windows 7 ICS with Xbox 360
Hey guys, I'm trying to hook my xbox 360 to my computer (running windows 7 64 RC) so I can share its internet connection for use with xbox live. Ive tried searchnig through the forums to find solutions, but so far no one has pasted a REAL solution, just suggestion, but Im not having the same problems as the other guys. I have a standard ethernet cable hooke from the xbox to my computer. Ive enabled ICS just as the windows 7 help suggested and enable automatic IP address. I havent gotten a single error on anything, except then LAN just reads No Network Access. Any suggestions on what it could be? I've tried resseting everything (on the router, internal card, and xbox) but nothing seems to be wrong...except my last step. Could anyone provide a real answer for me? It would be greatly appreciated
September 25th, 2009 10:25pm

Just changed a few settings (On the NIC, automatic IP address was NOT set) so now it just says No Internet Connection, so Im getting closer, but im still having problems
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September 25th, 2009 10:28pm

Nevermind, I figured it out. For thos of you who are trying to do this, dont use ICS! instead, just bridge the connections (with ICS disabled, of course): right click where it shows your internet connection in the taskbar and click open network and sharing center on the left hand menu bar, click change adapter settings. the key to the next part is that under properties for both local area connection and wireless network connection under the sharing tab, uncheck the top box. then click one of the connections and press CTRL and then click the other, then right click one of the connections and click bridge connections. Hope this helps everyone with the same problem! oh, and btw, Im using a crossovercable this time, but I dont think it really matters...but FYI
September 25th, 2009 10:48pm

Hi! Just wanted to thank you for this! It works amazingly easy and quickly! For anyone who needs a bit of clarification - connect your xbox and computer with an ethernet cable, make sure both connections are enabled, and highlight them both, right click, and bridge connections! Brilliantly simple!
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February 27th, 2010 9:45am

Dude, thanks so much i have been at it with that ics thing for a while then i did the bridge, wow easier way faster and works.
May 11th, 2010 3:05am

It really depends on how the host machine connects to the Internet. If your host is on a home network which has a router, bridging the NICs will be fine. The second computer (XBox or whatever) will simply look like another machine on the network. If your host machine connects directly to the Internet and has a public IP from your ISP, bridging won't work. You will need to use ICS so that the second machine can share the host's Internet connection.Bill
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May 11th, 2010 7:22am

Fantastic! This had been annoying me for months why ICS wouldn't work. Cheers!
July 5th, 2010 4:59pm

Ok i try this but i cant bridge the connection it wont let me connect my xbox to my 3g .... ics dosent even show a sharing tab on my 3g ... what am i doing wrong ? i have win 7 ultimate and 2.5gb / unlimited data plan 3g . virgin mobility .. can someone help me ?
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May 2nd, 2011 2:54am

pyrax87, thanks for posting your solution; it's easy to set up and robust. Here's how I used it: Connected my personal laptop to a secure wireless network. Wired my company laptop to my personal laptop with an ethernet cable. Bridged the wireless and local area connections as you described. At this point, on my personal laptop, both connections were identified as "Enabled, Bridged" and a new connection icon appeared, "Network Bridge". My company laptop reported its connection as having limited connectivity (I think this was due to having played around with ICS earlier). On the company laptop I switched off wireless radio (which may not be necessary), rebooted and obtained a good internet connection. Finally, and with low expectation of success, I followed my normal procedure for establishing a VPN from my company laptop to my company network, and -- wow! -- I was in. Many thanks!
May 5th, 2011 10:58am

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