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Woody_north_east · 28-11-08, 01:29 AM

Hey guys

More than likely a silly question, but here goes:

We have just moved into a new place, so we have no landline and therefore no standard broadband through the phone line.

I do have a USB dongle from 3 for my laptop. Is there anyway in which the internet received via my USB dongle can be used to get Xbox live?

Does anyone know if this is even possible?

Thanks for any help

blakey_8 · 28-11-08, 08:53 AM

There is a chance that you could do this by "sharing" the internet connection with your ethernet adapter (if you have one) then assigning a Dynamic IP address to both the computer and the XBox. Once you have done this, do the Live test on the console and see how you get on. If you need any more assistance, send me a PM - including your e-mail address - and I will be glad to help

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mortmaru · 30-11-08, 06:37 PM

You can get it to work like described above but really it wont play right its to slow and will end up costing you a fortune due to restrictions on bandwidth

Woody_north_east · 02-12-08, 10:49 PM

Might give it a miss then.

Thanks for the advice though guys.

sexyvic · 03-12-08, 05:01 PM

n ot found anyway to connect without the networking wirless sorry x

blakey_8 · 03-12-08, 06:31 PM

I don't understand your message sexyvic? He can access the service with his connection but as Mortmaru said, he will get charged more and there will be lots of lag.

preetkk · 04-12-08, 12:48 AM

I had this working with at t-mobile pay as you go sim in a Nokia N80 about a year ago or longer now. Worked perfect just laggy. But now faster 3g services are available

adrian3221 · 15-12-08, 09:27 PM

I managed to connect to Xbox Live through my 3G 02 USB dongle. Was a bit tricky to set up but I got there eventually.

So far I've been playing FIFA 09 with no lag issues, havent tried any more bandwidth intensive games such as COD 4 and Gears 2 yet though. Checking my download log hasnt used up a tremendous amount of data.

I didnt think I'd be able to get it to work at all and Im only using this as a stopgap until I get my landline installed, but I've been pleasantly surprised at how well it works so far.

I can email you the instructions I used if you'd like.

Please Note: The instructions I have are for Vista only, not sure if XP works the same way.

Woody_north_east · 20-12-08, 12:22 PM

Hello mate

I'd appreciate it if you could send me the instructions....

Many thanks

adrian3221 · 29-12-08, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woody_north_east

Hello mate

I'd appreciate it if you could send me the instructions....

Many thanks

Sure, PM me your email address.

28-11-08, 01:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Woody_north_east Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 13 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Xbox Live vis a USB Dongle? Hey guys More than likely a silly question, but here goes: We have just moved into a new place, so we have no landline and therefore no standard broadband through the phone line. I do have a USB dongle from 3 for my laptop. Is there anyway in which the internet received via my USB dongle can be used to get Xbox live? Does anyone know if this is even possible? Thanks for any help

28-11-08, 08:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
blakey_8 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 6,947 Thanks: 245 Thanked 1,312 Times in 1,205 Posts	Re: Xbox Live vis a USB Dongle? There is a chance that you could do this by "sharing" the internet connection with your ethernet adapter (if you have one) then assigning a Dynamic IP address to both the computer and the XBox. Once you have done this, do the Live test on the console and see how you get on. If you need any more assistance, send me a PM - including your e-mail address - and I will be glad to help .

30-11-08, 06:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
mortmaru Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Xbox Live vis a USB Dongle? You can get it to work like described above but really it wont play right its to slow and will end up costing you a fortune due to restrictions on bandwidth

02-12-08, 10:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Woody_north_east Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 13 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Xbox Live vis a USB Dongle? Might give it a miss then. Thanks for the advice though guys.

03-12-08, 05:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
sexyvic Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Xbox Live vis a USB Dongle? n ot found anyway to connect without the networking wirless sorry x

03-12-08, 06:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
blakey_8 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 6,947 Thanks: 245 Thanked 1,312 Times in 1,205 Posts	Re: Xbox Live vis a USB Dongle? I don't understand your message sexyvic? He can access the service with his connection but as Mortmaru said, he will get charged more and there will be lots of lag.

04-12-08, 12:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
preetkk Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Xbox Live vis a USB Dongle? I had this working with at t-mobile pay as you go sim in a Nokia N80 about a year ago or longer now. Worked perfect just laggy. But now faster 3g services are available

15-12-08, 09:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
adrian3221 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Xbox Live vis a USB Dongle? I managed to connect to Xbox Live through my 3G 02 USB dongle. Was a bit tricky to set up but I got there eventually. So far I've been playing FIFA 09 with no lag issues, havent tried any more bandwidth intensive games such as COD 4 and Gears 2 yet though. Checking my download log hasnt used up a tremendous amount of data. I didnt think I'd be able to get it to work at all and Im only using this as a stopgap until I get my landline installed, but I've been pleasantly surprised at how well it works so far. I can email you the instructions I used if you'd like. Please Note: The instructions I have are for Vista only, not sure if XP works the same way. Last edited by adrian3221; 21-01-09 at 07:26 PM. Reason: Note added

20-12-08, 12:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Woody_north_east Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 13 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Xbox Live vis a USB Dongle? Hello mate I'd appreciate it if you could send me the instructions.... Many thanks

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