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Can't connect Xbox 360 to the Internet via Windows 8 w/ICS
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Dell XPS 8700 (customized)
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
Intel Z87
Memory
32 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Haswell on-board, 2 GB VDRAM
Sound Card
Haswell on-board
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer / DVI
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
C: Mushkin Scorpion PCle SSD, 222 GB
D: Samsung SSD 840-series, 238 GB
E: Samsung SSD 840 eVo, 500 GB
F: WD (Red) HDD, 2 TB
PSU
Dell standard
Case
Dell standard
Cooling
Dell standard
Keyboard
Logitech K120
Mouse
Infrared wired mouse from Microsoft
Internet Speed
Comcast DSL
Browser
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, IE
Antivirus
Windows 8 built-in
Retired from the grind
VIP Member
Pro User
If you have a Gateway from your ISP, just connect the Xbox to it. If you do not have a gateway, get a Router and use that.
OS
Linux Mint 17.2
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
CPU
AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
Memory
12GB
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek HD
Monitor(s) Displays
LCD
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768
Hard Drives
Crucial M500 240GB SSD
Mouse
Logitech M525
Internet Speed
45/6 - ATT U-Verse
Browser
Google Chrome
Antivirus
None needed. It is Linux.
Other Info
Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer
A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
If you have a Gateway from your ISP, just connect the Xbox to it. If you do not have a gateway, get a Router and use that.
In that same token I can buy a $99 Xbox wireless adapter.
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Dell XPS 8700 (customized)
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
Intel Z87
Memory
32 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Haswell on-board, 2 GB VDRAM
Sound Card
Haswell on-board
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer / DVI
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
C: Mushkin Scorpion PCle SSD, 222 GB
D: Samsung SSD 840-series, 238 GB
E: Samsung SSD 840 eVo, 500 GB
F: WD (Red) HDD, 2 TB
PSU
Dell standard
Case
Dell standard
Cooling
Dell standard
Keyboard
Logitech K120
Mouse
Infrared wired mouse from Microsoft
Internet Speed
Comcast DSL
Browser
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, IE
Antivirus
Windows 8 built-in
Retired from the grind
VIP Member
Pro User
Or just save yourself some money and get Ethernet over Powerline adapters.
OS
Linux Mint 17.2
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
CPU
AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
Memory
12GB
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek HD
Monitor(s) Displays
LCD
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768
Hard Drives
Crucial M500 240GB SSD
Mouse
Logitech M525
Internet Speed
45/6 - ATT U-Verse
Browser
Google Chrome
Antivirus
None needed. It is Linux.
Other Info
Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer
A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.