• If you need help hooking up to Xbox Live in any of the ways below, take a peek at our simple step-by-step interactive connectivity guide.
• Wireless Connection to Xbox Live
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• Guide to Home Networking
  Follow our simple steps to set up your own home network.
• Xbox Live and Routers
  See the best way for you to get connected to XboxLive.
• Lose the Lag
  Read our tips on smoother broadband game playing and hosting.
• Glossary
  Getting your DNS mixed up with your DMZ? Check out our glossary.

Using Windows ICS

Windows Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) lets you share one Internet connection with multiple devices, such as your Xbox.

To play games on Xbox Live using ICS, your Xbox console must be connected through your PC.

Use ICS to set up your PC as a host computer through which your Xbox console accesses the Internet. ICS essentially allows you to use your PC like a cable or DSL router.

Depending on your operating system, the ICS software might or might not be automatically installed when your PC was configured. The steps to enable ICS differ based on what operating system you have. To find out how to do it on your computer, click the appropriate link below.

• Windows XP
• Windows ME
• Windows 2000 Professional
• Windows 98 Second Edition