Post by: bubchub on January 27, 2005, 10:53:00 PM
I go to Penn State and I'm trying to connect to the school network so i can play on the network. I have a modded box (dont know the chip) and am running evox (dont know the version...a friend modded my box).
i have a linksys router (dont know the type...but it's wired)
the problem is that to get onto the penn state network, you have to use a specific IP, subnet mas, gateway, and DNS server. plus, it only accepts certain MAC addresses, so i set my router up to clone the MAC address and input specific IP info.
well, my computer works fine going through the router now...and i hooked up my xbox to the router, and I am able to FTP into my xbox, so something must be right....now i just don't know what to do to allow the xbox to go through my router to the network.
the reason i need the router for the xbox is that since i have evox, i can't change the mac address on the xbox, because it just goes right back to normal when i launch evox
any and all help is appreciated
Post by: MaDDNeSS on January 28, 2005, 08:08:00 AM
Post by: bubchub on January 28, 2005, 10:02:00 AM
for some reason with the setup i have, it seems that it should work, but it doesnt.i figured it might be because i had to change the IP, gateway, and DNS info on my xbox, but then i set it to auto config and it still wouldn't connect to the network. i mean, obviously the internet connection running through the router works because it works on my computer, and also i can log onto my xboxes ftp.
however, when i try to connect via MS dashboard network settings, it gives me an error on the second thing it tries to detect. also, i go into halo 2 and go to system link play, and no games show up (and im told by others who play halo 2 on the network here that there are always plenty of games....they dont have modded xbox, so they donthave the need to use a router).
as for the second network card....i dont have any money (poor college student) and i also dont have transportation. but i appreciate the idea
any other help would be greatly appreciated
and on a sidenote, some of the ports i tried opening on my linksys include 3074 and 88 and had the IP configured as my xboxes IP....should i have used my computers IP instead?
NOTE: if there was some way i could change the MAC address on my xbox so that it would mimic my computer that would be great too. i know you can do it on MS dashboard without evox, but when u have evox it just reverts it once u load up evox.
Post by: MaDDNeSS on January 28, 2005, 10:34:00 AM
As far as going to System Link games, If you are playing within a college LAN and dorm rooms to have games up then by all means you should see them. If your trying to use XBConnect and goto system link be sure that your Xbox is detected in Options, General options of XBC.
Try this however, if you know for sure someone is hosting a game within your college LAN, plug your xbox directly into the modem/wall whatever your internet connection is and see if you can see a system link game that way.
If you forward any ports, always forward them to your PC. Be aware, if your Launch into Xbox LIVE, be sure your mod chip is off, and I recommend running a stock hard drive.
Post by: bubchub on January 28, 2005, 11:38:00 AM
also, the school network doesn't allow any connections from mac addresses that are not registered with them. so i had to register my mac address with the school, and then i was allowed to connect. if i get a new computer or for example hook up my xbox which does not have the same mac address, it cannot access the internet or the network.
This post has been edited by bubchub: Jan 28 2005, 07:41 PM
Post by: XboxforU on January 28, 2005, 11:53:00 AM
The internet settings go into your router ok. Thne anything going into ur router can work. If only ur computer works cuz u gave them mac addy fo rit then go into router settings and there should be some option for clone mac address or something..and make router mac address same as computer one. This way anything going into ur router can now access the internet and it looks like the mac address from router is your computer. Hope I've been some help.
Post by: bubchub on January 28, 2005, 12:48:00 PM
QUOTE(XboxforU @ Jan 28 2005, 03:24 PM)
First of all...
The internet settings go into your router ok. Thne anything going into ur router can work. If only ur computer works cuz u gave them mac addy fo rit then go into router settings and there should be some option for clone mac address or something..and make router mac address same as computer one. This way anything going into ur router can now access the internet and it looks like the mac address from router is your computer. Hope I've been some help.
i've already done this The internet settings go into your router ok. Thne anything going into ur router can work. If only ur computer works cuz u gave them mac addy fo rit then go into router settings and there should be some option for clone mac address or something..and make router mac address same as computer one. This way anything going into ur router can now access the internet and it looks like the mac address from router is your computer. Hope I've been some help.
i mentioned in the first post that i have already cloned the mac address, and it still does not work. same with the internet settings given to me by the school, i've switched from automatically optain IP to manual input.
Post by: MaDDNeSS on January 28, 2005, 12:39:00 PM
This post has been edited by MaDDNeSS: Jan 28 2005, 08:40 PM
Post by: bubchub on January 28, 2005, 01:35:00 PM
QUOTE(MaDDNeSS @ Jan 28 2005, 04:10 PM)
The only option I see here then is to run Dual network cards and windows ICS.
is there absolutely no way to change my mac address on my xbox so that it is the same as my computer? if i can just do that, it would solve the problem....or is it possible to play a backup with evox disabled, so that i can change the settings in network settings and not have it revert because of evox?(changing the mac address with evox enabled would be easiest)
Post by: bubchub on February 01, 2005, 12:16:00 PM
someone told me i should try UnleashX....i mean, i can't believe there is no way to clone or change the mac address with evox
Post by: MaDDNeSS on February 02, 2005, 08:05:00 AM
Post by: bubchub on February 02, 2005, 10:45:00 AM
QUOTE(MaDDNeSS @ Feb 2 2005, 10:11 AM)
Keep in mind, if you change your Xbox's MAC address, tunnels like XBC will not be able to detect your xbox. They will detect it as being wireless. If you have LIVE, you can go into manual settings, select wireless, and change the MAC address there.
couldn't i just change it for playing on the school network and then change it back for playing on xbconnect?
Post by: bubchub on February 08, 2005, 01:06:00 PM
i just started using Xlink Kai, and it has solved all of my problems
Post by: MadDog5145 on July 05, 2005, 06:40:00 PM
QUOTE(bubchub @ Feb 8 2005, 09:41 PM)
problem solved
i just started using Xlink Kai, and it has solved all of my problems
i just started using Xlink Kai, and it has solved all of my problems
How did Xlink Kai solve your problem?
Edit: Ooops old thread