Xbox is an online gaming console. Ethernet cables are used to connect devices to each other over wires. The Xbox gaming console can be connected to the PC using an Ethernet cable in order to play games that are either disc or software-based.
For example, you might want to stream your games from the Xbox One console to your TV via a Windows 10 PC with Xbox app installed. Some people also use Ethernet cables when they’re experiencing slow Wi-Fi connections. Here’s how you do it!
Connect Xbox to PC using Ethernet Cable
To set up your Xbox gaming console to connect to a Windows 10 PC with Xbox app installed, you’ll first need to:
-Set your PC and Xbox One console to the same network (e.g., Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
-Turn on the PC and Xbox One console
-Download and install the Xbox app from Windows Store
Next, open Settings on your Xbox One console. Navigate to Network > Advanced settings > Network type and select Home network (wired). The rest of the steps will take place on your PC.
Once you’ve configured both devices for home networking, launch the Xbox app on your Windows computer. Select Connect from the lower right corner of the screen and click Connect my other devices. Follow these steps:
-Select your Console
-Enter a name for this device
-Select Allow if prompted by Windows SmartScreen
After that, click Next until you see a screenshot of an empty Gamertag box. Enter your Gamertag into that box and click Next again. Enter a security code as well as a password if this is necessary for your account’s security features. Click Finish when finished. You now have successfully registered your Xbox One console with the PC!
Things You’ll Need
– Xbox console
– Ethernet cable
– PC with Windows 10
If you’re experiencing slow Wi-Fi connections, the Xbox One console can be connected to a PC via an Ethernet cable. Here’s how!
Connecting the Hardware
The Xbox gaming console should be connected to a PC with an Ethernet cable if you want to play games that are either disc or software-based. The Xbox One is a gaming console, while Windows 10 PC with Xbox app installed is your computer.
In order to connect the hardware, all you have to do is plug the Ethernet cable into the back of both devices. This will enable them to share resources and network connections.
If you’re using a laptop for your PC, you’ll need a USB Ethernet adapter in order to connect it directly to the Xbox One console. All laptops don’t have network ports built-in.
How to Stream Games from Xbox to PC with Windows 10
The Xbox One console is capable of streaming games to Windows 10 PCs, but it does require a few steps to get everything up and running. The first things you need are an Xbox Live Gold membership, a Windows 10 PC with the Xbox app installed, and an Ethernet cable.
Let’s start by connecting the Ethernet cable to the back of your Xbox One console. Plug the other end into the back of your computer. Next, go ahead and open up the Xbox app on your Windows 10 PC.
After that, sign in to your Microsoft account or create one if you don’t have one yet. Now, go ahead and select “Settings” from the menu bar at the bottom left corner of your screen to adjust some settings for streaming content from your Xbox One console to PC with Windows 10. Under “Network” click on “Ethernet.” There will be a button that says “Change Adapter Settings.” Click this button and select “Internet connection sharing” so that you can set up Internet Connection Sharing for your Ethernet connection to share it with your computer.
This will allow you to play games streamed from your console wirelessly on the TV via Wi-Fi without having to buy anything extra like an Xbox wireless adapter (Xbox 360 owners take note!).
Conclusion
Want to play Xbox games on your PC with a controller? No problem.
In this article, we’ll show you how to connect your Xbox One or Xbox 360 console to your PC with an Ethernet cable. We’ll also connect the hardware and show you how to stream games from Xbox to PC with Windows 10.
So, grab your Ethernet cable, screwdriver, and gamepad, and let’s get started!
