Instruction Manual "How to connect an Xbox 360 to Xbox LIVE through a laptop computer's internet connection"

Assignment: Instruction Manual

How to connect your Xbox 360 to a wireless network without $100 adapter

Date: 11/4/09 Name: Joel Birlingmair Instructor: Aniruddha Mukhopadhyay Course: ENC 3254 Semester: Fall 09

How to connect your Xbox 360 to a wireless network without $100 adapter

This guide will give you step by step instructions concerning how to use a computer to connect an Xbox 360 to a wireless network. This guide will also work for other game systems or computers that can connect to a network using an Ethernet cable, but this guide will have additional benefits for Xbox 360 users. Such benefits may include opening Network Address Translation setting so that the Xbox will be able to access Xbox Live under the OPEN category. The primary benefit of this guide is to alleviate the need to buy the $99.99 wireless attachment from Microsoft for the Xbox 360.

This will save you more than $100!

No knowledge of computers is needed to use these simple step by step instructions.

No need to tamper with your Xbox!

The steps in this guide are perfectly legal. All program components come installed on Windows Operating Systems.

Uses Windows Internet Connection Sharing

Section 1: Materials Needed

1. Computer running Windows XP/Vista/7 with wireless capability(laptop preferred)2. One Ethernet Port (located on computer)3. One Ethernet Networking cable (any length)4. A Wireless Network5. Xbox 360 and components (or other device)

Xbox console power adapter A/V hookups TV controller

Section 2: Materials Description1. Computer running Windows XP/Vista/7 with wireless capability

This should be a laptop or notebook computer but it not limited to be so. The reason that a laptop is the preferred device is because it is more movable. Desktop computers cannot be as easily moved. Therefore this manual will focus on laptop computers.

It must also be running one these three Windows Operating Systems: XP/Vista/7. Without one of those this manual will not work. Another one would be required.

How to check to see which Operating System you are running

1. Turn on your computer.2. When it turns on log in (if needed)

3. When looking at the home screen which should look somewhat like one of the two screens below click on the corresponding button that you see Start Orb (windows vista and 7) Start button (Windows XP)

Start Orb

orStart Button

The Start Orb or Button is Normally located in the bottom left corner of the screen but not alwaysIt will most likely look somewhat like one of these with maybe a different background image

4. Then right click Computer and select properties.

4 .Then right click My Computer and select properties.

The window that pops up will tell you what Operating system you are running.

If it is not Windows XP, Vista or 7 then this manual cannot help you. Most likely you have one of these three operating systems, and you can continue easily.

2. One Ethernet portAn Ethernet port will be located somewhere on the body of the computer. On a laptop most likely it is on the back just below the screen it will look like the image below.

3. One Ethernet CableAn Ethernet networking cable is available at most electronics stores and is a common item in households and businesses. It looks like the image below.

4. A wireless networkThis will be the wireless network which you desire to connect to. Take note of the broadcasting name of the network (SSID) and the password if it is encrypted. Also, there are different types of encryption. If you are unsure of your encryption type, name, or password contact your network administrator.

You may want to take the time to write them down here.

Name of network(SSID): ___________________Password/Encryption type: ___________________/_________

5. Xbox 360 and componentsIf you have found and decided to follow this guide. You must therefore have the materials needed to use your Xbox 360 which includes the controller and TV. This will not discuss how to set up your Xbox as you must already know how to do that. The primary thing is to make sure you have a playable Xbox that you wish to connect to a wireless network.

Section 3: Setup1. Set up your 360 where you would like to play. Then setup your laptop

computer close by. It must be close enough for the Ethernet cable to reach between them.2. Power on your laptop computer and connect to your wireless network.

How to connect to a wireless networkUse the appropriate column for your operating system.

If you do not know your operating system see section 2-1.Windows 7 and Windows Vista Windows XP

1. Click on the Start Orb

2. Click on Control Panel

1. Click on the Start Button

2. Click on Control Panel

3. Click on Network and Internet 3. Click on Network and Internet Connections

4. Click on Connect to a Network 4. Click on Network Connections5. Right Click on Wireless Network Adapter6. Choose Connect

7. Choose your network and then click Connect8. Type in your password if you have one and click OK.9. Your Computer should now connect to your wireless network (this may take a few minutes)

7. Choose your network and then click Connect8. Type in your password if you have one and click OK9. Your Computer should now connect to your wireless network (this may take a few minutes)

3. Using the Ethernet cable connect the Ethernet port on your laptop to the port on your Xbox 360.

4. Power on your Xbox 360 and TV.

Section 3: Prepare your Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)This Section will help you change some settings that will make ICS run more smoothly.

Note: If you do not know which operating system you are running refer to Section 2-1

Steps for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Steps for Windows XP1. Click on the Start Orb

2. Right Click on Computer

3. Click on Manage4. On the window that opens double click

on Services and Applications

5. Double Click Services

6. Scroll down and find Internet Connection Sharing (ordered alphabetically)

1. Click on the Start Button

2. Right Click My Computer3. Click on Manage4. Now go to the left hand column of

this guide to step 5 as the directions for this section are the same from here on.

7. Double click on Internet Connection Sharing

8. On the Window that opens change the drop down menu next to "Startup Type" to Automatic

9. Click on the Recovery Tab at the Top of this page.

10. Then change the drop down menus next to "First Failure", "Second Failure", and "Subsequent failures" to Restart the Service and the value next to "Restart service after:" should be changed to 0. The result should look like this image.

11. Click OK and close the "Computer Management" window.

Section 4: Share your Internet connection to the Device (Xbox)This section will offer simple step by step instructions on how to allow another computer or

device to connect to the internet through your computer's wireless internet connection.The instructions are slightly different based on which operating system you are running.

Please use the correct column.Note: If you do not know which operating system you are running see Section 1-2.

Note: Please complete Section 3 before this section as it will better prepare your computer for Internet Connection Sharing.

Steps for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Steps for Windows XP1. Click on the Start Orb

2. Click on Control Panel

3. Click on Network and Internet

4. Click on Network and Sharing Center

5. In Windows Vista Click on Manage Network Connections in the left sidebarIn Windows 7 Click on Change Adapter Settings

6. Right click on Wireless Internet Connection

7. Select Properties

8. Select the Sharing tab at the top of the new window

1. Click on the Start Button

2. Click on Control Panel

3. Click on Network and Internet Connections

4. Click on Network Connections

5. Now jump to the left hand column at Step 6 as the directions are the same from here

9. Check both boxes underneath Internet Connection Sharing

Note: if your screen shows a drop down menu between the two statements, choose Local Area Connection

10. Click OK

Section 5: Configure your Xbox Internet Protocol (IP)This section will provide simple step by step instructions for networking your Xbox to your

computer. It will manually assign an IP Address to your console. The directions are only slightly different between operating systems. Use the correct column.

Note: If you do not know which operating system you are running see Section 1-2.Note: This section only networks the Xbox to the computer.

In order to access Xbox Live Section 4 must be completed as well.

Steps for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Steps for Windows XP1. Click on the Start Orb

2. Click on Control Panel

3. Click on Network and Internet

4. Click on Network and Sharing Center

5. In Windows Vista Click on Manage Network Connections in the left sidebarIn Windows 7 Click on Change Adapter Settings

1. Click on the Start Button

2. Click on Control Panel

3. Click on Network and Internet Connections

4. Click on Network Connections

5. Right click on Local Area Connection

6. Select Properties

6. Right click on Local Area Connection

7. Select Properties

8. In the "Local Area Connection Properties" window select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)

9. Select Properties

10. On the "Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties" window select Use the following IP address:

11. Next to "IP Address type in this value 192.168.0.1

12. Next to "Subnet Mask" type in this value 255.255.255.0

13. Leave the field next to "Default gateway" blank

14. Select Use the following DNS server addresses:

7. In the "Local Area Connection Properties" window select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

8. Select Properties

9. On the "Internet Protocol Properties" window select Use the following IP address:

10. Next to "IP Address type in this value 192.168.0.1

11. Next to "Subnet Mask" type in this value 255.255.255.0

12. Leave the field next to "Default gateway" blank

13. Select Use the following DNS server addresses:

14. Next to "Preferred DNS server" type in this value 128.227.47.6

15. Next to "Alternate DNS server" type in this value 128.227.47.7

16. The finished window should look like this image below

17. Click OK on this window18. Click OK on the "Local Area

Connection Properties" window

15. Next to "Preferred DNS server" type in this value 128.227.47.6

16. Next to "Alternate DNS server" type in this value 128.227.47.7

17. The finished window should look like this image below

18. Click OK19. Click Close on the "Local Area

Connection Properties" window

Section 6: Test your connection on your XboxThis section will provide information on how to test you connection on your Xbox 360

console.

1. Make sure the Xbox and TV are powered on2. From the home screen slide to the "My Xbox" tier using an Xbox 360 controller3. On this tier slide all the way to the right and press the A button on "System Settings"4. Press down until "Network Setting" is highlighted5. Press the A button6. Highlight "Test Xbox LIVE Connection" and press A

This will begin the test which should not take longer than about 4 minutes7. At the conclusion of this test you will be notified of your Network Address

Translation (NAT) settings if they are not at the recommended level.

Section 7: Troubleshooting FAQThis section addresses many common questions people have when following this manual.

1. How do I find out what operating system I am running?2. How do I set up my Xbox 360?3. Will this manual work for a wired connection?4. What is an Ethernet Networking Cable?5. How come when I test my Xbox LIVE connection it says "Cannot obtain IP

Address"?6. How come when I test my Xbox LIVE connection it says "Cannot resolve DNS

Server"?7. How come I cannot connect to my wireless network?8. How come when I connect to my wireless network, it says "Limited or no

Connectivity?"9. Why does it say that I am "not authorized to make changes"?10. How come when I test my Xbox LIVE connection it says "No connection can be

detected"?

1. How do I find out what operating system I am running?Please refer to section 2-1 to resolve this issue.

2. How do I set up my Xbox 360?Please refer to the instruction manual that came with the Xbox 360 console for help regarding this issue.

3. Will this manual work for a wired connection?Yes, it will. If you use your Local Area Connection when this manual refers to "Wireless Internet Connection" and your Local Area Connection as the Xbox's connection which is referred to as "Local Area Connection" in this Manual everything should work the same.

4. What is an Ethernet Networking Cable?An Ethernet Networking Cable is used to connect two or more computers or devices together. Any local electronic store should carry them. Ask a floor salesman in Best Buy or Radioshack if you still need help finding them.

5. How come when I test my Xbox LIVE connection it says "Cannot obtain IP Address"?Your connection has failed the first of three tests. Make sure you have very closely and carefully followed the instructions in Sections 3, 4 and 5. Most likely you have typed in the wrong IP setting in Section 5-Step 11.

6. How come when I test my Xbox LIVE connection it says "Cannot resolve DNS Server"?Your connection has failed the second of the three tests. As with question five check the setting set by Sections 3, 4, and 5. Most likely you have typed in the wrong DNS setting in Section 5-Step 15.

7. How come I cannot find my wireless network?It is possible that your laptop may be too far out of range or the network may be set to invisible. Also your internal wireless adapter may be turned off. Please contact your network administrator for further assistance.

8. How come when I connect to my wireless network, it says "Limited or no Connectivity?"Try disconnecting and reconnecting. Double check the password. Is it the same password and encryption type you wrote down in Section 2-4? Also not that sometimes it nay take a few moments to fully connect. Allow at least 45 seconds.

9. Why does it say that I am "not authorized to make changes"?You are trying to change settings on a User Account that is not an Administrator of that computer. Contact an Administrator and ask them to help you out.