Ok.. I got this pm from maddogtime when he first got his xbox and he loved the explaination so much he posted it again in the forums..
Maddogttime:
I've been trying to gain access to my xbox via ftp but it just wont connect I keep getting 'timed-out' every time..
My ftp is: 192.168.1.200 - doesnt it just use port 21 ??
I've tried both with IE and FLashFXP and it doesnt work
Forahobby:
ok..
1. click start menu
2. select 'run'
3. type in 'cmd' (winxp,2000) or type in 'command' for win95/98 etc
4. type 'ipconfig /all' or 'winipconfig'
5. it will show you all your pc network settings.
6. write them down
7. my home pc ip is 192.168.0.1 with a subnet of 255.255.255.0. So just use this as a example.
8. I have my xbox setup with a static ip address of '192.168.0.2' with a subnet of '255.255.255.0' and a gateway of '192.168.0.1'. And have the static switch under xbox setting switched to 'YES' static..
9. reboot your xbox
IMPORTANT:
- if you are connecting directly from your network card to your xbox you should be using a crossover.
- if you are connecting from your hub/switch router etc to your xbox use a normal rj45 network lead..
my flashfxp settings:
example:
ip: 192.168.0.2 Port: 21
user: xbox
pass: xbox
press the 'f5' key to refresh when connected..
I have added a new tutorial to explain everything in basic details for everyone wanting to network their pc and a xbox.. :)
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