> Here's the situation. I have a desktop (with Windows XP professional), a
> laptop (XP Home Ed.), and an Xbox. My desktop is connected directly to my
> Qwest DSL modem via USB cable. My laptop is in another room and is
> connected to the modem via the modem's wireless gateway. The xbox is in
> the same room as the laptop. I would like to set things up so that the
> computers are
> networked for file and printer sharing, and  the Xbox share's the laptop's
> internet connection (for Xbox Live). I've tried about a thousand times to
> get this all to work, all in vain. I can never get it to work, and
> everytime I end up screwing something up, making it so I can't get on the
> internet on the laptop (even though it say's the wireless connection is
> up, no programs will be able to get the net). I did a system restore to
> get my laptop working on the internet again, but I need instructions on
> getting this set up (as detailed as possible). I know this is a lot to
> ask, but I'm so frustrated. HELP!!!

"Malke" wrote:

> tgrgyXI wrote:
>
> > Here's the situation. I have a desktop (with Windows XP professional), a
> > laptop (XP Home Ed.), and an Xbox. My desktop is connected directly to my
> > Qwest DSL modem via USB cable. My laptop is in another room and is
> > connected to the modem via the modem's wireless gateway. The xbox is in
> > the same room as the laptop. I would like to set things up so that the
> > computers are
> > networked for file and printer sharing, and  the Xbox share's the laptop's
> > internet connection (for Xbox Live). I've tried about a thousand times to
> > get this all to work, all in vain. I can never get it to work, and
> > everytime I end up screwing something up, making it so I can't get on the
> > internet on the laptop (even though it say's the wireless connection is
> > up, no programs will be able to get the net). I did a system restore to
> > get my laptop working on the internet again, but I need instructions on
> > getting this set up (as detailed as possible). I know this is a lot to
> > ask, but I'm so frustrated. HELP!!!
>
> You posted this before and got answers. Didn't like them? Couldn't find your
> post (next time search for your name in Google Groups Advanced Search)?
>
> Here is the answer again: buy a wireless game adapter and plug it into your
> Linksys and everything will work.
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic"
>

> Last time I got an email saying there was a reply, but the link to check it
> didn't work, and when I looked it up manually, it didn't show any other
> posts. And, I know it can be done through ICS, so I'm not spending $100 on an
> Xbox wireless adapter.
>
> "Malke" wrote:
>
>> tgrgyXI wrote:
>>
>>> Here's the situation. I have a desktop (with Windows XP professional), a
>>> laptop (XP Home Ed.), and an Xbox. My desktop is connected directly to my
>>> Qwest DSL modem via USB cable. My laptop is in another room and is
>>> connected to the modem via the modem's wireless gateway. The xbox is in
>>> the same room as the laptop. I would like to set things up so that the
>>> computers are
>>> networked for file and printer sharing, and  the Xbox share's the laptop's
>>> internet connection (for Xbox Live). I've tried about a thousand times to
>>> get this all to work, all in vain. I can never get it to work, and
>>> everytime I end up screwing something up, making it so I can't get on the
>>> internet on the laptop (even though it say's the wireless connection is
>>> up, no programs will be able to get the net). I did a system restore to
>>> get my laptop working on the internet again, but I need instructions on
>>> getting this set up (as detailed as possible). I know this is a lot to
>>> ask, but I'm so frustrated. HELP!!!
>> You posted this before and got answers. Didn't like them? Couldn't find your
>> post (next time search for your name in Google Groups Advanced Search)?
>>
>> Here is the answer again: buy a wireless game adapter and plug it into your
>> Linksys and everything will work.
>>
>> Malke
>> --
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>> Elephant Boy Computers
>> www.elephantboycomputers.com
>> "Don't Panic"
>>