How-to: Xbox 360/AirPort Extreme workaround |
There are actually two ways to do this: the easy way, and the safe way. If you don't give a rat's behind about wireless security and all that jazz, this is really easy. Just turn the wireless security feature off and you're good to go. Running an non-secure wireless networks is a bit of a risky move, though, so here's the nifty workaround from 25experts:
In Airport Utility, Option-Click (or alt click on windows keybaords) the radio setting button to get the hidden choices, and select "b/g compatible", NOT "n (b/g compatible), just straight b/g. That will limit each device to 54 Mbps, which is fine.
Next, Option-Click your encryption setting button and select "WPA Personal." Go into the Internet:DHCP settings (I think) and reserve an IP address for your 360 based on it's MAC settings to make sure it gets the same IP all the time. In the NAT options, select that IP as the "Default Host" so as to cause no issues with XBox Live functionality. Restart the Apple Extreme.
After it's up and running, start your XBox 360, go to the last blade of the Dashboard and select your network settings - it should let you select your new WPA-encrypted network and you're good to go.
Via 25experts
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Comments [refresh]
that sounds really confusing
works like a charm :)
Hiya,
Glad to see you spreading the word. Please credit the sources though - at http://www.25experts.com
Many thanks,
Phil
I think they already did...
Why would I want to disable n? That's the reason I bought it! Yeah just disable n and everything will work fine, even know everything will be 1/5 the speed...
The fix described works. I have been a long time Mac owner and a new XBox 360 owner. Using the B/G mode does slow down the network speed but it not required for XBox live. BUT, if you are thinking about getting the new iTV, then you will need to activate the b/g/n mode in order to stream video from your computer to the iTV box/TV. I have read about adding a second network but my understanding is that this will require MORE hardware. I hope MS or Apple come out with a path so the three products will play nice together!