Using PC as a modem (or router?)

[itsmeJonB]

My PC connected wirelessly upstairs and I want to connect my Xbox 360 to the internet upstairs as well.
My wireless router and modem are downstairs. Can I use my PC thats connected to the internet as a router of sorts?

 

[darkcgi]

yes you can
How to Use a Computer as a Router | eHow.com

 

[darkcgi]

there are other ways

 

[itsmeJonB]

there are other ways

what do you mean? Than the steps given?

 

[darkcgi]

this will probably help more
Connecting to Xbox LIVE: Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) - Why use more than one ethernet cable when you can connect the 360 to LIVE via PC - Softpedia

 

[darkcgi]

there are ways to connect your xbox directy to your computer
and if your computer is connected to the internet wirelessly
the xbox can connect through internet sharing on your eithernet port

 

[darkcgi]

do some searchs on that and find what seems to be the easiest

 

[darkcgi]

Windows ICS Connection to Xbox 360 & Xbox LIVE Access | Xbox Support