why won't my computer find my 360!?

[Von Beck]

k I've been trying for a while to stream media from my PC to my 360. now I'll beit I'm not the best with tech but I know somewhat of what I am doing. I have tried all the trouble shooting and turned off firewalls (while I was dissconnected from the internet of course) but to no surprise I can't seem to get it to work. Has anyone else had this problem and or know how to fix it?

[darkmessiah]

360 has to find the PC.

Is it Media Center or Vista?

Are you using a router or hub?

Do you have the right software installed?

[Von Beck]

k well my 360 won't find my pc then lol. anyways it's media center on vista. would be great just to be able to use windows media player cuz it says it can do that too. I'm using a router. and whats the right software?

[darkmessiah]

If you got Vista then you're good.

So both are plugged into the router... I can't remember what I did after that...

[Von Beck]

haha well thats great help buddy. I thought for a while it had something to do with my norton being my firewall. so I put windows firewall up but it still didn't work so I played around with those settings. But I doubt firewalls are the problem since like I said I turned them all off. I don't know I can hook up to XBL fine but for some reason not my computer. oh and yes they are both plugged into the router

[darkmessiah]

Okay.... and you've gone into the config of your router?

[Von Beck]

......... I don't think I have. how do I do that (like I said not to tech smart)

[darkmessiah]

Dammit, I haven't used a router for a while, I'm on a software-less network hub. Ummm, do you know your router model no.?

[Von Beck]

I can get it but why does that matter?

[darkmessiah]

Well, if you know, you can find a manual to connect to your router.

[Von Beck]

ah..... connect my router? it's already connected. I don't really know what good that will do me. but I will find it just in case. cuz your probabley right and has somthing to do with that

[darkmessiah]

I mean, actually CONNECT as in configure it.

[Von Beck]

ahhh makes sense haha

Edit: but how do I config it like will it tell me what settings I need?

[darkmessiah]

Netgear or Linksys?

If you say Linksys, I'm of no help.

[Von Beck]

it's a Belkin router?

[darkmessiah]

Oh... I know even less about that... well their site will help. And you checked the network for your Xbox?

[Von Beck]

yes I have it does not come up

Edit: haha man I have the manual right here and didn't even notice..... however I can't do anything because even that isn't coming up on my computer wtf

[darkmessiah]

Well the router won't appear, you'll have to connect by MAYBE typing your IP address into the address bar of your internet thingy.

[Von Beck]

hmmm didn't seem to work haha. why is it your the only one helping me? not that it's a bad thing that you are just curious

[darkmessiah]

Because God likes to send the guy that doesn't have a clue, and the ones that KNOW are too lazy.

[Von Beck]

haha good point

[one of them]

Alrighty then. Sounds like you need to configure your router.
In order to get to your router's settings page, go to your browser and enter "192.168.2.1" in the browser bar.
It may ask you for a password. You will use the one you previously set. If you did not set one, leave the user name blank and enter "admin" as the password.

Now you're in your router.
Look for something called "QoS". It stands for Quality of Service. Under the QoS you will need to enter your Xbox 360's Mac Address. If you don't know how to find the address, see below.


To find the MAC address of your Xbox 360:

1. Go to the "System" area of the Xbox Dashboard;
2. Select "Network Settings";
3. Select "Edit Settings.";
4. Select "Additional Settings";
5. Select "Advanced Settings";
6. At the bottom of this screen you'll see a heading called "Wired MAC Address," which is your MAC address.

Enter the Mac Address in your router's settings and click Update.

Update me on what happens next and I'll go through some other steps you might wanna take.

[darkmessiah]

Now I remember...

[one of them]

Google is your friend ;)

[Von Beck]

haha..... ummmm could not having public folder sharing off have somthing to do with it?

[one of them]

No. Your router simply isn't allowing the Xbox 360 to connect. Try what I posted above. Tell me if you run into any problems too.

EDIT:

Woah woah woah...
Hang on one second. Does your xbox connect to the Network properly? Is it JUST the PC it doesn't find?

[darkmessiah]

Hate routers.

[Von Beck]

is that number supposed to be th ip adress because I put it in and it brought me to google and password? as in password I use for my internet?

[darkmessiah]

type admin and admin

[Von Beck]

do I type that in the web browser. or do I type that in when it asks for my password... because when I put that number in there it brings me to google and doesn't really give me anything..... could it be because I'm in canada?

[darkmessiah]

When it asks for username and password, do admin-admin, I THINK. Maybe.

[Von Beck]

well I can't even get to that part

[Von Beck]

Woah woah woah...
Hang on one second. Does your xbox connect to the Network properly? Is it JUST the PC it doesn't find?
I try to do a trouble shoot but the it always says I need to connect to the windows media center...... I'll try again but I think it is and not finding the computer

[one of them]

I need more info:

1. Are you able to connect to Xbox Live?

2. Do you use a wireless connection?

3. Do you have Windows Media Center, or Windows Media Player?

[Von Beck]

I need more info:

1. Are you able to connect to Xbox Live?

2. Do you use a wireless connection?

3. Do you have Windows Media Center, or Windows Media Player?

1. Yes I am able to connect to Xbox Live

2. No a wired one.

3. I have both so whatever one. I think I have windows media player 11. but to be safe lets just keep with windows media center

[NomNomBrainsNom]

how to connnect to your routers config:
- press windows key
- type cmd
- type ipconfig, it will show your network configuration
- take your ip and change the last number to 1 i.e. -> 192.168.0.1

normally routers are set up to use
192.168.0.1
192.168.1.1
192.168.2.1

account/ pws are:
admin admin
admin root
root root
stuff like that

Tho I dont have a 360 I believe it helps alot to have shared folders

[one of them]

1. Yes I am able to connect to Xbox Live
Ok, so you can connect to the network. The router shouldn't be the problem.

3. I have both so whatever one. I think I have windows media player 11. but to be safe lets just keep with windows media center

Ok, I wanted to make sure you weren't confusing Media Player with Media Center.

Follow these exact instructions:

1. Be sure your 360 isn't paired up with
any other PC. To do this, go to your 360 dashboard and browse to the System blade, then Computers. Disconnect from any computers listed there.

2. Boot your Windows Vista PC up and leave it sitting on the desktop.

3. On your 360, browse to the "Media Blade" and select "Windows Media Center". Alternatively, press the green MCE button if you have a remote.

4. You will be presented with an 8 digit number. Write it down or memorize it, and go back to your PC.

5. If you're in "Media Center", you should see the Window prompting you for the numbers. If you're not, then a pop-up balloon will appear from your system tray, near the clock.

6. Enter the numbers required, then set your options for folder sharing. Select the folders you have media in.

7. Let it do its thing. Once finished, it should automatically launch MCE on the 360.

[Von Beck]

how to connnect to your routers config:
- press windows key
- type cmd
- type ipconfig, it will show your network configuration
- take your ip and change the last number to 1 i.e. -> 192.168.0.1

normally routers are set up to use
192.168.0.1
192.168.1.1
192.168.2.1

account/ pws are:
admin admin
admin root
root root
stuff like that

Tho I dont have a 360 I believe it helps alot to have shared folders
cool this might help.

[one of them]

If the Xbox can connect to the network, the router is doing it's job.
Remember, the PC and Xbox 360 must BOTH be connected to the router. I have a feeling you're just skipping a step.

[Von Beck]

I have a feeling you're just skipping a step.
I'm not though I go to the media center thing get the code go on my computer open media center enter it and let it do it's work because nothing else pops up bo I unno. but if they can both connect to the router but not each other. if I was messing somthing up don't you think my 360 would still be able to find my PC

[Von Beck]

k so I've tried the router thing didn't work.... so I think I'm just gonna give up unless anyone else has any other suggestions

[iKissedABoomer]

Because your PC is shit at hide and seek.

[Von Beck]

Because your PC is shit at hide and seek.
no I would think it's the shit at hide and seek haha