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Mandarb
09-17-2002, 08:53 AM
Is anyone here actually using an ICS (Internet Connection Sharing found in Windows since '98 SE) setup to connect the XBox to the Internet?

And yes I know that I can get a router instead or connect the XBox directly to the modem, but just humour me and ignore those options when looking at this question.

Thanks,
End Overend
09-17-2002, 09:46 AM
I have XP Home edition and I am using ICS with no problem.
Mandarb
09-17-2002, 10:52 AM
Thanks for answering ... are you using a hub or does the Xbox plug in directly into the second network card?
End Overend
09-17-2002, 11:54 AM
I have a old Cable/DSL router that I am using as a hub
Xer0
09-19-2002, 11:38 AM
I have 2 NIC cards in my comp, one connected to the cable modem and one connectted to my Xbox. After running ICS, I have had no problems on Live. I've also ran it from the 2nd NIC to a hub and other systems and an Xbox with no problems.
SkoalMint
09-19-2002, 02:19 PM
Originally posted by Mandarb
Is anyone here actually using an ICS (Internet Connection Sharing found in Windows since '98 SE) setup to connect the XBox to the Internet?

And yes I know that I can get a router instead or connect the XBox directly to the modem, but just humour me and ignore those options when looking at this question.

Thanks,

Speaking from experience, all I can say is that I could never get the ICS to work in Win98SE to connect two computers let alone the Xbox. According to some info I found when I was setting up my home network about a year ago, ICS doesn't work very well in Win98SE. I know you said "since '98 SE", but I think you might have better luck with ME, XP, or 2000.
Mandarb
09-19-2002, 03:53 PM
Thanks for the info guys. As for ICS and Win98 SE, I have it working just fine right now on my network so adding the XBox should not be a problem.
KingAvi2k3
09-19-2002, 08:54 PM
Originally posted by End Overend
I have a old Cable/DSL router that I am using as a hub

I got my AOL DSL up and running, but having problem setting up DSL router. I have a D-Link Router. I wanted to be able to run my Xbox and computer at the same time. Continue to have problem. Can anyone give me some pointers. Oh End Overend, welcome to Platinum2k3 League. I saw as a member.