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How to Share a Wireless Connection With Xbox

One of the most frustrating things about the Xbox 360 is the lack of a built-in wireless adapter. Xbox users who wish to connect to Xbox Live and play games over the Internet wirelessly need to buy a stand-alone Xbox wireless adapter. Those who don't wish to spend nearly a hundred dollars for this adapter have another option, however. Computers that have wireless adapters and are running Windows 7, Vista or XP can be set to share their wireless connection. Once this connection is shared, an Xbox can be connected to the computer (via Ethernet cable) and use its Internet connection.

Things You'll Need

Ethernet cable

Instructions

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  For Windows XP, open the Start menu and click on "Run." Type "ncpa.cpl" in the text field, and click "OK." In Windows 7 and Vista, use the search bar in the Start menu.
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  Right-click on your wireless Internet connection. Select "Properties" from the context menu and then open the "Sharing" tab.
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  Select the check box next to "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection" and click "OK." Your wireless network connection will now be set to "Shared" mode.
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  Connect an Ethernet cable to your Xbox and then to your computer. Your Xbox will now be able to connect to the Internet through your computer's Internet connection.

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