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How to Play an Xbox 360 on a Wireless Vista Laptop

The Microsoft Xbox 360 allows users to connect to the Internet to access features on Xbox Live. Xbox Live is available in two packages: Gold and Silver. Gold allows users to play games with players all over the world, as well as stream videos with applications such as Netflix and ESPN. Silver allows users to rent movies and receive Xbox News. The Xbox 360 can access the Internet in three ways: using an Xbox 360 wireless networking adapter, plugging into an Ethernet connection, or using a bridged connection with a PC.

Things You'll Need

Wireless router
Ethernet cable

Instructions

- 1
  Right-click on your computer's wireless network settings, located on the task bar at the bottom of the screen, and connect to your wireless router. Enter the network key if prompted, and then click "Connect" to connect to the network.
- 2
  Open the "Start" menu, click "Network and Internet," then "Network and Sharing Center." Select "Manage Network Connections."
- 3
  Hold the "CTRL" button, and highlight both "Local Area Connection" and "Wireless Network Connection."
- 4
  Right-click on "Wireless Network Connection," and select "Bridge Connection."
- 5
  Connect the Ethernet cable from the Xbox 360 to the Ethernet port on your computer. The Xbox 360 can now access the Internet via your laptop running Windows Vista, as long as the laptop is turned on and connected to the network.

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