Trouble with Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) from PC to Xbox 360 through Patch and Crossover Ethernet Cables

[JamesAllen]

I am attempting to set up Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) from my desktop PC to my 360. My current setup follows:

[urlExt=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AWRUICG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1]TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter[/urlExt] --> Cat 5e patch --> PC motherboard Ethernet input --> [urlExt=]TP-LINK TG-3468 PCIe Network Adapter[/urlExt] --> Cat 5e crossover --> Xbox 360

(note: while this diagram refers to xlink: kai, this thread is only a question about ICS and not the program itself)

I have set my network connection that goes from the Powerline Adapter into the motherboard input as shared (using directions from multiple sources on how to enable ICS). I have included a screen grab for reference.

However, my Xbox 360 still cannot connect to Xbox Live (note: Xbox Live is NOT down, the 360 simply cannot connect to the internet through the shared connection).

Anyone have an idea of what is going wrong?

 

[kanewolf]

Having your PC do a routers job is the first thing you are doing wrong in my opinion. A basic router with an ethernet out to the the powerline adapters and then to a switch is the much better (and safer) implementation.

 

[JamesAllen]

After restoring the Xbox 360 network connection to default settings to allow it to automatically obtain a new IP address as well as restarting both my Xbox 360 and PC, I was able to establish an internet connection on my Xbox 360.

kanewolf, can I ask why you said this method is less safe? It was extremely cheap for me to buy the network card (~$7) and I already had everything else, so I thought this would be the easiest solution for me to set up Xlink: Kai. It also allowed me to skip some of the configuring that a router would have required to run Xlink: Kai.

 

[CrzyGK]

Did you bridge the two adapters?

 

[kanewolf]

After restoring the Xbox 360 network connection to default settings to allow it to automatically obtain a new IP address as well as restarting both my Xbox 360 and PC, I was able to establish an internet connection on my Xbox 360.

kanewolf, can I ask why you said this method is less safe? It was extremely cheap for me to buy the network card (~$7) and I already had everything else, so I thought this would be the easiest solution for me to set up Xlink: Kai. It also allowed me to skip some of the configuring that a router would have required to run Xlink: Kai.

It is less safe because you are exposing your PC (probably with windows) directly to the internet. Windows is the most attacked OS an you don't have a router with NAT and a firewall protecting it.
Yes, doing it with network hardware will cost more, router $15 and switch$10. But your PC doesn't even have to be powered on to use your console(s) and you get WIFI for phones etc.

 

[JamesAllen]

It is less safe because you are exposing your PC (probably with windows) directly to the internet. Windows is the most attacked OS an you don't have a router with NAT and a firewall protecting it.
Yes, doing it with network hardware will cost more, router $15 and switch$10. But your PC doesn't even have to be powered on to use your console(s) and you get WIFI for phones etc.

I see what you meant. I am actually running it through a router to begin with. The complete setup should have been specified as modem > router > powerline in > powerline out > PC in > PC out > Xbox 360

 

[kanewolf]

It is less safe because you are exposing your PC (probably with windows) directly to the internet. Windows is the most attacked OS an you don't have a router with NAT and a firewall protecting it.
Yes, doing it with network hardware will cost more, router $15 and switch$10. But your PC doesn't even have to be powered on to use your console(s) and you get WIFI for phones etc.

I see what you meant. I am actually running it through a router to begin with. The complete setup should have been specified as modem > router > powerline in > powerline out > PC in > PC out > Xbox 360

OK. In that case you just need the $10 switch rather than the $7 NIC card... Put the switch at the end of the powerline link and connect your PC and console to the switch. If you want to splurge -- get a gigabit capable switch for $10 more...