How to Connect the Xbox 360 to My Computer Through My Home Network

Many Microsoft products can communicate and share data, such as your Xbox 360 and PC. You can connect both devices to your home network to begin the process of sharing media. However, don't expect your computer to automatically begin sharing data. In order to finish connecting the console to your computer, you must enable sharing on your PC's "HomeGroup."


Instructions 


  1. Connect both your PC and Xbox 360 to the same network.
  2. Log in as the administrator on your PC.
  3. Click "Start" on your PC.
  4. Click "Control Panel."
  5. Select "Network and Internet."
  6. Click "HomeGroup." The HomeGroup consists of the devices connected to your home network.
  7. Choose "Change advanced sharing options" from the HomeGroup setup page. A list of options appears.
  8. Scroll down to "Media Streaming."
  9. Select "Choose media streaming options" from the "Media streaming" section.
  10. Select "Turn on media streaming."
  11. Confirm the change on the pop-up prompt.
  12. Click "OK."
  13. Turn on the Xbox 360.
  14. Go to "My Xbox."
  15. Choose a media option, such as "My Videos," "My Music" or "My Pictures," to stream that data off your computer.

Tips  Warnings

     You can connect the PC and Xbox 360 to the same network in three different ways. 1) Use an Ethernet cable to connect the two devices directly. 2) Use Ethernet cables to connect the two devices to the same hub or router. 3) Connect them to the same network using each device's wireless controls.

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