FREE Wi-Fi Connection for your Xbox 360

Anyone who does NOT want to get ripped off and spend $100 on a wireless network adapter to play Xbox Live please listen to me...

If you have a laptop or even a desktop computer with BOTH a wireless card AND an ethernet port (kinda of a given these days), you can BRIDGE your wireless connection through your computer to your Xbox 360.

I tried doing this last night and it works like a charm. I can't believe how easy it was.

To enable:

1. Go to Network Settings.

2. Enable Internet Sharing

3. Go to Network Settings under Control Panel and select BOTH your Local Area Connection AND Wireless Internet Connection

4. Right Click and you will get an option to CREATE BRIDGE

5. Create the Bridge. It will take you about 10 seconds for the bridge to be created.

6. Plug ethernet cable into computer and the other side into your Xbox 360.

7. VOILA! Modified Wired/Wireless connection for your Xbox 360.

8. Now go spend your $100 on games...

good stuff here. can you use a PC?

good stuff here. can you use a PC?

d4v1dbow13

good stuff here. can you use a PC?

d4v1dbow13

I do this with my PC here at college (since I have my PC, 360, and PS3 all on my desk)... This is what I do:

Control Panel > *Put it in Classic View* > Network and Sharing Center (you can get here many ways, just get here) > Manage Network Connections > Right click the network you are using and select Properties > Select the Sharing Tab > Then just check the "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's internet connection." option and apply it...

That is it... You don't need to create a bridge or anything like that and it doesn't interupt your PC use... All you need is a motherboard with 2 ethernet ports (which most have), or a network card with 2 ports which they definitely will if you have one (though most mainstream people don't have a dedicated network card, but it doesn't matter...) Just as long as there are 2 ports...

[QUOTE="d4v1dbow13"]

good stuff here. can you use a PC?

Buttons1990

I do this with my PC here at college (since I have my PC, 360, and PS3 all on my desk)... This is what I do:

Control Panel > *Put it in Classic View* > Network and Sharing Center (you can get here many ways, just get here) > Manage Network Connections > Right click the network you are using and select Properties > Select the Sharing Tab > Then just check the "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's internet connection." option and apply it...

That is it... You don't need to create a bridge or anything like that and it doesn't interupt your PC use... All you need is a motherboard with 2 ethernet ports (which most have), or a network card with 2 ports which they definitely will if you have one (though most mainstream people don't have a dedicated network card, but it doesn't matter...) Just as long as there are 2 ports...

Nice thanks

might make a nice change from having an ethernet cable running through my house from my 360 to my router

I only recommend using a wireless connection as a last resort. There's a reason the wifi adaptor is over priced. It's a barrier to entry so XBL doesn't have a significant number of users on wifi.

Seriously...the only way wireless is worse is if your connection just sucks in general. Or if you're using a 802.11b router. Use a G signal with a fast cable, T1 connection and you're golden.

DSL sucks...it's like a halfway broadband connection.

i caved and bought one a month ago...it works pretty well and its nice to have but ya it sucked i swore i would never buy it but i caved :( 2 years without it lol

Seriously...the only way wireless is worse is if your connection just sucks in general. Or if you're using a 802.11b router. Use a G signal with a fast cable, T1 connection and you're golden.

DSL sucks...it's like a halfway broadband connection.

knicknut17

Or wireless N, which is actually fast...

did this about a month ago with my PC. the main computer for the wireless router is downstairs, and my 360 and pc are up in my room as of now (plan on moving them to the attic once its remodelled). Works great.

All-in-all good tutorial ;)