• BroadbandInternet service with cable or DSL modem.
• Xbox video game system and Xbox Live starter kit.
• Cross-over (not straight-through) Ethernet cable(RJ-45).
• USB cable
• PC runningInternet Connection Sharing
• Ethernet NIC for the PC.
  
  

• 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
  Throw out the cables! The new Xbox Compatible Wireless Adapter is here.
• 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.

Internet Connection Sharing

Internet Connection Sharingis required if your cable or DSL modem is USB-based, or is an internal PCI modem. Otherwise, you should choose a different connection type.

You can use Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)withmost popular Windows®operating systems.

This type of connection uses Microsoft® Windows XP Internet Connection Sharing. This lets you share one Internet connection with multiple devices, but you must connect your Xbox console through your PC, and turn on your PC to play games on Xbox Live.

1. Turn off your devices (Xbox console, cable/DSL modem, and PC) before connecting any cables. For external modems, youshould to disconnect your modem from its power source to turn it off.
2. Connect the USB out port of the cable/DSL modem to one of the available USB ports on the PC using the USB cable.
3. Connect the Ethernet out port on the PC NIC to the Ethernet port on the back of the Xbox console using thecross-over cable.
4. Turn on your cable/DSL modem, and your PC.
5. Configure Internet Connection Sharing in Windows to share your Internet connection with your Xbox console.
6. Once ICS is configured, verify that your PC can access the Internet. If not, contact us.
7. Turn on your Xbox console, with no disK in the disc tray.
8. From the Xbox Dashboard, choose Xbox Live.

If the Xbox Live screen is displayed ("Account Management, New Account, Network Setup")congratulations! You are connected to Xbox Live. Next, sign up for Xbox Live.

If your Xbox console cannot automatically connect to XboxLive, you will receive the following message: "Could not connect to Xbox Live. Do you want to troubleshoot your network connection?" See Troubleshooting your Internet Connection Sharing for more detailed information about the problem and steps you can take to fix it.

Note With Internet Connection Sharing, youmust turn on your PC to access Xbox Livefrom your Xbox console.