Xbox live, totally confused!

tiamai_d

Trying to set up Xbox Live for dearest husband.

I use a DSL modem, I am with tiscali broadband, and I am trying to connect the 360 to the PC via the eathernet cable (and yes, it is wired in to both the console and the PC).

I have set up ICS (so the 360 can share the broadband connection), but I am getting nowhere!

Phoned Xbox, then Tiscali, and have been told to contact Microsoft.

Is it really this hard or am I just dim?

Is it worth it?

scoot1on1

Hi
When you test the xbox connection where does it 'fail'

This will help identify where the prob lies..it may be something simple

tiamai_d

Fails at the IP address.

Tiscali have said i have a dynamic IP address.

Have tried manually putting in the IP address's from the xbox live support site.

Thank you!

Is it because I am using the internet at the same time?

C_Ronaldo

Using the internet shouldnt matter but give it a try,

is your modem ethernet,
doesnt ics go from the console to the modem then the pc

scoot1on1

When you go to System---->Network Settings

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>Edit settings have the IP set to Automatic and DNS to automatic also ... or is that how it is at the mo

scoot1on1

Are you using a router...and have you tried just connecting the internet straight in to the xbox...removing PC connection

tiamai_d

On Automatic at the moment.

xbox to PC, as the modem doesn't have an ethernet port.

Think I will give up and just get a router.

C_Ronaldo

If we have run out of ideas give this website a try, theres forums where you can post the problem and people will help you, they will even talk you through it bit by bit

http://www.xboxlivetheguide.co.uk/

scoot1on1

wouldn't be your firewall would it...try turning that off to see

Spose you have read the MS site but in case there is someting new
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/908885

Shared connection with Microsoft Windows Internet Connection Sharing
may be the one to have a look at

scoot1on1

and the there is this one
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306126/

hope it helps...damn frustrating when it just doesn't work

tiamai_d

Right! I'm getting a router! (cos I just threw the phone at the 360 and got told off from hubby-dearest)

So whats the best one? Or rather, what router is fool proof and won't make me throw it across the room?

(don't worry, the 360 is fine, I'm a terrible aim!)