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Tutorial: Connecting to DHNet Wired service
Using Internet Connection Sharing for TiVOs and Video Game Systems
This tutorial is for connecting a TiVo or game console to the DHNet service using various methods of Internet Connection Sharing. You will not be able to connect a TiVo or Game Console directly to the DHNet network. Your computer will be connected directly and authenticated to the network and then the TiVo or Game Console will connect to a second ethernet port on your computer.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Programs
VoIP programs (such as Skype) are permitted on DHNet as long as the program does not host any files (act as a server). DHNet@Home staff will assist residents with the internet connection sharing to VoIP applications, but not the application set-up itself.
Internet Connection Sharing requires the following:
- The Game Console to have an Ethernet Port
- Your computer must have two Ethernet ports. Additional Ethernet ports can be added to your computer through USB, PCMCIA and ExpressCard. The ethernet port for connecting your peripheral device should be a Gigabit 10/100/1000 adapter, as we have noticed 10/100 adapters may encounter errors and not function properly with the peripheral.
- For Xbox, Play Station 2, and TiVo systems: An Ethernet crossover cable long enough to reach from your computer to the TiVo or Game Console. There are two types of ethernet cables, straight through and cross-over. The cable used from your computer to the Ethernet jack on the wall is a straight through. You will need to purchase an Ethernet cross-over cable from a computer store depending on the system you are using.
- For Xbox 360, Play Station 3, or Nintento Wii: An Ethernet straight-through cable long enough to reach from your computer to the TiVo or Game Console. There are two types of Ethernet cables, straight through and cross-over. The cable used from your computer to the Ethernet jack on the wall is a straight through.
Please select your operating system and console:
Mac OS X:
- Apple products do not support connection sharing over an 802.1X connection.