Networking question!!!?

Question

I am trying to figure out how to network my xbox 360 and my computers internet modem...

i just purchased a d-link 5 port switch (so I don't have to unplug my ethernet cable from my computer and plug it into my xbox every time) and in the back all the lights are on like they're receiving, but the xbox say's that the ip address is not working!

anyone know how to fix this!

Answer 1

Does your connection go from modem--> switch--> xbox/computer?  if so then your two devices are competing for the same ip address, you need a router with dhcp or use Nat or some sort of bridging.  I'm not an xbox guy so i'm not sure how that all works on there.