connecting modem to xbox 360 problems

dannycos87 · 19-05-2007, 19:39

hi, ive been trying to connect my xbox 360 to my modem (ntl250) but its saying that its disconnected when i try to go on xbox live. iv noticed that the ethernet light is lit up even though it is definately connected. any tips?

Tezcatlipoca · 19-05-2007, 20:10

Did you turn the modem off & on first?

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.d...swap.html#swap

dannycos87 · 20-05-2007, 01:15

hi, yeah iv tried that. iv followed instructions from a few websites. could it be something to do with my network settings? i have no idea when it comes to networking.

Tezcatlipoca · 20-05-2007, 01:23

How do you normally connect the modem to the PC? USB or ethernet?

What are the 360's network settings? (in the System Blade).

Everything should be on automatic... IP address & DNS.

When you turn the modem off, how long do you leave it off for?

Have you tried cloning the PC's MAC address onto the 360?

Is your 360 modded in any way (e.g. modified DVD drive firmware to enable playing "backups") - if so, then MS have probably banned your machine from Xbox Live.

dannycos87 · 20-05-2007, 21:41

its connected by usb to the pc, the xbox settings are all automatic, i dont know what a mac address is and no its not modded.
iv done it eventually by sharing the computers internet at the moment but id still rather have it connected to the modem than the pc because it slows the internet down quite a bit when im using xbox live.

Tezcatlipoca · 21-05-2007, 00:15

It should've just been a case of turn off & on again.

Hmm.

As you use USB for the PC, it may be that the modem isn't releasing the IP properly, or perhaps even the ethernet port doesn't work?

Swapping from USB to ethernet should be the same as swapping devices:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.d...b.html#usbswap

Have a read of this:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/15...onnection.html

Have you considered getting a router?

popper · 21-05-2007, 04:16

it sound like you have pluged both the USB2 cable into your PC and the RJ45 cable into your 360 at the same time ,yes?.

you cant have both usb&rj45 pluged into the VM modem at the same time as its not a router just a broadband modem.

VM-BB(NTL250)-USB<===>PC-USB
VM-BB(NTL250)-RJ45<===>360-network-card1