| The Xbox 360 should have been released with | | | | theory function for most, if not all users. When I |
| integrated wireless. Unfortunately, it is yet another | | | | refer to ICS and network bridge, these are |
| additional accessory that the consumer must | | | | network settings that can be adjusted on your |
| purchase in order to maximise the potential of his | | | | windows based PC (xp or vista). |
| her game console. You could use a wired ethernet | | | | This method is incredibly cheap if you already own |
| cable (usually supplied). How many people actually | | | | a wireless laptop, however there may be some |
| have their Xbox 360 right next to their router | | | | technical issues such as an IP address conflict. |
| though? | | | | Usually to avoid IP conflicts it is necessary to |
| There is another alternative. If you have a | | | | assign a static IP address for both the Xbox 360 |
| wireless laptop it is possible to connect your Xbox | | | | to avoid conflict with other wireless devices |
| 360 to this device via an ethernet cable. You are | | | | connected to your router. This static IP address |
| in a sense using the laptop's wireless connection | | | | (can be configured via router admin software) |
| to connect wirelessly to Xbox live. There are two | | | | must be mirrored in your Xbox live dashboard |
| methods of achieving this: ICS or Network Bridge. | | | | network settings. |
| Internet connection sharing (ICS) works for some | | | | If you require a step by step guide on this topic |
| individuals, however not for all. Network bridge | | | | and more then click here: How to connect |
| requires a bit more configuring but should in | | | | wirelessly to Xbox live with a laptop. |