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How to Connect an XBox to a Laptop's Limited Connection

Microsoft's Xbox Live online gaming and entertainment service is an excellent value for just a few dollars per month. Connecting to Xbox live, however, can be difficult for some, if a typical high-speed Internet connection, such as cable or DSL, isn't available in your area, or you live in an apartment or dorms where an Internet connection is provided with Wi-Fi. In these cases, you can still connect to Xbox Live through your laptop's limited Internet connection, via Wi-Fi or 3G.

Things You'll Need

Laptop with Wi-Fi or 3G Internet Connection
Ethernet Cable

Instructions

- 1
  Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the Xbox 360 and the other end of the cable into the laptop's Ethernet port.
- 2
  Click on the "Start Menu," and select "Control Panel" then "Network Connections" on the laptop.
- 3
  Select both the laptop's Internet connection, whatever it may be called, and the "Local Area Connection" by dragging a selection box around the two options or by clicking on each connection while continuously holding down the "CTRL" button on your keyboard.
- 4
  Right-click either connection, once they are highlighted, and select "Bridge Connections." Wait while the bridging process is completed, which could take a few moments.
- 5
  Turn on your Xbox 360 and navigate to "My Xbox," "Settings" then "Network Settings," using the "A" button on the controller.
- 6
  Choose "Test Xbox Live Connection," and the Xbox 360 will complete the process of connecting to the Xbox Live service. This process can also take a few minutes, so be patient.

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