Connecting an Xbox

[eridani]

Hi all.  I am trying to connect my Xbox to Live.  Now I'm borrowing my internet from my neighbor downstairs (I'm not stealing BTW: he knows and allows it).  I connect my PC to the internet through a Wireless-N USB antenna, and it picks up the faint signal only when placed in the window.  I don't have a wireless adapter for the Xbox, but I do have Ethernet cables and a spare WRT54GS router.  I tried various connector setups of ethernet wires between my computer, my Xbox, and the router, but still can't connect.  Given my setup, is it possible to connect to Live?  Thank you for any help.

[eridani]

I'm sorry all.  I don't know what happened.  I don't know why there are two posts of mine.  If the other one could be deleted...  JUst ignore the unfinished one.  Sorry!

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

If you want to connect to Xbox Live using your neighbor's wireless signal, you will need to purchase an Xbox-branded Wireless Adapter.

and it picks up the faint signal only when placed in the window

You realise that, even with an N adapter, you will experience significant ping and connection issues with this setup?

[eridani]

Oh ok, so there's no way to "syphon" the network into my Xbox with an ethernet cable?

I don't plan to play online or anything yet, I just want the system update.

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Not to my knowledge.

You may want to have a look at this though, if it helps:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-your-laptop-as-an-XboxXbox-360-wireless-adap/

[eridani]

Thanks for all your help.

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Happy hunting! If you happen to find anything, do let us know