USB Ethernet Adapter question

Question

I have a router that has only one ethernet port and at the back of my computer i have only one ethernet slot, that is used to go on the internet(router to computer via ethernet wire), i also have xbox live and if i want to go on that i use the ethernet wire that i use for the internet.(i connect to xbox live by ..router to xbox).   I cant go on the internet if im on xbox live.   Will a USB ethernet adapter solve the problem if i use another ethernet wire going from the adapter to the xbox while the other ethernet wire is connected via router to computer to go on the internet as described above? And if so what ethernet wire will i need the crossover or the normal one ?

Gees · Answer

Simple solution is get a small Hub ( or switch ) and connect computer, x box and router to it with standard cat5 cables.. Job done..

esquire · Answer

A switch is better than a hub. If you decide to go with a 2nd adapter, you'll need a crossover cable and configure ICS (available since Win 98 SE):  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306126/

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