Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 8:50 am Post subject: help with xbc
Hi guys, hope you can help me here. I have everything set up for xbc. 2 NIC in the PC. 1 connected to cable broadband, other to xbox. Account is up and running and xbox is being found. When I try a game of halo, I get the game to the "looking for games" screen and then nothing happens even when i join a game. Any suggestions ?
Thanks
forahobby Administrator
Joined: May 22, 2003 Posts: 23944 Location: NSW, Australia
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2004 5:18 am Post subject:
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I get the game to the "looking for games" screen and then nothing happens even when i join a game
Have you turned on INTERNET CONNECTION SHARING to the NIC card that is connected to your xbox?
You have to share the internet!
Also have you got all the ports opened on your router if you have one?
Im not sure about cable.. I dont live in the USA..
The settings for the 1st NIC (connected from modem to PC) are;
82.41.121.57 (automatically assigned)
255.255.248.0 (subnet mask)
82.41.120.1 (default gateway)
What should the settings for the 2nd NIC be (connecting PC to xbox)
XBConnect can find my xbox but i can't get any games to show up on my tv.
When the xbox is at the "looking for games" screen do I have to do anything else at this stage? I have tried joining a game at this point but it doesn't work.
Thanks again
forahobby Administrator
Joined: May 22, 2003 Posts: 23944 Location: NSW, Australia
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 3:10 am Post subject:
hi,
ok.. You dont really need to set a ip addres or anything for your other network card.. (its been a while since ive played with that setup)..
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What should the settings for the 2nd NIC be (connecting PC to xbox)
As long as XBCONNECT application on your PC has found your xbox then your LOCAL AREA NIC CARD is working fine!
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When the xbox is at the "looking for games" screen do I have to do anything else at this stage? I have tried joining a game at this point but it doesn't work.
No you dont have to do anything.. Your xbox should find games available and then you just click the 'A' (green) XBOX BUTTON and it will JOIN THE GAME!
CAN YOU SEE GAMES BEING PLAYED?
Like when you are searching does it find any?
If it does find games to join but you CANT JOIN the game you need to OPEN PORTS on your ROUTER! Sounds like your router/modem has ports blocked.
Also if your running a firewall turn everything off until you get it working!
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:54 pm Post subject: help with xbc
Thanks for your help forahobby, but it's still not working. I've tried turning off my firewall but no luck. If it's the modem blocking the ports I have no idea how to unblock them(it's a webstar modem from telewest blueyonder) The xbox screen just stays at the "looking for games" screen. Do I join a game first through xbc then it shows up on the tv, or should the games that are available should up on the tv first then I select a game to join?
Sorry for all the stupid questions but I would really like to get this working
Thanks
forahobby Administrator
Joined: May 22, 2003 Posts: 23944 Location: NSW, Australia
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 2:06 pm Post subject:
ok ok.. I see what your doing wrong i think! (im hoping so)
When you start xbox connect you should find your xbox ok!
It sounds like you have done this bit fine!
This is how i startup my xbconnect. (its been awhile).
1. Start Xbox with Game i want to play and have it in System Link mode searching for games!
2. Start Xbox Connect and make sure its found your xbox
3. Now Select the game from the list on xbconnect and then find a member that is playing the game!
4. Double click the members name (icon) and a window will popup..
This window is the GAME WINDOW.. You can chat to people via this chat window before starting your xbox game!
Normally say in Halo when you go into a room on xbconnect it will display that there is ALREADY A GAME IN PROGRESS or a GAME OPEN WAITING FOR PLAYERS..
** Your xbox wont find any GAMES unless you are in a ROOM! **
keep those questions coming mate.. Ill do my best!
Soarer Xbox-HQ Elite Member Xbox Version: 1.0 Modded: SmartXXv2/4983.06 bios
Joined: Jun 16, 2004 Posts: 307 Location: Annapolis, MD
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 2:15 pm Post subject:
MOJO:
Check it oput I have been using XBC for bout a week or so now. this is what you gotta do. after you have the XBC program downloaded, also download the neXBC. you can use either one, I ususllay go either on emy self. then when you open the program you will see all the games, and such (rooms). have your xbox on, say to halo, go right to the system link games and then click your profile guy, then you'll get top the "looking for games " image. stay there dont do shit else. now go to the particular room you want and when you connect you''l see on you PC scrren that your connected and can chat with the participants. just how there if no one is talk or chatting, most likely they are already palying a gam if so (SOMETIMES ) it'll show on you TV what game and if it is in progress, if you see that then cool stay when a game opens it'll change back to "looking for games" screen then once the HOSt opens a new game it should show on your TV. if that does not happen, try a different room. Make sure if your in the HALO room it states HALO1 not 2. from my experience there are WAAAY too many dumb people on XBC in the HALO room and not the HALO 2 room. anywho. if none of this is working, cause Im haveing that problem to right now. then go back to the XBC main page and look under the help place. you can alos while under the XBC game page go to help and get the online help and just place you question in there and wait. once a server operator that gets the signal that there is a help chat open they will see you question and will get back to you. Ok there is a couple other things to do also. follow the router config thing that you know already. and look for the firewall setup, try that. if you can get you xbox "found" after following those instructions YOUR GOLDEN, if not and you know your firewall and router are all set up. Then that last option, which i seem to have to do alot lately (maybe because XBC is so damb busy now) follow this to the "T". 1. turn off your computer. 2. turn off you xbox. 3. turn off your router (UNPLUG IT)
4. Turn off your Modem(even if it has a power switch (UNPLUG IT). let hem sit for two minutes. 5. turn on your modem(let it cyle) 6. turn on your router. 7. turnn your computer and Xbox. 8. go to XBC or your neXBC and "find you box" that should do it. now if you have a configuration with two NIC cards then scrub them and just get a router 35$ at best buy for a D-LINK 604, which says XBOX compatible on it.(OHYEAH) and go for it that way. PM if you have more trouble, if you do the router way! I know that was a huge post and I hope you can followit, iam new too and very PC iliterate but i have figured that out. laters! _________________ SmartXXv2/4983.06 bios
kernel 5101
200G HDD
12v Fan mod(multi LED)
Controller ports/BLUE
EJECT board/UV
10 LED ring cathode/blue
VIP HQ JEWEL
dark blue skin
Logitec wireless controller/headset
MODGOD YOU THE BOMB!!!!!!!!!
mojo Xbox-HQ Newbie Xbox Version: 1.0 Modded: SmartXXv2/4983.06 bios
Joined: Nov 17, 2004 Posts: 4
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 5:06 pm Post subject: thanks
Hi
Thanks for all the help guys. I'm going out tonight so I'll try things tomorrow. Fingers crossed
Soarer Xbox-HQ Elite Member Xbox Version: 1.0 Modded: SmartXXv2/4983.06 bios
Joined: Jun 16, 2004 Posts: 307 Location: Annapolis, MD
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 6:21 pm Post subject:
mojo:
Like I said if you got any problems PM or even email me Ill be on XBC tonight (hopefully) well since it's like 1322 here the 19th. If you wanna look for me Ill be Twistindrift on XBC feel free to find me and add me there as a buddy or friend. Laters! when ya get it fixed maybe we can hook up in a game! laters have good day! OH that goes fo anyone else on XBOX-HQ. _________________ SmartXXv2/4983.06 bios
kernel 5101
200G HDD
12v Fan mod(multi LED)
Controller ports/BLUE
EJECT board/UV
10 LED ring cathode/blue
VIP HQ JEWEL
dark blue skin
Logitec wireless controller/headset
MODGOD YOU THE BOMB!!!!!!!!!
Soarer Xbox-HQ Elite Member Xbox Version: 1.0 Modded: SmartXXv2/4983.06 bios
Joined: Jun 16, 2004 Posts: 307 Location: Annapolis, MD
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 10:11 pm Post subject:
MOJO!! I just figured it out FOLLOW THESE DIRECTION. I got mine back up.....
ok connect as usual get to the xbox scrren looking for games ok now on you XBC try the find my xbox, and while it is rollin and looking,go to OPTIONS. click it, a big screen will show up. then click the thing that says clear list, click it, then hit ok, on the next thing that shows up wil be the looking for xbox and it BETTER SAY FOUND. this is what i had to do. let me know if it worked cause it worked for me and i been trying to fix mine for four days. _________________ SmartXXv2/4983.06 bios
kernel 5101
200G HDD
12v Fan mod(multi LED)
Controller ports/BLUE
EJECT board/UV
10 LED ring cathode/blue
VIP HQ JEWEL
dark blue skin
Logitec wireless controller/headset
MODGOD YOU THE BOMB!!!!!!!!!
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