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How to Configure a Network Bridge for Xbox

A network bridge is a feature included with Window-based computers, allowing other devices to use the PC's network. Bridging is beneficial in a number of ways, depending on the device you connect to the PC. For instance, an Xbox 360 can be bridged with a computer's Internet connection, allowing the console to access Internet-related features such as Xbox LIVE. Users can set up a network bridge with their Xbox 360 and PC running Windows XP, Vista or 7.

Things You'll Need

CAT 5 Ethernet cable

Instructions

Windows 7
- 1
  Create a local area network (LAN) between your Windows 7 PC and your Xbox 360 by connecting them together using a CAT5 Ethernet cable.
- 2
  Connect your Windows Vista PC to the Internet. You will be sharing this Internet connection with your Xbox 360.
- 3
  Access your Windows 7 PC's network connections by right-clicking the Internet connection icon in the Taskbar, selecing "Network and Sharing Center," then choosing "View network connections."
- 4
  Select both the LAN connection icon (the connection between your Xbox 360 and PC), and your computer's Internet connection icon by holding the CTRL key down while clicking once on each connection.
- 5
  Bridge the connections by right-clicking either icon and selecting "Bridge Connections" from the pop-up menu.
Windows Vista
- 6
  Create a local area network (LAN) between your Windows Vista PC and your Xbox 360 by connecting them together using a CAT5 Ethernet cable.
- 7
  Connect your Windows Vista PC to the Internet. You will be sharing this Internet connection with your Xbox 360.
- 8
  Access your Windows Vista PC's network connections by right-clicking the Internet connection icon in the Taskbar, selecing "Network and Sharing Center," then clicking the "Manage network connections" text link.
- 9
  Select both the LAN connection icon (the connection between your Xbox 360 and PC), and your computer's Internet connection icon by holding the CTRL key down while clicking once on each connection.
- 10
  Bridge the connections by right-clicking either icon and selecting "Bridge Connections" from the pop-up menu.
Windows XP
- 11
  Create a local area network (LAN) between your Windows XP PC and your Xbox 360 by connecting them together using a CAT5 Ethernet cable.
- 12
  Connect your Windows XP PC to the Internet. You will be sharing this Internet connection with your Xbox 360.
- 13
  Access your Windows XP PC's network connections by right-clicking the Internet connection icon in the bottom right-hand corner Taskbar and clicking "Network Connections."
- 14
  Select both the LAN connection icon (the connection between your Xbox 360 and PC), and your computer's Internet connection icon by holding the CTRL key down while clicking once on each connection.
- 15
  Bridge the connections by right-clicking either icon and selecting "Bridge Connections" from the pop-up menu.

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