whats really needed for Mac network gaming,Basically?

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Fabrix2003

macrumors regular

Original poster

• Mar 3, 2004

• #1

just wanna know what i have to purchase if 6 of my mates want a multiplayer gaming night?

what would we need? wondering what me must buy

i know we all got to have a network card or airport
but do i need a hub?

any help would be gratley appreciated.

 

blue&whiteman

macrumors 65816

• Mar 3, 2004

• #2

a simple ethernet hub should be all you need. they are far cheaper than routers. it will cost you about 20-30$. if its more than that then look elsewhere.

 

janey

macrumors 603

• Mar 3, 2004

• #3

splurge on a switch, not a hub if you're going wired, splurge on a wifi base station if you're going wireless (which, btw, I dont recommend for gaming).
Grab a few (patch) cables (category 5/5e/6) too, or geta big box of like a thousand feet, some tools and figure out how to make your own 🙂

 

abhishekit

macrumors 65816

• Mar 3, 2004

• #4

well if u and ur mates have a wireless card, then i think thats the best..just need a wireless hub/router..which is very common these days.some one may be already having that...and no need of the messy wires..