thyanks again guys for the info, one question...I'm trying to connect my Xbox360 to Smartbro for Xbox Live (i already have an account) don't have a router, I tried installing another LAN card in my PC instead changed the MAC of the expansion LAN Card to spoof that of my integrated LAN (mobo) I guess everything should work but it doesn't, anybody here know why??? dunno if i should post this as a new topic anyway, I'm thinking will enabling NAT for my canopy work for me or should i just forget about this idea. Thanks in advance.