Just like your computer, the Xbox gaming console needs an IP address to access the Internet or connect to the Xbox Live gaming network. In most cases, the Xbox receives a new IP address from the network router every time it connects to the Internet. If you want to create private Internet games or matches–for which you want to invite only certain individuals–you must provide the IP address to the other players so that they connect directly to your Xbox. Finding the current IP address for your Xbox console is relatively simple and only takes a few button clicks. Writer Bio
