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How to Connect an Xbox to a Laptop With Ethernet

The Xbox is a popular video game console created by Microsoft. The Xbox can connect to the Internet through its own custom operating system so players can play games with their friends online, as well as download games, demos and even music videos. To connect your Xbox to the Internet wirelessly, you need to buy the wireless adapter for Xbox/Xbox 360. An alternative is using the Ethernet cable that comes with your Xbox to connect it to a laptop computer and share its wireless signal.

Instructions

- 1
  Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on your Xbox. Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your laptop.
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  Turn on your laptop and log in to Windows. Click on the "Start" menu and open the "Control Panel." Open the "Network and Sharing Center." Click on "Manage network connections."
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  Turn on your Xbox. You will see the Xbox&'s connection appear as an icon in the "Manage network connections" window. While pressing the "ctrl" key, click on your computer&'s Local Area Connection and the Xbox&'s connection. Then right click on one of the icons and select "Bridge network connections..." The screen will refresh and your Xbox will now be connected to your laptop.

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