Sharing wireless connection with 360 through ethernet

grouchpunk08

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Ok, not sure if this is where this goes, but I'll try and see. I use Wi-Fi and a wireless router to connect my laptop to the internet. I really don't want to stretch my 50 foot ethernet cable across the house to the router, and I came upon a tutorial that showed me how to share my internet wireless connection with my 360 by plugging the 360 into my laptops ethernet port. Are there any downsides to having a 'shared' connection? I know when I connect to xbox live my connection will be split between my xbox and my laptop, but does having a shared connection bring up any issues when my xbox is off? I haven't noticed anything yet, but I only did it today. But I don't wanna have any surprises down the road, such as having to repair my connections ever other day. Thanks guys.
 

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Just built my computer in 12/09
I don't see the downside here, except having your laptop running while your gaming.

But why not get yours4elf a wireless adapter for your 360?

Scott
 

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Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 Rc Build 7264 x86, Ubuntu
CPU
Intel Q8200 Quad Core
Motherboard
Asus P5QL
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2 Gb
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia 8400GS
Sound Card
Stock Realtek HD Audio
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Hp 2207h and LG 42in LCD
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1680 x 1050, 1360 x 768
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250 Gb seagate internal, (2) Western Digital 1 Tb external
PSU
Corsair 550W
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Thermaltake DH 102
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Unmodified
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Microsoft Wireless
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Microsoft Wireless
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Time Warner - 15mb\s
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4 ATI Digital Cable Tuners, 1 XBox 360, Life|Ware home automation,Yamaha RX-V765, Harmony 1000 Remote
I think this is possible, using the Microsoft Virtual WiFi Adapter. I'll look into it.

But why not get yours4elf a wireless adapter for your 360?

Scott
I plan on getting one soon, but right now I dont have the funds to do so. I just wanna fix until then, and hopefully I won't have to drag out my fifty foot ethernet cable
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-built // Gateway FX P-6860
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate retail // Windows 7 build 7264 x64, Vista Home Premium SP2 x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 920 // Intel Core2Duo T-5550 1.86x1.86
Motherboard
EVGA x58 SLI LE //
Memory
12 GB Corsair XMS3 Tri-channel 1333 // 4 GB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 295 // Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS
Sound Card
Integrated Realtek // RealTek HD integrated sound
Monitor(s) Displays
19" Acer flatpanel // Laptop Display, Secondary CRT
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900 1152x864 // 1440x900, 1152x864
Hard Drives
750 GB WD Caviar Black 7200 RPM - in desktop
320 GB -laptop
80 GB - laptop secondary drive
PSU
Corsair HX1000w // Laptop PSU?
Case
Thermaltake Armor+
Cooling
Assload of fans, intel stock cpu cooler // GearHead Fan dock
Keyboard
Razer Lycosa // laptop keyboard
Mouse
Razer DeathAdder // Logitech Laser
Internet Speed
3.0 MB down/ 768 Kb up
Other Info
Just built my computer in 12/09
Lol, you quoted me while I was editing . . .:D

I misread your post, thought you were asking how to, then I had the DUH! moment when I realized you were just asking if it would cause any problems . . . check my post now . .

Sometimes I feel :o
Scott
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 Rc Build 7264 x86, Ubuntu
CPU
Intel Q8200 Quad Core
Motherboard
Asus P5QL
Memory
2 Gb
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia 8400GS
Sound Card
Stock Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Hp 2207h and LG 42in LCD
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050, 1360 x 768
Hard Drives
250 Gb seagate internal, (2) Western Digital 1 Tb external
PSU
Corsair 550W
Case
Thermaltake DH 102
Cooling
Unmodified
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless
Internet Speed
Time Warner - 15mb\s
Other Info
4 ATI Digital Cable Tuners, 1 XBox 360, Life|Ware home automation,Yamaha RX-V765, Harmony 1000 Remote
Lol, you quoted me while I was editing . . .:D

I misread your post, thought you were asking how to, then I had the DUH! moment when I realized you were just asking if it would cause any problems . . . check my post now . .

Sometimes I feel :o
Scott
lol I saw that once I finished quoting. No worries man. And thanks for the quick response.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-built // Gateway FX P-6860
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate retail // Windows 7 build 7264 x64, Vista Home Premium SP2 x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 920 // Intel Core2Duo T-5550 1.86x1.86
Motherboard
EVGA x58 SLI LE //
Memory
12 GB Corsair XMS3 Tri-channel 1333 // 4 GB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 295 // Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS
Sound Card
Integrated Realtek // RealTek HD integrated sound
Monitor(s) Displays
19" Acer flatpanel // Laptop Display, Secondary CRT
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900 1152x864 // 1440x900, 1152x864
Hard Drives
750 GB WD Caviar Black 7200 RPM - in desktop
320 GB -laptop
80 GB - laptop secondary drive
PSU
Corsair HX1000w // Laptop PSU?
Case
Thermaltake Armor+
Cooling
Assload of fans, intel stock cpu cooler // GearHead Fan dock
Keyboard
Razer Lycosa // laptop keyboard
Mouse
Razer DeathAdder // Logitech Laser
Internet Speed
3.0 MB down/ 768 Kb up
Other Info
Just built my computer in 12/09
No problems, Wish it was my job, wish it was what I do . . . :D

Scott
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 Rc Build 7264 x86, Ubuntu
CPU
Intel Q8200 Quad Core
Motherboard
Asus P5QL
Memory
2 Gb
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia 8400GS
Sound Card
Stock Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Hp 2207h and LG 42in LCD
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050, 1360 x 768
Hard Drives
250 Gb seagate internal, (2) Western Digital 1 Tb external
PSU
Corsair 550W
Case
Thermaltake DH 102
Cooling
Unmodified
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless
Internet Speed
Time Warner - 15mb\s
Other Info
4 ATI Digital Cable Tuners, 1 XBox 360, Life|Ware home automation,Yamaha RX-V765, Harmony 1000 Remote
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