BT Broadband and XBox Live!

Does anyone know if the BT Broadband package is 'XBox Live!' compatible with
not too much fuss, as in is the modem that comes with the BT package
suitable for use with XBox live?

I'm presently 56k only with Freeserve Anytime, but I've heard that their BB
modem is USB only and can be tricky to set up for 'Live!'. Also, if there
are any BT BB customers presently using 'Live!' in this group, could you
tell me if I'll have to get an 'Ethernet' card installed on my PC?

Many thanks for any forthcoming reply.




RedorDead

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RedorDead <I'(E-Mail Removed)> fumbled, fiddled and
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> Does anyone know if the BT Broadband package is 'XBox Live!'
> compatible with not too much fuss, as in is the modem that
comes with
> the BT package suitable for use with XBox live?
>
> I'm presently 56k only with Freeserve Anytime, but I've heard
that
> their BB modem is USB only and can be tricky to set up for
'Live!'.
> Also, if there are any BT BB customers presently using 'Live!'
in
> this group, could you tell me if I'll have to get an 'Ethernet'
card
> installed on my PC?
>
> Many thanks for any forthcoming reply.


the BT modem is USB

--
Steve Parry

http://www.gwynfryn.co.uk

http://wrexhamseals.tripod.com

Hi,

For X-Box connections you really want a router, and a Ethernet modem.
(Ideal Set-up). There are a number of options, like D-Link who provide
combined router/hub/modem boxes.

You can order UK Broadband from www.optimumi.com.
All of their services are compatible with XBOX and PS2, and they are
offering free connection and free modems. (Modems are Ethernet.)
For a small additional fee, they can supply a router as well so you
can use your x-box hassle free.

Have a look at www.optimumi.com

Cheers.


"RedorDead" <I'(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:<bqdupp$lng$(E-Mail Removed)>...
> Does anyone know if the BT Broadband package is 'XBox Live!' compatible with
> not too much fuss, as in is the modem that comes with the BT package
> suitable for use with XBox live?
>
> I'm presently 56k only with Freeserve Anytime, but I've heard that their BB
> modem is USB only and can be tricky to set up for 'Live!'. Also, if there
> are any BT BB customers presently using 'Live!' in this group, could you
> tell me if I'll have to get an 'Ethernet' card installed on my PC?
>
> Many thanks for any forthcoming reply.

You need a broadband router which will have a USB and an Ethernet connection
( some models have 1, others 4)

Your X-Box will connect to the router via the Ethernet connection.

Go to this site & check out the forums if you are just getting going with
broadband for your X-Box
http://www.adslguide.org.uk/