Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:31 pm Post subject: difference between ethernet and cross over cable??
Is there a difference between these cables?
I ask because, hooking up my router to my xbox via ethernet does seem to work, (i can ftp in) but it will no longer connect to the internet, this is something to do with the wiring in my house...phonelines and stuff .. only works on the master..????
anyway i thought the best solution was to get a long ethernet cable to reach my router where it works..good idea??
thanks for your help people
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Joined: Nov 03, 2006 Posts: 2283 Location: Plymouth, UK
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 2:00 pm Post subject:
There are 2 different types of ethernet cable, straight and crossover.
Crossover cables are used to connect directly from one thing to another (for example, pc to xbox, pc to pc) whereas straight cables are used to connect your pc to routers, switches and bridges.
Switches and routers require straight cables to get functionality. Are you connecting your Xbox to your router, or to your pc? _________________ Chimp Tutorial
singh400 Xbox-HQ User Xbox Version: v1.1 Modded: Softmod & 160Gb HDD
Joined: Nov 27, 2005 Posts: 174 Location: Augusta, Georgia
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 3:46 pm Post subject:
If you can ftp then you have the right cable. Check that your DNS settings are set correctly (usually on a router it is the same as your default gateway) also make sure you are not using the http proxy in your xbox settings. Both of these will cause you to not connect to the internet but still be able to FTP. Another alternative is to enable DHCP on your xbox to auto configure your network settings. Hope this helps.
pezzar V.I.P. Lifetime Xbox Version: V1.6 Modded: Xenium Gold OS v2.3.1
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Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:04 pm Post subject:
set your DNS server to that of your ISP. Check the router settings. You should see Public ip, subnet mask and gateway along with DNS server.
as a test try this DNS server if you want
195.92.195.94
Edward472 Xbox-HQ Enthusiast Xbox Version: V1.6 Modded: Xenium Gold OS v2.3.1
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Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 5:33 pm Post subject:
I ran into this guys site a while back http://www.ossmann.com/5-in-1.html if you have an ethernet cable you dont mind cutting up you can rewire it to be a crossover cable
singh400 Xbox-HQ User Xbox Version: V1.6 Modded: Xenium Gold OS v2.3.1
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:36 am Post subject:
i think its easier just to by the damn cables than to do that ^^
but thanks for the advice nonetheless
singh400 Xbox-HQ User Xbox Version: V1.6 Modded: Xenium Gold OS v2.3.1
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:50 pm Post subject:
would this be the correct cable to buy to hook up my xbox to router
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Joined: Nov 27, 2005 Posts: 174 Location: Augusta, Georgia
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 5:16 pm Post subject:
Yes, thats a standard ethernet cable, it should work fine.
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