Connecting to XBOX Live using a Wireless Internet Connection.?
I'm having trouble connecting to XBOX Live using my wireless internet connection and was wondering if there are any other ways round this.
I have a BT Home Hub and are using 3 computers with wireless internet, the Home Hub has 3 Ethernet ports available and 2 USB's available.
However the XBOX Ethernet cable is to short to reach it and therefore I'm having to connect it from the XBOX console to a Computer however it doesn't seem to want to pass the IP Address Test on the XBOX Live Connection Test.
The Internet Gateway remains disconnected and cannot connect as it always says Fail.
Is my only option buying a XBOX 360 wireless adaptor which are quite pricey just to be able to play online....
Any answers will be appreciated...if you need more information just ask and I'll try to include it.
technodai2007-12-31T07:35:18Z
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I have my xbox set up the way you describe, and also with a BT Home Hub. I warn you though it was an absolute nightmare to work out, and even now if I don't play on XBOX live for a while I have to set it all back up. To connect via another computer, Do not use windows ICS as you will get a strict NAT (causes problems finding/hosting games) You need to access the Hub controls, do this by typing 192.168.1.254 into your internet browser address bar. Then choose the advanced tab. If asked for a user name/password it is admin (for both, unless you have changed it) Choose devices from the menu on the left and go to the device that you will be connecting the Xbox to. Click 'edit' then tick the box that says always use same address. At the bottom of this same page you can add a connection sharing service. Do this and select Xbox Live (it should have the correct paramaters already set up). Now go to application sharing and make sure use plug and play is selected.
now for the fun part. You need to make a network bridge between the wireless connection and your wired connection to the xbox. This is a pain in the *** but here is a guide
You do need to force the wireless card into compatibility mode as described in the guide.This is necessary because the BThome hub is not recognised as a suitable adapter by Microsoft. I wonder why....
Anyway, once all of this is done, and you have set you xbox settings on the connection blade to automatic you should have a fast, stable connection for xbox live. Good luck!
Oh yeah I forgot to mention that I also have to turn my sophos firewall off to play. But thats a problem with sophos and a whole other story....
i did the same thing this is what you do plug the ethernet cord into the back of the xbox then plug the other end into the router or modem (the box by your computer with flashing lights ask ur parents they will know what it is) OK then turn the router or modem off then back on then wait 30-45 seconds ( till all the lights are on) then get on ur xbox then push get xbox live then u test connection and all the lights on the loading thing sould go on but just wait a few then put creat xbox live acount P.S. enter code P.S.S. wat u did wrong the first time is u pluged the other end of the ethernet cord to the back of the computer not the router or modem