How to Connect an XBox to a Laptop's Limited Connection

Microsoft's Xbox Live online gaming and entertainment service is an excellent value for just a few dollars per month. Connecting to Xbox live, however, can be difficult for some, if a typical high-speed Internet connection, such as cable or DSL, isn't available in your area, or you live in an apartment or dorms where an Internet connection is provided with Wi-Fi. In these cases, you can still connect to Xbox Live through your laptop's limited Internet connection, via Wi-Fi or 3G.

Instructions

   1. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the Xbox 360 and the other end of the cable into the laptop's Ethernet port.
   2. Click on the "Start Menu," and select "Control Panel" then "Network Connections" on the laptop.
   3. Select both the laptop's Internet connection, whatever it may be called, and the "Local Area Connection" by dragging a selection box around the two options or by clicking on each connection while continuously holding down the "CTRL" button on your keyboard.
   4. Right-click either connection, once they are highlighted, and select "Bridge Connections." Wait while the bridging process is completed, which could take a few moments.
   5. Turn on your Xbox 360 and navigate to "My Xbox," "Settings" then "Network Settings," using the "A" button on the controller.
   6. Choose "Test Xbox Live Connection," and the Xbox 360 will complete the process of connecting to the Xbox Live service. This process can also take a few minutes, so be patient.


 Warnings

    * If "Unbridge Connection" isn't available, you may have to follow the first three steps above, then right-click the bridged connection and select "Unbridge Connection" or delete the bridged connection itself. This will allow you to resume normal Web surfing on the laptop. This is necessary, due to the possibility that it may not be possible, in some cases, for the laptop to access the Internet while the connection is bridged. Unbridging the connection can take several minutes, so be prepared, and do this in advance if you have important, time-sensitive business to conduct online.

   * If you don't have an unlimited data plan and are using a 3G Internet connection, beware, as the standard data rates will apply. While playing games, or downloading content from Xbox Live, you could use a very high amount of bandwidth. If you are not careful, this could result in an incredibly high bill due to excessive data transmission.

things you'll need:

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