View Full Version : Whats a DNS on xbox live?


pinklady
05-03-2008, 18:40
Im using a piggyback connection from the wireless computer to gio live on the xbox, IP addys confirmed but its failing on DNS?

any help would be aprechiated

owlsman
05-03-2008, 18:56
Im using a piggyback connection from the wireless computer to gio live on the xbox, IP addys confirmed but its failing on DNS?

any help would be aprechiated

Direct Network Settings

pinklady
05-03-2008, 19:04
so, whys it failing when the IP is confirmed? ... im trying to set it up for the kids .... Its doin my nut in!

simonj
05-03-2008, 19:18
Direct Network Settings

Domain Name Service

A link here for you but it's possibly a bit too 'techy' for some. If you google "DNS Xbox" there are plenty of other links that can help you.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/908884

D2J
05-03-2008, 19:26
Try this site...

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/908884

pinklady
05-03-2008, 19:28
Ive had to step away from the computer, the xbox was in serious danger of going through the window and my children have heard a few new words tonight, Im really not good with technical stuff:blush:

thanks for the link, is it latin? :help:

adaline
05-03-2008, 19:32
Do you mean you have set up an adhoc wireless network between your computer and the xbox? How does your computer connect to the net?

D2J
05-03-2008, 19:36
I wouldn't even attempt to manually configure if your on AOL..

pinklady
05-03-2008, 19:52
I wouldn't even attempt to manually configure if your on AOL.. I am on AOL, but i havent got the know-how to manually configure anyway


Do you mean you have set up an adhoc wireless network between your computer and the xbox? How does your computer connect to the net?

via wireless router

owlsman
05-03-2008, 21:17
Domain Name Service

A link here for you but it's possibly a bit too 'techy' for some. If you google "DNS Xbox" there are plenty of other links that can help you.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/908884

It was the first thing that popped in to mi head :blush: