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[Tab]

I don't suppose anyone on here is on xbox live?
I'm trying to get online with mine using the pc monitor and the motorola modem for the pc.
I've set up a gamer profile and an account through the xbox website and i'm gonna get one of the 3 month vouchers from the game shop.

I'm just not sure how to wire it all in, i'm thinking of just swapping the ethernet lead from the pc to the modem to the xbox to the modem when i want to play online(if that makes sense :-?) the modem has only got one ethernet port which is why i'll have to swap the leads over.

Just wondered if any one else is on xbox live and how did you go about setting it up?

Oh and i've also got the vga cable to the monitor from the xbox.

[Tab]

oops, wrong section

[rickyboy]

This can be either very easy or very difficult depending on who your isp is.  There is a way to connect using ICS (internet connection sharing) but it is pretty complicated and I've never needed to do it myself.  You can get a how to on that from www.xbox.com.  If you used ICS that would mean you wouldn't need to swap cables.  

Best and easiest way is to simply plug in your ethernet cable into the xbox from the modem.  Once plugged up, turn on your xbox and click on the XBOX LIVE tab then click JOIN XBOX LIVE.  Enter the relevant details it asks you like voucher number, credit/debit card number if asked.  If it won't let you connect you will need to go into the SYSTEM tab and find NETWORK SETTINGS.  Click TEST XBOX LIVE CONNECTION and it will run a series of tests like network adaptor, ip address, dns, etc.  If it finds these without a problem you should be in business and go back to the XBOX LIVE/JOIN XBOX LIVE tabs to enter your details.  

If it doesn't you'll need to set it up manually.  To do this you will need to know your ip address, gateway address and the dns server address (usually the same as the gateway).  If you don't know these you can find them in windows.  You'll need to plug your pc back into the modem and be connected to the internet.  If using XP click the START MENU and then click on RUN.  If you are using vista click the START MENU/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES then RUN.  It will bring up a small box.  Type in CMD and hit return.  Another box should appear with a black background.  It should say documents and settings - type in IPCONFIG/ALL and hit return.  A list of details should appear.  Search down to find your ip address and gateway - it should start with either 192.168.*.* or 10.0.0.*.  Write the details on a piece of paper and plug the xbox back into the modem.  

Now go to the SYSTEM tab and find NETWORK SETTINGS/EDIT SETTINGS and enter your ip address and gateway into the appropriate boxes manually.  Run the TEST XBOX LIVE CONNECTION and see if all is well.  If so go back to the XBOX LIVE tab in your dashboard and click join xbox live and enter the appropriate details.  

With any luck you should be now connected to xbox live.  It might be worth buying a cheap ethernet modem from ebay with more than one plug at the back so you don't need to swap cables all the time.  

Good luck...

[markey mark]

i have mine set up on wireless matey so much easier and can still use pc and lap top at same time !! you need the xbox router £60ish and a wireless router kit £25ish plug it all in set up profile buy membership and away you go !!

[Tab]

This can be either very easy or very difficult depending on who your isp is.  There is a way to connect using ICS (internet connection sharing) but it is pretty complicated and I've never needed to do it myself.  You can get a how to on that from www.xbox.com.  If you used ICS that would mean you wouldn't need to swap cables.  

Best and easiest way is to simply plug in your ethernet cable into the xbox from the modem.  Once plugged up, turn on your xbox and click on the XBOX LIVE tab then click JOIN XBOX LIVE.  Enter the relevant details it asks you like voucher number, credit/debit card number if asked.  If it won't let you connect you will need to go into the SYSTEM tab and find NETWORK SETTINGS.  Click TEST XBOX LIVE CONNECTION and it will run a series of tests like network adaptor, ip address, dns, etc.  If it finds these without a problem you should be in business and go back to the XBOX LIVE/JOIN XBOX LIVE tabs to enter your details.  

If it doesn't you'll need to set it up manually.  To do this you will need to know your ip address, gateway address and the dns server address (usually the same as the gateway).  If you don't know these you can find them in windows.  You'll need to plug your pc back into the modem and be connected to the internet.  If using XP click the START MENU and then click on RUN.  If you are using vista click the START MENU/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES then RUN.  It will bring up a small box.  Type in CMD and hit return.  Another box should appear with a black background.  It should say documents and settings - type in IPCONFIG/ALL and hit return.  A list of details should appear.  Search down to find your ip address and gateway - it should start with either 192.168.*.* or 10.0.0.*.  Write the details on a piece of paper and plug the xbox back into the modem.  

Now go to the SYSTEM tab and find NETWORK SETTINGS/EDIT SETTINGS and enter your ip address and gateway into the appropriate boxes manually.  Run the TEST XBOX LIVE CONNECTION and see if all is well.  If so go back to the XBOX LIVE tab in your dashboard and click join xbox live and enter the appropriate details.  

With any luck you should be now connected to xbox live.  It might be worth buying a cheap ethernet modem from ebay with more than one plug at the back so you don't need to swap cables all the time.  

Good luck...

Thanks matey, that's just the info i was looking for

[richardirv]

I agree, wireless seems to be your easiest option, you'll soon get annoyed with changing cables all the time!

When you get on! add me Rich1981 to your friends list, that goes for anyone on here, I don't get on that much these days but would be good to have a game sometime. Just a shame Forza 2 don't have any Omega's, If you do add me, would appreciate a PM or summat so I know who's who.

Cheers

Good luck setting up your xbox Tab

Rich

[Tab]

i have mine set up on wireless matey so much easier and can still use pc and lap top at same time !! you need the xbox router £60ish and a wireless router kit £25ish plug it all in set up profile buy membership and away you go !!

I was thinking of doing that but i'm a tight git and want to do the cheapest option

[Tab]

I agree, wireless seems to be your easiest option, you'll soon get annoyed with changing cables all the time!

When you get on! add me Rich1981 to your friends list, that goes for anyone on here, I don't get on that much these days but would be good to have a game sometime. Just a shame Forza 2 don't have any Omega's, If you do add me, would appreciate a PM or summat so I know who's who.

Cheers

Good luck setting up your xbox Tab

Rich

I set up my profile as dtab7, i'll let you know when i'm online

[richardirv]

Nice one m8, hope to catch u online soon  

[tunnie]

i have mine set up on wireless matey so much easier and can still use pc and lap top at same time !! you need the xbox router £60ish and a wireless router kit £25ish plug it all in set up profile buy membership and away you go !!

Agreed, wireless is the way to go!

(as long as you have a wireless network)

Just get the adaptor, i just entered my WEP code, and job done.

Call of Duty 4 is billiant online  

[rickyboy]

Haven't been on since before Christmas but if I ever find the time to play...

rickyboy99

Dare you to play me at PGR 3!!!

[richardirv]

Haven't played PGR3 in donkeys, Got PGR4 but wasn't that keen on it! Just keep going back to Forza 2

[Tab]

Well i got it online but when i put the game in and go to xbox live it says my current profile isn't allowed to play xbox live

I'm supposed to have a free months gold membership but i don't know how to activate it.

[rickyboy]

Check that the free membership isn't out of date.  Did it come with a game?  I remember a while back buying a years subscription to xbox live which was included in a game.  Got it home and the subscription had expired, lucky I had the receipt.  If it is a game you got the voucher with, check the box for expiry dates and the voucher itself obviously.

[Tab]

All sorted now, i had to get a new hotmail account though.

My gamertag is dtab8 and i'm on cod4 at the mo