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How to Use XBox Live With an HP Laptop

Microsoft Xbox 360 users who opt to subscribe to the Xbox Live service can take advantage of multiplayer online gaming; streaming movies and music from Netflix and Last.FM; contests and giveaways; previews for upcoming movies and games. If you have a wireless network in your home, you can use your Wi-Fi-enabled HP laptop to connect your Xbox 360 to Xbox Live, saving the cost of purchasing a Wi-Fi adapter for your Xbox 360.

Things You'll Need

Ethernet cable

Instructions

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  Connect your HP laptop to your wireless network by launching the HP Network Assistant, if you have not already done so. Check the Resources below for HP tips on troubleshooting a wireless network if you are having issues connecting your HP laptop to your wireless network.
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  Connect your Xbox 360 to your laptop using an Ethernet cable.
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  Right-click the network icon in your notification area, which is the area in the lower right corner of the taskbar, and select ̶0;Open Network and Sharing Center.̶1;
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  Select ̶0;Manage wireless networks,̶1; found in the top left corner of the ̶0;Network and Sharing Center.̶1;
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  Highlight both the ̶0;wireless network connection̶1; and the ̶0;local area connection̶1; and right-click them. Select ̶0;Bridge Connection" and wait a few moments for the process to complete.
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  Turn on your Xbox 360, and navigate to ̶0;System Settings̶1; under ̶0;My Xbox,̶1; then select ̶0;Network Settings.̶1; Select ̶0;Test Xbox Live Connection̶1; to complete the process. You will now be able to play on Xbox Live via your HP laptop.

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