- Dec 3, 2005
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Hi guys,
I'm looking to start up Xbox 360 Lans in my local area for a bit of fun. There are no other console LAN events happening in my area so there is likely to be huge interest if setup correctly. I'm looking for some advice/info on the best switches to use for 360 LAN's and the best way to actually setup the network.
The other day I went down to my local MSY to look at switches. I was intending to buy 2x24 Port 10/100(http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=7617), however after speaking too the staff, they recommended that I instead go with Gigabit Switches(http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=2757) as the 2 10/100 switches won't be able to handle 48 Xbox's.
Considering that people will likely being playing multiple different games at one time and putting pressure on the network, is it worth swapping to Gigabit? What about DHCP, do I require a switch that has this? Also, the switches I'm looking at purchasing, are they good brands or could I do better elsewhere?
Any advice / thoughts are appreciated
Thanks
I'm looking to start up Xbox 360 Lans in my local area for a bit of fun. There are no other console LAN events happening in my area so there is likely to be huge interest if setup correctly. I'm looking for some advice/info on the best switches to use for 360 LAN's and the best way to actually setup the network.
The other day I went down to my local MSY to look at switches. I was intending to buy 2x24 Port 10/100(http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=7617), however after speaking too the staff, they recommended that I instead go with Gigabit Switches(http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=2757) as the 2 10/100 switches won't be able to handle 48 Xbox's.
Considering that people will likely being playing multiple different games at one time and putting pressure on the network, is it worth swapping to Gigabit? What about DHCP, do I require a switch that has this? Also, the switches I'm looking at purchasing, are they good brands or could I do better elsewhere?
Any advice / thoughts are appreciated
Thanks