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

Step 4 On Vista

1. Go to start
2. Run
3. Type in ncpa.cpl
4. Hit OK

Thanks for the help idogis1

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...

[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!!!

[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.

[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

[nononir]

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

[game freak]

ok thanks thewalrusoflove

[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.

[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]

[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...

[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

[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! :)

[Chitown100]

Totally worked. Thanks!

[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?

[nuggetfan27]

thanks

[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?

[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..

[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 :)

[xboxlinker]

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

[deathemissary]

This worked beautifully...thankyou!

[MadKilla]

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

[apod06]

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

[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.