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XBMC Question

  • 01-04-2008 1:13pm
    #1
    dexterfletcher
    Closed Accounts Posts: 44 ✭


    Can I use a wireless device to watch/listen to movies/music that I've put on my PC HD? I'm currently running XBMC on a soft-modded original XBOX but my PC is not in the same room as my main TV and I don't want to be running 30m of cable down the apartment.

    Anyone have a similar setup?


Comments

  • #2
    mickoneill30
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,073 ✭✭✭mickoneill30


    Not wireless but I've got these.

    http://www.devolo.com/co_EN_cs/produkte/dlan/mldlanhsethernet.html

    They allow you to put ethernet through your power. I've three. The Devolo stuff is a bit pricier but I know people who've gotten cheaper models from eBay.


  • #3
    robbie1876
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,766 ✭✭✭robbie1876


    http://www.dabs.ie/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=4YLR&SearchType=1&SearchTerms=homeplug&PageMode=3&SearchKey=All&SearchMode=All&NavigationKey=0

    €51 plus delivery from Dabs.


  • #4
    dexterfletcher
    Closed Accounts Posts: 44 ✭dexterfletcher


    mickoneill30 wrote: »
    Not wireless but I've got these.

    http://www.devolo.com/co_EN_cs/produkte/dlan/mldlanhsethernet.html

    They allow you to put ethernet through your power. I've three. The Devolo stuff is a bit pricier but I know people who've gotten cheaper models from eBay.

    Mickoneill30,

    Does this mean I could just connect a crossover/ethernet cable from my PC to one part of this devolo device and then connect the other part to my xbox in another room? I'm a bit of a noob at this...


  • #5
    mickoneill30
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,073 ✭✭✭mickoneill30


    dexterfletcher wrote: »
    Mickoneill30,

    Does this mean I could just connect a crossover/ethernet cable from my PC to one part of this devolo device and then connect the other part to my xbox in another room? I'm a bit of a noob at this...

    That'll work I'd imagine. I don't see why not but I haven't tested that config.

    The way I have mine is

    PC -- Router -- Homeplug -- Homeplug -- Xbox


  • #6
    mathias
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,174 ✭✭✭mathias


    Theres a couple of things to watch out for with these ,

    The devices plug into a socket near whatever device you want to connect to your network,

    A straight ethernet cable , not crossover , goes from your device to the homeplug.
    The one nearest your PC , either goes to your router , or straight to your PC , you then set up your network as normal. Its best to have a router , that way you can connect multiple devices , its not necessary , but its best.

    Depending on your house wiring , it should work , if all your sockets are on the same circuit that is !!

    Mine , unfortunately , are not , so I cant connect my PC upstairs , to my HTPC or PS3 downstairs. ( yet more money wasted on gadgets by me ...ah well )

    To check , see if you have separate breakers for upstairs and downstairs sockets ...if you do , then the sockets are not on the same circuit and the device wont work.
    If you just have one , then you'll be fine !


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  • #7
    dexterfletcher
    Closed Accounts Posts: 44 ✭dexterfletcher


    Thanks a mill for your help Micko and Mathias, I'm not sure if I want to buy a costly router as well until I see how much I use the Xbox everyday so may opt for the homeplug to PC first and see if it works. I live in a fairly new apartment, so I don't think wiring loops should be an issue!!


  • #8
    mathias
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,174 ✭✭✭mathias


    Do you have wireless broadband ? If you do , then your wireless router will do , it should have a few spare ethernet ports on the back ! Just connect one of the homeplugs here !


  • #9
    dexterfletcher
    Closed Accounts Posts: 44 ✭dexterfletcher


    mathias wrote: »
    Do you have wireless broadband ? If you do , then your wireless router will do , it should have a few spare ethernet ports on the back ! Just connect one of the homeplugs here !

    Unfortunately not...bog standard wired NTL I'm afraid. Service is actually very good just not very practical.


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