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Connecting to Xbox Live via a USB Modem with AOL
I have a BT 105 Voyager USB Modem and wish to connect via AOL to Xbox Live on my laptop. I have a crossover ethernet cable and have tried what it says on Microsoft's connection page, but it won't have it!
Can someone tell me what to do from start to finish if at all possible.
I don't have a wireless network nor do I have a router, and believe this is the only way around it.
Any help would be great!
Thanks in advance,
Parky
T8RSP (09-Jan-06 14:18)
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i am in exactily the same boat ,,, have you got it sorted yet mate?
david (21-Sep-06 20:58)
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me to,,,, whats going on,, mine wont get passed ip address ive been told that you need to setup up a new conection the goto prperties on it and share it to other comps but no joy with it can anyone help ???
jason (19-Oct-06 21:33)
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You might need to buy a new modem
AJ (21-Oct-06 15:45)
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set up internet connection sharing (ics), plug your x box into your pc , because you have to pass your connection through your pc,
1 go to control pannel
2 internet connections
3 create new connection
4 press next
5 set up manually ,next
6 tick the connect to internet pppoe button, next
7 type 360 connection in the box
8 fill in boxes full aol user name, and password, as this will connect you when selected,
9 tick the box to create sort cut
10 properties, advanced, tick top 2 boxes, then ok
11 now try to connect, should work, as mine does with same gear and set up.
Danny boy (27-Dec-06 11:15)
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told my ma8 who was haing probs connecting followed to a tee and worked :)
tyjay (27-Dec-06 17:37)
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WORKED A TREAT ONE HAPPEY LAD
HOMER (31-Dec-06 16:59)
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alreet danny boy. a followed your steps but its still not working. any other ideas cos its batering my hed n am gana smash it.
Jamie (31-Dec-06 17:34)
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hi there i've tried this but not sure if i'm doin something wrong, when i test my network connection on the 360 it finds my ip address but fails on the dns PLEASE can somebody help me
Thanks
tommydean (01-Jan-07 16:19)
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I have had the same problem as u guys with both a router and a crossover cable,I got in touch with AOL and they said that I would have to upgrade to a gold membership which I'm NOT doingI'm outa my contract with them now and will be looking for a better provider
hedgelfc (02-Jan-07 18:42)
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Buy yourself a compatible modem router, cost around 40 quid from the shops netgear, linksys, zyxel microsoft seem to do the best. Dlink do too but not that many of them.
They are easy to setup with a quick setup guide. That should sort you out.
Good luck
Gary Roberts - grwelshy xbox live (23-Jan-07 13:40)
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o (10-Sep-07 11:57)
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what are the longest sized network linking/ ethernet or croossover cables that you can get for connecting a 360 to a modem or computer. ( i need a 50m one, do they make these that long.
ben (19-Sep-07 19:00)
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matty (02-Oct-07 16:15)
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I have the same problem i try to connect to Xbox Live via a USb modem BT voyager 105. it did not work it failed on the ip adress every time then i tried buying a router it sorted out the ip adress but did not sort out the DNS test i tried everything it did not work. so then i asked a guy in a local networking shop who then said that u need to buy something like a ethernet modem or something like that. He said it to fast for me to hear, i then asked can i get it with my USb modem he then said no beacause they are for standard use computers and i asked how much one of the modems he said was and he said £70 i did not buy one but i am looking to buy 1 on the internet now wich will probably be cheaper and hopefully it should solve the problem
Martin (16-Oct-07 20:26)
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danny boy you rock!!
ben (20-Oct-07 19:06)
Certain Broadband and Xbox Live (old or 360)
I hate to tell you guys. But from my experience at working for GAME there are a few things you need to know about certain broadband and Xbox Live.
USB modems (T-Mobile or 3) will never work with Xbox Live.
You need ethernet broadband.
I have AOL 9.0. It has been said it has problems trying to connect with Xbox Live.
You must remember these rules:
You must have a router compatible with AOL, preferably the one most people got free with AOL. Usually the Netgear one. Or Linksys.
If you didnt get a wireless router free. Maybe you got AOL before that was available. If you went and bought your OWN router. Without checking with AOL to see if it was fully compatible THAT is the reason you cannot connect to Xbox Live properly.
You must not use 'crossed' ethernet cables..only 'straight' ones.
And most importantly...if your AOL Silver for example only gets you speeds of 512kbps or barely 1mbps your Xbox Live will NOT function full anyway.That applies to any broadband that runs slow (maybe you are too far from your BT exchange for example).
Xbox Live NEEDS 1mbps and above to flourish.
Kelly (13-Nov-07 10:39)
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How do I set up my 360 to Xbox live with my 3 mobile broadband? I know you said it wouldn't work, but my speed is about 4 mbps.
Pleeeease help!
Ozzbozz (10-Dec-07 18:35)
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anyboady no how to connect using vodaphone usb broadband
anonymous (14-Dec-07 20:39)
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Yeh, I need help 2 with usb broadband set-up
Bobby (28-Dec-07 19:55)
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If you connect using AOl the key is to get an ADSl router. Putting an ethernet cable from your xbox to your pc for a shared conection is not possible with aol due to its parental settings, however i know have a wireless router as my xbox is too far away for a cable and have not tried danny boys method.
Finlay (28-Dec-07 20:05)
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I cant find where to plug it into my BT Voyager Usb Modem. I have an ethernet cable but i cant find where to put it in throughmy modem for my Xbox live.
thanks.
smiffy
Smiffy (03-Jan-08 12:25)
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u can connect with a BT voyager 105 thing becuase i hav done it b4 but it doesnt work now anybody know y
Marc (04-Jan-08 16:23)
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If your on aol and you have the same promlem as T8RSP all's you need to do is get the ethernet cable plug one end into the ethernet port on your xbox 360 and the other end in to the ethernet port
built into the back of your pc, if you don't have one built in then i don't know what you can do but once it is connected go on your computer go on network places, then right click local area connection then click the advanced tab they click the first box saying share your internet connection.
craigy (05-Jan-08 14:18)
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I'm 3 mobile, managed to connect after some messing, worked fine for a night. Came to use it the next day and it will not recognise the IP address can't figure it out I've run out of things to try, it's got to work somehow cus it's worked before, any ideas on why it worked before and now it doesn't would be a great help.
semmy (10-Jan-08 17:53)
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i ned help connecting my x box to my usb modem apparently it works some how so if some one is on line via x box with one then please help me or if everyone on t obile cant lets start an online petition to cancel our contracts as it is no good i only signed up to go on live so got 18 month contract for nothing email me mickycorr@hotmail.co.uk
micky (15-Jan-08 00:55)
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i ave da same problem wiv da same modem im thinkin of buying a wireless netgear router but dont no if i ave 2 fone AOL and change 2 wireless or just not bother fonein dem at all plz help
acolvin2 (16-Jan-08 15:29)
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Well i have the same problem but with Talktalk broadband and i have been on xbox live before but i caught a virus and now i have restored my computer i am the admin
YAY!!! lol
anyway when i click on internet properties to turn on ICS the checkbox is not there :S i tried to install a indows XP disk but the message @An updated version is already installed on the computer@ so if anyone can help me out here then i would appreciate it. Thank you
Simon (19-Jan-08 15:39)
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iknw its nt doable with my 3 mobile broadband bt kan u gv me suggessions of wt to do , must b a way !! plz help me .....
LiL J (13-Feb-08 19:27)
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would xbox live work if i plug the ethernet cable into ma computer and xbox??? or do i need to put it through the modem....coz ma comp is upstairs an ma modem is dwnstairs so wat do i need to do, do i relly ave 2 fork out £60 n get a network adapta???
anonymous (20-Feb-08 20:56)
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ive read conflicting answers but does anyone know for sure if i can connect my x box live through an ethernet cable linked to my pc, using a three wireless modem
steve u (25-Apr-08 13:37)
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I have one of the "3" ZTE mobile broadband modem, and have been able to successfuly connect to xbox live.
These are the steps I've taken (mind you I'm on vista here):
Hook up the modem as you usually would through your laptop/pc and connect it to the net.
Connect an ethernet cable from your 360 to your compuer.
Go into the network and and sharing and click on the mobile broadband connection status.
Click on "properties"
Click the "sharing" tab and check off "allow other network users to connect though this computer's Internet connection" (don't forget to select Local Area Connection in the drop down menu) and hit OK.
You should now be able to connect to Xbox Live.
I've used this on both my PS3 and 360.
Now here's the problem, you can connect and download content from both gaming system BUT online play is trivial. I've not been able to find a way to change the connection from NAT type 3 to a 2 or 1 even.
If anyone has a solution to this, please do contribute.
malfunktion (27-Apr-08 14:31)
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yo parky i have that modem what i had to do is go to network coonections on my pc and
create a new connection . you will see on the network connection anyway go on to next click the 1st option and then do next click 2nd option and then click 2nd option again and then type in your internet provider and then type you real username and password to get on to internet . and then dats that
but then right click on your connection ( netowrk connection) go to properties and go to advanced click allow other networks user to connect through this internet connection
any other problems right bak should work .
you will find it on other sites but yer dat how i got mine to work
but im having problems agen with ip address :@
anonymous (05-May-08 09:57)
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Okay, heres my problem. I am having similar problems to most of the other people. I have AOL broadband, a BT Voyger 105 modem,and BT voyager 190 ethernet modem. If I use the BT 190, Xbox live fails at DNS.If I use danny boy's solution, then it fails at ip address.
So my I have 3 questions to ask, with only ne needin to be answered:
1) Is there a solution to this problem with the equipment and ISP i currently have?
2) Is there a reliable ISP that works with the 360's live that offers unlimited 8mb boadband for £15 (as this is currently what AOL is offering me)?
3)Is there a cheap modem/ router that is compatible with both AOL and Xbox live that will sort the problem out?
Thanks in advance
Arc (11-Jun-08 12:43)
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go to xbox.com they have a simple guide on how to use a usb modem with your xbox (you need a computer and a lan cable) this is the best guide i have seen
fergus (16-Jun-08 15:41)
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put the internet cable that is supplied with your xbox 360 into your windows computer and the other end of the cable into your xbox 360 plug your 3 modem into windows pc it works like that works for me and has done since i set it up
gizmo (28-Jun-08 13:30)
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if you need any more help with your xbox 360 email me on gizmo_19_adric@hotmail.co.uk
gizmo (28-Jun-08 13:33)
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xbox live people is not workable on any microsoft XP PC or even APPLE MAC PC'S i have worked all over the world with pc's and xbox live connection is to fast to pick up any ip client address or gateway number it isn't possible wat so ever so sorry but it looks like a landline and high meg broadband for you ignore others COMMENTS IT WONT WORK!
simon 2 (08-Jul-08 19:32)
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i have a 3 modem and i cant find the ip address wen trying to connect but i connected to xbox live and played skate online before using the modem why wont it work now???
kyle (12-Jul-08 01:50)
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guys u have to hook it up to ur router that has the ip address in it and everything thats the thing u need to hook it up to
jaxson (18-Jul-08 23:57)
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read all th ecomments guys n am the same havin problems connectin to xbox live ive got 3 mobile broadband an keep failing the ip adress an dns ive got windows vista any help email me at blade.27@hotmail.co.uk thanks guys
stuart (23-Jul-08 21:18)
re: Connecting to Xbox Live via a USB Modem with att
anyone nows how to connect the xbox 360 live whit the att usb moden i dont now please some one tell me
Angel (15-Aug-08 00:29)
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It is possible to connect to xbox live with a usb modem and you dont have to have a 1 mbps connection speed. I know some of the morons here say it isnt possible but it is because I am using it. They've never done it before so they speak out of ignorance. Set up your computer to use ICS, connect to your xbox with an ethernet cable (you must have an ethernet card installed in your computer), use static private IP addresses on the computer (should be default configuration when you enable ICS), and configure the xbox to use DHCP. Your computer will assign it an IP address.
Allen (17-Aug-08 08:45)
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yo can i hook up my x box 360 to og on live with sierra wireless card
will (18-Aug-08 02:07)
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I am on xbox live with 3mobile usb modem. am gettin 3.6mbps and am able to play online no problem. to setup my connection i used an ethernet cable and connected xbox to pc. plug in my usb modem and go to control panel and networking, select usb modem and go to properties and allow ICS. set modem to connect automatically usin user name and password and when i turn on my xbox my comp will automatically recognise the network, connect to internet and im ready for xbox live. no hassle at all. am running vista ultimate, 1gig ram.
david dunlop (04-Sep-08 16:49)
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I've been following everyones steps and I have connected my 360 to my laptop using a ethernet cable, and connected my laptop to the internet using my Bt Voyager 105 modem. When I go onto properties as people have been saying to do, I have no box to tick about sharing conection. Help me please!
Andy (10-Sep-08 20:24)
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I have a BT Voyager 105 modem but there is no spare ports to connect my 360 to.
Help me please
Shane (13-Sep-08 15:54)
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ffs my ethernet cable is connected to the AOL modem and it says ip failed. so i need ip address but cant find it.ive put a double adapter in so i can havbe the computer on aol aswell but the aol goes off wen i plug them both im SOMEONE HELP ME!!!!PLEASE
luke mate (27-Oct-08 19:37)
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i got mine working on telus by opening up to show all connections and then opening up my local area connection into properties and then clicking internet protocol 4 (TCP/IPv4) then clicking use the following ip address and use the following dns address. then put in the following:
ip address: 192.168.0.2
subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
then leave the rest blank then click ok then ok again. the connection (LAC) should restart on its own. then you should have your xbox and everything plugged in but keep the settings on your xbox on automatic for all of them. it would probably say for the first time you try to connect that it fails but retry the test and it should work. but also make sure that the connection status in the bottom right has the little blue bubble/mushroom looking thing lit up and when you scroll over it it should say your connected to your internet connection and you local area connection. enjoy
allen (02-Nov-08 20:33)
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problem is for me now my connection connects and then just drops off out of no where. but for you guys it will work.
allen (02-Nov-08 20:34)
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i connect mine i have the same internet with u but onlie isnt dat good with it it keeps on freezing got to you tube and find out thats how i did mine
kraze j (07-Nov-08 19:40)
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i have a linksys modem and i got two xbobx 360 and when bother are on live the other disconect not right away but a little bit later i have cable no need for aol to go on live what can i do so it doesnt log off one another can i use one modem to go online with two xbobx
poopie (10-Nov-08 00:11)
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I am also with talk talk broadband but have the Sagem F@st 800 modem which was provided. Anyone else tried connecting to Xbox Live with this modem and had any problems? Or do I just use the method that Danny Boy posted?
natman--nye (11-Nov-08 15:17)
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Forgot to mention that I have no wireless router just a usb modem
natman--nye (11-Nov-08 15:19)
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how do i connect to xbox live with a usb modem with orange plz help
keith (11-Nov-08 19:40)
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well the best way to connect to xbox live on a usb modem from aol is to..
set up your connection on pc.
go to network connections.
you should see a connection called 'dialbb'
connect your xbox with one end of the etherenet cable to your xbox and one in the back of your pc.
now make sure you are not online when you are doing this on your pc.
highlight dialbb and local area connection 2 by holding ctl on the keyboard. next right click on dialbb with both highlighted and press bridge connections. this will take a few minuites.
once this is complete right click on dialbb go on the properties section. next go to networking and make sure tcp/ip box is selected. still with both highlighted go on lan same again and make sure its highleghted then test.
timz the expert (16-Nov-08 10:45)
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contacted aol and they told me to do this for a 360.
Getting your Xbox 360 online with a USB modemIn order to configure an Xbox 360 and successfully connect to Xbox Live, a working and stable broadband connection is required. If you have not set up a broadband connection before attempting these steps or you are having problems with your broadband connection other than connecting to Xbox Live, please resolve these issues first.
A subscription to Xbox Live is also required. Consult your Xbox 360 documentation for details.
Physical connections
In order to successfully connect to Xbox Live when using a USB modem, the USB modem must be connected to a computer via a USB cable and the computer must be connected to the Xbox 360 using a network crossover cable (sometimes referred to as a system link cable).
The ethernet cable supplied with Xbox 360 Premium packs is not suitable for this setup and a crossover cable will need to be obtained from your local PC retail outlet.
The crossover cable will need to be connected to the network socket on the back of the Xbox 360 and to the network socket on the back of your computer. If your computer does not have a network adapter, contact your local PC retail store about getting one installed.
Turn off existing Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
1. Click Start, Control Panel and Switch to Classic View if it is present.
2. Double-click Network Connections, right-click the first network connection and click Properties.
3. Click the Advanced tab and ensure that Allow Other Network Users To Connect Through This Computer's Internet Connection is unticked.
4. Click OK.
Repeat steps 2-4 for all the network connections present.
Set up a DUN connection for the Xbox 360
1. Click Start, Control Panel and Switch to Classic View if it is present.
2. Double-click Network Connections, click Create a Network Connection on the left of the screen, then click Next.
3. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.
4. Select Set Up My Connection Manually and click Next.
5. Select Connect Using a Broadband Connection That Requires A User Name And Password and click Next.
6. Type a name for this connection and click Next. Something recognisable, such as Xbox, is recommended.
7. Enter your AOL screen name and password into the boxes and ensure that the options beneath the boxes are unticked. Click Next.
8. Tick Add A Shortcut To This Connection To My Desktop and click Finish.
Important information about entering your screen name and password
Share the DUN connection with your network card
1. Click Start, Control Panel and Switch to Classic View if it is present.
2. Double-click Network Connections. Locate the local area connection with Globespan USB modem (or the name of your broadband modem) written underneath it and note the name of the other local area connection (this will be your network card and the connection that the DUN connection created in the previous step must be shared to).
3. Right-click the Xbox connection and click Properties, then click the Advanced tab.
4. Tick Allow Other Network Users To Connect Through This Computer's Internet Connection and select the local area connection noted in the previous steps as the home networking connection to be shared to.
5. Click OK.
6. Double-click the Xbox connection and click Connect.
Connect to XBox Live
1. Turn on the console without a disk in the drive.
2. Navigate to the System blade/screen.
3. Move down to Network Settings.
4. Select Test Xbox Live Connection and press A.
5. Select Test Xbox Live and press A.
6. Select Yes and press A.
The Xbox will now run through its connection tests. If all the tests pass, the Xbox is now connected to the internet successfully. If the steps performed on your console fail, further support is provided by the manufacturer.
tim the expert (16-Nov-08 15:11)
re: Connecting to Xbox Live via a 3 USB Modem
how do i connect to xbox live with a 3 usb modem! its so confusing i just dont have a clue!!!!! can anybody help me???
davis (20-Nov-08 22:05)
re: Connecting to Xbox Live via a USB Modem with AOL
i have been told by xbox live bt voyager is not compatible with xbox live.
anonymous (30-Nov-08 15:28)
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i have tested this method and it works, thanks timz the expert!!!
tom (10-Dec-08 15:49)
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i think you guys should change ur ISP AOL is crap dont u have a better ISP? were do you guys live US or Canada id go with rogers if its canada i have 3 PC's going 1 is running a server @ (500KB/s) and then i have my 360 running beside it you can play laggless online even if ur loading a youtube video or downloading games and movies at like 1MB/s worth plus the server costs like 100$/month idk i its cable total is 200/m for ultra high speed unlimited Bandwidth and 2 HD PVR's and Homephone all running thru the same cable line and i dont have any problem downloading or playing so if your in canada i think you should go over to them much better deals
XLR MrWeEd 1 (20-Dec-08 23:27)
re: Connecting to Xbox Live via a 3USB Modem
can anyone help
mel (26-Dec-08 22:53)
re: Connecting to Xbox Live via a USB Modem with T-Mobile
i need help connecting my x-box 360 to my usb modem apparently it works some how so if some one is on line via x box with one then please help me or if everyone on T-mobile cant lets start an online petition to cancel our contracts as it is no good i only signed up to go on live so got 18 month contract for nothing email me jamiehuws@hotmail.co.uk
Jamie (27-Dec-08 19:14)
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thank you danny boy!
chub (30-Dec-08 18:46)
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Dont suppose any of you have a clue how to get my xbox connected.
Im using the offical wireless conecter on AOL gold through a belkin G router/modem in one. I keep failing DNS and its making me depressed now!
Any ideas??? THANKS!!!
roobagnall (04-Jan-09 01:07)
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