How to connect your Microsoft Xbox 360 to Internet with the help of two netcards or a USB modem and a netcard. (Simple way). This type of Internet connection requires two netcards, to be more precise, this statement is true if you use the services of local Internet provider that connects you to Internet with the help of a plain network cable (Ethernet). For instance, local operators or AOL, Akari, etc. If you use the services of provider that establishes Internet connection with the help of modem – LAN, (ADSL) or T1, cable, these guidelines will be also helpful in your case. The modem placed at your disposal by your provider is connected to your PC / laptop via USB port, in which case one netcard will be enough. Up-to-date laptops (no more than 5 years old) feature a built-in netcard, and you will only have to eventually find it.
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Getting started
- Take a network cable included into Microsoft Xbox 360 set (this cable is included into Xbox 360 Pro / Premium / Elite version); in case there is no such cable included you will be required to shop for it in any shop specializing in computer utilities (ask for a cable for connecting two computers).
- Plug one end of the cable into your Microsoft Xbox 360 and another one into the netcard on your computer / laptop; you cannot possibly err, as the cable can only fit into one of the sockets (RJ-45).
- Adjusting computer settings. Go to Start -> Settings -> Network connections. Your Internet connections will be displayed – choose the one you currently use (in my case it is : ZyXEL ADSL Link). The next step is to right-click the network connection icon and choose the Properties submenu; click on it and you will see the dialogue window. Next you will need to choose the More bookmark. Tick off the menu items like in the picture below.
- Now you will need to adjust the netcard settings that will be used by your Microsoft Xbox 360. This time you will need to choose the netcard icon (see the picture). Right-click the icon and choose the Properties submenu; choose the item Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and double-click it. In the next dialogue window opened “Use the following IP” and type into the editable fields the following: IP: 192.168.0.1, subnetwork mask: : 255.255.255.0 . Leave the rest of the fields unedited. Press OK and close the window.
- Now your Microsoft Xbox 360 will need to see the connection to Internet. To be on the safe side you might need to restart your computer, re-establish your Internet connection and restart your Microsoft Xbox 360; if you still have no success we suggest that you proceed ith your Microsoft Xbox 360 settings.
- You will need to input the following data into the network settings of your Microsoft Xbox 360: IP: 192.168.0.5 Subnetwork mask: 255.255.255.0 Main gateway: 192.168.0.1
Primary DNS: 192.168.0.1 Secondary DNS: 192.168.0.1
Now after a restart your system is bound to work. - In case your Internet service provider attaches your computer (modem or netcard) to your account (there are few providers like that left, but still there are some), you will need to register your MAC-address (physical address) of your computer’s netcard into your Microsoft Xbox 360. for this you will have to do the following:Windows XP:
a. There is a network connection item next to the clock in your system tray (two monitors); right-click it and in the appearing menu choose the item Status. There will be a dialogue window with two bookmarks opened – you will need to open Support bookmark.b. In this bookmark you will see the button Details, click on it and there will be another window opened. The first item you see is the physical address, or MAC address – the one we need. Jot it down.
c. Start your Microsoft Xbox 360. Go to My Xbox -> System Characteristics -> Network Characteristics -> Change Settings -> Additional Settings -> Additional MAC-address and input the MAC address you have previously detected on your computer’s netcard. Now you system must function.
Windows Vista:
a. There is a network connection item next to the clock in your system tray (two monitors); right-click it and in the appearing menu choose the item Network and Sharing Center. When the next window opens, click on View Status link and you will see another window opening – find the button Information there. Here you will see the information about your connection with the provider’s network status, you need the item Physical Address, remember it or note it down, you will eventually have to input it into your Microsoft Xbox 360.b. Start your Microsoft Xbox 360. Go to “My Xbox” -> System Characteristics -> Network Characteristics -> Change Settings -> Additional Settings -> Additional MAC-address and input the MAC address you have previously detected on your computer’s netcard. Now you system must function.
- If at the attempt to establish Internet connection with Xbox Live you have the message from your Microsoft Xbox 360 that your NAT is not open or features a moderate or strict status, make sure that the ports listed below are open. You can open the ports using your Firewall which is only needed if it is installed on your computer (for example, if you use Outpost Firewall, Kaspersky Antihacker, or Windows SP2 inbuilt Firewall), or open them in the router if you have it installed:
Open port:
UDP 53
UDP 88
UDP 3330
UDP 3074
TCP 3074
