NEED HELP - Can I put an XBOX in a closet and

[Lasareath]

Still gain access to it via the controller and wireless head set?

I would think I could but I have a client that claims it does not work, I thought that the controllers are Radio Frequency?

Thanks,

Sal

[BlueFox]

Mine is in a particle board equipment rack that has a drop down door. If I close the door the controller is not 100% responsive, and that is a distance of about 4 feet.

[Lasareath]

Mine is in a particle board equipment rack that has a drop down door. If I close the door the controller is not 100% responsive, and that is a distance of about 4 feet.

Wow OK, Thanks.

So I need to figure out how to boost this signal. I wonder if a remote extender will work.

Maybe either one of these:

http://www.smarthome.com/59501/Smarthome-Hidden-IR-Repeater-System/p.aspx

http://www.smarthome.com/8045I/NextGen-IR-to-RF-to-IR-Remote-Control-Range-Extender-Kit-433-MHz/p.aspx?green=215143D6-693D-5E71-B383-B2B9AD155804

[decal]

Why don't you try it and find out for yourself?

[mrbiron]

Blue that is odd. I have a closed tv cabinet and am constantly walking to my fridge for beer >20' away and can still talk on the headset and move around without a hiccup. Is your cabinet made of lead? :cheesygrin:

YMMV i guess:question:

[kuntasensei]

The 360 controllers operate on 2.4ghz... so if you're having a distance problem, it could be because of wifi saturation in your area. Sometimes, it's as simple as changing the wifi channel on your router. It's a rare problem, because the 360 controllers and wireless headsets use frequency-hopping to avoid this issue... but if all your neighbors are close and rockin' wifi, you can have issues. I've seen people change to wireless-N 5ghz for their wifi and that fixes their 360 controller issues.

There's no easy way to extend them, sadly. That said, I get a solid 30-35 feet from my 360 before it loses the controller (though the wireless headset has a little shorter range). Your only option would be to modify the 360 hardware so you can extend the wireless antenna outside of your cabinet, and I don't know if anyone has even tried that yet. The only setups that I have seen work for a hidden rack setup are using wired controllers with a USB extension built into the room.

[Serendipity]

Yes you can. It just depends on the location and if there is any interference from other devices in the area. I know this because it took a while to get mine working just like the OP describes. But it definitely is possible - with a little work.

[Lasareath]

Thanks all except decal.

This is for a client and his Son's closet.

Decal, I don't need to try it at my house. My closet would be different than my client's closet.

[Sherardp]

I can confirm it will work if you install an IR blaster to it. I have mine installed in the rear of the HT, in a cabinet. Wireless controller maybe an issue for you depending on distance, though not sure.

[decal]

Thanks all except decal.

This is for a client and his Son's closet.

Decal, I don't need to try it at my house. My closet would be different than my client's closet.

You didn't specify in your OP that it was at a client's house,you said a client told you it wouldn't work. That's why I stated the obvious answer to try it and see. Sorry if that pissed you off.