Use your laptop as an Xbox/Xbox 360 "Wireless Adapter" on Windows XP/Vista, and Mac OSX

I hate how the Xbox 360's wireless adapter costs $100, so I looked online on how to use any adapter as one. I couldn't find an article on that, but found that you can use your laptop as a gateway, but many articles didn't work, the way they said to do it. I looked on Instructables to see if there were any how-to's about it, and there were none, so here is my second Instructable.
Things you need
Laptop
CROSSOVER Ethernet cable (You can't use the one included with the xbox. But chances are that you have one lying around. Most will be labeled saying crossover. Thanks to sk8erek who reminded me to edit this.
Xbox

I Edited this to show how to do it with Vista and Mac, so this will work for all 3. The one done by me is for Windows XP. Step 4 is Windows Vista. Step 5 is Mac OSX, both Leopard and Tiger

P.S.- This is new information. I just edited this on January 3, 2008. If you do this, you won't be able to connect to the internet through your Ethernet port anymore. Only providing internet will be possible. If you want to know how to fix this, scroll down to my comment about it.

EDIT: A fix for the above problem was posted in a comment by timheppner. I have not tried this myself, but he says it will work, so try it out.
"EDIT 2:" A guy named bsblade told me that my instructions on doing this on a mac were wrong, so I updated it according to his instuctable. To see changes, check out step 5

Step 1: Connect Your Ethernet Cable to Your Computer and Xbox

I know this doesn't sound like it should be the first step, but do it anyways. Trust me, It will work out in the end.

Comments

[thewalrusoflove]

If your xbox says it cannot connect to the internet, but it can to the local network, try turning your firewall off, it worked for me...

[nepali_beast]

How do you do this on windows 8

[karenna]

Thanks for the wonderful share. But as I followed the guide, it doesn't seem to work on my Dell laptop. Errors kept coming up. I couldn’t solve the problem until I tried Virtual Hotspot, a new WiFi sharing app but works quite well. Few comlex settles and quite effective. So…look forware to more fantastic sharing.

[daveazar]

Has anyone who's tried this had there xbox die? I went through a few while connecting to xbox live this way.

[blogan5]

how do i connect my x-box from my bedroom witch is 75 feet from my bedroom how do i do this thank,s

[mancer67]

you can get a big enough enthernet cord and run it becide the wall

[charlesxxx04]

I have a Dell XPS M1530 laptop and all I had to do was go into network connections, highlight both and click bridge connections and it works just fine.
I am running Vista

[xboxlive12]

i have a LG computer what steps do i have to do?

[jhohendorf]

How do you connect a xbox 360 to a Windows 7 laptop?

[mjohnston10]

ok my problem is i dont have a sharing tab so what am i supposed to do now im running on windows 7 on a dell mini help plz

[robijussin]

when you are in the "network and internet" window of your control panel, there should be a category labeled "network and sharing center." click on that, then to the left there should be an option, "change adapter settings." In there you want to bridge your wireless and local area connections. This should allow you to access xbox live. Did for me at least.

[Kings_Fool]

Thaaanks. That worked for me very well.

[moosterboi]

i have, but when i do the xbox connection test it passes the network one and just dsnt connect to the next one dunno

[moosterboi]

Hey guys, i did all those steps and everything but my xbox is able to pass the first part how u test the connection thing like it passes the network part then wen it says internet and xbox live it just cant connect, plz help

[shaft9610]

for the first step am i connecting my xbox with my computer or my laptop?

[tayman]

i need help

[mjohnston10]

im totally confused on ur directions

[Toddimyre]

You can use the one that comes with the Xbox 360. I've done it. You can also use this method to connect to Xbox Live via dial-up. ;-) I've done that as well.

To use the existing cable with XP:
1. Click START > SETTINGS > NETWORK SETTINGS.
2. Click SET UP A HOME OR SMALL OFFICE NETWORK.
3. Make sure all necessary adapters and/or cables are attached.
4. Click NEXT twice. If something isn't connected, you'll get a CONNECTIONS screen. You can click IGNORE DISCONNECTED NETWORK HARDWARE for the time being and then click NEXT to continue.
5. Click THIS COMPUTER CONNECTS DIRECTLY TO THE INTERNET... and click NEXT.
6. Click your INTERNET CONNECTION and click NEXT.
7. Click your PRIVATE CONNECTION and click NEXT.
8. Click NEXT 4 more times. Note, that you may edit pieces before the final click of NEXT, but this comment isn't in response to those details. Also, this part may take a moment to finalize.
9. Once that is finished, REBOOT your system. You MUST do this step or it will not work.
10. Once your system reboots, wait for it to connect to the internet. Make sure your Xbox 360 is connected to your computer BEFORE you turn the system on.
11. If everything went smoothly, you will connect to Xbox Live whenever you load a Xbox Live profile.

A few notes:
1. If you get kicked offline due to internet issues, you have to renew the connection to your PC to connect back to Xbox Live.
2. If your computer enters HIBERNATION and/or SLEEP mode, the connection will sever.
3. If your computer is REBOOTED and/or SHUTDOWN, the connection will sever.
4. Your computer must ALWAYS be online first.
5. If your console won't connect, you must manually set your DNS and IP ADDRESS settings on your WIRED CONNECTION. Do NOT use your DNS ADDRESS for your router, or it will prevent connection to the internet at some point. I typically use 192.168.0.1 for my internet's DNS ADDRESS and 10.0.0.1 for my Xbox 360's DNS ADDRESS. The IP ADDRESS shouldn't have to be modified.
6. Your FIREWALL can either be on or off. It does not matter. This has been tested with WINDOWS FIREWALL, PC TOOLS FIREWALL, and COMMODO FIREWALL.

PS: Not trying to steal your thunder. Just trying to offer some extra tips, as I have done this before.

[nik170]

I do the 5 steps (vista) and my console fails on the IP Address fails Could anyone PLEASE help me???

['carey]

im having the exact same problem!!

[cstill]

This worked for my bluray player!
Thanksss!!!

[rwillie]

GUYS THANKS SOOOOOO MUCH IT REALLY WORKS THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Micah667]

ok it repaird an everything but it still wont connect to network..

[Micah667]

after following the steps it wont even let me connect to the network

[Micah667]

xbox says it cant obtain IP address

[razmo123]

thanx walamoonbeam now i can go on my xbox live but i used the xbox internet lead and it works just fine for windows seven

[Jalopy Sniper]

Man, that first picture brought back memories. That is the OG Xbox Dashboard right there.

[ETXElectronix]

@macauleyw34 : On WIndows Vista or Windows Se7en, go to your Control Panel>Category View>Network and Internet>Manage Internet Connections (or Manage Wireless Networks)>Adapter Properties>"Sharing" tab

[blewis8]

Thank you!

[woodmass14]

i only know how to do this on windows 7 and vista plug usb from laptop into xbox/ps3 Make sure Xbox/ps3 settings are for ethernet only :D

go to start and type in "view network connections" click on it

After that you should have local area connection and wireless network connection
Highlight them both and right click one of them and there will be something called bridge connections click on it "make sure everything is enabled in network connections"
and then try the network setup on both ps3/xbox :DDDDDD

[nickhines910]

thank youuu

[iHurandDur]

What if i dont have a Wireless Adaptor, cause my Adaptor Box has a Ethernet-Net cord in it to the PC

[phantomjunkie]

Following this instructable gave me the following message on the XBox360 when I tried to test the connection to XBox Live:

"Your network does not have a sufficient MTU setting. Xbox LIVE requires a minimum MTU setting of 1364."

I looked it up and found out that I need to open some ports. So after checking the two boxes on the "Sharing" tab of Vista/7, I clicked on the "Settings" button and checked/added the following ports:

Port 88 (UDP)
Port 3074 (UDP and TCP)
Port 53 (UDP and TCP)
Port 80 (TCP)

For the ports that list both UDP and TCP, I added the port twice, making sure one was for TCP and one was for UDP (adding UDP to the end of that port name to differentiate between the two). Port 80 was covered under "Web Server (HTTP)" so I didn't have to add that one individually.

After making sure these ports were added and checked, I was able to connect to XBox Live with no problems.

[Tech2431]

Hi!

Um where it says above the 2 edits, about fixing the internet from not being able to use it anymore, which then goes onto say see walmoonbeems comment about it; could someone leave me a link or page number or inbox me please.

Greatly appreciated.

[jpizzati]

i did all the steps in vista also the STINA instructions but right when i connect my ethetnet cable to the laptop the local area connection icon disappears from my desktop, then i try my xbox connection and it doesnt work HELP!!!PLEASE!!!

[A113N83]

if i have the thing clear and go i think its dial up but u put it in the usb port how can i get my xbox live connected to it i mean will it still work if i use the clear and go or do i have to use wireless

[scosentino21]

Make sure your turning the sharing on with the network that is connected to the internet. I.E. the wireless not the local area.

[cbrunschwyler]

It won't let me connect with the shared network. When I try to bridge connections it says, "To create a Network Bridge, you must select at least two LAN or High-Speed Internet connections that are not being used by Internet Connection Sharing."

[devilinops]

ctrl click wireless network control click local make sure both are selected then bridge

[cbrunschwyler]

Yes, but if I allow network sharing, it will not let me create the bridge if I have the LAN and wireless both selected. My friend figured it out for me- you do not actually have to BRIDGE the connection as long as the 360 thinks your computer is a router and vice versa, so the LAN connection works.

[lbagg]

can anyone help me i have vista and when i right click the wireless network then click properties there is no sharing tab so i have no option. can anyone help me with this?

[computergeek321]

can you do this whit linux

[learntub]

when i go to repair the connection my comp says

"windows could not finish repaiting the problem because the following action cannot be completed:
renewing you IP adress."

so if anyone can please help

[learntub]

this is also on xp im using

[learntub]

i also cant connect to the local connection

[learntub]

got local to work i just unchecked the box under the one you have to check

[macauleyw34]

does anyone knw how to do that step on vista basic coze i cnt find it

[KHAOS7]

I Followed all the steps perfectly, but when i try to connect on my xbox it fails

[walamoonbeam]

Use the Test Connection thingy on the Xbox, and tell me what part fails

[empshaa]

Mine fails on the xbox to network. Help?

[nononir]

thanks SO much for the help now i can finally play reach online again!

[zarmstrong2011]

Does it if you use a crossover cable or ether cable i read some where you have to use a crossover cable

[game freak]

ok thanks thewalrusoflove

[game freak]

what if yhu dont have a mac

[chukyx007]

if you want to renew our ip address just right click the internet connection and hit repair.

[eirmanz]

Internet connection sharing cannot be enabled A LAN connection is already configured with the IP address that is required for automatic IP adressing

[German Jake]

Step 2 isnt working for me when i click ok an error message comes up and says "Internet connection sharing cannot be enabled. A LAN connection is already configured with the IP address that is required for automatic IP addressing." If you know how to fix this please tell me. Im using windows xp.

[eirmanz]

same here

[Storm Smurf]

After I checkmark the "Allow other users to connect through this computers internet connection" and press okay, I get this message:

Internet connection sharing cannot be enabled
A LAN connection is already configured with the IP address that is required for automatic IP adressing

I'm running an ad-hoc connection and using another laptop instead of a router right now. Do you have any suggestions for me?

[x6-452]

do any of you know how get usb link networking cable to work so i can get my xbox360 to go online?

[cannedpasta]

Okay, I had this working before on my desktop that just puked on me, and I remember having trouble getting it set up then, but I did eventually get it.

Now, I am trying to do this on my laptop. I followed all of the steps, but when I turn my xbox on, the wireless signal on my laptop drops and can not connect. My Xbox will test fine for connecting to the network, but since there is no wi-fi signal, it can't connect to the internet.

For the record, I am using XP Home, with everything configured the same as it was on my desktop.

[cannedpasta]

Also, as soon as I unplug the Ethernet cable, the wi-fi kicks back in. This does the same thing on this temporary desktop I am using (also with XP Home)

[vbiggs]

I am using laptop with XP and have tried both ways and they were set up correctly but it wont let me connect to xbox live and when i test it on my xbox it say the network is failing. I have been working on this for a few days and this site has the forum has the best info so anything else you can think of that would help me would be much appricated...

thanks

[kdeedeedee]

I did it all, and on the Xbox, i just get

Cant obtain ip from modem/router.

Help?

[walamoonbeam]

Did you find a solution yet?

[mrvic513]

I have a laptop that I use wifi to connect to the internet around my neighborhood. If i connect the ethernet cable to my xbox 360 and laptop, is it possible to use xbox live on it? Greatly appreciate the help.

[walamoonbeam]

There's no reason why it shouldn't work

[mrvic513]

p.s. I dont have a modem, just wifi.

[alterseekers]

This is an awesome way to get WiFi connection to the old Xbox 360. If this doesn't work for you though, and you're looking for a nice alternative, I've got just the thing for you. Check out this Xbox 360 Internet Connection Kit from Netgear, it acts the same way as a WiFi adapter, giving wireless internet connectivity for your Xbox 360, and it also works for your PS2, PS3, and PC gaming. Check this link out: http://bit.ly/bByST7, for more information about this wonderful product from Netgear.

[03155250]

I am also trying to hook up xbox 360 via an ethernet cable running from my laptop (saw youtube stuff and thread exlaining how to bypass the microsoft wireless dongle by using a laptops wifi). I live in a building supplied with BT openzone wifi, no access to a LAN connection. I do not know anything about the router providing the signal. I get an excellent signal.

I connect up the cable with the xbox switched of, go to network connections via control panel and then switch on the xbox. When I switch on the xbox the LAN says limited or no connection (as per the vids ive seen on youtube). The wireless is connected and it does work loading websites.

When I bridge the connections (LAN and wireless), the wifi connection disconnects. The bridge says connected.

When I test the xbox live connection it fails at the point of trying to find an internet connection. When I disconnect from the bridge, the wifi connection returns automatically.

I've watched loads of videos on youtube they all do as I've explained and they connect, what's up?

Can you help PLEASE?

Any advice is welcome, thank you.

[SmallzSDK]

I finally know how it works. This is what you need to do(for a PC)

You need any ethernet cable.
You also need a good wireless connection.

Plug the ethernet cable into your xbox, and the back of your laptop.
Click on start. Then click on the control panel.
From there, (category mode), click on the Network and Internet Connections tab. Then, click on Network Connections.
You should see a Local Area Connection, and Wireless connection 2.
Left click on Wireless Connection 2.
Click on the Advanced Tab.
Check Mark the box that says: Allow other network users to connect through this connection. or something like that.
Turn on xbox and test connection.
Your welcome!

[shmox]

it works 4 me thanks mate :)

[HXCGamer..not]

Okay this is gonna be completely out of left field but I promised myself I'd write on a forum if I ever figured out how to get my Xbox Live working, and I did.. a while back. This is an easy solution but if someone would have mentioned this, or if I would've looked in the right places it would've saved me a lot of time.

I have a Linksys Wireless Router with a couple laptops connected.
I ran an ethernet cable from my xbox to my laptop and that was it. I used my wireless connection through my laptop.
My ip for my Live was not registering at all, so seeing as how it was an ip identification problem: In the Control Panel, I made A NETWORK BRIDGE (so simple, I know) between the laptop's Internet Connection and the only Local Area Connection on the laptop. (ctrl left click the two and right click once both are highlighted, then select 'Bridge Connections')
The xbox was then able to read the IP from the laptop once I tried to connect again.
Hope this helps for someone.

[nivde]

how do you do for windows 7?

[oxygentank]

worked amazingly for me Thank You
Windows 7 Premium

[goldenshuttle]

the pictures posted to explain are not clear; dude post clear pics ; this is not space sciense to hide it from us..grow up please

[walamoonbeam]

Did you realize that I blurred non-essential areas of the pictures to draw attention to the things that are important? If you did realize that, and you're still complaining about the pictures for some other reason, then I'm sorry that you're disappointed. I made this a few years ago, and currently in my life I'm too busy to download a screenshot program again, edit the pictures, and upload them. Also I no longer have Windows XP. Please just learn to deal with what is given. From your comment about how I'm hiding it from "us," I assume you think I'm trying to prevent you from seeing other stuff on my screen. I'm not. I was simply doing it to help people see what to focus on. I didn't blur the other stuff to the point of being unrecognizable, so you should still be able to use it, even when it's blurred.
Good luck.

[mechtober]

It worked nice for me!

[Malkaris]

Neat, I do this all the time with my Ubuntu Laptop, it's quite easy to set up the wired connection as a "shared internet"
Then you just connect wirelessly, and wire up the wireless-less computer/xbox and bam you're good to go.
There was a brief period where the latest Ubuntu did not support my wireless adapter, so I used this for a week until the patch fixed it.
You can also get a switch or hub and extend this to many clients (and skip the cross-over cable).

[ibayibay1]

uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.........
too bleh, i just went and bought a usb dongle for like 7 bucks off ebay and then created a ad hoc network with my moms win7 pc

[jaysta99]

it dosent seem 2 work 4 me

[jasongenn]

it worked great

[stina_wo]

That's because it won't, in some cases. It may work for some Vista operated laptops but it didn't with me. This instructable is clearly for Windows XP modifications.

If you're having trouble here's what you do.

When you get to the Internet Sharing properties, make sure the box next to "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's internet connection" is UNCHECKED.

Using the run command that's posted will open your Network Connections.

When you open your Network Connections you should have your Wireless Connection and a Local Area Connection. Make sure your Local Area Connection is enabled.

Once you've got it enabled, highlight your Wireless Connection and CTRL+Click your Local Area Connection. Once selected, right click and select Bridge Connections and follow any prompts that appear.

Test your connection on your XBox 360. If it's still having connection issues, you may have to reset your wireless router. Just unplug it, wait about 30 seconds and plug it back in.

Your 360 should connect (to both internet and network) after that.

Hope that helps.

[Leah Bashin]

Okay, that worked to where I could get the connections bridged, but when I check the status of the networks, it says:

IPv4 connectivity - Internet
IPv6 connectivity - Limited

It says my Local Area Connection is successfully connected to the bridge, but not to the internet, and I can't figure out why. Is there something I have to do to reenable allowing other computers to use my internet connection to connect to the internet, or is there another problem I need to be looking for?

Any feedback would be very much appreciated, considering my dear friend and I are both unable to afford the official Xbox360 Wireless Network Adapter. This problem is bothering us both.

[stina_wo]

After what RomulusQ said, waiting a few minutes for the connection to reach its "full potential" would help. If you're still having problems with connecting, you may have to reset your wireless router, depending on what type of router you have.

Some have their own reset buttons on the back and some require you to unplug for 20 seconds.

If you're still having problems, then re-check that you did all the steps correctly, just in case.

[RomulusQ]

I hope this may help anyone else. I followed the instructions from stina_wo and it worked BUT it took a minute. I read other comments about being connected to the bridge but no internet. Mine did the same and I waited a few minutes reading and all the sudden it went from local only to full internet. But it did really take about 2 or 3 minutes after the limited connectivity and you can use the cord that came with the xbox.
THANKS STINA_WO the directions were simple and perfect

[cryglory]

hey stina_wo,
i did what you said, it bridged the connections and my internet is on but my computer is saying that there is a ip adress conflict, i test the xbox connection and it doesnt work... any clue?

[walamoonbeam]

Thanks for posting that. If you make a clear instructable on using this method, I'll put a link to it in the introduction of this instructable saying that it is a different method. I've seen a bunch of people suggest this method, but your instructions are the clearest.

[stina_wo]

Hmm, I think I can do that. I'll be sure to add pictures or screen caps to it too. Look for it within the week!

And thanks!

[walamoonbeam]

When you do it, just PM me the link

[icumgreen]

What if it said limited to no conectivity

[stina_wo]

Is that limited or no connectivity on your XBox or your laptop/computer?

[duke_box]

It worked! Hooray!!! Thank you so much, this is definitely the way to go.

[Qwertyazerty2645]

Sometimes bridge connections won't work properly. See how to use shared connections under vista or windows 7: http://solved-pc-issues.blogspot.com/

[jcarlsoniv]

 I have looked through most of these comments and solutions and I can still not solve this problem.  When I was home, my brother set my computer to allow the sharing of devices so that I could use my xbox wirelessly.  However, now that I am at school, and I do not have a wireless connection in my dorm, my computer will not connect through the ethernet port to the internet.  My laptop does just fine, but my desktop will not.  I am using Vista, and when I go to the wireless network's status, there is no "Sharing" tab, and thus, no check box to uncheck.  This is really frustrating me and making me hate Vista even more than I already do.  Hopefully I'll have Windows 7 soon.

[walamoonbeam]

That was one of the downfalls of my method. You'll find the answer near the very beginning of the comments, but I'll just copy paste it here. Go to "Start". Go to "Connect to". Go to "show all connections". Right click "Local Area Connection," or whatever icon is your Ethernet port. Click "properties". In the box "This connection uses the following items", scroll down to the bottom and click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)". Click "Properties". Click "Obtain an IP address automatically". Click "Obtain DNS Server address automatically". Click "OK". Then unplug your Ethernet cable, and replug it in. If it still doesn't work, right click your Ethernet connection icon in your task bar, and click repair. If it doesn't work, message me

[Azuraith]

scratch what i just said the limited or no connectivity is now gone i fixed it, but still cannot connect...

[Azuraith]

hey im having some problems connecting my laptop to my xbox. ive done every thats been said including what was in your comment, but still cannont connect my local area conection says it has limited or no connectivity after i changed the tcp/ip properties.... help?? plz

[Koenigg]

I have the same exact problem, but i still have xp pro. and the only options under the advanced tab is firewall settings no (internet connection sharing)

[yumchikinstrips]

what you do is you go through the setup wizard again and make sure you check the box that say use this computer as a gateway. I had the same problem but it is now fixed

[jcarlsoniv]

 I eventually got my computer working.  Turns out, I had to update the ethernet port driver.  However, in order to do that, I had to lug my entire computer over to the student union (where there is wireless) so I could download the driver.  Took me about 2 hours worth of trouble shooting once I had the wireless internet to actually get it working though.

[Kopolis777]

LOL, rating is 4.20!

[walamoonbeam]

lol just noticed that too

[Huntman00]

can i still use the wifi on my laptop after i unplug my laptop from my xbox??

[walamoonbeam]

Yep. There shouldn't be an issue if you use my method. If you use the bridge connection method, I had to delete the bridge every time I wanted to use the internet.

[chaosbrae]

there is no "advanced" options on mine. just connection and security. im using vista

[Fartybarty123]

On vista under properties in the network settings you have to find the button that says allow other network users to connect via this computers Internet acess click ok and connect your xbox on test connection. I hope this helped (I am not the person who wrote the article but did it today took a while but did it in the end)

[smithaustin2009]

Anybody know how to repair the connection on windows 7? I don't have that icon.

[Kopolis777]

Sorry, right click the taskbar and click properties then do as my other comment said.

[Kopolis777]

Right click the task bar and there should be a check box in one of the tabs. Then right click the icon and click Diagnose and Repair.

[fuzzy04]

Hey I couldn't find that icon at all do you know where else it would be?

[TheUFear]

Same here mate but probably that isn't even "X"d cuz its pretty new but still am not sure and i need an answear for that too.

[tofood]

In the advanced tab for my wireless network connection's properties, I do not have the option to allow other network users to connect through this computer's internet. In fact, the whole box below the "Windows Firewall" box isn't even there. I'm on XP and I am the administrator on my computer. Also, does anybody have any idea how to use this concept with my laptop to my desktop? The router on my desktop broke, and it'd be nice if I could use my laptop instead of

[JuniorRawr]

When I try allowing my network to share connections I always get this message " An error occurred while Internet Connection Sharing was being enabled. Internet Connection Sharing cannot be enabled. A LAN connection is already configured with the IP address that is required for automatic IP addressing." Please give me infomation. AIM: XJrRawrX Youtube: iJuniorRawr Facebook: [e-mail] Myspace: [e-mail]

[spartangzz]

this is vista i own windows 7

[ljizzle]

can u do this on a emachine with a windows 7 cuz im looking to buy a xbox 360 elite and it comes with a gold membership

[Shut Up Now]

I want to use my laptop's wifi to get internet to my desktop. how can this be done? they both have ethernet ports.

[walamoonbeam]

Same method. Pretend your desktop is the xbox.

[davidzl]

ok heres what ive done i have a windows xp coputer it is a little it a hp pavillion zv 6000 but i have a ethernet cable i hook it up to my xbox then my laptop witch is connected to my wireless internet the signal is alittle low but i then go to my internet connections then i click on the one im using i go to properties the first time it said that a account was laready using that ip so i changed it and it worked it said ics turned on i also have tried to bridge connections but i couldnt obtain ip address and my wireless connection says not connected so i deleted it but when i try to connect online with my xbox i get the first step completed but internet to live doesnt work and it says dns server cant resolve names of xbox i dnt know what that means then i try automatic doesnt work i try manual doesnt work i looked up my dns enterd it on my xbox didnt work i caint get it to work what do i do im gettin ready to buy a wireless router but i dnt want to do tht and when i hook it straight up to the router it works really good so what do i do i need help bad

[Geek101]

Theres a little button under the L called a period...

[Jojomojo19]

 Anyone with windows 7, this is how you do it.
Right click on the internet connection tab on the bottom right corner and click "open network and sharing center". On the left side of that window, "click change adapter settings". Left click and hold it to highlight "Local area connection", and the wireless connection you are connected to, and let go. Then right click on the selection and press "Bridge connections". Then just connect your xbox to your laptop via ethernet cable, and test your connection through your xbox. Obviously, make sure you're connected on your laptop to the internet.

[Cyanmonke]

This worked amazingly. Thank you so much for this information, I tried bridging and it worked!!! I love you man omggg lmao <333333

[jhamre]

My problem is this: When I try to bridge the connections between my 360 and my laptop (with Windows 7 Professional), an error message pops up that reads: "To create a Network Bridge, you must select at least two LAN or High-Speed Internet connections that are not being used by Internet Connection Sharing." Any hints as to what I'm doing wrong?

[walamoonbeam]

did you hold control when selecting the connections? If not, you want to hold control, and then click on the two connections you want to bridge, and then click bridge connections. But I don't support this method, since it makes you unable to use the internet on ur laptop until you delete the bridge. And another issue is that some lan cards or wifi cards don't support bridging, but then again, some cables don't support my method, so it's a tradeoff.

[bored87]

i tried the bridge connection thing for windows seven, i highlighted them both and when i select bridge selection it says to create a network bridge you have to select 2 LAN or highspeed internet sources. heeeeelp

[psychonick]

i have windows vista (idk wat version) and i did all the steps on every website i could find but when i go to "TEST CONNECTION" it doesnt work. someone please help me

[Kwitmeh3]

on vista try control panel, network and sharing center, on the left under tasks click manage wireless networks, klick adapter properties, go to sharing tab, and click the 'allow other network users to connect...'

[dirkpitt7119]

 does any one know how to do this for windows seven?

[TheAntiHeroHimself]

would any crossover cable work? Like this one, by example?

http://www.amazon.com/Category-Shielded-Hospital-CROSSOVER-Ethernet/dp/B002M57U9K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1272581137&sr=8-3


If so, where can i purchase one?

[Koenigg]

i finally figured out how to connect it to my network but the xbox cant find my pc for some reason!!! now whats the problem??!?!!

[aang1996]

I have a question will this work whit windows 7 ?

[JonoBoii]

 Can you get hacked by people from around your home by letting it access through your network, or whatever it is.

[tomclark10]

It wont let me bridge connections and when i check the share box it says error! what can i do?? help please!

[one hd]

all you have to do is left click on the wireless connection then go into properties and tick the bottom box and it should now work.

[one hd]

I have windows XP and when i bridge the connection the wirless goes down and when i remove the bridge the wireless works again. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME,

[djkleyweg]

Dude im stuck and lost im trying to use it with my dell inspiron mini and i keep getting an error when i click join them could some one please help me out?

[MagicalBookworm]

Perfect! Thank you! =)

[techman2005]

I tried this with both a crossover and regular patch cable. I still don't get an ip address regardless of bridged or shared connection.

[techman2005]

Crossover cables don't have to say crossover. If you made it , you might identify the cable with a stripe or a multi colored cable. Also on either end ther would be a cable swapped to make it crossover.

For some reason I thought I had done this with regular cable but When I do I find a cannot connect due to mtu error, which I cannot change on my router.

[br0thers1narms]

every step works exceot from step 3 it doesnt let me repair my ethernet connetion ? 

[stonerswizz1987]

For everyone who is having the same problem as me - Local Area Connection saying that the network cable is unplugged constantly. I may have found a solution. I did not realise that the drivers for it were not installed! I have a Broadcom 440x 10/100 integrated controlled. Am installing drivers as I type, will post back if it worked or not...

[Master_Keith]

For people having trouble doing this with Vista: This step actually didn't work for me. I fiddled with it for at least an hour and couldn't get it to work. In the end, I didn't do this step. I did not select the "Allow other users to connect through this computers internet connection" option.but instead bridged my local connection (the xbox and laptop) to my wireless connection (laptop and wireless router) and it worked.

[jonram28]

ok i got a question .. so im at this step with vista and it says the error thing so what do i do now the only connection i got is the one that i have to turn the sharing on so do i try and bridge anyways??plz help

[miaboy001]

is this step for windows xp 2

[lochness]

Hi

I currently live on a marina where we have w-fi, i've been trying to connect my laptop to my xbox using an ethernet cable....  i can see my laptop and i can get pictures and music of it through my xbox, but i just can't connect to the internet, this way. I get a message saying failed connection.  although i can still get web pages on my laptop.

Is there anybody that give me some help on this problem and what to look for etc.

I've tried bridging the connection but still no go........

[jorge1981]

hey im trying to share on the advance tab on the wireless and it wont let me it says ip adress is already config ,aam i doing something wrong,i have a xp laptop its aa windows xp media edition,

[jman11927]

thanks a ton for the instructable. worked great and i am running windows 7 ultimate

[xBeg4mercy]

Hey im running Windows 7 Home. I'm kind of lost with these intructions haha can you help me out please? since your using windows 7 also.

[jman11927]

Yeah what part are you lost with?

[Triworm]

what is a crossover cable?

[chibiwind]

its a cable that looks exactly like an Ethernet cable but it should have a little tag or some writing the the cable saying CROSSOVER

[Stewart36]

Im a vista user, and I have everything set up and such, but when I try to make my laptop bridge the connection, it just says that an error occured while Internet Sharing Connection was being enabled. What is wrong?

[Elevenism]

So, I tried this. And failed. Maybe I didn't have the right kind of ethernet cord, maybe Microsoft just hates me. Either way, I don't want to bother with this--albeit temporary--fix anymore. However, my ethernet port is broken (internally, I assume). Upon plugging the ethernet cable into my port, I get a notification saying that the cable is INDEED connected and that I've got a speed of 100 MB/s. Upon attempting to surf, however, I see that 1.) the internet isn't reading the connection and 2.) I'm angry for trying this temporary solution.

I went around in the network connections deal and bridged the connection between my Wireless Network Connect and my Local Area Connection. Doing this gave me internet: Internet slower than dial-up.

If anyone has any advice for me, I would greatly appreciate it. GREATLY.

Thanks,
Eleven

[lonergan12]

i use the wire the xbox came with and it works fine for me.  so you can use the wire that comes with the 360

[rube86]

Will this work for ps3? I know i have built in wifi but.....I have a wireless n router and not taking full potential of it. I ran the speedtest on my laptop to see what kind of mega bits I was getting turns out, over 3 (i have a N card for my laptop).  I'm no where close to that with my built in wifi of the ps3 so can this work/help? I also have a 360 so before I get blasted lol I love my 360 too!!

[jonathan23]

i cant find the internet connection sharing page somebody help me

[killeralpha]

how could i do that in a windows 7 home basic computer?
=D

[walamoonbeam]

delete the bridge and you should be fine. 

[fredfa]

Ok guys.. basically i have wireless laptop a normal ethernet cable and xbox 360. after reading many blogs including this one i realised i could potentially play xbox live on it using my laptop etc. After literally hours of testing and trying different ways of doing things im left with 2 bad things and never able to actually access xbox live. first time i would go to manage network connections and then my wireless network connection right click properties then sharing. i would then check both boxes allow it to identify and then test xbox live connection. it would be succesful until it reaches xbox live where i am to recieve i message saying test failed.. "your console is connected to the internet but can't connect to xbox live, your router or ISP may be blocking access to xbox live" so now i am to try and bridge the connections.. in order for vista to let me bridge i must go and uncheck the boxes i have just checked in the sharing section. so now i bridge the connection and all seems succesful until i try again to test xbox live. and this time i cant even get onto the internet! I have taken off every firewall. can someone please help me? do i need a crossover cable? or am i just doing things wrong. neither the bridgeing or checking the 'allow other users to connect throught this computers internet connection' seem to work! HELP PLEASE!!! thanks

[walamoonbeam]

using bridge connection for some reason stops you from being able to connect to the internet on the computer. I also had that problem, and that's why I decided to take the internet connection sharing rout 

[Tidusx3]

Refresher for Vista Users!!!!

I just fiddled with this and it WORKS!

1. Plug Crossover from Xbox to Laptop (Make sure Xbox is OFF)
2. Hit Start > Type Run in the Search Bar.
3. Brings up a little window, Type " ncpa.cpl " into that window. Run
4. Brings up Network Connections.
5. Right-Click your Wireless Connection > Properties > Sharing tab
6. Click "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection" > OK
7. You probably don't have to, but Repair for giggles.
8. Turn on your Xbox.

[fredfa]

basically i have wireless laptop a normal ethernet cable and xbox 360. after reading many blogs including this one i realised i could potentially play xbox live on it using my laptop etc. After literally hours of testing and trying different ways of doing things im left with 2 bad things and never able to actually access xbox live. first time i would go to manage network connections and then my wireless network connection right click properties then sharing. i would then check both boxes allow it to identify and then test xbox live connection. it would be succesful until it reaches xbox live where i am to recieve i message saying test failed.. "your console is connected to the internet but can't connect to xbox live, your router or ISP may be blocking access to xbox live" so now i am to try and bridge the connections.. in order for vista to let me bridge i must go and uncheck the boxes i have just checked in the sharing section. so now i bridge the connection and all seems succesful until i try again to test xbox live. and this time i cant even get onto the internet! I have taken off every firewall. can someone please help me? do i need a crossover cable? or am i just doing things wrong. neither the bridgeing or checking the 'allow other users to connect throught this computers internet connection' seem to work! HELP PLEASE!!! thanks

[animal0307]

Kudos Man. Took my 360 longer to boot up then it do make the changes.

[statefan858]

same here

[samysamyking]

Thanks so much for the guide. You just saved me 50 bucks.

[Jonpolygon]

There is a far easier way to do this and with a standard networking cable, however you will need a wireless network connection or two network ports on your PC/Laptop.

On Windows Vista:
Simply plug the cable into your xbox 360 and into your laptop or PC.
Go to your control panel > network and sharing center and click manage network connections.
Select your wireless connection and your LAN connection (ctrl + click), right click on any selected and choose the Add to Bridge option.

Your laptop will receive the internet connection and send the connection to the Xbox 360.

XP is the same process, the bridge can be added from the Network Connections area. I do not currently have access to Windows 7 but it is highly likely that the process is the same again.

[jjkoolj8282]

i cant find the share wireless network thing or whatever

[ceath]

 thanks worked first time no problems

[prdk21]

okay so i did all the steps and it doesnt work...i plugged the crossover cord to my laptop, and checked the box that says "allow other network users to connect through your computer" and then my wireless went out...i clicked repair and it didnt work...

[homieb]

yo thanks for this jus read it im hunting my ethernet cable.....quick question mite be a dumb 1 but still...do i still to buy xbox live membership thing to connect and play online thanks

[hydrogen1.0079]

You need to use either the 30 day trial that comes with the 360 or buy an xbox live membership to play online, without it you cant play online.

[sign]

i dont undestand it

[jisenhour]

 Thank you so much! Had no clue what i was doing and all sites were complicated! but this was easy! and I also figured out i was using the worng cord! thanks to you! :)

[FethrdWlf]

Do you think Windows 7 would work? My new laptop came with it and I don't want to stay offline when I move my Xbox 360 to a different area of the house.

[walamoonbeam]

 It should. It's essentially the same exact method.

[MW2 madness]

 onemore thing first step u say plug it into your computer :S do you mean your laptop

[walamoonbeam]

Yea, I meant laptop.

[pablopenguin24]

what do you do if there is still a red x?

[MW2 madness]

 repair it

[MW2 madness]

 sounds preety good im going to buy a ethernet cable tomorow and hopefully is going to work does this prevent Laggs and stuff for example on MW2

[gecco9327]

so....after i do step two...i check the box that says "allow other network users to connect blah blah"  and so after i check that, the icon with the two computers and the red x dissapears....and my xbox still cant find my laptop...what did i do wrong? what am i supposed to do?

please respond!

[Gmodvids]

 Its says:
Network Could not be connected

The device hooked up is not responding 
i think it says something like that 
PLZ HELP!

[foteye]

having an issue. Please help very soon. I'm getting an error when i try to share the connection. The error states: "An error occurred while internet connection sharing was enabled ICS cannot be enabled. A LAN connection is already configured with the IP adress that is required for automatic IP adressing."

[GroovyG0D]

Its been a long time since you posted this comment for help, so I am assuming that you might have found a answer to your problem. I am also having this problem happen to me so if you have an answer please forward it on to me. Thank you.

[mager_overload]

getting the same error

[woahkewl]

i am having same issue

[flameheart24]

I'm having the same issue can you tell me how you fixed it?

[foteye]

ok i fixed that.... and now i can connect the PC to the XBOX.... but.... i cant get on to live. Please help. [e-mail]

[Ripstein]

Yea how dd you fix that?

[DraronFury]

how did u fix that problem

[J2 digital]

 So has anyone figured it out? cause I'm lost too

[Jewlox]

Hey man i was wondering if you could help me out

After I checkmark  the "Allow other users to connect through this computers internet connection" and press okay, I get this message:

Internet connection sharing cannot be enabled

A LAN connection is already configured with the IP adress that is required for automatic IP adressing

If this thread isnt dead id love a response

[walamoonbeam]

Try doing it after you unplug everything from your router except for your modem and laptop and then try it. After you do this, you can plug your stuff back in and it should assign the IP addresses correctly. If that doesn't work, try unplugging and plugging in your router and modem.

[hardcorebeauti]

I only have general show up.

[Chitown100]

Totally worked. Thanks!

[josenetwork]

my laptop says i have a Local Area Connection. are the I adresses on the 360 and laptop supposed to match?

[ThePlanetSteve]

Xbox test network thing says that my NAT Type is strict, any idea how I fix it? 

[mman1506]

i tried it on windows 7 super easy and you don't need a crossover cable just go to adpater settings hit share then select local area connection

[putzy1]

worked perfect after enabling DMZ!

[cdub565]

 i'm just happy i found the bridge button lol yahhh

[jjjjjbbbbb]

the bridge method didnt work for me, i deleted the bridge, check the "allow other computers blah blah" box, and boom, it worked, downloading updates as a type.

[youngr11]

i'm on vista doing the bridging connections method.  this worked great for a while with a random unsecured network in my area but doesn't work with my home connection.  i'm assuming the issue has to do with my router settings since it worked with the other network?  anyone have any idea what it could be?

[_spitfire_]

Ived try doing this but i was playing call of duty yesterday and kept on saying connection interrupted am I doing something wrong ?

[buddahz]

yoooooo thanks alot, and i mean alot for this walamoonbeam...its been so long that i have not been online, it feels great to speak and conversate with my people..thanks again, this was real informative..God bless bro..

[uman87]

I got the error message when i enabled the sharing option in my network options im using an older laptop with xp home edition for an operating system im not sure if its the old version of xp im running or what im doing wrong...if anyone has any tips to get this to work it would be greatly appreciated!!!

[potato413]

I had this working on my mac, but I now have a vista laptop and cant get it. I create the wireless bridge between the local area connection and wireless network connection, but it still wont work. does anyone know what Im doing wrong?

[stina_wo]

I had the same issue, once I figured everything else out. I

Open the Internet Sharing properties and make sure the box next to "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's internet connection" is UNCHECKED.

For some reason, the XBox won't connect to the internet if this is enabled. Disable it and everything should be fine.

[mrmoneybagss]

walamoonbeam. you should see if this works for windows 7 when it comes out.

[walamoonbeam]

I will if I can get my hands on a laptop, because my old one broke a while ago, and I moved into an apartment, so I just connect via wire. But thanks for the reminder.

[nuggetfan27]

thanks

[amsummers]

everytime i turn on shared my wifi connection goes unidentified and i cant use it even though it says im connected! i cant figure this out!

[Maimfromaway]

After doing this, I accidentally shut down the laptop in the middle of a game. Now it won't connect to the internet. Any fixes?

[bullit119]

I can't see my xbox on the network connections. I can see my wireless connection. I have a crossover cable and it is plugged in. I have no idea what to do. Why can't I see the connection?

[bpayne]

it works but how but i my NAT settings are strict can some one tell me how to make it open

[Trekky 1700]

On Vista, on step two with the checkboxes, you have to click both checkboxes for it to be open.

[anbushinji]

well this works....if you just go to check pc connection(on the xbox) because sometimes the ethernet connection doesnt go through and you have to manually select the source ..aka your computer/laptop name which shows up..

[haytrav3]

Thank you very much!

[PBoerst]

Awesome!!! thanks so much :D

[kylegoodwins]

It works great but i have to redo the network bridge every time

[thesinerd]

I have broken the encryption key on the packets and I am now able to receive, send, and modify all in-coming and out-going packets on my xbox 360 connection. I am sure that they will be adding a new encryption key to their packets soon with a patch. Also as a final note, to safely remove the network bridge you must right click on the two connections but not the bridged connect and click on remove from bridge then all that's there is the bridge connection and then simply delete it if you want. Hope that helps.

[Xx19TINY92xX]

worked the first time but not the second because i had to send my laptop off to get fixed sum 1 help me please......................

[samthorburn]

Thanks a lot man, saved me money :)

[monness]

Now... i had a problem with step two when i hit start there is no window that pops up when u scroll over "connect to". So if anyone might also have a problem with this, here is how i got to the end to be able to click the check mark on "allow other network users to connect...blah and so forth". First click start, then right click on "network" right above "connect to". Then click "properties". Then click on "view status" right above disconnect if you are connected to internet. After this a window will pop up. click on "properties". Another window. At the top click "sharing" and there u go to the window that is featured at the end of step two. Not sure if anyone else reaches this problem. Hope it helps. "Mon"

[samthorburn]

Thanks man, really helped me too :)

[Bacteria]

Thank you sooo much I couldn't find the window either..but your post helped

[dnutson9]

thank you so much for that. it really helped. you rock!

[JD MAD]

when I click on the button and hit OK this comes ... " an error occurred while Internet connection sharing was being enabled. A LAN connection is already configured with the ip address that id required for automatic ip addressing. WHAT DO I DO? please help...

[original khawk]

I don't have the Internet sharing part i have the firewall part but the sharing part isn't under it plz help me fix it

[ndn_ninja15]

Whenever the xbox restarts the connection is lost and I have to reboot the PC for it to work again, any thoughts?

[andres93]

Hello for the people who need help with windows vista do this it did worked this is what you have to do start... control panel... network and internet... network and sharing center... then on the task pannel (left side) manage wireless device then adapter properties... sharing tab and allow other networks .......... and there you go now do what you have to do with your xbox if you guys have any questions just ask me my email is [e-mail]

[GnomeAttack]

When I do this in VIsta it says that the sharing failed. and " the dependancy group or service failed to start" I am running XP on the desktop computer downstairs where my router is, and also my Vista laptop is upstairs. HELP!

[chrispuklicz]

hello and thank you for adressing the vista problem, i have one further question though... i did eveything that you said and when i click ok after going throught the adapter properties i keep getting a message that says the process has failed. i dont know if this matters but when i test the connection from the xbox it shows the network adapter is wired but cannot negotiate an IP address. Any thoughts?

[xboxlinker]

You guys just saved my semester!!! Now I can actually do something while I procrastinate. But seriously, I really appreciate the help.

[msr144]

When i get to step 2 and try click the "allow other network users...." tick box it isnt there. The only thing is the firewall settingthen it is blank below. Please Help Me with this.

[glhex]

I had the same problem it turns out.. "You need a minimum of two (ENABLED) network adapters for this to become available. "... If you have two devices installed, 1 wireless, 1 NIC, chances are your NIC is set to "disabled". Right-click the disabled NIC and set it to enabled (in "Network Connections") then look for the "Internet connection sharing" option in your wireless adapter settings. You should see the option there now.

[kylegoodwins]

This was the best thing that ever happened to my xbox thank you so much

[stefan.behrendsen]

Otherwise if you have xp you can select both wireless and ethernet connections, and right click, and select "bridge connections". then all traffic to the wireless adapter will be forwarded to the ethernet adapter, and vice versa. Just make sure to use a crossover ethernet cable

[deathemissary]

This worked beautifully...thankyou!

[aaron.exe]

worked great after a little trouble, (vista) if your running vista and you cant connect to xbox live just go to run type in ncpa.cpl right click your wireless connection go to properties make sure the top box is unchecked then go back and highlight your local area connection and internet connection and bridge them , should work fine after that saved me 100$

[loco22cba]

i have a problem, the ehternet cable icon appears with a caution sign, not the red X but a caution sign.. when i click repair it tells me that it "cannot refresh the ip".. PLEASE HELP

[coolroho]

same here but mine says between internet and xbox live

[oohhnnoo]

im using vistas and i dont have the option used in the instructable

[MadKilla]

it wont let me make a bridge, and no notification pops up... help please

[qwerty29]

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0215675

will that work ?

[sk8erek]

.

EVERYONE READ THIS!! THIS IS WHY THE MAJORITY OF YOU CAN'T GET THIS TO WORK!

Most likely the Ethernet cable you are using is wrong. You need a CROSSOVER cable, not a PATCH cable. Most cables have it labeled on them what they are.
I was trying to do this with a patch cable, and it wasn't working. I went to radioshack and bought a crossover ethernet cable, and BAM!
No bridging, just the simple instrustions.

1. Just right click on your wireless connection (computer or laptop).
2. Click on Properties.
3 Go to advanced tab or wireless tab (xp or vista) and check "Allow other network users to connect through this computers internet connection".

That is it!
I tried this on both a Windows XP laptop and a Windows Vista laptop.
Both work flawlessly.

CROSSOVER ETHERNET CABLE!!!

[walamoonbeam]

Yeah. Sorry. I forgot to mention that. The included cable will definitely not work.

[steaksauce101]

sweet thanks, do you know how much that cable costs?

[technogeek-1995]

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10208&cs_id=1020815&p_id=289&seq=1&format=2
$1.70
monoprice.com

[sk8erek]

I believe I picked it up for $10 at radioshack. Everyone says to bridge the connection. But I used this method on both an XP laptop and Vista laptop. Both worked flawlessly. Good luck!

[sunsurfer]

There was nothing that you did on top of the instructions? Because I followed them, have a crossover cable and still can't connect fully. When I run the test on the 360, it failed the DNS test. Any idea why? I've tried manually putting in the address, but it doesn't work...

[sk8erek]

Just follow my instructions (make sure you didn't do any of the other stuff first, as it won't work): 1. Right click on your wireless connection (computer or laptop). 2. Click on Properties. 3 Go to advanced tab or wireless tab (xp or vista) and check "Allow other network users to connect through this computers internet connection". Thats all that's needed. Theres a couple of different ways to do this. The way on this page listed above isn't with a crossover cable I believe. Did you make a bridge connection before trying the method I listed? If so, delete the bridge. Put everything back to its default settings. The only thing you need to do is allow the wireless connection to be shared.

[fib3roptix]

Will this give you the RROD because i have an elite and it was very expenive so let me know please

[walamoonbeam]

This isn't going to mess with anything actually in your xbox. You don't even need to touch it, so you are safe. It won't give you the RROD.

[freerunnin1]

i was doing this for ages with an old Toshiba laptop with xp installed, then my laptop broke like 2 days ago :C not fair it was working so well, btw everyone it was cos my laptop was so old :C

[Hossnation]

I was having the same problem as dallasd 1205 below. No sharing option. I got around it. Try this. I'm using xp. Firstly i followed josie wosie's instructions.(12 posts down) Then i went to 'Network connection', right click 'local area connection' go to properties, stay on 'General' tab. Scroll down to 'Internet Protocol', highlight and click 'properties' button. Now, check the circle'use the following IP address' and enter: IP address: 192.168. 0 . 3 Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0 leave the rest , press OK. Your should now have some sort of connection. The last thing is to go to 'network connections', right click 'Wireless Network Connection', click 'properties' go to advanced tab and the 'sharing' check box should appear now. Check both of them and go to your xbox to test the connection. Worked for me.

[Wes Is Anarchy]

where is network connections... i cant find it.

[mokad]

do u put in what u said IP address: 192.168. 0 . 3 or do we pout our ip address :)

[Hossnation]

i put the IP address: 192.168. 0. 3 in the 'Local Area Connection'. I've just checked again now and it is still that same IP. I have however had to turn the firewall off to get access to live. If you have any trouble, let me know and i'll try and help :)

[r0me0ne]

hey buddy i have a laptop just made a connection to my xbox the problem is after 2 days of playing now my xbox tells me my NAT is set to moderate....i cant seem to find a solution for that problem

[hodenkrieg]

Wow, I followed these instructions, and it worked for 1 night. The following day when trying to hook it up again after I got home from work, my computer blue screened with "STOP:C000021a {Fatal System Error} etc etc. and now I can no longer even use my computer. Does anyone know what happened? or am I just SOL now?

[technogeek-1995]

SOL

[apod06]

Big Gill's way is the quickest way I found. Try it it works very well.

[Babyjb]

Hi, i passed all the internet connections but when it is updating it says error!! i tried everything but nothing seems to work, what am i doing wrong?

[The Pirate]

You're my hero! I'd been trying to figure this out all day, turns out all I was missing was repairing the connection. Thanks so much!

[Xx19TINY92xX]

The pirate does your xbox live work now

[The Pirate]

Like a charm. I was at my friends house this weekend though and Vista didn't work but that's cause Vista is a steaming pile of feces. My XP computer worked great though.

[josshhyy]

now it wont connect the ip address what is going wrong

[josshhyy]

when ever it tries to connect to xbox live it fails any ideas why???

[leobutters]

I can't thank you enough for this. It's so easy to do yet it's so invaluable. Here I was dreading having to go buy a network adapter for my 360 at Microsofts over inflated price. Not anymore... Thanks a million again!

[thomasg3]

i do not get a pop up or indication that the xbox is connected to the computer is it my cable?

[reece562]

and deos it really matter if im putting the enthernet cable from my computer straight into the xbox and my computer is gatting inthernet from a wirless adapter

[reece562]

am well it says when i go to test connection on my 360 it starts to check the ip addresse and then it says it cant find the ip adresse wat do i do

[Tanjer1588]

As of 7/3/09 i just tested this and it works great i knew there was a way to do this i just didnt know how, thanks a lot for this man thanks a lot :D

[brad93]

Thanks so much you saved me $150 AUD

[demor66613]

(sorry i messed up) when i right click the wireless thing it wont let me repair it

[demor66613]

mine when i rigt click it i cant repair it and theres still a big red x through it and when i

[Peopleperson]

i have vista. how can i check off to allow other connections through?

[dahand]

um i dont hav a pro account so i cant see pics, can someone please tell me were to go?

[kroq-gar78]

i don't have a pro account and i can see the pictures. i signed up for what ever they have in early april, when they didn't have pro accounts. this is for XP: click on start -> connect to -> right click on one of your wireless network connections -> properties ->allow other computers to share this connection through this computer (or something like that) i don't have the admin previlages on this computer, so i can't do it :( (i have winXP) i'm pretty sure that's the problem

[irishmike7]

If I do this, will I be permanently unable to get internet through the ethernet port on my laptop? Or can I change settings to get it to work again?

[walamoonbeam]

You can change the settings and get it to work again.I thought I said that in my instructable. Along with how to fix it

[skyler5379]

Um, I want to try this but i am concerned about whether i will still be able to use my ethernet ports for internet. I don't see anywhere a way to fix this.

[rubikscuber666]

I can Hook up to the network but can't hook up to the Internet. When I try to Bridge a connection it says an error occurred. I have followed the steps but it doesn't work. I am running windows Vista.

[Stinkpot]

These instructions are great. Only had to try it once and I'm up and running. Thank you :)

[nelson4444]

This is awesome. I love you. My son loves you. My bank account loves you. Thank You!

[steaksauce101]

YAY! I finally got it to work, I just used a crossover cable, and checked the share internet connections box thing in the wireless connection properties and it works fine

[Schissim]

Awesome works great Thank you..

[Wevs24]

Thank you for the wonderful how to....too bad I got the RROD 2 minutes after I finally got it to work....

[Numb-Nuts]

I've RROD four 360s so it could be worse! Im hoping 5 is the magic number!

[slaptogs]

omg ouch! that is quite harsh hehe

[loismustdie]

ok, ive tried this like 10 different ways and ive been able to succesfully bridge the connections, but when i try to connect it says "your xbox console cannot communicate with xbox live because of technical issues" does that mean that my internet modem is incompatible or si there something wrong with my xbox or what? p.s. i have an original xbox

[koopaman520]

sup! I read of how to do n it seems really easy..Im havin a real problem. I have a laptop that is vista and includes wireless internet. of course i plugged the ethernet cord from 360 to laptop. That one step where it says to right click the Wireless Network Connection and click properties, I dont see the sharing tap..=(..its not there. What do i need to do? i did the local area connection tho. I need help please ...thnx...

[TheHappyDude]

its not a tab, its in he advanced tab.

[BigGill]

hi koopaman520,

The sharing tab will be in either Wireless Network Connection or Local Area Connection but never both. As long as the top box is unchecked you should be OK.

Sorry I didnt make this clear before hand.

[purple72]

it is'nt working

[BigGill]

What part isn't working?

[Packman6686]

ok, maybe i'm just stupid, but i have done everything step for step........i have an HP laptop with vista, and when i try to connect using the shared internet connection (having the top box CHECKED) i can' t connect.....when i have the box UNCHECKED, and i bridge the connections, it still does not connect. what else could possibly be going wrong????? Note: My sharing tab is ONLY in the Local Area Connection when there is no bridged conncection.

[cyguy11]

You should check your TCP/IP settings. My LAN connection had static IP Addresses while my Wireless obtained them automatically. Your LAN IP settings should be the same as you Wireless settings, if wireless is set automatically, check the LAN TCP/IP v4 and v6 settings should be too. It fixed mine.

[BigGill]

Hi,
Dont worry if u cant c the sharing tab. it will only b in 1 of the connections (wireless Network or local area) this is normal if u cant c it in 1 or the other.

1) Connect ethernet cable to PC/Laptop and xbox console.
2) Open Network Connections (Start-Run-ncpa.cpl).
**3) Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties.
4) Click the Sharing tab and make sure the top box is UNCHECKED!
5) When finished, repeat steps 3 and 4 for Local Area Connection. If there is no Sharing tab, don't worry!!
6) Highlight both Wireless Network Connection and Local Area Connection, right click, and Create Bridge. You should then notice your Wireless Network Connectiondrops down with the new Bridge Connection
7) The most important part now is to right click Local Area Connection and Add To Bridge. You should now be able to connect to Xbox Live.

[shaunster101]

This worked really well thank you lots

[commanderLuv]

This worked fine with me. Thanks

[sunsurfer]

I followed the instructions, and connected to the 360. But when I run the test on the 360, I get an IP address but it fails at the DNS test. Help?

[hydroblu3]

Okay, here is the easier way to do it on Vista.Plug the Ethernet cord into both PC and Xbox. hit the start button, type in ncpa.cpl, hold down the control key and click the wireless adapter and the local connection adapter. Release control. Right click on either icon, and select bridge connection. Wait a few seconds and let it bridge, and identify everything. After all is done, you should be ready to go. if you need any help message me

[ULOOKN]

hey i did what u said. but i didnt see wireless adapter nor local connection wirless. i have vista so myb mine is diffrnt. all 3 say "wireless network connection, network bridge, and Local Area Connection. when i do a ctrl (high lighting a 3) and right click on either icon. there is no select bridge connection hight lighted. hit me back. cuz i need to save myself 99.00 haha

[jmudukes03]

I have been looking at most of these posts... i am still having problems with connecting to xbox live ... my computer is wireless and it is connected to a router that a couple computers in my house are connected to... will this cause a problem?? i have tried bridging connections (i have two local connections for some reason, so i tried both)... is there any recommendations?? i had similar problems as "TheGonzoEffect" but then i tried this bridging option so i dont get that box any more

[TheGonzoEffect]

I'm close, but whenever i try to enable sharing i get this message. any suggestions?

[Grand Varnage]

Thank you, very much this saved me from paying an extra 99 dollars for the Xbox 360 wireless network add-on. It took awhile to get it to work successful, but its all worth the trouble. Thanks, Five star rep+

[russellrave]

i dont have an ethernet cable icon even though its plugged in, any ideas? :S

[judd88]

you can click on the ethernet cable icon in the network connections box that should help you

[phugicabasa]

I had this working fine with my pc for a while. recently i had to restore my pc and i went to re set up the network bridge just like before but its not working for me now. everything is saying connected but when i try to connect to xbox live the test fails. any answers? thanks

[skikid104]

I did al three steps and had no errors...but when I test the x box connection it says that it cannot obtain my ip adress?

[Camron1230]

I have done everything reccomended, but still my xbox does not recognize the network. It states that it can't obtain an IP address. Any suggestions?

[Krackerjax]

hey, so mine works mostly. if i "Test connection" on my xbox everything is successful and i get 3 "connected" things, but i cant connect to my xbox live account, it says the connection doesnt work, but then it says it does work in the "test connection" area if i try again. helpz Plz!

[Krackerjax]

whats the point of this step? i do it and it finds no problems.

[hoboken5]

I cant find that option

[mammothrider]

Hey guys, I have made bridged connection and everything is pretty good, except for the fact that the IP address is not passing. I have checked out via the computer that the IPv4 is fully connected, while the IPv6 is categorized as "Limited". I am assuming that I need to power cycle the modem if it has the wrong IPv6. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!

[mammothrider]

GOT IT WORKING! :D Just had to power cycle the modem and the router for the correct IP! :)

[linkin2b]

i have followed the steps and the network connection works the xbox detects it but it wont connect to the internet. im confused, its annoying. anyideas on what i did wrong or how to fix it?

[jocklander]

thanks very much, easy to follow guide, done it in minutes :) now i can use the adapters money to buy me a headset :D

[gilbz]

i dont mean to be rude but im not sure that this works well i tried and failed to use so im just gona save up £20 4 adapter

[bhsbaseball2008]

Can someone please tell me how to get my wireless internet back to normal after I have done all of this???????

[Sandisk1duo]

uncheck the box

[lambchop74]

can someone please help me! i don't really know about any of this stuff. so be simple about it. the picture has a red X on it. how do i get rid of it?

[ShamWow45]

the only way you can get rid of the x is to join a network (get sum internet) most likely through your router/modem, or a wireless connection through the city.

[evanzeyl]

Windows Vista 64 bit I just set up and it is nothing like what I have seen here. Some info yes, some not. I went into the WIFI connection of my laptop, told it to use ICS, so top box checked, bottom not checked. Bottom box is allowing network to be controlled by the xbox. As soon as you do this, make sure your cable is plugged from xbox to laptop. Make sure it is a crossover cable, normal will not work. This is the very simple way to do it. Nothing hard about it. Have a good day all. Hope it helps you vista peeps.

[dr_fabulous]

thanks man :)

[Zepheyr]

I am attempting to use this connection method via a Verizon Wireless phone card, through which my laptop dials into for Internet access. I've gone through all the steps, and I'm pretty positive I've done everything as explained, but I still can't connect to Xbox Live. My Network Connections folder has Wireless Network Connection as "Not connected" but has Local Area Connection as "Enabled, Bridged." The "Dial-up" tab lists my Verizon Wireless card as "Connected" but I can't add it to the Network Bridge. Please assist, if anyone has discovered how to connect via a phone card. Thank you.

[Zepheyr]

Nevermind, figured it out. I had unchecked the Verizon card's Internet Sharing connectivity. Now it works! Thanks so much guys!

[nomo1979]

you kinda need to finish what you were talkin about there bud "your IP settings and choose "Manual." 5. Now e&" isnt to helpful

[BigGill]

I'm probably a bit late but hopefully i can sort this problem out once and for all!

1) Connect ethernet cable to PC/Laptop and xbox console.
2) Open Network Connections (Start-Run-ncpa.cpl).
3) Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties.
4) Click the Sharing tab and make sure the top box is UNCHECKED!
5) When finished, repeat steps 3 and 4 for Local Area Connection. If there is no Sharing tab, don't worry!!
6) Highlight both Wireless Network Connection and Local Area Connection, right click, and Create Bridge. You should then notice your Wireless Network Connectiondrops down with the new Bridge Connection
7) The most important part now is to right click Local Area Connection and Add To Bridge. You should now be able to connect to Xbox Live.

I hope this solved the problem and if it has, happy gaming!

[santiago21]

i realy cant get it to work, im following all the steps and when i go to test connection on the xbox it dosent even go pass "xbox360............network" i think its something with my laptop that im doing wrong if u coul help -D

[BigGill]

Make sure bridge connection is connected properly. You should see the 3 connections in a row (Also make sure xbox is turned off at this stage). You local area connection should read 'Network cable unplugged'. When you turn your xbox on it should then say 'Enabled, Bridged'. Contact me at [e-mail] if you still can't get it fixed ( I will reply as quickly as possible)

[shadowbones91]

what if it still says that the "Local Area Connection network cable unplugged" even after you repeat the steps, turn on and off your xbox when you're suppose to, and just in-case restart your laptop and do it all over again it still doesn't want to? Honestly I got it to work two times but both times it's said that there's an update to be made after the update it doesn't want to work again. Help would be most appreciated.

[BigGill]

If it still says unplugged, there might be a problem with the Ethernet cable. Check that it is connected properly and if possible, try it with a different one.

[volcom107040]

ok it says on step 6 when i do it that it must select atleast 2 lan or high speed that are not used by sharing and for the wireless properties there is no sharing tab can u help me or email me at [e-mail]

[BigGill]

Hi volcom107040

If you cant see the sharing tab in Wireless Network Connection you will see it in Local Area Connection. Check it out and let me know if you get it fixed.

Good luck.

[Polished Wood]

I did what you said but when I'm on step 7 it says Remove from Bridge not Add to Bridge, can you help me out?

[BigGill]

Hi Polished Wood After completing step 6, you should notice that 2 of the connections drop down to form the new Bridge connection. The connection left at the top is the one you must add to Bridge (in my case it was the Local Area Connection. Hope this helps.

[walamoonbeam]

I don't know if this is with everybody's ethernet card/motherboard but when i did this, which was what i was doing originally, i could not use my wireless adapter for internet until i disconnected it from the network bridge. so what i had to do to fix this problem is use one of my wireless cards for the internet access on my laptop, while using a wireless usb dongle for my xbox. just a note on making this work

[martin515]

ok guys I figured out the problem that I was having. I kept getting an error saying that the LAN connection is already using an IP that is needed for sharing. Well I figured the problem was that 192.168.0.1 is used by my router as the default. I changed the router address to 192.168.1.0 and the ranges from 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.200. This setting should make your router restart and you should be able to get it working just fine..

Before I did this change my internet was working fine, but I couldnt click on share connection because of the error above and I couldnt bridge them either because once I did, I lost internet connection..  So if you are having this problem give it a try.

[bum243]

i dont get connect or nothing what do i do

[brybell10]

this worked perfectly. no problems whatsoever. Thanks so much! I'm running Vista Home on my laptop, with a Belkin G+ router. I was actually surprised how easy it was after reading some of the other peoples posts.

[bum243]

can you help me brybell10

[bum243]

nobody is going to help me be like that computer nerds

[lamedogg]

My god, I had to register just to say thanks:) That was way easier, not to mention that it actually worked. Thanks a lot! :)

[slimlee]

hi when a 1st try this it work till I turn, my laptop off and now a cnt get bk on cud ene1 help me plz thnks

[BigGill]

Go to network connection, right click wireless connection and remove from bridge. Wait a few seconds then add connection back to bridge. (sounds like your running xp. if you are you must do this eveyrtime you tunr pc/laptop off)

[theiron43]

Can this in anyway destroy your already wireless internet connection once the bridge is made?

[BigGill]

There shouldn't be any problems with the connection after bridge is formed. If you do experience any, go to your network connections, right click wireless connection and remove it from bridge. You can add it back if, and when, you need it.

[youngboyd69]

after u do all this stuff to play xbox live do u have to keep a cord connected to ur xbox 360 n laptop

[BigGill]

You must keep the ethernet cable connected between laptop and xbox while playing.

[HerSilverHammer]

So I've bridged the connections between my new computer and my Xbox. This thing is difficult to figure out. It says it's connected on my computer, but my Xbox says it can't obtain an IP address from my rooter or modem, and I should try assigning a static IP. So I put in the static IP and subnet mask and now it's telling me I need to change my MAC filtering setting

what.
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/7664/bridgepgu.jpg
This is right, right?

My email is [e-mail]... Please help?

[Eisonei]

It does work for vista cause I just did it! You just have to work at it for awhile. Great Instructible!!

[Swolf 286]

Thanks Big Gill, I have vista and it worked for me.

[gamelvr5]

I tried this on my computer but it didnt work. We tried it on my dads but it still did not work. He works on computers and fixes them all day and we still couldnt figure it out. Im sorry but 0/5

[DemonTurkey]

cheers very much :) worked a treat was wondering how to do this for a while now

[whyweare]

when i click advanced on the top there is no box to check for shsring the internet conection. whst do i do

[jawa12083]

BigGill I love u with all my heart my internet isnt working, but i can use my laptop with my main computer as a wireless adapter! thank u so much

[Jamex007]

HELP! everytime i connect i do those exact steps, i connect to xbox live but then i keep getting disconnected from xbox live for like 10 seconds which is annoying cuz when i play cod4 it takes me out of the game >.<

[kool whiip]

when i go to this it just show the windows firewall box nothing else.....please reply

[Jamex007]

if it just shows the windows firewall box then there is another connection that is being shared (or at least thats what happened to me) to fix it just go to your other connections and look for the shared connection and turn it off then the other connection will be able to be shared :)

[ovk2k5]

I can get live to work just fine, when I bridge the connections though I cannot use internet on my laptop during it. Is there a way to use the internet on my laptop while bridged?

[walamoonbeam]

I don't believe so, and that is why I chose this method.

[ovk2k5]

I can only get it to work by bridging my connections, I have opened ports on my router and have even turned my firewall off and it still won't work this way. Any suggestions?

[ronniejr8]

OH MY GOD IT WORKED!!!!! I SAVED 80% OF THE ORIGINAL PRICE OF AN ADAPTOR!!!! THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!

[kerriekins666]

after wireless has been connected to xbox can you take the ethernet cable out, cause my friend did all the steps and it worked then as soon as she took the ethernet cable out the connection was lost.......just checking cause these steps meant to make a wireless connection

[Sartori]

No - the wireless connection is between the laptop and the internet, not between the Xbox and the laptop.

[selket]

ok well I got it to work now, but when I test my xbox live connection it fails at the IP stage. Anyone know what to do to resolve that issue? Thanks

[selket]

Does anyone know how to stop sharing wireless connection with the ehternet connection? I want to bridge my wireless and ethernet, but my wireless is shared. How do I stop sharing my wireless?

[Tommyhzy]

I spent around 4 hours trying this and changing that, but to no avail. Then I bought 20m of ethernet cable for $40 from my 3rd floor to my basement and it worked WAY faster than wireless! (and cheaper!) Tip: If you don't want to do this, or you don't have a laptop, use a really long ethernet cable (trust me, it works!)

[Yesterdaysnews]

Well, I'm having issues even though you pretty much spell things out for us. When I click properties, there is no "Advanced" tab on my page. Do you know how to fix that?

[Yesterdaysnews]

I found it! Instead of just going to properties, I have to go into "Status" then click on properties. (properties has a security logo next to it) Now I'm having the "An error has occurred while internet connection was being enabled" problem :/

[=SMART=]

Hey, I get a IP Address failure when i try to connect, are there any ways round this ?

[NozeDive]

Can this be done with a plain old Ethernet cable (patch cable), or is a cross over cable needed? I've done everything in the instructable using the Ethernet cable my 360 came with... The network test indicates that the 360 connects to the laptop, but not to the internet.

[badben1996]

is anyone still at this help site?!!! i have vista and follow all instructions and get "error occurred while internet connection sharing was being enabled." i need some help!!

[snoopy bluesboy]

i have the same problem as badben1996 as it is connecting to the internet it says "an error occurred while the internet connection was being shared and while it was being enabled" can someone please help me!!!!

[geekfreak]

I got Xbox Live working on my Vista Laptop fine, but I can't get it to Media Connect (PC Selected fails). Anyway Here's how I got LIVE to work for vista: 1) Connect to your wireless network. 2) Plug an ethernet cable from computer to 360. 3) Open up Network Connections (Start->Run->ncpa.cpl). 4) Right click your Local Area Connection. 5) Select the Sharing tab. 6) Make sure "Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection" box is UNCHECKED. 7) Hit OK. 8) Select both your Local Area Connection and your Wireless Network Connection. 9) Right click either of them and select Bridge Connections (If you get an error saying you must have at least 2 LAN or high speed internet connections that are not being used by internet connection sharing then repeat steps 4-7 with your Wireless Network Connection also, then try step 8 and 9 again). 10) Just to be safe go to your 360, from the dashboard select the system blade. 11) Select network settings, then edit setting. 12) Under the basic settings tab, select the block that says IP Settings, IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. Press A. 13) Choose Automatic and press A again. 14) Now press B, and press Test Xbox LIVE Connection. Hopefully it worked and you can now play Xbox LIVE. PS -> Like I said Media Connection will probably NOT WORK as it doesn't for me. I have vista home but this should work on any other vista os. If this isn't working for you then you might have skipped a step or have some other problem I don't know about.

[theiron43]

can it in anyway destroy your already working wireless internet connection once the bridge is made cheers

[deadsexy]

hello, im using this method for a wireless connection for my xbox 360 and now my xbox CANT find the xbox 360 wireless adapter when i plug it in. Can anyone find a solution to this problem please?

[walamoonbeam]

This would not have done anything to stop your xbox's wireless adapter from not working. The xbox thinks that it is being plugged into a router and thus will act like it is connected to a router. I recommend that you talk to Microsoft, and I hope you find a solution.

[ZSM]

when I did this on my old laptop with a wireless card i clicked repair and it tried to renew my ip address but it couldn't i do have administrative access if it helps but please help me any how

[oshay25]

i am constantly receiving this popup... any ideas?

[croozer2000]

All so the post i did before you don't touch the IP on the wireless and this might not work because the xbox is not a regular pc

[croozer2000]

For this you might need a cross over cable and you need to probably set a static IP

[DarthRoacho]

okay, I have followed instructions, and when i try to run a connection test, it recognizes the ip address, but fails the dns test. Anyone got any ideas?

[Parkkid]

Hi I was looking at this and seeing what everyone said and I am having the problem that andaman is having. I get to properties and the only tab there is the networking tab. That means no sharing or advanced tab. (that is for my wireless connection) I have the ethernet coord plugged into my xbox 360 and for some reason in the properties of that connection the sharing tab exists and i could select to share that connection. How do I get this to work? .... Me and my brother both have xbox set up and this is one of our last chances of getting them both to work on the internet at the same time for morethen 2 minutes.

[theknight]

GREAT instructable, cheers mate Love the fact you go to MIT aswell, tried applying there but they wouldn't have any of it (England is far from Boston!)

[djdrewzki]

for real ive spent almost 3 days now going through blogs to help me and this seems like people with the most knowledge come here, so im finally deciding to post after hours of frustration. anyway im having same problems as most as well mywireless disconnects after i bridge and tried going into comand promt and doing that fix to no avail. laptops all i got and theres no possbility of me running a cord all the way to the other end of the house soo wtf lol someone please email me or msn messenger [e-mail] thanks in advance mabybe we can game together once i finally get this

[shundo]

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME WITH STEPS 3 AND 5. I icant find out how to do them on my mac. please!

[andywclark]

if you are having troubles with the IP address. turn off your firewall. it worked for me!

[ehsan_momo]

ok, im now connected to xbox live, thanks a lot by the way, only took me about 30 mins to figure everything out and connect. BUT, just a little problem, when i log into xbox live, i cannot log into messenger, i jus doesnt let me log into it, can anyone help by replying back?

[r X]

I have a problem with step 2 http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=ta2arp&s=5 whenever I try to click "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's internet connection" it gives me this error http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2qvea84&s=5 PLEASE HELP (my email is [e-mail])

[dallasd1205]

I don't have that option allow other network users to connect through this computers Internet connection what do I do my email is [e-mail]

[jack38]

hi guys,ok it worked great for me,i followed jordan1432 advice and setup was easy,i'm using windows 7 but the only problem i'm having is downloading content...for example...i'm putting tiger woods pga tour 08 game in..it starts but says there is an upgrade,so i go to download it but it stops and gives an error code and then goes to the dashboard and signs me back in.i've tried looking at the new game releases and demos but wont download anything...i'm connected to xbox live but cant do anything....any ideas anybody....regards.

[riotmonster]

I did all, I'm trying to use my laptop as a wireless router for my 360. The Network Adapter says "wired" but the IP address keeps failing and failing, please help me.

[max bedford]

i am having problems with step 2 end as when i press them both and hit ok an error comes upand goes back to normal can anyone help please! send answer to [e-mail] please i am desperatefor help and who ever answers back i will be seriously greatful. from max bedford

[kapachee]

what happens if i dont have my xp disc is there any other way for me to do it

[hirezo]

I'm not the greatest at using a computer, but just about intermediate... i tried this but it did not work for me. i tried to connect the xbox to my laptop and i got an error message about multiple networks clashing and it disconnected my internet. does anyone know how i can fix the problem? thank you

[kruegel2]

Follow the last steps here to fix the problem:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/crawford_02april22.mspx

[justinus]

I need help! I am not great with computers but i got my xbox 360 to work with this. I use a wireless connection to my laptop and wire the xbox to the ethernet port. My problem now is i cannot wire my computer to any sort of ethernet through the ethernet port and i cannot figure out out to fix it. I have been trying things out of google searches and cant seem to get it to work.

[Falcor]

hi i was wondering if connecting to xbl in this way affects online gaming speed like lag etc thanks

[zombie_dan]

hi is there anyway that i can do this but by using two ethernet cables insted of wireless. sounds wierd but my internet in my halls is username and password protected. ive got a usb ethernet adapter so i have two ethernet cables running out of my laptop. im also using vista. can anyone help?! thank you

[haloboy94]

I'm trying to use this i can cannect to the internet but i am having troubles with xbox live it says some content is not available because of my connection what what should i do

[Notjay2]

OKay I did everything and with some minor tweeking and 45 minutes of painful working I got it to work kinda. I had the "Internet Connection Sharing cannot be enabled. A LAN connection is already configured with the IP address that is required for automatic IP addressing." Problem but then unconnecting my wireless connection doing it then connecting worked. However it still didn't work so I disabled the firewall and then to my surprise it worked! Now however I have another problem. It only works for 10 minutes. After about 10 minutes my internet completely crashes. I turn off my xbox and then hey what do you know my internet returns. Why is this happening, is there anyway to fix it?

[Shean131]

Hey i got mine finnally connected and working but only works for 10 mins also? Anyone know how to fix this?

[bum243]

can you help me

[bocaj812]

I Have A 100 Foot Ethernet Cable Running TO My Computer From My Router That IS On THe Other Side Of The HOuse And I Don't Fell Like Running An Extra Ethernet Cable Through THe Attic... So IS There Anyway That This Can BE Accomplished With Ethernet Cable Being Hooked Up To PC And Usb Cable To Xbox 360 From The Pc???

[maxpower49]

can you do this with a pc with an etxtra ethernet port

[Garp]

Yes you should be able to do this saves running another wire to the router thats all

[maxpower49]

how?

[walamoonbeam]

yes

[pinkhairkid]

thank god for this instructable

[cantthinkof bettername]

Can you do this with a ps2. I'm trying to do it with my 360 right now.... So far this looks like it's working.... This Instructable is mentioned in pop sci magazine..... Downloading update.... I tried basically the same setup with my ps2 one time and it didn't work.... I've got 2 minutes of downloading left.... ! minute..... Hey if someone finds out how to do this with ps2 please make an instructable.... It worked, thanx 5 stars.

[blackhawk124]

I've got the same problem as many of you but haven't found a fix. When I open the wireless network connections tab i find nothing, im logged on to the administrator and don't know why it wouln't work......HELP PLEASE

[andy09]

wot geekfeak said woked fine with ma vista laptop

[rayf81]

Thanks I just finish and it works great ^_

[daflyboys]

Buy an XBox1 wireless adapter for $40-50 and save yourself the headache of all of this technical mumbo jumbo. Stuff drives me crazy after a while.

[koons19]

Can you use to connect a PS2 if it has a adapter for an Ethernet cord already installed.

[echokiller]

I don't have that option allow other network users to connect through this computers Internet connection what do I do

[saadzaman126]

I have the same problem when I go to my "Advanced" tab I don't see the option to share my connection, but on my PC upstairs I have that option.......... Help!!!

[JosieWosie]

right I had them problem too till my dad figured it out: 1. go to the control panel 2. click on add and remove programs 3. add or remove windows components 4. go on the networking services tab 5. then click details 6. tick all the boxes, click OK 7. click next, it will ask for the xp disc show it were your disc drive is and BAM! its done! well it worked for me anyway :)

[king-of-town]

Okay so I tried all this through my PC and the IP address works, but the test fails on DNS. What does this mean? What can I do?

[bmf global]

king of town i got the same prob fails on dnz need help to sort this out plz any 1

[mooncher]

King of town and bmf - I ran into the dns failed as well - IP Address was fine - any luck in figuring that out? - I'm connecting through a laptop and using a wired router with wireless g access point - does that make a difference? It's all greek to me.

[Garp]

The wireless connection only needs to have internet connection sharing working the wired card needs the disabled follow these instructions To run the xbox thru your wireless first you must have a wire based ethernet slot Plug xbox into this slot Goto netowrk connections Right click wireless connection and propeties select the share tab and check mark allow other network users to connect thru this computers internet Right click on wired card and properties Select tc/ip ver4 select properties Select manually configure or use these settings radio button Ip address 192.168.0.1 ( assuming router is 192.168.0.1 if not set this to your router settings) subnet 255.255.255.0 no default gateway click ok Remember to disable the wired card (ICS) internet connection sharing

[tajimb410]

what if my laptop is wireless and isnt connected with a cable?

[Garp]

Your scenario is what this topic is about using your wireless as the connection to xbox live To run the xbox thru your wireless first you must have a wire based ethernet slot Plug xbox into this slot Goto netowrk connections Right click wireless connection and propeties select the share tab and check mark allow other network users to connect thru this computers internet Right click on wired card and properties Select tc/ip ver4 select properties Select manually configure or use these settings radio button Ip address 192.168.0.1 ( assuming router is 192.168.0.1 if not set this to your router settings) subnet 255.255.255.0 no default gateway click ok

[bujo0]

okay, i followed these directions to the letter and it didn't work, first i had some ip conflict while sharing the connection, fixed that i got them to bridge but the Xbox can't get onto the internet, found some other tutorial and it said do some command prompt stuff so i did, worked until i try to get online with the xbox then it gives me IP problems again, i tried setting the IP on the xbox manually, it just doesn't work then. any suggestions?

[Garp]

To run the xbox thru your wireless first you must have a wire based ethernet slot Plug xbox into this slot Goto netowrk connections Right click wireless connection and propeties select the share tab and check mark allow other network users to connect thru this computers internet Right click on wired card and properties Select tc/ip ver4 select properties Remove sharing on sharing tab Select manually configure or use these settings radio button Ip address 192.168.0.1 ( assuming router is 192.168.0.1 if not set this to your router settings) subnet 255.255.255.0 no default gateway click ok

[curiousbob]

the first step is plug ethernet into computer and xbox, does that mean plug ethernet into deskpot, because my desktop only has one ethernet plug and then i wont get wireless

[Garp]

Go out and buy a $16 network card for the xbox connection if your wireless is using your ethernet card now

[walamoonbeam]

well are you trying to get Internet through your desktop or your laptop? if it is the desktop, then yes. you have to plug the Ethernet cable into your desktop. unless you are using one of those weird wireless bridges, which, by the way you can plug into the xbox anyway so this is not needed then, I don't understand why you would not be able to plug your xbox into your computer and have the computer still be wireless. if this is true, and you still want access to the internet through your computer, AND your xbox, you can try getting one of those really cheap routers that only do wired connections (i think it is called a hub in that case). if this is not the case, then i don't really understand what you mean, and you should consider getting a good wifi usb card.

[phollywood]

thanks for the advise but will i be able to keep the in internet changes permanently and still be able to use the MAC laptop like normal?

[curiousbob]

ok thanks and for this step right click on the two computers with the X and all it says is change firewall settings or open netowrk connections, there isnt a "repair" to hit

[walamoonbeam]

are you sure? well you can go to start-----run and type cmd

then in the window that opens, type
ipconfig /release

wait for it to do it's thing and when it lets you type again type
ipconfig /renew

[socrow]

when i do that is says media disconnected what do i do

[Varakian]

This worked for me, I had to make a crossover cable, and turn on ICS, Im running windows XP. Leave your Xbox settings on automatic, or else it wont work. Im playing CoD4 Right now, Bwahaha.

[bmf global]

haw do u make a cossover cable

[Garp]

You can google it and lots of instructions in wikipedia but the easiest way is buy a crossover adapter for one end of cat5 cable

[Garp]

To run the xbox thru your wireless first you must have a wire based ethernet slot Plug xbox into this slot Goto netowrk connections Right click wireless connection and propeties select the share tab and check mark allow other network users to connect thru this computers internet Right click on wired card and properties Select tc/ip ver4 select properties Select manually configure or use these settings radio button Ip address 192.168.0.1 ( assuming router is 192.168.0.1 if not set this to your router settings) subnet 255.255.255.0 no default gateway click ok

[phollywood]

Like i asked earlier will the laptop still run the same with the settings changed?

[phollywood]

I want to use this method on my sisters MAC without telling her so im wondering if there will be any negative effects if the network settings are left like that

[curiousbob]

i have a few problems when i try and do this, first when i go to step 2 i have to chose something out of a box between allow other users things and the one below it. the choices are local area connection or local area connection 2. i chose local area connection. the next problem is in step 3. the local area connection 2 has the X on it but when i click on it all i can do change firewall or open network connections. the one i can click repair on is local area connection but when i try and repair it says "windows could not finish repairing the problem because the following acition could not be completed: Renewing your IP address" so anyone know what to do or how to fix it?

[bab4980]

I have completed all steps, but I still do not connect to the Internet. What could be wrong? It is like it is not seeing the xbox?????? What gives? i am using an IBM Thinkpad X41 Tablet with XP Tablet edition

[lonewarriorjs]

i did what you said and it still fails. About 8 months ago my connection worked, and i did it the way you said, but just went dead. And i havent had the time to try and fix it til now.

[walamoonbeam]

if you are using Ethernet, then you just have to modify some settings. if you are using wireless then it is broken because this will not do anything to your wireless connection except forward it to your Ethernet port. sorry if you are using wireless. i will make an instructable on how to do this. check my user page in about 30 minutes

[acniehaus04]

The above steps DO actually work but they let out one crucial step in bridging connections on Vista. Heres how to do it: 1.You have to go to the ethernet connection that your xbox is connected to your computer through and turn OFF the "Allow others to connect through this computer" or whatever it was. 2. Once you turn it off you can highlight both the wireless and ethernet connections and simply right click and select "bridge the connections". It takes a minute or two but it did bridge my connections after previously getting the same error message about not being able to do it like some of you had gotten. 3. After the "configuring internet bridge" message disappears you will notice that there is a new internet connection icon above the wireless icon which, not surprisingly is a bridge which means it has bridged a new connection with the wireless. You then right-click on your ethernet connection again and select "add to bridge" like I had to on my computer for some reason. The "configuring bridge" window will come up again. After doing those steps my 360 finally connected to xbox live.

[walamoonbeam]

yes. but the point of this instructable is to make it so you do not need to have to bridge it, since bridging the connection makes it so you cannot connect to the internet on your computer anymore, unless you have two adapters, both connected to the internet.

[PuddleOfMudd25]

omg ur my hero

[reconrider]

i finally was able to bridge the connection, but i didnt need to add the ethernet adapter to the bridge afterwards.... but still, my 360 still fails at the IP address.... i dont understand what i did wrong... i was guessing that it is because my wifi connection is weak... but im not possitive that would prevent the IP address from being found...

[walamoonbeam]

bridging is a weird thing. that why i didn't do it in my instructable. It is a method, but i don't like it, since it makes it so you cannot use your internet for anything else, including for just simple surfing

[jimtran93]

WOAH, IT WORKS! Thanks soooo much!

[dannyatcrtuk]

Hello people. i just bought my 360 2 days ago. i downgraded in some respects from a ps3. anyways, i dont quite understand while some of you are having problems connecting to xbox live etc through your laptop. i run windows xp 64bit and 32 bit on the same machine. the easiest way to get your xbox online is to scrap the ethernet cable that comes with the xbox as it is made to go from xbox to xbox or straight to a router or internet port. get a normal ethernet cable and plug it in at both ends(xbox and laptop/pc). all you have to do now is go to your wireless connection wizard and go into the advanced properties and open your internet portal to other users on the network. Voila. it should go straight online. doing it this way saves a lot of painful altering of your wireless configuration which could end in disaster. i know my age says 18 and you are probably thinking i do not know what i am on about but i make 24.75GP per hour doing things like this

[haloboy94]

will this affect in any way my wireless connection?

[Smallfrytman]

THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH you saved me 100+ bucks

[c0d3h4x0r]

This doesn't work on my HP Compaq 6910p laptop, because plugging the Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 jack causes the wifi adapter to automatically disable itself, so it's not possible to have both the wifi adapter and the ethernet jack active simultaneously. Has anyone else run into this and figured out a way around it?

[c0d3h4x0r]

I found the solution. I had to go into my laptop's BIOS and disable the setting called "LAN/WLAN Switching". Now I can use both the wireless and wired network adapters simultaneously. I'm running Vista, and all I had to do was make sure Internet Connection Sharing was turned OFF on both adapters and then bridge them... works great!

[bmf global]

this is doing my head right in any 1 help im runing xp iv got parst ip cheack but naw it fails on dnz what am i dooing rong u loot got it working tell m e what im doing rong and i cant use the net when it passes ip im gona smash it all soon arrrrrrrrrrrrr lol

[smeltzt]

What a great tip! I almost spent $90 thinking you had to have the XBox adapter.

[xbritbx]

ThANKS SO MUCH ! :D

[djphrut]

holey moley it worked. Saved me some cash. the trick for vista users is to not follow these instructions the way he has them set up because hes using it for xp. just apply everytihng to vista and it will work itself out

[MoBillyAla]

Works, however my Xbox only sees the laptop hdd not the drives on my home server(network drives...) anyone know how to fix this?

[CcreatorR]

You will need to open ports for your XBOX 360 in your Wireless Routers settings. Do a Google search for Xbox 360 ports and Router Firewall walk throughs. PC Tech, Olympia Washington

[=SMART=]

Ok right off the bat: Awesome instructable,
4* BUT
If i do this with my mac laptop will it mess with the internet settings for normal web browsing ?, because if it does, my dad will flip.
Answer this QuickQuestion and you'll have yo-self 5*

[whooots]

It worked....Who said that Xbox360 ruined marriages??? Now I can go and buy my wife a pearl Necklace from the ShaneCo.com instead of the stupid wireless network card... LOL

[walamoonbeam]

i know. im just that awesome.

[monness]

i also have a wireless air card by sprint...anyone know wat to do for that...ive tried everything. thnx in advance... much appreciated

[hawklet2010]

Ok so i got to the step that tell s you to check the boxes. the one on the bottom is checked but when i try to check the top one and click OK a box apears that says "An error occured while Internet Connection Sharing was being enabled. The specifeid service does not exsit as an installed service. Do you know what this means and how i might fix it??? I would really appreciate help! btw i am using a windows xp

[xXPORSCHE911Xx]

I have a problem with this connection. I have Verizon Wireless Broadband Card for wireless Internet for my labtop because I live so far out in the country that Internet providers do not cover the area. Anyone have any ideas as of how I can connect to play through xbox live? I have tried going to connections/properties, and checking the boxes and I can get connected to the network, I just cannot get connected to the Internet. Help please anyone? thanks

[jordan1432]

Ok, for all of you who failed ip adress when test connecting after taking the exact steps that this site said to do here is how to connect to xbox live through your wireless laptop. Or if you just want to anyway. Ive figured out how to do it (for vista): Forget about all that crap about brigding a connection and if u have already bridged your internet just go back and delete it by right clicking on network bridge and delete. If you cant remember how to get there its start/run/ncpa.cpl dont click off this window once you have deleted the bridge that you might have made. After you have got rid of the network brigde or if its not there doesnt matter, plug in your ethernet cable from your laptop to your xbox. Then right click on wireless netowrk connection and click properties. then click on the sharing tab and DO check the box that says 'allow other network users to connect through this computers network connection.' The box underneath should automatically check too. Trust me, dont listen to this site that says not to check that box. That box is the very thing that allows you to connect and if you actually think about it, it makes sense anyway. Of course you want to allow other network users(your xbox) to connect through your network connection(your laptop or computer)because thats what you are trying to do! Once you have checked the box click ok then try signing into xbox live and it will work. i told some friends and it worked fine for them on their vista laptops. I dont see any reason why it wont work on a vista desktop too. If you have xp click on advanced beaucse there will not be a sharing tab. While i was signed in on xbox live through my laptop, i signed in onto msn on my laptop and it signed me out of xbox live. If this happens to you too just go back to ncpa.cpl and uncheck the box then check it again or disconnect to your interent then reconnect and it should be fine. You probaly wont even be going on msn while playing on xbox live anyway and it was probaly some random error i dunno but it only happend once, just warning you. I can surf the web fine on my laptop while connected to xbox live through my laptop.

[imlqqn4her69]

i followed steps 1 -3 and it past ip test but now im stuck....it says dns failed,what do i do now?

[jordan1432]

geekfreak, i did exactly what you said and my ip adress failed when test connecting. Is there anything else i can try? Did i not bridge the connection properly. when i right clicked local connection and selected bridge my laptop automatically made one then i had three things instead f the original local connection and wireless netowrk connection. the third was called network bridge and underneath it sez the name of my oruter nd underneath tht it sez MAC bridge miniport. Is this what you had? i double clicked the network connection icon nd the settings were as follows: IPv4 Connectivity: Internet IPv6 Connectivity: Limited Media State: Connected and had duration and speed did u have the same?

[peeking]

ok i'm kind of new at this. i went into gamestop with that ? concerning the wirerless does this have to be a router wireless or a plug in wireless for the laptop

[ScienceWiz]

GOD BLESS YOU MAN!!!!! FINALLY I ACTUALLY GOT MY CONNECTION!!! THANKS TO YOU IT ACTUALLY WORKS NOW!!! I had tried everything and nothing worked. If you can get IP confirm DO THIS METHOD!!! i had the same problem but NOT ANY MOAR!!!!!

[shepzz]

this so works I can't believe how cool it is. my mate in the room next door has wireless broadband, i connect to this on my laptop and can run xbox live through an Ethernet cable - the one important step is to make sure that you bridge the wireless / Lan connection, just select them both - right click - select bridge - see u on Halo 3.

[JB601]

This is basic Internet connection sharing. My Media PC is wireless and it sits on my rack right above my receiver and my XBOX. I share that connection as if I would with another PC. Works like a charm. I also did the same thing when with my PS2 slim. I have very strong router so its just as if I have a cable plugged into it. Even though these instructions are very general, you may have to do some tweaking depending on your setup, but it will work.

[quotethemc]

LOL... I JUST DID EXACTLY WHAT THIS PERSON SAID FOR ME TO DO IN EVERY STEP, MY HOPES WERE ALL THE WAY UP IN THE AIR, CONSIDERING I JUST BOUGHT THIS XBOX THIS MORNING AND I AM LITERALLY FEENING TO PLAY LIVE.... AND GUESS WHAT...? MY IP ADDRESS FAILED AGAIN... THANKS FOR GETTING ALL OF OUR HOPES UP AND COMPLETELY CRUSHING THEM AFTER WASTIN 30 MINUTES OF OUR TIME... OH AND BY THE WAY, I HAVE A TOSHIBA LAP-TOP WITH VISTA ALSO... : ( HOW ISSSS THISSS DONEEEEEE?????????

[timheppner]

I use my laptop to share an internet connection, and there is a way to do it so that you still have an internet connection on the laptop as well. This is with XP, but I believe that it works with other windows OSs as well. In the network properties, highlight the wireless connection, and the ethernet connection, and select "bridge connections". You connect to your wireless connection normally, and your two connections are bridged. You can then connect to the ethernet adapter, or connect a hub or switch to the ethernet adapter, thus being able to share the internet connection with multiple devices.

[Nymphatic]

Will this work with a desktop, also? Please let me know an answer to this as soon as possible. I'm really eager to get this thing up and running.

[timheppner]

Certainly. Windows works the same on a desktop as it does on a laptop. The only difference is that a laptop is more portable than a desktop is.

[RichardAlexander]

hey iv been reading everyones tips on this, but I have a new question, will it work if ur desktop doesn't have wifi capability but it does have a usb wifi key plugged in, thats how how I'm accessing the Internet, the wireless router is connected to another inaccessible computer, hense why im using USB wifi key. i have a crossover cable, but the back of my old and busted tower only has a phoneline plug and no Ethernet plug, im sure i can buy an adapter somewhere tho _{anyway, is there anyway i can get this to work?, any advice would be much appreciated, and for the record, i realise im totally clueless when it come to this sort of thing lol, thanks !}

[Nymphatic]

Thanks, bro! And another thing, I have U-Verse. Do you think I could pull this off? I have wireless on both my laptop and on the computer, downstairs. Thank you SO much for answering me. I hope I wasn't too abrasive.

[capt. untsahts]

worked great! thanks. Except I can't get it to work thru a switch, but thats kind of unnecessary for me anyways

[Chumpoo]

how do u do it w/ a mac??

[walamoonbeam]

I posted on how to do it with a mac. Step 5

[walamoonbeam]

cool. I'll make sure to note this.

[Nymphatic]

Will this work with a desktop?

[gerty]

im using vista and when i follow your steps (fatproduce) i get an error when i attempt to allow other users to connect. are you running any wep security or anything? could that be my problem?

[walamoonbeam]

Yes, Running WEP security will make it not work. I should have said something about this in my tut. Thanks for bringing that up.

[theexperience13]

i have the same problem as docrowe on this page. can you PLEASE porvide us any way yo get past this? I get the error: "Internet Connection Sharing cannot be enabled. A LAN connection is already configured with the IP address that is required for automatic IP addressing." PLEASE HELP!

[audiomind]

In XP what happens if you do this entire instructable without problems but end up with a DNS error?

I went to http://192.168.0.1 for my D-Link router and logged in.
On most routers it is:
Username: admin
Password: (no password)

Once logged in, I found where my DNS server IPs were listed. On the left side-bar, Wizard was highlighted. On the top bar, I clicked Status. Under WAN I found my DNS IPs. Finally, I manually inputted these into my 360 (rather than have it find them automatically) and tested the connection again. At this point it should have been working, but I am still getting the DNS fail error on the 360.

Any ideas anyone?

[wattzy]

I have a problem with this process. under the box that says allow other network users to connect through this computers Internet connection, there is a drop down list that lets me choose from home networking connection, local area connection or network bridge. what do I choose? when I connect it says ,network adapter disconnected, help?!

[theothercan]

Okay, what you are talking about is the most basic internet connection sharing, but if it works it works I guess. One thing that you should keep in mind is that in windows XP the NIC on the LAN side automatically gets a static address of 192.168.... so in order to be able to use this RJ-45 jack later on down the road in another subnet you would have to go in and change the IP to dynamic, or the alternative static IP address. All things said I think it would be MUCH better to just use a $5 dummie hub because then you could jack in other systems and be ready to go for multi-box online, or a $20 smart switch to branch your connection without static IP's. Any questions? I'll try to help with whatever you need.

[zeb11111]

hey theothercan...when i try to allow other network users (my xbox) to connect through my laptops internet connection a screen pops up that says a LAN is already configured with the IP address that is required for automatic IP addressing What does this mean? and what do i do?

[billaboy]

try doing it while u are not connected.i had same problem.i think this is what fixed it.

[dichromatic]

Hubs are bad. They don't isolate collisions in the same matter as switches. I was thinking it would be easier to use ICS (internet connection sharing). Evidently your using it, just differently. Finally wireless ethernet has more overhead in it's packets. That means it is slower than a wired connection. If your trying to do this for Live, I would recomend putting in an additional NIC and just using ethernet cable. Also I believe ICS uses a stricter type of NAT. Thus it will likely give you issues whilst playing online.

[billaboy]

i have everyones solution for their problems with vista.go to network and sharing center.while connected,click view status next to your network;click Properties;click the sharing tab;u have found it in vistas os.

[Jran Sakarra]

I am runing Vista andf I get the IP Failed error... Any help?

[c4msl]

I tried the basic instructions as written and it was not working. For some reason the automatic setting on the XBOX 360 was not configuring correctly. After 2 days though i was able to get it to work. Here is what i did. 1) Restart both laptop and XBOX 360 with lan cable plugged in each other. 2) in Vista Go to Network and sharing center > manage network connections 3) Highlight bith 3) bridge your wireless connection with the lan connection by high lighting (selecting) both of them then right click and click Bridge Connections. This will take a minute or two to complete. 4) at this point you should see a new connection called network bridge. Right click this select STATUS. Then click details. 5) on XBOX 360 manual configure your network setting for IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway address that are displayed from the details of your network bridge. 6) IMPORTANT NOTE: The IP address of your XBOX MUST be different the setting of the network bridge or it wont work. 7) Test connection on your XBOX 360. I hope this is helpful to anyone

[schmellyfart]

This was VERY helpful and easy to follow. Thanks!

[guitarman63mm]

Oh man, I remember trying to do this for my buddy's computer (A 2008 computer running Vista, btw). Never did get it to work, and I'm pretty tech savvy myself. Tried it with my '05 iBook, worked seamlessly. One more way that mac > windows.

[bobdogg013]

Thats why you're playing on a MICROSOFT XBOX 360 right?

[rafaruiz2991]

LMAO Wow nice comeback there.

[jonnybgewd]

I used the Vista tutorial posted below and granted I cannot use the media on my xbox from my pc, Is there any to reverse this? And a more serious problem is I play on live and I get random disconnects lasting for 2 or 3 seconds ruining my game and kicking me off live anyway o fix this?

[bsblade]

Your step 5 for Mac users does not work. I have an instructable on how to do it for Macs here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-your-Mac-OSX-as-a-Wirelss-Adapter-for-you-XBOX/ . I would greatly appreciate it if for your step 5 you redirected people to my instructable, or at least corrected step 5. I know that when I first tried this for my Mac that I was very confused, but I found the correct method.

[walamoonbeam]

ok. thanks for telling me. someone left a comment on how to do it on mac, so that is why I had it that way. I'll correct it, and give a link back to yours.

[bsblade]

the link you put at the bottom isn't working. you added a quote and an apostrophe on the end that is messing it up.

[jamaican-hurricane]

Will this work for the playstation 3?

[conradev]

The PS3 Has Wireless Built in, Dur da dur

[walamoonbeam]

Not all of them. 2 of my friends thought that it came with all of them, but they both got versions without it.

[taliesin1077]

As a quick explanation, this procedure will work for anything that uses a wired ethernet connection. This is also the reason why the old XBOX (original) wireless adapter works. All of the bridging and sharing is done in Windows, and what is sent to the XBOX is standard ethernet packets. The XBOX doesn't even know that anything is different about your setup. The only thing I can think of for the people who are unable to update their boxes is that the laptop (or PC, whatever you're using) is blocking those ports on the Internet Connection Sharing setup. There's got to be a way to unblock ports, but off the top of my head, I can't think of what it would be.

[Guy.Fawkes]

For Windows XP:

Copy the following into notepad and save it to a file called "OPENUP.BAT" (of type "all files"):

@ECHO OFF
@ECHO Configuring firewall to allow XBOX LIVE traffic.
@ECHO Please wait.

REM To allow Windows traffic:
netsh firewall add portopening protocol = TCP port = 139 name="TCP_139" mode = ENABLE profile = all > nul
netsh firewall add portopening protocol = TCP port = 445 name="TCP_445" mode = ENABLE profile = all > nul
netsh firewall add portopening protocol = UDP port = 137 name="UDP_137" mode = ENABLE profile = all > nul
netsh firewall add portopening protocol = UDP port = 138 name="UDP_138" mode = ENABLE profile = all > nul

REM to open TCP and UDP ports 5500, 5800 and 5900 for UltraVNC:
netsh firewall add portopening protocol = TCP port = 5500 name = "UltraVNC TCP5500" profile = all > nul
netsh firewall add portopening protocol = UDP port = 5500 name = "UltraVNC UDP5500" profile = all > nul
netsh firewall add portopening protocol = TCP port = 5800 name = "UltraVNC TCP5800" profile = all > nul
netsh firewall add portopening protocol = UDP port = 5800 name = "UltraVNC UDP5800" profile = all > nul
netsh firewall add portopening protocol = TCP port = 5900 name = "UltraVNC TCP5900" profile = all > nul
netsh firewall add portopening protocol = UDP port = 5900 name = "UltraVNC UDP5900" profile = all > nul

REM Allow PING responses
netsh firewall set icmpsetting 8 enable > nul
netsh firewall set opmode mode = DISABLE > nul

@ECHO Completed!



Save it, then run the file as an administrator. Note that I don't know what ports are required for XBOX LIVE specifically, but the method should be obvious from the above.

[joek1997]

That seems to be my issue. I use Windows XP SP3 and Windows Firewall. This website's solution has worked for me so far only when I turn off firewall completely. This article (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/908874) describes which ports to open for Xbox Live, so I added them to my Firewall exceptions list. (FYI, they are:

TCP 80
UDP 88
UDP 3074
TCP 3074
UDP 53
TCP 53

I added these exceptions, but the 360 will not connect. Any suggestions?

[GamingRobot]

wouldnt you just opening up ports on the persons firewall??? intern leaving a security hole?

[Tobita]

the ps3 has it's own wirless receiver-__-

[jamaican-hurricane]

not the 20 gigabyte version which is what I have

[Tobita]

really!?!?!?! cheap sony bastards:P

[The Coldest]

I have everything hook up and I am able to get on x box live but I am not able to share media with my computer. When I have it connect wire it work but it doesn't work with the wireless. When I do the x box test connection ever thing connect but the PC connection any ideals. Thank in advance.

[philinod]

i have windows vista and when i select properties it only comes up with general and security and not advanced could some1 plz tell me were i have gone wrong or if sum1 cud point me in the rite dirrection

[nanee]

Y not just use a crossover cable? Then all you have to do is share the wireless connection.

[docrowe]

I am trying to set up my laptop as a wireless bridge using your steps. I am having the same problem as Nicko369: I get the error: "Internet Connection Sharing cannot be enabled. A LAN connection is already configured with the IP address that is required for automatic IP addressing." any help would be appreciated.

[tboyle88]

When you go in to xbox live test connection and ip adress says failed here is what to do first just try to restart your computer, if it still doesn't work disable windows firewall in XP haven't tried it on Vista but still might apply go to start connect to show all connections right click local area connection go to properties select the advanced tab under windows firewall click settings and select off click ok and restart your computer Hope this works!

[haydenman]

ok great this completely messed up my laptops wifi , I ended up having to reinstall the OS

[voic3z]

i use this and i get disconnected from xbox live in the middle of almost every game, it didnt do it when i was connected to teh router XD

[neostryfe]

i'm no genius either, but if u could go to ur cell connection and enable internet sharing on it, that might work?

[justmerichie]

i am out of range for high speed i had to improvise and went through verizon to get hooked up through a usb cell conection...there is no motem or any way of getting my xbox online.i am not a pc geniuse but there has got to be a way to link my systems togeather using my pc as the lynk to patch my xbox on to the internet

[neostryfe]

can i still use media extender on the xbox?

[neostryfe]

i got this working just by enabling internet sharing on my wireless connection, is there any reason y i should bridge instead?

[OhsNosIsBeenHit]

i agree this is not working for vista

[joehadac]

geekfreak's explination is correct i tried this with my desktop computer using vista before reading this and it works so i would imagine that it would work on a laptop actually im trying this wen i get my 360 back (i got the red ring(OH NOES))

[DARTHscott]

Btw, if PC selected fails your firewall program is probably blocking access. I also had this problem and had to configure my firewall manually to allow communication with my 360.

[jackstarwars101]

I do this and it keeps failing the IP address what can I do.

[INVADER SCOOGE]

What are the pictures on step 2? They are blurry and I cannot enlarge them for better viewing for some reason.

[lopez8675]

they are suposed to be blurred on everything except 1 thing

[vg92]

i dont understand Step 4. I have a HP laptop with Vista and i got internet on it, i have connected the xbox to the laptop. but when im testing the connection on the xbox menus, it fails on IP adress. Please help

[purduewilly]

So far so useful but I think I'm missing something. I'm an XP user, and I did all 3 steps. When I tried to connect to Xbox Live, it passed all of the tests except for the actual connecting to Xbox Live. Any ideas?

[Russtopher]

I think I may have found the solution for everyone that is getting randomly disconnected. I was having this same problem until I did one thing. I changed the channel on the router to channel 11 instead of the default, which is 6. Channel 6 can get interference with things such as cordless phones and microwaves. This interference won't shut down your internet, but it can however make it hiccup. Resulting in the random disconnects.

[Russtopher]

I think I may have found the solution for everyone that is getting randomly disconnected. I was having this same problem until I did one thing. I changed the channel on the router to channel 11 instead of the default, which is 6. Channel 6 can get interference with things such as cordless phones and microwaves. This interference won't shut down your internet, but it can however make it hiccup. Resulting in the random disconnects.

[kodie389]

nvm

[kodie389]

do u need a cat5 cable or a regular ethernet cable

[tintintintino]

ok. so i have vista and when i go and right click on the wireless connection that i want to share, it has no advanced tab.

[honestbleeps]

An even nicer solution is to buy an inexpensive wireless router and use it as a bridge. Sure, $50 is more than $0, but it's also less than $100. I use a Linksys WRT54G with DD-WRT installed and it works like a charm.

[supernull]

Nice by the time i got a linksys router they had already reduced the amount of memory that was on my WRT54GS and my other one the WRT54GX had some weird wireless chipset that was not opensource

[taliesin1077]

I don't know if you'll read this, but Linksys has released the WRT54GL, which increased the internal memory of the unit for the express purpose of installing 3rd party firmware. It's usually about $10 more expensive than a standard router, but the upside is that it actually works for 3rd party firmware. That was going to have to be my method before finding these instructions. $100 for a network adapter is LAME, M$...LAME.

[brysonm22]

I'm running Vista, and managed to set up a bridge and everything, but still my 360 fails at the IP stage, anyone know how i can fix this?

[freazzer1]

I've tried everything but my MTU connection always fails. Can anyone help me with this???????

[PuddleOfMudd25]

when i try to check the "aloow other computers to connnect using this computers..." it just fails and says there was an error during the proccees. please help!

[tomo-85]

got a vista laptop and this worked perfect! cheers!

[GorillazMiko]

I have a Vista laptop and XP computer. I'm confused. Help please?

[thefunktopus]

worked for me, ip found. i have vista and use the instructions from someone's comment below!!!

[mr.cizzarlton]

I've done this and it seems to almost work; it asks to update my console but the update won't download and it instructs me to test the connection. When I test the connection, it fails at MTU. What can I do to get past that point? I've got an excellent signal pumping into my laptop...any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

[axxman]

when i do it and test the conection it says ip address failed anyone know why?? i am using a macbook to connect

[bsblade]

I've got an instructable on how to do this for Macs that actually works, this one is just missing a large amount of steps.

Go here.

[cman94]

my advanced tab says something's screwed up and it won't show anything. can anyone help?

[jonluvsmichelle]

For those of you having problems with the check box not showing on the advanced tab - here's the solution. You LAN connection must be enabled. I was having the same problem until I enabled my LAN. Hope this helps!

[mitchel1990]

hi i do everything you say but my wireless keeps disconnecting when i bridge it it says not connected next wireless network connection any ideas help would be great ?

[imtheshit]

theres a way simpler way to do this for vista. i never have any problems finding the ip address, but if you do just restart your computer. 1) Open Control Panel and double click Network and Sharing Center. 2)On the left under TASKS, click Manage Wireless Networks. 3) Once that window opens, about 1/3 of the way down you will see Adapter Properties. Click that. 4)A new window will come up. Click the Sharing tab at the top. 5)Check the box that says Allow other network users to connect through this computer's internet connection. Click ok and you are done! Connect your cat 5 (ethernet) cable from your laptop to your 360 and your set. Hope this helps someone

[Caboose0013]

to do this on a vista once ur in the network connections select either the local area connection or the wireless connection doesnt matter once u have selected one of them hold control and select the other so they are both highlighted then right click on one of them and hit bridge connection and it will work

[I NEED XBOX LIVE!!]

I allready Bridged my 2 Connections, but for some reason my XBOX 360 keep's failing to get the IP ADDRESS. Someone please help i just want to get to XBOX Live and im really just getting annoyed with my XBOX.

[ekeeper00]

Ok for Ya'll Vista users. What you need to do is to create a network bridge between your wireless network adapter and LAN adapter. To do this get to your manage connections page and there you can highlight wireless and LAN then right click and bridge connections. Thats about it vista is smart enough to run a DNS on the bridge so it automatically sends out IP addresses. the bridge should be automated, but make sure your NAT is open for LIVE. If it is not check out your router settings and voala beat the stupid over-priced system.

[codered89]

i tried creating a network bridge but it says i cant because i must have at least 2 LAN or high speed internet connections that are not being used by internet connection sharing..

[capitlshky11]

i only have one internet connection so i cant bridge 2

[m_archerr92]

So, is there a fix for the "If you do this, you won't be able to connect to the internet through your Ethernet port anymore. Only providing internet will be possible."? Because I kinda need my Ethernet port on my notebook for the internet in my workplace.

[m_archerr92]

-By the way... I do have Windows Vista. But, I kinda want to wait for a reply, because I need to know that I will be able to use my Ethernet port for an internet connection to my laptop, after I have made the bridge.

[helzangel]

how u get xp to go orange and black I wanna know that's beastly

[Jono1529]

Hey, Ive Done Step 4 But What Next... What Settings Should Be Selected.

[tel813]

hey my ethernet wont renew my ip little help plz?

[ekeeper00]

in command prompt type "ipconfig /renew" if that doesnt work than there is something wrong with your share settings.

[SauceyJack]

I have been doing this for a pretty long time now with my mac and the one problem I have run into is updates. Using this method I cannot download updates, for the Xbox or for games. I have to take it to my friend's house and use the land line in order to download updates.

[cmdterps44]

yea does this not work for vista? The Wirless adapter wont let me go to advanced and nothing happens.

[socondc22]

Did all this but the connection keeps lagging out... any ideas on what i should do???

[infernisdiem]

Or you could always allow other computers to connect to your network over your laptop/computer, that is what I did with mine.... just go into the settings of your wireless on your computer and go into the properties look around, and you will find, allow other devices to connect to the internet using this computer.

[GAMERkid88]

To get better images click the key "printscreen", go to paint, click paste, edit the image as you want and save it.

[nik170]

i do the 5 steps and then my IP test Address fails.PLZ someone what do i have to do???

[D33ROCK33]

hey did u figure it out, i need help to i dont o wat to do at that part either?

[Jon Soares]

ditto

[robonic007]

same here :(

[Deutsch333]

It dosent work with Vista u have to build a network bridge for it to work

[Jon Soares]

My Ip Still fails on the xbox after i did everything u asked =\, anyone know what to do?. I have Vista Home Premium<br/>

[snubmooseman]

This method does not work for windows vista

[blizz86]

i got the internet connection to open but i cant get it to pass the dns test ? can you tell me how

[segagman]

Thanks alot works prefect for my 5mb down 768up but voice go out on halo3...any 1 got one for making a access point / bridge with dd-wrt?

[Elliot Lewis]

what about window xp is it the same for vista?

[Aus_Boss44]

I've been wondering 4 a year how 2 huck up Xbox live (on my 360) to my dads laptop. It is a vista.

P.S it has wireless internet on one of those wireless internet cards.(by sprint)

I REALY WANT 2 PLAY MY HALO 3 on xbox live so please help.....thank you if u do.....'

[Aburame Shino]

*chuckle chuckle*

I adore your complete Hayabusa. The colors on my sat are gunmetal and brown. If you complete all of the achievements on Halo 3, you get the Hayabusa sword. ^_

[walamoonbeam]

works the same way. cept you choose your sprint card instead of wireless

[droolbob]

is there any way to use the 360 wireless adaptor on my desktop computer for internet?

[lvegaboi]

so like if i was to do that then what i wont be able to use my wireless adapter anymore for the 360?

[jj34]

yeah itz the same with mine it says adapter wired but ip adress failed

[lomelini]

if you want it to work do the following, go to your wireless network connections on your computer, right click which ever your using, click on properties, then click Sharing on the top tab, and put a check mark in the first box where it says. ( Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection). This will let you use your laptop as a replacement wireless network adaptor for your 360, with a MODERATE connection. If you would like a better faster connection just put a check mark on the other box where it says (Allow other network users to control or disable the shared Internet connection). This will give you a OPEN connection. Enjoy ; )

[conflictkris]

On my 360, when i click "join live", when its checking the connections, it says netowrk adapter wire but then it says IP address failed, same with DNS . please help!

[jamaican-hurricane]

This doesnt work

[xVODxScorpio]

hello i did everything on here that you all told me and its working now i was wondering can i unplug the cord from the 360 and my laptop to be able to play wireless like the network adapter does?

[Tibula]

So I've gotten it all hooked up, and I can connect to live, but I can't actually start a game or chat. It always times out, like the wireless is split too much between the two devices, but I have everything internet-related off (except the wifi) on the laptop. Anybody else have this problem or suggestions to fix it?

[uuuuuhhhhyeaaa]

an advanced settings.my laptop doesnt have internet connection sharing.somebody please help

[Jaiden]

this is what I do when I want to go on live from the family room (there is no internet connection there). All it is doing is making a bridge between the wireless and ethernet. Ever since I've done it, it hasn't effected connecting to the internet through ethernet, but I do have switch off wireless to do so (i think thats normal anyway, wireless overpowers ethernet :P).

[dichromatic]

Actually wireless is inferior to wired network connections. Much less room in the payload section of the wireless packets. Not to mention wireless sends constant "Check in" signals to maintain the connection.

[Jaiden]

Yeah I'm not saying it isn't. I was just mentioning this is just bridging the connection so that the ethernet can share it with the wireless. That is what this instructable is doing, right?

[dichromatic]

Dude you left out the whole properly configuring it part. There are a few steps and services associated with ICS that you did not mention. ICS is more than just bridging. It enables a DHCP server on the LAN adapter. This will automatically give the 360 an IP address. The PC will then use a modified version of NAT to translate the LAN IP to your WAN(wireless) connection, thus enabling the 360 to go online. Bridging occurs on layer 2. It uses mac address not IP addresses.

[gamer4maker]

I too are having that problem. I've tried changing my IP address, but it doesn't work. If I find a solution I will post it...

[dichromatic]

The address needs to be in the same subnet as the gateway device(laptop on the wireless interface). If ICS is enabled you need to set up your 360 to use DHCP. Don't manualy set up the address. Check "Obtain automaticly" on the 360 network settings for IP address. The network diagnostic test built into the 360 can help you troubleshoot.

[dichromatic]

If you are getting DHCP errors you need to have a DHCP server. If your connecting through a laptop the laptop must give the IP ala DHCP server. Windows Internet connection sharing sets it up automaticly. The setup your trying to achieve has a stricter NAT type than just using a wired/wireless connection. The NAT type needs to be OPEN. If not you will have trouble hosting and finding games. You can check it in the network settings. Run the "connect to xbox live" diagnostic tests. They will let you know where your problem is. If you are seeing another devices HDD it could be a few things: 1. Device has media sharing through Zune software 2.Device has media sharing through Windows Media player or windows media center. That type of connection means your 360 is communicating with your device. If using Windows use Internet Connection Sharing. It sets up the NAT and associated DHCP service.

[NexGenGamer]

Hey i am having IP address problems but i have a Macbook with Tiger. Someone PLZ help me, cuz it seems all the other posters had vista when they had their problems.

[Tehevilfluff]

I tried to do this, followed all of the steps, and when I got to step three and right clicked on the little thingy with the red X on it, there wasn't any "repair" option, only open network connections and change windows firewall settings....Help?

[bizzarefoods]

"I am trying to connect using my mac pro. I am using airport for wireless and connecting my 360 to my mac. The 360 is saying that the IP address failed - unable to negotiate a lease with your DHCP server. Any suggestions? Thanks"" I am also trying to use my mac. mbp. to connect. IP-Address fails...... anyone know why ??

[tonyfaillace]

I had trouble, but then i bridged the connection instead, but you have to turn the sharing off for it to work. select your wireless and your local, then rightclick and bridge the connection.

[tpb]

i have just clicked on "connect to" and then right clicked on the wireless network which then took me to properties which i advanced on to but when i have clicked on it; it does not have the wireless network or the advance toolbar above.

[tpb]

i am now experiencing the same problem as dBrooks, gamer4maker, Nik170 and jbt please help

[jdogg13]

it worked I didn't expect it too me mom gave mi a laptop jus yesterday and I found this im so sighked thanx man u rock

[dBrooks]

I'm having the same problem as Nik and jbt. I'm thinking somehow i can assign it a new ip, which i tried to do by diagnosing and fixing the problem but it did so and came back saying Problem not solved. I'd be ridiculously grateful if someone could help

[fatproduce]

andaman are you using windows vista? if so then when you see the available wireless networks right click the one you want to use and select "status" then in the bottom part of the newly opened window select "properties" then select the "sharing" tab then check the "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection" then that should do it. I have Vista and so these steps are intended for those who have Vista.

[c-town]

nevermind i found it but now i have another problem. when i try to go online my lan says unidentified network and i can't get online. what else do i have to do to go online.

[jbt94]

hey um i just wanna play cod 4 on live with my buds and it says i need the ip address i need help wats the ip address if u know wat it is im me at pnballr6667 or emaile me at [e-mail] thnx

[Chaos_FractioN]

uhh... when i try to repair my Local Area Connection, it cant get past "renewing your IP adress".. Can someone please help?

[Ignatiouss]

ONE PROBLEM. For some reason, now my connection is 'limited'. No matter what I do, I cannot fix this problem. Please help.

[LV]

I have both xp and vista on different laptops. on the XP i dont have the sharing tab, just firewall for wireless connections, but on the ethernet connection, i have the sharing tab and when i select it to allow it to share, the wireless goes down. on the vista, i had it workiing for a day, then it went down and i tried to fix it, my only guess is that after it went down i told it to automatically find the ip address, and now when i say "test connection" on my xbox, it cant find the ip address to connect to live. where do i go to find what the ip address is?? please help thanks

[cjhagerman]

I am trying to connect using my mac pro. I am using airport for wireless and connecting my 360 to my mac. The 360 is saying that the IP address failed - unable to negotiate a lease with your DHCP server. Any suggestions? Thanks

[Ciodus]

i'm super frustrated cause i can't seem to get this to work... all i want is to play a little halo :( if anyone has some advice or can walk me through this if they've gotten it to work it would be greatly appreciated. i've followed all steps. but when i get it all going bridge wise, i am apparently no longer connected to the internet. i can't get past that stage, also something to do with my ip with my xbox? and when i try to repair my connections it says it can't because again, some IP bs... if someone could help that would be awesome

[Broomtime]

I am getting the same problem as dgtl meatloaf "help i do all the steps and instead of enableing the lan it indentifies it as unitenditifed network. by the way i have windows vista premium and my wireless internet connecion is great" anyone have any suggestions?

[nicko369]

When i click on Internet connection sharing to check the top box, I check the box then click ok and i get the following error: Internet Connection Sharing cannot be enabled. A LAN connection is allready configured with the IP address that is required for automatic IP addressing. Any help anyone??

[walamoonbeam]

iv been asked this too much on how to fix ur ethernet after using it as an adapter, so here it is Make sure you do the last 3 steps in the EXACT order they are in Go to "Start" Go to "Connect to" Go to "show all connections" Right click "Local Area Connection," or whatever icon is your Ethernet port Click "properties" In the box "This connection uses the following items", scroll down to the bottom and click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)"] Click "Properties" Click "Obtain an IP address automatically Click "Obtain DNS Server address automatically" Click "OK" Then unplug your Ethernet cable, and replug it in. If it still doesn't work, right click your Ethernet connection icon in your task bar, and click repair. If u wana use it a gateway for the xbox again, you will have to disable sharing, and reenable it

[Program]

all you have to do is bridge the connections and it works fine Instructable posted soon

[Program]

http://www.instructables.com/id/Connect-an-Xbox-360-to-Wirless-without-an-official/?ALLSTEPS
yup there we go- easier and less complicated than this, But Good Instructable Walamoonbeam

[Trent Brooks]

Hey, great article, I'm glad someone finally documented this! My only problem is that my college network blocks all ports except for 80 and 443. I already use a SSH tunnel to get my telnet through and check e-mail, but I'm not sure how to run my Xbox Live through it. Does anyone have any suggestions or resources for breaking through a firewall like this one?

[dgtlmeatloaf]

help i do all the steps and instead of enableing the lan it indentifies it as unitenditifed network and gives it limmited conectivity which is nothing. by the way i have windows vista premium and my wireless internet connecion is great

[pic2021]

wow guys i joined this website today for this post.. first of all walamoonbeam congratulations this instructable was amazing and who ever helped you to make it better thank you. this was perfect and so easy anyone could figure it out.. mine worked perfectly after the first try the only thing i do have to add to this is the "allow other networks to connect through this step" is people will not know to go to the "network and sharing center" and in the box of the network they are connected to click on the "view status" button and then "properties" at the bottom left hand corner. once your in there you go to sharing and then you can finish step 2. also i did not need to disable my firewall i connected straight through.. i just had to run the xbox live network connection wizard again on my xbox to connect. thank you so much walamoonbeam this was amazing!!!!!!!!! oh yeah also i was wondering does anyone think this process will allow people who are connected to a network that blocks high bandwidth? when i'm at college i am unable to play live because the network does not let the "MTU" or the "ICMP" to connect.. its one of those two but i'm not sure.. can anyone answer this please???

[andaman]

i went to "connect to" and then the Wireless Network Connection. But, in the advanced tab there is no"sharing" options just the firewall options. Please help. Thanks.

[walamoonbeam]

Is your ethernet adapter enabled? thats the only reason i can think of, that explains why this is happening

[dgtlmeatloaf]

help i do all the steps and instead of enableing the lan it indentifies it as unitenditifed network. by the way i have windows vista premium and my wireless internet connecion is great

[chaitanyamuppala]

I did this the very first day i got my 360... ITs pretty easy straightforward easy to do. anyone can easily figure this out.... nice job.....

[pacbury]

this is brilliant, i already have live, but my friend who really wanted it, but didn't know weather to get an adapter, i did this with his laptop and now hes on live and has saved allot of money! rating +

[rhkrv]

it is so easy to connect. thanks so much

[Inferter]

Hey, I just want to lend a helpful hint.
To be honest, I suggest you make a new instructable that fixes the more basic/complex problems that people [such as myself] have faced.
For example:
[PC]
Configuring IP Ads. for the '360.
- also making/using compatible ones
Explain what a 'cross over cable' is' and how it can be utilized
- some people don't know what it is.
Explain a bit more 'in depth' of how to make your internet work with it.
- for example, show and tell [haha] how to 'Bridge Connections'

Other than that, it's a brilliant Instructable.
Although, I'm still having some problems that I can't solve, no matter what I do... Ahh well, I'll ask later.

[bombos]

I haven't read the instructable, but from reading through this post i can't really see why anyone would need to do this. A router or hub or switch, it is so convenient!

[x CarRnaGe]

so how exactly do you go in and configure your ip to be compatible with the one to your xbox

[danymw]

and neither allow to other devices connect to internet by pc...step 2

[danymw]

it doesn't work! it said: can not recreate a new ip

[gamer]

wouldnt you need a crossover ethernet cable? nice instructable, though, i dont have a x box, so i dont need it, but could be useful when i decide to get a ps2. would it work on a ps2? -gamer

[FreshPineSent]

The box does the crossover process automatically. A straight through cable should work fine.

[supernull]

Thats exactly what I was going to say you really should have to use a crossover cable not a normal straight through If you want to uses straight through get a switch/hub if they are able to connect it using just a straight through its only because one of the devices has auto switching.

[walamoonbeam]

what's a crossover cable

[instructing tables]

hey so how do you change it back to original settings?

[supernull]

It's a type of IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet) cable where one end has some wires crossed-over. One end would be a 568A and the other would be a 568B. The reason you need them is because when you have a switch or a hub it switches them for you thats why you need a crossover cable when you don't have a hub or switch. The rule is you only need a crossover when connecting like devices such as a switch to a switch or a computer to a computer some of the modern Cisco switches have auto sensing when the when the wrong cable is used and they can auto correct. So if you say this really works its probably because the xbox360 has link play where you can connect another xbox360 just using a cable no hub or switch they probably put in auto sensing so you wouldn't have to use a cross over cable because straight through cables are the most common. Hope this helps sorry if I made you more confused.

[taliesin1077]

When I saw these instructions, I was stoked, since I have a homebuilt DVR box in my entertainment center with an unused network port. This is gonna rock! However, I also thought a crossover would be required. I'm also pretty thrilled that the XBOX is designed to be hooked to another XBOX, so they built in the crossover support to the 360. Excellent job! Doing it as soon as I get home from work!

[gamer]

its a ethernet cable that has the output of one device directly into the input of the other, most people use them to make a two computer network without a router, hub, or switch. a little googling would have answered that but... i guess its not obvious to reasearch before asking, anyways, i hope i answered the question. -gamer

[walamoonbeam]

yeah, it will work.

[liljay]

will a acer labtop worck?

[liljay]

what abought acer lab top

[mjnorcal922]

Thanks So much it worked for me remeber to turn off your firewall!!! Thanks, Nor*Cal

[Xaledo]

I am doing this too, but it is a lot more complicated on my Mac. You have to change more settings - on the Xbox 360 too! So basically, I don't think this instructable works for Macs. If you need to use a Mac, try googling it.

[gerty]

do you have to use a crossover cable or can you use a straight through?

[GorillazMiko]

Just checking, so I plug in the Ethernet cable to my laptop or computer with wireless Internet, and do all of this, right? And if I do this, then my computer will never be able to use Internet again?

[capt. untsahts]

no its only when the other device is using the internet that the main pc can't if u do it this way. bridge it like timheppner said and both will work anytime

[GorillazMiko]

I don't get it... so basically, I plug in an Ethernet cable from the Xbox 360 to the laptop or computer wireless Internet, then I go to start, connect, allow users to connect through Internet or whatever, right?

[capt. untsahts]

no, connect both w/ethernet, then to get both to get internet at the same time, go to start>connect to>show all connections, and select both the wireless and the ethernet connections at the same time, right click, and select "bridge connections"

[walamoonbeam]

Right

[Chumpoo]

this is TITE!! i need to know how to do it on a MAC though please help me! Awesome!!!

[walamoonbeam]

I said how to in step 5

[manning457]

Does this work with a pc? Also, does this work with vista, or only xp?

[walamoonbeam]

FIrst 3 steps are XP, Step 4 is vista, step 5 is mac

[truguillotine]

Nice. I was thinking there had to be a way to do this but I didn't know how. Any chance you can show steps for a mac user?

[walamoonbeam]

I reposted my instructable, and yes there is a way for Mac OSX, both tiger and leopard.

[hollowedout]

MacBook Internet Sharing for Xbox 360

I just did this and it worked. mental translation from Tiger to Leopard, but no big deal, really.

[walamoonbeam]

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[hollowedout]

I'm on a macbook right now, and seriously considering trying this out. Internet sharing is easy enough in OS X. I don't know if Xbox Live will work. I'll give it a shot and let you know.

[selket]

I am using XP and I cannot repair the ethernet connection. It just says that a network cable is unplugged, and when I right click it, my options are "change fire wall settings" or "open network connections" and even in network connections I cannot repair my ethernet.

[banjos75]

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAC USERS: 1. CLICK ON SYSTEM PREFERENCES (light switch with apple logo on Tiger, box with gears on Leopard. On Apple menu in both). 2. CLICK ON SHARING (Blue file with yellow diamond on Leopard, ?? on Tiger). 3. CLICK THE BOX NEXT TO INTERNET SHARING (2nd from the bottom of the list on the left of the window in Leopard, ?? in Tiger). 4. SELECT THE OPTIONS FOR SHARING FROM AIRPORT TO ETHERNET (right of the window). 5. DONE.

[idogis1]

I got an xbox this year but I didn't want to buy an adapter so i did this, sort of. It is a little different to do this on vista so I think that you should put that in here. Basically all you have to do different is type "ncpa.cpl" in Run.

[lazydude2000]

Any idea how to do this if you have Mac laptop?

[GorillazMiko]

Oh my god. Thank you so much for showing. My friend has an Xbox 360 that he always brings over, but when we play live we always have to use the tiny television. Thanks for showing, now we can play on the High Definition television!!!!!

[GorillazMiko]

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[me]

that is awesome dude

[lil_timmy1990]

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[killerjackalope]

Thids works with my pc and most others aswell I found that one out a wee while ago, I needed downloads and decided it might work...