Consoles

Would a dsl/cable modem work for this, or is a router mandatory?

 

I think those would work. Or you could go Dial up and plug it into the wall

 

you could connet the modem directly to the console and it would work except then your computer would not be online. A router is the only way to have your computer and your console online at teh same time.

 

No, you're wrong.
If you got a socket for a cable modem installed near your console, both could be online.

 

that would require a router somewhere along the line though...

or else a second connection...

 

Please show me how this would work, because it cannot work without a router.

 

you could do it wirelessly, i suppose, if your modem has wireless capabilities, thats the only way the above will work...

 

cable modem is just fine, just connect the ethernet cable to your console. here's how the connection would look: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/connectt...thods/modem.htm


now, if you want to be online with your comp and console at the same time, that's when you need a router

 

I was able to have my PC and PS2 online at the same time when I had a modem. I connected the modem to my PC, then connected my PC to my PS2 using a crossover cable and shared the connection in windows.

 

a modem is mandatory and a router is optional

 

not if you want to connect your computer and console at the same time.

well, unless you have multiple ports on your modem...

 

I just wanted to use xbox live, so would I need a router for that?

 

Yes...

Buy a router and connect your modem to the router. Then Connect your PC and your Xbox to the router.

Easiest and best way to set it up.

 

well duh


but to connect to internet you just need a modem

 

umm, duh back to you?

of course you need a modem.

what i meant is that most modems have only one ethernet port, so youd have to switch back and forth between your computer and console ethernet cables...