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

Step 1Connect Your Ethernet Cable to Your Computer and Xbox

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.
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9 comments
Nov 13, 2011. 7:56 AMblogan5 says:
how do i connect my x-box from my bedroom witch is 75 feet from my bedroom how do i do this thank,s
Jan 22, 2012. 3:43 PMmancer67 says:
you can get a big enough enthernet cord and run it becide the wall
Jan 31, 2008. 5:14 PMshaft9610 says:
for the first step am i connecting my xbox with my computer or my laptop?
Oct 10, 2011. 3:58 PMtayman says:
i need help
Jun 17, 2011. 8:41 PMiHurandDur says:
What if i dont have a Wireless Adaptor, cause my Adaptor Box has a Ethernet-Net cord in it to the PC
Jul 4, 2009. 9:46 PMreece562 says:
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
Jul 4, 2009. 9:44 PMreece562 says:
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
Feb 2, 2008. 4:56 PMMoBillyAla says:
Works, however my Xbox only sees the laptop hdd not the drives on my home server(network drives...) anyone know how to fix this?
Dec 23, 2008. 2:11 PMCcreatorR says:
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

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