Computer to xbox

element717 · 01-20-2006, 03:08 PM

Ok i have a second network card in the back of my computer, and when I plug in the cable from the back of the computer to the xbox it says network cable unplugged. I tried using a different network card and it still wouldnt say that it was even connected still said network cable unplugged. what kind of cable should i use to connect a computer to an xbox? (crossover or patch) and how do i tellthe difference becasue i have like 5 cables here

johnwill · 01-21-2006, 11:53 AM

You need a crossover cable. CAT5 wiring diagrams. CAT5 Cable Wiring Diagram #1, CAT5 Cable Wiring Diagram #2

element717 · 01-21-2006, 12:03 PM

Ok i went out and bought the Cable you specified but there is still no connection between the 2. Neither the lights on the back of the xbox or the networking card light up (both cards). but when i plug the xbox into the router the lights on the back of the xbox light up. I have absolutel no clue whats wrong

01-20-2006, 03:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
element717 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3 OS: XP Media Center	Computer to xbox Ok i have a second network card in the back of my computer, and when I plug in the cable from the back of the computer to the xbox it says network cable unplugged. I tried using a different network card and it still wouldnt say that it was even connected still said network cable unplugged. what kind of cable should i use to connect a computer to an xbox? (crossover or patch) and how do i tellthe difference becasue i have like 5 cables here

01-21-2006, 11:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 30,110 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	You need a crossover cable. CAT5 wiring diagrams. CAT5 Cable Wiring Diagram #1, CAT5 Cable Wiring Diagram #2 __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

01-21-2006, 12:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
element717 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3 OS: XP Media Center	Ok i went out and bought the Cable you specified but there is still no connection between the 2. Neither the lights on the back of the xbox or the networking card light up (both cards). but when i plug the xbox into the router the lights on the back of the xbox light up. I have absolutel no clue whats wrong