Connecting Your Game Consoles

Internet Connection Sharing

You may not be able to connect a game console directly to the St. Mary's University 802.1x authenticated network until the game console includes 802.1x support. You may however be able to connect your game console to the St. Mary's University 802.1x authenticated network through your laptop and a second Ethernet adapter through the use of Internet Connection Sharing.

Requirements

Internet Connection Sharing requirements:

The game console must have an Ethernet Port
Your computer must have two Ethernet ports
You must have an extra straight through or cross-over cable

Additional Ethernet ports can be added to your computer through USB, PCMCIA or ExpressCard. USB 2.0 to Ethernet 10/100 adapters are available for about $20 from sources like newegg.com or tigerdirect.com

There are two types of Ethernet cables; straight through and cross-over. The Ethernet cable used from your computer to the Ethernet jack on the wall is a straight through cable. You may need to purchase an Ethernet cross-over cable from a computer store if you are trying to connect the following devices:

Xbox
Play Station 2
TiVo

Xbox 360, Play Station 3, or Nintendo Wii require a straight through Ethernet cable

To continue with the rest of the instructions please ensure that all available Service Packs and Updates are applied prior to selecting your current operating system from the links above.

Microsoft Windows 7

You cannot continue with these steps until you have installed a second Ethernet adapter and connected the Game Console

Connect and authenticate your computer to the STMU 802.1x authenticated Ethernet network to access the Internet
Click the Start Orb, right-click Computer and click Manage
Double-click Services and Applications, then double-click Services
Scroll down and double-click Internet Connection Sharing
Set Startup type to Automatic. Click the Recovery tab
Set each failure response to Restart the Service and set the Restart after count to 0 minutes. Click OK
Click the Networking Icon. Open Network and Sharing Center
Click Change adapter settings
Right-click Local Area Connection. Click Properties
Click the Sharing tab
Enable the Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection option
Select Local Area Connection 2 from the Home Networking connection menu. Click OK
Right-click Local Area Connection 2 and click Properties
Select Internet Protocol Version 4. Click Properties
Make sure the IP Address is set to 192.168.1.1 and the Subnet Mask is set to 255.255.255.0
Set the Preferred DNS Server to 10.1.100.42 and the Alternate DNS Server to 10.2.100.42
Click OK and close the Network Connections window

Microsoft Xbox 360

Press the guide button in the middle of your controller
Within the Settings tab, select System Settings
From the System Settings page, select Network Settings
Select Configure Network or Edit Settings
Set both the IP Settings and DNS Settings to Manual

IP:192.168.1.2
Subnet:255.255.255.0
Gateway:192.168.1.1
Primary DNS:10.1.100.42
Secondary DNS:10.2.100.42

Now, again from the Network Settings page, select Test Xbox LIVE Connection
You will receive a notification explaining that you have a Moderate NAT connection

Due to certain security settings with the internet, you may be unable to use Xbox LIVE Chat. All other features of Xbox LIVE should work properly.

Nintendo Wii

On the Wii internet settings, you will need to use factory default settings for the setup of your network connection

On the Wii Home screen, click the System Settings button
Next, click the Wii Settings button
Now navigate to the 2nd page of the Wii System Settings page and click "Internet"
Now click the Connection Settings
Select an available connection, preferably one that is not already configured. If no unused connections are available, select a connection and click "Clear Settings"
On the blank connection, select "Wired Connection"
All of the connection settings should be at the factory defaults already, so simply run the Connection Test

On the computer's Network Connections window, the LAN adapter that the Wii is connected to will display "Network Cable Unplugged" until the Wii actually attempts to utilize the connection (i.e. the Connection Test, the Internet Channel, etc)

Sony Playstation 3

On the Playstation 3, click Settings in the Home menu
Next, select Internet Connection Settings. A confirmation screen will let you know that you will be disconnected, select Yes
Select Custom
Select Wired Connection
Set Operation Mode to Auto-detect. You do not need to enter the DHCP server host name on the next screen
Change the IP Address Setting to Manual

IP:192.168.1.2
Subnet:255.255.255.0
Router:192.168.1.1
Primary DNS:10.1.100.42
Secondary DNS:10.2.100.42

Select Do Not Use on the Proxy Server setting
UPnP should be set to Enable
After finishing the configuration, the Playstation 3 will test the connection

If you have followed these steps correctly, the connection test should pass successfully. Be sure not to shut the computer down, put it in sleep mode, or hibernate while sharing the connection or your console will lose connectivity

Microsoft Vista

You cannot continue with these steps until you have installed a second Ethernet adapter and connected the Game Console.

Connect your computer and authenticate to the STMU 802.1x authenticated Ethernet network
Navigate to the Network and Sharing Center. You can accomplish this by clicking on your network connection icon in the bottom right of your screen or by going to Control Panel, selecting Classic View, then selecting Network and Sharing Center
In the Network and Sharing Center, select MANAGE NETWORK CONNECTIONS from the menu bar on the left of the window
You will notice that you have two (2) Local Area Connection icons in the window. Please select the one that you have set up for STMU Wired service (it is normally labeled Local Area Connection 1 or Local Area Connection). Right click on that icon and select PROPERTIES
In the Local Area Connection Properties window, select the SHARING tab
Inside the Sharing tab, make sure the checkbox for ALLOW OTHER NETWORK USERS TO CONNECT THROUGH THIS COMPUTER'S INTERNET CONNECTION is checked
Make sure the other checkboxes are UNCHECKED
Under the Home Networking Connection, select the secondary Local Area Connection that you have installed in your machine. It normally has a number after it (ex: Local Area Connection 2 or Local Area Connection 4). In this case, it is called Local Area Connection 2
Press OK when complete
Still staying in the Network Connections window, select the second Local Area Connection
(it is normally label Local Area Connection 2 or higher). Right click on it and select PROPERTIES
In the Networking tab, uncheck the box for INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 6 (TCP/IPv6). Then select INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 4 and press the PROPERTIES button
In the General tab, configure the IP address as follows:

IP:192.168.1.1 Mask:255.255.255.0
Preferred DNS Server: 10.1.100.42
Alternate DNS Server: 10.2.100.42
Press OK when finished.
Press OK on the other window as well

The Internet Connection Sharing is now setup

Microsoft Xbox 360

Press the guide button in the middle of your controller
Within the Settings tab, select System Settings
From the System Settings page, select Network Settings
Select Configure Network or Edit Settings
Set both the IP Settings and DNS Settings to Manual

IP:192.168.1.2
Subnet:255.255.255.0
Gateway:192.168.1.1
Primary DNS:10.1.100.42
Secondary DNS:10.2.100.42

Now, again from the Network Settings page, select Test Xbox LIVE Connection
You will receive a notification explaining that you have a Moderate NAT connection

Due to certain security settings with the internet, you may be unable to use Xbox LIVE Chat. All other features of Xbox LIVE should work properly.

Nintendo Wii

On the Wii internet settings, you will need to use factory default settings for the setup of your network connection

On the Wii Home screen, click the System Settings button
Next, click the Wii Settings button
Now navigate to the 2nd page of the Wii System Settings page and click "Internet"
Now click the Connection Settings
Select an available connection, preferably one that is not already configured. If no unused connections are available, select a connection and click "Clear Settings"
On the blank connection, select "Wired Connection"
All of the connection settings should be at the factory defaults already, so simply run the Connection Test

On the computer's Network Connections window, the LAN adapter that the Wii is connected to will display "Network Cable Unplugged" until the Wii actually attempts to utilize the connection (i.e. the Connection Test, the Internet Channel, etc)

Sony Playstation 3

On the Playstation 3, click Settings in the Home menu
Next, select Internet Connection Settings. A confirmation screen will let you know that you will be disconnected, select Yes
Select Custom
Select Wired Connection
Set Operation Mode to Auto-detect. You do not need to enter the DHCP server host name on the next screen
Change the IP Address Setting to Manual

IP:192.168.1.2
Subnet:255.255.255.0
Router:192.168.1.1
Primary DNS:10.1.100.42
Secondary DNS:10.2.100.42

Select Do Not Use on the Proxy Server setting
UPnP should be set to Enable
After finishing the configuration, the Playstation 3 will test the connection

If you have followed these steps correctly, the connection test should pass successfully. Be sure not to shut the computer down, put it in sleep mode, or hibernate while sharing the connection or your console will lose connectivity

Microsoft Windows XP

You cannot continue with these steps until you have installed a second Ethernet adapter and connected the Game Console

Connect your computer to the STMU 802.1x authenticated Ethernet port
Navigate to the Control Panel by clicking on START then CONTROL PANEL
If the Control Panel is not in Classic View, click the SWITCH TO CLASSIC VIEW from the menu on the left
Look for the icon called NETWORK CONNECTIONS and double-click on it
In the Network Connections window, look for the connection that you have set up for STMU Wired service (normally Local Area Connection) and right click and select PROPERTIES
Navigate to the ADVANCED tab. Under the INTERNET CONNECTION SHARING title, select the first checkbox for ALLOW OTHER NETWORK USERS TO CONNECT THROUGH THIS COMPUTER'S INTERNET CONNECTION. Make sure all other checkboxes are UNCHECKED. Press OK when finished
Select your secondary network card and go to PROPERTIES
In the General tab, select INTERNET PROTOCOL (TCP/IP) and click on PROPERTIES
In the General tab

IP Address: 192.168.1.1, Mask:255.255.255.0
Preferred DNS Server: 10.1.100.42
Alternate DNS Server: 10.2.100.42

The Internet Connection Sharing is now setup

Microsoft Xbox 360

Press the guide button in the middle of your controller
Within the Settings tab, select System Settings
From the System Settings page, select Network Settings
Select Configure Network or Edit Settings
Set both the IP Settings and DNS Settings to Manual

IP:192.168.1.2
Subnet:255.255.255.0
Gateway:192.168.1.1
Primary DNS:10.1.100.42
Secondary DNS:10.2.100.42

Now, again from the Network Settings page, select Test Xbox LIVE Connection
You will receive a notification explaining that you have a Moderate NAT connection

Due to certain security settings with the internet, you may be unable to use Xbox LIVE Chat. All other features of Xbox LIVE should work properly.

Nintendo Wii

On the Wii internet settings, you will need to use factory default settings for the setup of your network connection

On the Wii Home screen, click the System Settings button
Next, click the Wii Settings button
Now navigate to the 2nd page of the Wii System Settings page and click "Internet"
Now click the Connection Settings
Select an available connection, preferably one that is not already configured. If no unused connections are available, select a connection and click "Clear Settings"
On the blank connection, select "Wired Connection"
All of the connection settings should be at the factory defaults already, so simply run the Connection Test

On the computer's Network Connections window, the LAN adapter that the Wii is connected to will display "Network Cable Unplugged" until the Wii actually attempts to utilize the connection (i.e. the Connection Test, the Internet Channel, etc)

Sony Playstation 3

On the Playstation 3, click Settings in the Home menu
Next, select Internet Connection Settings. A confirmation screen will let you know that you will be disconnected, select Yes
Select Custom
Select Wired Connection
Set Operation Mode to Auto-detect. You do not need to enter the DHCP server host name on the next screen
Change the IP Address Setting to Manual

IP:192.168.1.2
Subnet:255.255.255.0
Router:192.168.1.1
Primary DNS:10.1.100.42
Secondary DNS:10.2.100.42

Select Do Not Use on the Proxy Server setting
UPnP should be set to Enable
After finishing the configuration, the Playstation 3 will test the connection

If you have followed these steps correctly, the connection test should pass successfully. Be sure not to shut the computer down, put it in sleep mode, or hibernate while sharing the connection or your console will lose connectivity

Mac OS X 10.5

These instructions are provided without warranty and are only a suggestion as to how one might configure connection sharing

If your computer is connected to the Internet, you can share its connection with other computers on your local network. For example, if your computer is connected to the Internet using a DSL modem and has an AirPort Card installed, you can share the DSL connection with other AirPort-equipped computers. On Windows computers, sharing your Internet connection is sometimes referred to as a "network bridge" or as "bridging your network."

To set up Internet sharing:

Obtain a USB to Ethernet Adapter
Connect to the STMU 802.1x authenticated port as you would normally, to connect to the internet
Connect the new USB to Ethernet adapter to your mac
Connect the game console to the new USB to Ethernet adapter with an Ethernet cable
Choose Apple > System Preferences,
Click Sharing
Select Internet Sharing.
Choose a network service from the "Share your connection from" pop-up menu, Ethernet for example.
Select a networking service to share your Internet connection from the "To computers using" list, follow the prompts
Make sure the IP Address of the USB-Ethernet adapter is set to 192.168.1.1 and the Subnet Mask is set to 255.255.255.0
Set the Preferred DNS Server to 10.1.100.42 and the Alternate DNS Server to 10.2.100.42

If you share your Internet connection using AirPort, click AirPort Options and give your network a name and password.

If your Internet connection and your local network use the same port (Ethernet, for example), investigate possible side effects before you turn on Internet sharing. In some cases (if you use a cable modem, for example) you might unintentionally affect the network settings of other ISP customers, and your ISP might terminate your service to prevent you from disrupting their network.

Microsoft Xbox360

Press the guide button in the middle of your controller
Within the Settings tab, select System Settings
From the System Settings page, select Network Settings
Select Configure Network or Edit Settings
Set both the IP Settings and DNS Settings to Manual

IP: 192.168.1.2
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
Primary DNS: 10.1.100.42
Secondary DNS: 10.2.100.42

Now, again from the Network Settings page, select Test Xbox LIVE Connection
You will receive a notification explaining that you have a Moderate NAT connection

Due to certain security settings with the internet, you may be unable to use Xbox LIVE Chat. All other features of Xbox LIVE should work properly.

Nintendo Wii

On the Wii Home screen, click the System Settings button
Next, click the Wii Settings button
Now navigate to the 2nd page of the Wii System Settings page and click "Internet"
Now click the Connection Settings
Select an available connection, preferably one that is not already configured. If no unused connections are available, select a connection and click "Clear Settings"
On the blank connection, select "Wired Connection"
All of the connection settings should be at the factory defaults already, so simply run the Connection Test

On the computer's Network Connections window, the LAN adapter that the Wii is connected to will display "Network Cable Unplugged" until the Wii actually attempts to utilize the connection (i.e. the Connection Test, the Internet Channel, etc)

Sony Playstation3

On the Playstation 3, click Settings in the Home menu
Next, select Internet Connection Settings. A confirmation screen will let you know that you will be disconnected, select Yes
Select Custom
Select Wired Connection
Set Operation Mode to Auto-detect. You do not need to enter the DHCP server host name on the next screen
Change the IP Address Setting to Manual

IP:192.168.1.2
Subnet:255.255.255.0
Router:192.168.1.1
Primary DNS:10.1.100.42
Secondary DNS:10.2.100.42

Select Do Not Use on the Proxy Server setting
UPnP should be set to Enable
After finishing the configuration, the Playstation 3 will test the connection

If you have followed these steps correctly, the connection test should pass successfully

Be sure not to shut the computer down, put it in sleep mode, or hibernate while sharing the connection or your console will lose connectivity

Ubuntu Linux 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) and below

Connect the computer as you would normally and authenticate to the network

You cannot continue with these steps until you have installed a second Ethernet adapter and connected the Game Console

Copy and paste the following command exactly to quickly check which network interface is connected to STMU network:

echo; ifconfig | egrep -B 1 '10.([0-9]{1,3}\.){2}[0-9]{1,3}' | egrep -o '[a-zA-Z]{1,10}[0-9]'; echo

Make a mental note of the name this command returns. It will most likely be something like "eth0"

You will need to set the 2nd interface, that will connect to the Game Console to a static IP address

Click on the NETWORK MANAGER APPLET
Click "Manual Configuration..."
Click properties next to the interface that will connect to the Game Console. (This is NOT the interface you found in the previous step)
In the properties window, uncheck "Enable roaming mode"
Enter the following information:

Configuration: Static IP Address
IP Address: 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway Address: Leave blank

You will either need to restart your computer or type the following command for the settings to take affect

sudo /etc/init.d/networking restart

To make ICS easy, we recommend installing the Firestarter firewall program

Go to APPLICATIONS
Select ADD/REMOVE
In the search box type "firestarter" (without the quotation marks)
Check the box next to Firestarter.
You can close Add/Remove when Firestarter has finished installing

Open up Firestarter. It should be in Applications >> Internet >> Firestarter

On the first run you should be presented with the Firewall Wizard. Read through the information and click forward

In the Network Device Setup

Select the interface you found in Step 1 for Detected Devices
Check the box for IP ADDRESS IS ASSIGNED VIA DHCP
Press Next

In Internet Connection Sharing Setup

Check the box for ENABLE INTERNET CONNECTION SHARING
Select the interface that will connect to the Game Console
(This is NOT the interface you found in Step 1)

Now finish the Firestarter setup and start the Firewall. You may receive an error message (Firestarter is not perfect). However, as long as the Firewall starts you will be OK.

Internet Connection Sharing is now setup. The Xbox 360, Playstation 2 & 3 and TiVo, will need to use factory default settings for the setup of your network connection. We suggest using AUTOMATIC or DHCP settings if available.

For the Xbox (original), Playstation 2 and TiVo systems a CROSSOVER Ethernet cable is needed. (use a STRAIGHT-THROUGH cable for the other systems)

Ubuntu Linux (Hardy Heron, Intrepid Ibex, and Jaunty Jackalope):

Install the dhcp3 DHCP server. To do so, type the following in the terminal:

sudo apt-get install dhcp3-server

Edit the dhcpd configuration file. To do so, type:

sudo gedit /etc/dhcp3/dhcpd.conf

Add the following:

subnet 192.168.0.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { range 192.168.0.2 192.168.0.254; default-lease-time 600; max-lease-time 7200; option broadcast-address 192.168.0.255; option domain-name-servers 10.1.100.42, 10.2.100.42; option routers 192.168.0.1; }

Save and close gedit

Edit the network interfaces configuration. To do so, copy and paste:

sudo gedit /etc/network/interfaces

Add the following:

auto eth1 iface eth1 inet static address 192.168.0.1 network 192.168.0.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 broadcast 192.168.0.255

Save and close gedit.

Edit the System Control configuration file. To do so, copy and paste:

sudo gedit /etc/sysctl.conf

Add the following:

net.ipv4.conf.default.forwarding=1 net.ipv4.conf.all.forwarding=1

Save and close gedit

Configure iptables. Copy and paste the following lines in the terminal:

iptables -A FORWARD -s 192.168.0.0/255.255.255.0 -o eth0 -j ACCEPT

iptables -A FORWARD -d 192.168.0.0/255.255.255.0 -i eth0 -m state --state RELATED,ESTABLISHED -j ACCEPT

iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -s 192.168.0.0/255.255.255.0 -o eth0 -j MASQUERADE

Backup the iptables configuration

iptables-save > /etc/iptables.conf

Edit the system initialization script. To do so, type:

sudo gedit /etc/rc.local

Add before "exit 0":

cat /etc/iptables.conf | iptables-restore

Save and close gedit

Connect the device(s) either directly to eth1 with a crossover cable or through an Ethernet switch and set their network connection settings to automatically configure with DHCP
Restart the computer

Microsoft Xbox360

Connect the Xbox 360 directly to eth1 with a straight through Ethernet cable
Press the guide button in the middle of your controller
Within the Settings tab, select System Settings
From the System Settings page, select Network Settings
Select Configure Network
Set both the IP Settings and DNS Settings to Automatic
Now, again from the Network Settings page, select Test Xbox LIVE Connection
You may receive a notification explaining that you have a Moderate NAT connection

Due to certain security settings with the internet, you may be unable to use Xbox LIVE Chat. All other features of Xbox LIVE should work properly.

Nintendo Wii

Connect the Wii to the computer via the second straight-through Ethernet cable by connecting the computer's second Ethernet port and the Wii USB-Ethernet adapter
Click the Wii Settings button
Now navigate to the 2nd page of the Wii System Settings page and click "Internet"
Now click the Connection Settings
Select an available connection, preferably one that is not already configured If no unused connections are available, select a connection and click "Clear Settings"
On the blank connection, select "Wired Connection"
All of the connection settings should be at the factory defaults already, so run the Connection Test

On the computer's Network Connections window, the LAN adapter that the Wii is connected to will display "Network Cable Unplugged" until the Wii actually attempts to utilize the connection (i.e. the Connection Test, the Internet Channel, etc). All of the connection settings should be at the factory defaults already, so simply run the Connection Test.

Sony Playstation 3

Plug in the Playstation 3 to eth1
Click Settings in the Home menu
Select Internet Connection Settings
A confirmation screen will let you know that you will be disconnected, select Yes
Select Custom
Select Wired Connection
Set Operation Mode to Auto-detect. You do not need to enter the DHCP server host name on the next screen
Change the IP Address Setting to Automatic
The DNS Setting should be set to Manual

The first DNS should be 10.1.100.42
The second DNS should be 10.2.100.42

Select Do Not Use on the Proxy Server setting
UPnP should be set to Enable
After finishing the configuration, the Playstation 3 will test the connection

If you have followed these steps correctly, the connection test should pass successfully. Be sure not to shut the computer down, put it in sleep mode, or hibernate while sharing the connection or your console will lose connectivity.