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paulus 30-04-2006 23:08

Connecting to the internet Via USB
 
Sorry this might have been already posted but

I am currently using ntl: 250 and I am connected via the ethernet port, but i would like to connect via USB and i have lost the disk could anyone tell me of a website that i can download the driver from?

The reason i am doing this is because i only have one ethernet port and i am trying to connect to xbox live.

Thank You

nffc 30-04-2006 23:12

Re: Connecting to the internet Via USB
 
do bear in mind you can only connect one of USB and Ethernet at the same time.

Stuart 30-04-2006 23:15

Re: Connecting to the internet Via USB
 
Get a router. In the long run it is far easier.

paulus 30-04-2006 23:19

Re: Connecting to the internet Via USB
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by nffc
do bear in mind you can only connect one of USB and Ethernet at the same time.

Im not too sure what u meant
This is what i am trying to do
Make a gateway for xbox live by connecting to internet via USB
and then plug the lead from the xbox into the ethernet

------/
]----ETHERNET/Laptop/Connect to Internet Via USB/Cable Modem
xbox ]
-------

Druchii 30-04-2006 23:21

Re: Connecting to the internet Via USB
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by paulus
Im not too sure what u meant This is what i am trying to do Make a gateway for xbox live by connecting to internet via USB and then plug the lead from the xbox into the ethernet ------/ ]----ETHERNET/Laptop/Connect to Internet Via USB/Cable Modem xbox ] -------

Not possible. You can have USB OR Ethernet working at once. Not both. I'd go for a wired router in your case, they're pretty cheap these days too :)

I think the articles section has a part about routers with reviews and ratings.

paulus 30-04-2006 23:25

Re: Connecting to the internet Via USB
 
My mate has done it on his...he was round earlier doing it on mine but i couldn't find the disk to load the driver there is only one cable going from the modem and the other one is coming out into the xbox.....Is it possible to get a 2 way modem splitter?

Chris W 30-04-2006 23:25

Re: Connecting to the internet Via USB
 
Your diagram doesn't seem to work well with the formatting.

The only possible way to do this would be to connect as follows:

Cable Modem to PC via USB
PC with Internet Connection Sharing to Xbox via ethernet.

Is this what you are trying to achieve?

Oh and the driver download.... http://homepage.ntlworld.com/triage/...ntlhome250.zip

Druchii 30-04-2006 23:26

Re: Connecting to the internet Via USB
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by paulus
My mate has done it on his...he was round earlier doing it on mine but i couldn't find the disk to load the driver there is only one cable going from the modem and the other one is coming out into the xbox.....Is it possible to get a 2 way modem splitter?

Your friend has most likely done what Chris W explained up there ^

It's known as ICS - Internet Connection Sharing.

paulus 30-04-2006 23:33

Re: Connecting to the internet Via USB
 
That shows how little i know lol thanks u guys i will give it a go

---------- Post added at 23:33 ---------- Previous post was at 23:28 ----------

noooo that's not working:mad:

smicer07 30-04-2006 23:42

Re: Connecting to the internet Via USB
 
Just buy a router, they are well cheap nowadays. Aint worth the hassle fannying around with ICS.

Chris W 30-04-2006 23:46

Re: Connecting to the internet Via USB
 
Ok... I think enough people have suggested buying a router now for paulus to know that is the best idea, now shall we deal with the actual question that is raised?

This should be a good place to start... follow the instructions and let us know how it goes.

nopcode 30-04-2006 23:47

Re: Connecting to the internet Via USB
 
I agree with the router idea, I imagine you can get all sorts of ploss / lag problems if the pc starts to stall whilst its sharing the connection.

paulus 01-05-2006 00:13

Re: Connecting to the internet Via USB
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris W
Ok... I think enough people have suggested buying a router now for paulus to know that is the best idea, now shall we deal with the actual question that is raised?

This should be a good place to start... follow the instructions and let us know how it goes.

i have tried downloading that driver but now when i try to connect to the internet with the USB lead it is asking for a disk which i have lost

Graham M 01-05-2006 00:18

Re: Connecting to the internet Via USB
 
When it asks for the CD point it in the direction of where you have the drivers stored

nopcode 01-05-2006 01:00

Re: Connecting to the internet Via USB
 
the results I got from the remote help session , said your connection was fine, the drivers installed ok and the web pages loaded. I know that limited or no connection notice is annoying, but the fact that we could use remote and install the drivers and load web pages remotely makes me think that thats fine, if you need more info about sharing the connection with the xbox msg me, and I will do my best.

regards.

paulus 01-05-2006 01:50

Re: Connecting to the internet Via USB
 
thanks for all ya help but i think i will give it a rest for now and try it again tommara morning.

thanks goodnight

paulus 01-05-2006 13:57

Re: Connecting to the internet Via USB
 
I have finally done it

thanks all

:) :) :) :) :) :)

nopcode 01-05-2006 14:13

Re: Connecting to the internet Via USB
 
I'm glad to hear it :) what was the problem may I ask ?

paulus 01-05-2006 17:39

Re: Connecting to the internet Via USB
 
can you please helpim trying to crete a gateway so my xbox can connect to the internet through the computer i think the connection im looking for is called internet 2 any ideas?

nopcode 01-05-2006 23:40

Re: Connecting to the internet Via USB
 
try here

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/co...ox/default.htm

its got step by step instructions for this.

good luck


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