Jason needed to use my console with the wi-fi because we switched internet providers and they sent us a wireless modem and we have to keep it in a separate room from the kids. So now I'm stuck with his Elite and while I don't play online that much anymore I still want to get the updates. So does anybody know if there is another wireless network adapter besides the Xbox manufactured one that will work with the 360? I read a review for a different one on Gamestop, but everybody said it was horrible and a waste of money.

We had problems with the Xbox manufactured one before as far as connecting to parties, etc...and I really do not want to buy it again unless I have to.

http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-XAVB101-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter/dp/B001AGM2VI

You could always get something like this and just use a wired connection!! I've heard that a lot of them work pretty well.

I had a problem similar to this where my xbox was too far from the router... I just bought a 50' ethernet cable and rolled it out when I wanted to get online. They cost about $10-20 on newegg.

Sadly, the thing about long cables is that you lose more speed the longer that your cable is.

Sadly, the thing about long cables is that you lose more speed the longer that your cable is.

Not always the case if you get a decent enough cable. I got a 100 foot ethernet cable and get pretty much my full speed lol. Was a $25 cable off of Newegg.

It's all category based. That's the difference in the network cables. Cat 5 can sustain X Speed for X distance etc.