Networking XBOX to PC - Hub, Switch, Router or Crossover Cable ?
 

I'm a bit inexperienced with networking

Seems there are many ways to network your PC and your XBox

what method is preferable and easiest ?

I have one network card in my PC connected to my ADSL modem

Seems that buying a hub, switch, router or a second network card all costs about the same

cheers

You should get a router that will connect to the modem and then have your PC and Xbox connect to the router.

I concur. Are your modem and xbox are located pretty close to each other?

close enough mate :)

anyone have any links to simple online tutorials about networking your PC to an Xbox ?

cheers

Main page including the links below
http://www.xbox.com/en-AU/live/start...omenetwork.htm

Best way

http://www.xbox.com/en-AU/live/start...er/default.htm

Alternative

http://www.xbox.com/en-AU/live/start...pc/default.htm

I just set up Xbox live Friday using a wireless Linsys router(wrt54g) and the MS Xbox adapter(mn-740 i think). I had never set a network up and it was easier than I thought it would be. I just had to pretty much plug a few cable in and I was ready to go. My only problem was before I updated the Firmware on the Xbox adapter my signal strength was low. So far playing on Live has been a good experience with my setup.