conecting xbox live through a pc

[iamlost_]

i want to get xbox live but i've only got a usb modem and because i can't afford a router or anything like that i need to go through my pc what is the best way about going ahead with this i'm running windows 98SE

[bowser123]

ICS, the only way to do it.

http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/live/start/connect/sharedpc/

[iamlost_]

also were on earth can i get a cheap crossover cable it's exstortion charging ?10 and i'm not too pleased with ?5 for a link cable for cable which is made from a few pence of components

[InsideOutBoy]

I bought a cheap ?15 network cable from Dixon?s. It came with a free (albeit short) crossover cable. I think it was PC Line or some rubbish. But a network is a network card, as far as I can see it.

Anyway, installed the network in my PC, which was a piece of cake, and simply stuck the supplied cable into my Xbox from the new card. Turn on the PC, go online = one fully working Xbox Live connection.

If you want a longer crossover cable go to PC World, but it won't be too cheap. You can buy them on the Internet for less though, if you do a search.