Xbox360 Wireless Without An Expensive Adaptor - Guide

Tight_Wad_5

XBox 360 Accessories are so expensive, here is one way of saving a bit of cash.

Ok first of all make sure your computer is WiFi enabled and near your XBox 360. Connect them with an ethernet (RJ45/network) cable. Plug one end of the cable into the network port on the back of your XBox 360, and plug the other end into the network port on your computer. Next, you need to configure your connection settings on your computer.

Windows XP

Make sure you are logged in as a computer Administrator.

Go to Control Panel (click Start, click Control Panel).

Double-click on Network Connections

Click on the Wireless Connection icon

Now click on ‘ Change settings of this connection’

Click on the Advanced tab

Check ‘Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection.’

Click OK

Turn on your Xbox 360 and connect to XBox Live.




Mac OS X

Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock.

Select Sharing preference pane.

Click the Internet tab.

Start Internet Sharing.

Turn on your Xbox 360 and connect to XBox Live.

Note: if you restart your computer and can’t connect to XBox Live, nothing is faulty. The system will probably have just reset Internet Sharing to disabled, so just go through these steps again.

Tight_Wad_5

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wolfman

What assigns the Xbox an ip? Will Windows do that?

Sounds ok, just means you need to have your Xbox near your pc which is a bit of a pain, depending upon how you're setup.

You could also try something like this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Solwise-HomePlug-85Mbps-Turbo-Adapter/dp/B000I7J85I/sr=8-2/qid=1159263131/ref=sr_1_2/026-0411241-3530806?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

Or you can pick the official bridge up for £54:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-Xbox-360-Wireless-Bridge/dp/B000AYTQ7O/sr=8-20/qid=1159263194/ref=sr_1_20/026-0411241-3530806?ie=UTF8&s=videogames
May seem pricey, but for a standard pc adapter you'll pay £30-35 for the equivalent. I bought one in the end, was waiting to see if the mod scene would come up with anything, but wasn't patient enough. It's a good product, good signal and works instantly without a problem. If only it were £10-15 cheaper.

Tight_Wad_5

Yes windows sorts it all out.

I am using a laptop so I'm pretty portable, I guess its not eveyones Ideal solution but you know what lengths people will goto to save £54

Also where would you say is the cheapest place to pick up a LIVE headset.

wolfman

Tight_Wad wrote:

Also where would you say is the cheapest place to pick up a LIVE headset.

Ah no idea. I got mine with the 360.

You mean the headset that plugs into the controller?

Tight_Wad_5

Yep thats the one any suggestions?

Tight_Wad_5

some one has contacted me telling me that the check box to enable internet sharing does not appear. I have another laptop and check the properties for the wireless adapter and it also does not display a check box. does anyone have a solution to add to this guide?