Xbox help needed
 

I've just bought a new xbox 360 and am having trouble getting it online.

I've connected it to my computer with the ethernet cable but there's some problem going on somewhere. On my computer (Win7) in network and sharing and 'unidentified network' is there (I'm guessing that's it).

When the xbox runs the connection setup it can't seem to see past the ethernet cable.

Help...

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Why connect to your computer?

you should connect direct to your modem, or your router.

Or did i misunderstand?

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To get the Xbox online you need to do as Colin has already said and either connect directly to the modem and reboot it in order for it to see the Xbox or if you have a router just connect it into one of the spare ports on the back and the will be no need to reboot..

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The router is in a different room and I can't get to it. I want to be able to share media with my computer, that's why I want to hook it up to the computer.

I have a usb wireless antenna, should I just plug that in to the xbox to get online?

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http://forums.cnet.com/5208-7589_102...hreadID=148107

never done it, but try this link for help. I know ps3 works wirelessly, but I think xbox doesn't have it inbuilt.

http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/10/...your-xbox-360/
this link seems to be what you want, too lazy to read all :D

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I think that you have to buy the rather expensive Xbox wifi adaptor to get online wirelessly which is why we use a long ethernet cable.

One of the Xbox officianados may be able to give more information about getting wireless.

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If it's the NEW Xbox slim then it's got wireless built in, which means you need to connect it to your router Russ and probably putting in your security key in the Xbox.

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Depends if he bought the new 'S' model, which has wireless N built in, otherwise hunt around ebay or gamstation for one of the old G adapters. You should be able to get them for about £20 now

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Snap.:D you and Snoopz

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Which version Xbox 360?

The new "S" (Slim) one, or an older Core/Arcade/Premium/Pro/Elite?

The Xbox 360 S (250GB & 4GB) has WiFi b/g/n built-in, the older versions do not.

If it's an S, you're sorted. Just connect it to your wireless router.

If it's older, and you want to take it wireless, you need an official Wireless Adapter (£££), or you need some sort of Wireless Bridge. Can't just use a USB WiFi dongle thing.


If you end up being stuck with going via the PC, you should be able to get it online using Windows 7's internet connection sharing. I've not used ICS since the XP days though, & can't remember how to set it up.

MS have instructions here however: http://support.xbox.com/support/en/u...onsharing.aspx


Once connected, sharing media from the PC to the 360 is easy using Win 7's built-in facility (WMP12 and/or WMC), or using free 3rd party software such as TVersity or PS3 Media Server (despite the name it does a good job for the 360 too).

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Once you get all connect you'll also might need the Optional Media Update
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/ga...07df?cid=SLink

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I cant be sure but I think you have to bridge the two connections for it to work connected to your computer

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Seems like my crappy old computer can't bridge the connections which is what I need to do. It keeps telling me I have to use 2 connections that aren't set up by internet connection sharing or something :grind:

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Also worth a mention that the new xbox slim wont work on 5Ghz wireless N just 2.4Ghz, as I found out.

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Have you got the latest model of xbox? If you have you don't need to connect to your computer, only the router. You can still stream stuff from the computer too.

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The only thing I can suggest Russ is the XBOX forum itself.

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Is your computer connected to the router using a cable or a wireless connection?

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Read the thread....I can't!!! :grind:

Is there anyway to get that media update on to a usb stick? I did it with the xbox update but the optional media update seem like it will only download to the xbox.

I don't think it's the newest model - it's the 120gb Elite one.

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Russ, if your PC is connected to your router using a cable, just get a short RJ45 patch lead and an ethernet switch. Put the switch between the cable and your computer, and plug the Xbox into one of the other ports.

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ok. I am going out on a limb here, but I suspect he doesn't have the slim, and hence no inbuilt wireless.

So think you either need to buy the official wireless connector, or do as my previous link.

Or, buy a PS3. I have both, can't say I prefer one to other.

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It's wireless.

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Jing lor (thai for "really!")

I have that model of xbox, and mine isn't wireless. I feel cheated. I have wireless controller, but can't connect wireless. :(

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you could try this?

---------- Post added at 20:56 ---------- Previous post was at 20:55 ----------

He meant his laptop connects to the router via wireless. Not that the xbox had wireless.

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lol I posted that link earlier. :D

But good link, if I don't say so myself :)

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You can download updates from the XBL site and save them to a CD, and then update the XBOX

---------- Post added at 21:00 ---------- Previous post was at 20:57 ----------

http://forums.xbox.com/default.aspx?ForumGroupID=17

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Sorry I cant be more help Russ but the last time I needed to bridge connections on my ancient wireless pc, I opened the window that showed the current network devices and right clicked and clicked "bridge connections" and it worked.

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Russ, if the laptop is running Win 7 it should be pretty straightforward to bridge the ethernet and wireless.
Goto Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections, select the two connections, right click and Bridge networks.
If that is throwing up an error, what is the error?
I used bridging on Vista with my 360 quite happily before I got a standalone wireless bridge.
You might also need to turn off the firewall.

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This thread of any use?
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...2-2f29f4d74f6a