Xbox System Link

[runesmithie]

Later this week I'm going to go to pick up some materials to set up a 4 box system link. I've been looking and haven't been able to find anything about an advantage for having a hub or a switch, doe anyone know anything about that?

 

 

 

Right now I'm looking at

 

 

 

1*Switch

 

4*25' Cables

 

 

 

Anything recommended? (I'll probably be restricted to Best Buy/Circuit City, since they're in the same general region)

 

 

 

(Price shouldn't be too big of a deal, as it's going to be split 8+ ways)

[WutangFlu]

might wanna get 50'

 

 

 

25' may seem like enough, but trust me.. even for a small house.. its not.

 

 

 

just a suggestion.

 

as for a switch, no idea. i use a Microsoft MN-100 router, works fine

[runesmithie]

Houses are just a little rowded for us to use. Right now we're looking at more of a shed/barn environment :P

[runesmithie]

I just got a computer accessory catalog, and it looks like it might be a lower price to buy 250 feet of cat6 (that would be the one I want, right?) cables and get a crimping tool with the plugs :P

[username388]

Yeah, it's cheaper to make your own cables. It's actually a lot cheaper for me, but maybe that's just because my friend has like 2,000 feet of cat5 cable. :D (Don't know why, but his uncle just gave it to him). It was cheaper for me to buy a crimping tool and plugs than to buy 1 15' cat5! So, yeah, make your own.