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im usinG XP and when i try to allow internet sharing in the advanced tab it tells me it cannot be configured becuase a LAN connection is already configured with IP address that is required for automatic IP adressing i attached a screen shot
i'm on xp and when i click on the tick box in wireless network connection / advanced and it tells me to select a home networking connection: local area connection or wireless network connection no matter which one i choose 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
OK, how about the fact as a few people stated that laptops kill 360s? The ethernet onboard most laptops is not properly voltage regulated, and the flux in voltage can burn up the 360s mobo.
It doesn't cost ANYTHING if you already have a laptop.. and you can get a netbook for $200 that has far more uses than a 360 accessory that will end up a paperweight with the next Gen systems come out..
well if you already have a laptop. All you need to buy is the Ethernet cable. ($10) and thats by far better than the modem. Yea is bulkier but it's a quick fix.
You can connect to xbox live using this method but i personally wouldn't recomend it.
i've gone through about 12 -15 (wasn't really counting) xbox's since i bought my 1st console 2nd hand a few of them stopped working for other reasons but l went through the most of them when i shared my laptops internet connection through xp.
I connected in this way for approximatly 3-4 months when i was connected in this way i went through around 8 -10 most of which had the same error i can't remember the exact code but console displayed 3 red lights and error message i asked guy at the store were a kept returning my consoles and he said the error was to do with hardware failure on the ethernet port.
I kept getting newer consoles which also broke the one i have now is one that i had previously returned but having been repaired shortly after recieving this console i stopped connecting through my laptop and i've had this one for at least without and problems.
I would risk this if you dont have a guarantee on your xbox i was lucky that with store i bought my console from i could just go a swap it for another there and then with out having to send it off.
That doesn't make any sense at all.. The way you connect your network connection isn't going to fry your Xbox. And even if it WERE true what kind of moron would keep doing the same thing over and over and ruin 12-15 Xbox 360 consoles?! I Nobody would.. and that's why your story reeks of fish.. I think maybe you work for M$ and want to scare people into buying overpriced accessories. Nice try buddy!
I have windows Vista 64bit and idk if other 64bit users have this problem but, i went through many of the same problems some people have been experiencing. What you want to do is, NOT check this box he says to check: "Allow other network devices to connect to the internet through this computer", or something to that effect. Just connect you xbox with your network cable. once you see it in the "manage networks" or "network connections" window hold ctrl and click both connections on the page(wireless network connection & Local area connection) release ctrl. Right click on either of them and select "bridge connection" wait for thing to reset and configure them selves and there you go :D
You could also select your wireless network connection and LAN connection under Network Connections (ctrl + click), then right click and select "Bridge Connection"
This was a far better solution for me, I couldn't believe the cost of the modem for the Xbox, especially as generic PC hardware of this type is so much cheaper. This solution does mean that your laptop needs to be close to your Xbox or you will have cables trailing about the place and if your wireless router is closer then I would recommend just plugging your Xbox straight into that.
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jimmbobdave 11 years ago
Woody71 12 years ago
a2abigs 12 years ago
THANKS!
almir12 12 years ago
Relik 13 years ago
C.D33 13 years ago
i attached a screen shot
eirmanz 13 years ago
Internet connection sharing cannot be enabled
A LAN connection is already configured with the IP address that is required for automatic IP adressing
PLEASE HELP
TimeDroid 13 years ago
CyborgGold 13 years ago
Jimbobjoeyman 13 years ago
CyborgGold 13 years ago
kjkjkl 13 years ago
Berserk87 14 years ago
brandon9271 14 years ago
HM-Innovations 14 years ago
well if you already have a laptop. All you need to buy is the Ethernet cable. ($10) and thats by far better than the modem. Yea is bulkier but it's a quick fix.
daveazar 14 years ago
i've gone through about 12 -15 (wasn't really counting) xbox's since i bought my 1st console 2nd hand a few of them stopped working for other reasons but l went through the most of them when i shared my laptops internet connection through xp.
I connected in this way for approximatly 3-4 months when i was connected in this way i went through around 8 -10 most of which had the same error i can't remember the exact code but console displayed 3 red lights and error message i asked guy at the store were a kept returning my consoles and he said the error was to do with hardware failure on the ethernet port.
I kept getting newer consoles which also broke the one i have now is one that i had previously returned but having been repaired shortly after recieving this console i stopped connecting through my laptop and i've had this one for at least without and problems.
I would risk this if you dont have a guarantee on your xbox i was lucky that with store i bought my console from i could just go a swap it for another there and then with out having to send it off.
brandon9271 14 years ago
Diecastzombie 14 years ago
rick89 14 years ago
Connected first time.
Running vista 32 bit.
Jonpolygon 14 years ago
This was a far better solution for me, I couldn't believe the cost of the modem for the Xbox, especially as generic PC hardware of this type is so much cheaper.
This solution does mean that your laptop needs to be close to your Xbox or you will have cables trailing about the place and if your wireless router is closer then I would recommend just plugging your Xbox straight into that.