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How to Use a Computer to Give Xbox 360 Wireless

If your computer is located within an Ethernet cable's length of your Xbox 360, then you can turn your PC into an over-sized wireless adapter for your video game console. The original version of the Xbox 360 did not include wireless capabilities. Like many Microsoft products, the Xbox 360 can network with other PCs to share data. In this instance, you can share your computer's wireless Internet connection. This setup works best with a laptop because you can easily reposition your PC if needed.

Things You'll Need

Ethernet cable

Instructions

- 1
  Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the Xbox 360 and the other into your computer.
- 2
  Connect your computer to the wireless Internet.
- 3
  Open the "Control Panel."
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  Chose "View network status" under "Network and Internet." A new menu appears.
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  Select "Change adapter settings." The option is located on the left-hand side. A list of your computer's connections appears.
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  Highlight the "Local area network."
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  Press and hold the "Ctrl" key then click the wireless Internet's icon. Release "Ctrl." Both icons are selected.
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  Right-click either icon and choose "Bridge connections." Once the network bridge completes, your Xbox 360 shares the wireless Internet with your computer.

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