Xbox wireless adaptor problem

mcboo

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I have bought a wireless adaptor for the Xbox, is a "Wireless N" . My router is a few years old, is a Wireless G ( Linksys SRX200)........

I can't get the Xbox to connect to my network, is this because my router and adaptor are incomparable? I ordered it because it said compatible with a,b,g,n networks so am presuming it should work. Do I need to set the router to work with a a wireless N adaptor?

Thanks

Posted : 23/12/2011 12:34 pm

BoardinBob

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You mean you bought a generic wireless adapter?

If so, as far as I know only the official xbox wireless adapter will work

Posted : 23/12/2011 12:35 pm

mcboo

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One of these

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003UYTGGW/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_3?pf_rd_p=103612307&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000AYTQ7O&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=08YR8QRCCV3F4XHJ40T4

Posted : 23/12/2011 12:42 pm

deadlydarcy

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mcboo, I think in theory, other makes [i]should[/i] work, but I had all kinds of headaches with mine - tried a few WAs that I had lying around which should have worked. Then bit the bullet, bought the XBox one and hey presto, not a problem since.

Posted : 23/12/2011 1:13 pm

mcboo

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Do you think it is because I bought a non Microsoft adaptor? Loads of people use them......

Posted : 23/12/2011 1:17 pm

BoardinBob

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Yes. Unofficial ones are notoriously unreliable.

Posted : 23/12/2011 1:18 pm

mcboo

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Ok cheers, will send that back.

Posted : 23/12/2011 1:32 pm

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