ICS Bridging - Laptop/Wireless Bridging using Command Prompt

[JoeMal]

On your computer go to start, click run, type "cmd" (no quotes), then type "ipconfig /all". In that list there will be something called "default gateway" That's the number you want to use for your DNS settings on your network

[JOHNSON721]

hey would it be possible if i could add you on aim and could you walk me through this one part?

[JoeMal]

Yeah I PMed you

[xTheGrimReaperx]

Is this possible to do if you eth cable runs from xbx to router and you laptop is wirlessly connected to the same router?

[JoeMal]

.....If your laptop is connected to the router and getting internet access you shouldn't need to do this

[xTheGrimReaperx]

Can you pm me ur g-tag so i can private chat you i need to talk to someone who knows what they are doing?

[YoShY]

Ok well everything computer wise works the internet and the the connections are bridged and everything but when i try to sign on to XBL it says IP Fail even though it is set to Auto does anyone know the reason for that and if you can perhaps help me with the issue

AIM: JustinRTheriault

[JoeMal]

Yes you need to set all of your IP settings to static.

[osva]

I got everything set all right.. but after I sign in to XBL I got disconnected likeevery 10-15 minutes..
Can somebody help?

[JoeMal]

How far are you from your access point? Maybe your IP is renewing...?

[ezriderjn]

i need help msg me plez

[osva]

well my connection says very good.. I set a static IP

[JoeMal]

Is it 15 minutes exactly?

The only thing I can think is that whatever router you're connecting to renews IP addresses every 15 minutes. I would check that, it'll be on the routers configuration page

[BIGVIN]

if i were to do this wrong, would i be able to undo it so i can get my conncection back

[JoeMal]

Of course, set all your settings back to dynamic (automatic)

[THEDICEMANx503]

Quote: Originally Posted by Haatred

HOW DO YOU MAKE YOUR OWN IP STATIC I AM ****ING CONFUSED

depends on ur connection sumtimes u can do it urself by typing in ur router ip in the url bar but sumtimes u have to call ur isp

[nomitata]

1. Way 1: A modem, modem USB cable, a router/hub, 1 network card, crossover cables, computer, Xbox/360,
2. Way 2: A modem, modem USB cable, 1 network card, crossover cable.
3. Way 3: A modem, 2 network cards, crossover cables, computer, Xbox/360.

How to set up the connection: HARDWARE

Because there are two ways of bridging there are two ways of connecting all the cables and bridging them together.

Way 1: You need to use the computer that is the host of the network for this way.

Starting with your modem, plug in the USB cable (The USB cable is usually with your modem) into the modem and the other end into a USB port on your computer. Then get a crossover cable and plug it into the network card behind the computer and then plug the other end of it into the main port or your router or hub (the reason you have this router or hub is because you are connecting other computers or laptops etc. to your computers host). Now get another crossover cable and plug it into one of the spare ports on your modem or hub and the plug the other one into your Xbox or Xbox 360. You have now completed the hardware setup for Way 1.

Way 2:

Starting with your modem, plug in the USB cable (The USB cable is usually with your modem) into the modem and the other end into a USB port on your computer. Then plug a crossover cable into the network card behind the computer and the other end to the Xbox or Xbox 360. You have now completed the hardware setup for Way 2.

Way 3:

Starting with your modem, plug a crossover cable into the back of the modem and then put the other end into the back of one of the network card ports behind the computer. Now get another crossover cable and plug it into the back of the other network card and then the other end into your Xbox or Xbox 360. You have now completed the hardware setup for Way 3.

1. Way 1: A modem, modem USB cable, a router/hub, 1 network card, crossover cables, computer, Xbox/360,
2. Way 2: A modem, modem USB cable, 1 network card, crossover cable.
3. Way 3: A modem, 2 network cards, crossover cables, computer, Xbox/360.

How to set up the connection: HARDWARE

Because there are two ways of bridging there are two ways of connecting all the cables and bridging them together.

Way 1: You need to use the computer that is the host of the network for this way.

Starting with your modem, plug in the USB cable (The USB cable is usually with your modem) into the modem and the other end into a USB port on your computer. Then get a crossover cable and plug it into the network card behind the computer and then plug the other end of it into the main port or your router or hub (the reason you have this router or hub is because you are connecting other computers or laptops etc. to your computers host). Now get another crossover cable and plug it into one of the spare ports on your modem or hub and the plug the other one into your Xbox or Xbox 360. You have now completed the hardware setup for Way 1.

Way 2:

Starting with your modem, plug in the USB cable (The USB cable is usually with your modem) into the modem and the other end into a USB port on your computer. Then plug a crossover cable into the network card behind the computer and the other end to the Xbox or Xbox 360. You have now completed the hardware setup for Way 2.

Way 3:

Starting with your modem, plug a crossover cable into the back of the modem and then put the other end into the back of one of the network card ports behind the computer. Now get another crossover cable and plug it into the back of the other network card and then the other end into your Xbox or Xbox 360. You have now completed the hardware setup for Way 3.

[II_G4M30V3R_II]

Quote: Originally Posted by l Krafty l

Internet Connection Sharing(ICS) Bridging
(Also know as "Wireless Bridging" or "Bridging with a Laptop")
By Krafty
Credit goes to ADV1L

What do I need?
A Wireless Card
A Wireless Modem/Router
A Crossover(CAT-5) Cable
Xbox/Xbox 360
Ability to bridge connections on your PC

What does this type of connection do?
It shares the connections and making it a direct connection from your xbox, to yoru wireless card to the internet, but it will be going through your PC, which means if you have host you can alternate the connections since its going through your PC(Just think if it as another way than bridging through your router...)

Is this better then using a router?
I would say so cause I dont think it will screw up the internet access to anyone else using it through the router. Not positivley sure though. Also, you dont need Cain/Switchsniffer/WinAPR for this method.

Whats the Commnd Prompt for?
Dont worry about it, your gonna need it for this method to work, thats all you need to know. The other way is to go to "Network Properties" and asking it to share connections, but too many people are having problems with that including me, so this was the only way that worked.

Now what?
I dont know, lets get started I guess?

(Note: For 360 users, leave your 360 on the main dashboard or, sign into live normally, then log out, and leave it on the main menu, once you are on the main menu, just hook your crossover into the laptop and connected your wireless internet and start with the precedure below)

Step 1:
Hook your crossover(CAT-5) cable from the ethernet port on your pc/laptop to your xbox/360, and have your wireless card plugged in and connected.

Step 2:
Once that is done, open up your Network Connections (Control Panel -> Network & Internet Connections)
It should look something like this


Step 3:
Now, highlight both connections by holding down the left button on your mouse, and dragging it over the 2 connections


Step 4:
Once they are both highlighted, right-click on of them, a pop-up menu should appear. From that menu, click "Bridge Connections"


Step 5:
Now this window should appear


Give it some time, if a window like this should pop up during the process

Just click "Continue Anyway"

Step 6:
Now, your network connections should look similar to this

As you see, the wireless internet is not connected, here is where we use ADV1L's method to force the sharing.

Step 7:
On your task bar, go to start and go to "Run.."

(Its a different skin, so yours may look different but it should say "Run" or have the icon my mouse is pointing to)

Another way is through the Task Manager, I didnt use images so im just gonna tell you:
Press CTRL + ATL + DELETE, on the menu bar click on "File" and on teh drop down list select "New Task(Run..)"

Step 8:
A small window shoudl pop up, in it, type in "cmd"

And then press "OK"

Step 9:
Now, a new window should pop up

this while adjusting

I FUKIN LOVE U KRAFTY!

[admjgp]

ok i did this now i cant access the internet... help me...

[xixDEMONxix]

hey guys couldnt figure out a way to post my own thread but i have found a way to bridge ur self host about 95% of the time......i played 4 games one time and got host all 4 games so i know it works.....i use a router btw...if u want to know how to do this im at p8baller79 (on aim) or on xbl x smellygas x

peace!