How to Connect an XBox to a PC With a Crossover Cable

The Xbox allows users to go online with their console to connect to Xbox Live where they can play online, and download video games, music and videos. By establishing a connection between your Xbox and PC with a crossover, or ethernet cable, users can set up a network between the two and stream content from their PC to their Xbox. Once a network is established users can also access Xbox Live via a cable or dsl modem.

Things You'll Need

• Crossover/Ethernet Splitter (optional)

Instructions

Direct PC to Xbox Connection

1. Turn off your PC, Xbox and/or cable/dsl modem.

2. Plug one end of the crossover cable into the crossover/ethernet port in the back of your Xbox, and the other end into the port in the back of your PC. If your PC's crossover/ethernet port(s) is already in use, use a crossover/ethernet splitter.

3. Turn on your PC, Xbox, and/or cable/dsl modem.

4. Configure your Xbox in System Settings to be able to network with your PC.

5. Configure your PC in by accessing the Control Panel and going into your Network Settings to network with your Xbox.

References

• Team Xbox: Xbox Console (Firest-Generation) FAQ