Windows 7 Lose internet connectivity when disconnecting half of network bridge.

[Zdc1334]

I have my xbox connected to my PC through Ethernet. The PC is connected to my router through a wireless adapter.
I have my LAN adapter and Wireless adapter bridged so my xbox can connect to the internet.
Everything Works as planned when both systems are on, but if I turn off my Xbox, the PC loses its internet connection until i reset the bridged network (Disable\Enable).

I would have my xbox wired straight to the router, but I don't want to have an ethernet cable draped across my living room.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you have set up a network bridge between your LAN adapter and Wireless adapter on your PC to allow your Xbox to connect to the internet through your PC. However, you are facing an issue where if you turn off your Xbox, the PC loses its internet connection until you reset the network bridge by disabling and enabling it. This issue is likely due to the way network bridging works and how Windows handles network interfaces. When you bridge connections in Windows, the behavior can sometimes be unpredictable, especially when one of the devices in the bridge is turned off. Here are a few suggestions to potentially resolve your issue: 1. Static IP Address for Xbox: - Assign a static IP address to your Xbox within the same subnet as your PC and router. This way, the IP configuration won't change when the Xbox is turned off, potentially preventing any disruptions to the bridge. 2. Disable Power Management: - Check if power management settings are affecting your network adapters. Sometimes, Windows might turn off the network adapters to save power, which can disrupt the bridge. Disable the "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" option in the network adapter properties. 3. Batch Script to Reset Bridge: - Create a batch script that disables and enables the network bridge automatically. You can run this script whenever you need to reset the bridge without manually doing it each time. 4. Alternative Solutions: - Consider using Powerline adapters to connect your Xbox directly to the router through the electrical wiring in your home. This will eliminate the need for a long Ethernet cable across the living room. To create a batch script to reset the network bridge, you can follow these steps: 1. Open Notepad. 2. Paste the following commands:

 netsh bridge set adapter 1 disable timeout /t 5 netsh bridge set adapter 1 enable

(Replace "adapter 1" with the appropriate interface name if needed.) 3. Save the file with a .bat extension (e.g., ResetBridge.bat). 4. Run the batch file as administrator whenever you need to reset the bridge. Try these suggestions and see if they help resolve the issue with the network bridge losing internet connection when the Xbox is turned off.