnc
> <chuckofnc@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >I purchased the Windows Media Center Extender for Xbox. I purchased a
> >Belkin Wireless Ethernet Bridge which i set up on my network. When plugged
> >into my network I am able to get to the configuration page for that device.
> >When I take the bridge and plug it into my xbox in my living room, attache
> >the xbox extender, load both disk(one in xbox one in my media center pc) I
> >get a message that it can't see it.
> >I am running encryption and a SSID for a secured wireless setup and the xbox
> >software I am installing on my pc tells me I have to configure that on the
> >xbox.
> >
> >When I gop to network settings on my xbox I do not see anything remotely
> >close to SSID and encryption listed.
> >
> >When I have the bridge plugged into the xbox the LAN light is lite so i know
> >it is getting a connection.
> >
> >Any suggestions? I do not want to take off the security nor do i want to
> >run this wired. Added info...my PC is wired and not running wireless.
>
> --
> Barb Bowman
> Expert Zone Columnist
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> MS-MVP (Windows)
>

Relevant Pages

  • RE: Windows Media Center Extender for Xbox
    ... Chuck - Try configuring the bridge for the correct wireless configs, ... > into my network I am able to get to the configuration page for that device. ... > When I take the bridge and plug it into my xbox in my living room, ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.mediacenter)
  • Re: Actiontec MI424WR router -> bridge mode
    ... Then I have a "bridge" device in the family room for the Xbox. ... as if the Xbox was on the LAN or on the WiFi network. ... Can this do that (wireless bridge)? ...
    (alt.internet.wireless)
  • Re: Problem with XBox and WPA security
    ... Hook the xbox up to a wireless bridge that does WPA. ... The bridge does all the security, and you can get one for about $100 or so. ... a Buffalo Wireless G Ethernet Bridge. ...
    (alt.games.video.xbox)
  • Re: Wireless bridge, modded XBox, and FTP issues
    ... > bridge. ... XBox live works fine. ... > XBox directly to the LAN (wired connection), ... be assigned by DHCP by your wireless hub or assigned by it's built in firmware, ...
    (alt.games.video.xbox)
  • Re: Xbox 360 - Forever "contacting..." ; Never comes online
    ... I've crawled through the firewall settings using that page ... considered a complete uninstall of Norton as a way to eliminate ... internet for web/email (or Xbox Live). ... uninstall Media Center Extender and reload on PC, ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.mediacenter)