How Can I Connect My XBox 360 to My Laptop to Play Online?
Video game systems such as the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 are greatly enhanced if connected to the Internet. By going online, players can not only download new content and challenges for their games but also compete against friends and rivals worldwide. Rather than purchasing an expensive adapter, many Xbox 360 gamers choose to link their 360s to their laptops to play online.
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Instructions
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Windows XP and Earlier
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Power off both your laptop and Xbox 360.
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Connect your laptop and 360 using your ethernet cord, then power on both your laptop and 360.
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Click "Start" or the Windows icon. In XP or earlier, click "Settings" and then "Network Connections."
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Wait as your laptop establishes a connection with your 360. Once it has, the screen will read "Connected" under the "LAN Connections" section.
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Right-click on the "LAN Connections" option.
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Select "Advanced" in the contextual menu and click "Bridge Connections." This will complete the connection process, and your Xbox 360 will now be Internet-ready.
Windows Vista or later
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Power off both your laptop and Xbox 360. Connect your laptop and 360 using your ethernet cord and then power on both your laptop and 360.
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Click "Network" and then the "Network and Sharing Center" button.
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Click "Manage Network Connections."
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Right-click "Wireless Network Connections," then select "Properties" in the contextual menu. A "Sharing" tab will open. Check both of the "Network Sharing" boxes to allow your laptop to establish the connection. Then click "OK."
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Select "Bridge Connections" in the "Network Connection" box. Then highlight both "LAN" and "Wireless" to bridge your Xbox 360 and laptop. You can now use your 360 on the Internet.
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This is really cool.
