360 firmware updates ?

ND13
ND13 Posts: 7,601
edited October 2007 in Video Games
My cable modem only has one ethernet port and I don't own a router and don't want to spend $60 just to update the XBOX.

Can one go to the XBOX site and download the firmware updates on dvd and then install the update in the XBOX??

If not, is there any other way of updating, without a router?

Thanks in advance for any help.
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited October 2007
    Why don't you just plug it directly into your cable modem, just long enough to check for updates?
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  • jamison
    jamison Posts: 35
    edited October 2007
    kuntasensei wrote: »
    Why don't you just plug it directly into your cable modem, just long enough to check for updates?

    Agreed, it's really easy to do. J
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited October 2007
    Well, switching cables can be a PITA. But why not get a cheaper router? This is only one example from newegg for a $23 d-link.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127091

    I prefer wireless routers, but for your purposes, a cheap wired router will work just fine. Plus you get an extra layer of security with a firewall for your internet connection.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited October 2007
    I have the same issue.

    The 360 is in my son's room, cable cannot reach.

    Can the firmware be installed from a disk? Or does it have to be internet connection?
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited October 2007
    I believe this is what both of you are looking for:

    http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/systemuse/xbox360/console/systemupdates.htm

    You guys really might want to try xbox live though...multiplayer and all that...
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited October 2007
    cheddar wrote: »
    I believe this is what both of you are looking for:

    http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/systemuse/xbox360/console/systemupdates.htm

    You guys really might want to try xbox live though...multiplayer and all that...

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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited October 2007
    Jake be very...I mean very careful with that update. In fact I would do the Live update instead.

    I know of one person that bricked there 360 using that update. The drive died right after the update started to install itself. Do not know if it was coincidence or not, but it would be easier just to do it via live.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited October 2007
    Yeah..I think I will just move the 360 to the modem,put it on a small tv and do the update there.
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