Connecting to Xbox Live using a Macbook Air?

Okay, so i've had my Macbook Air about a month now and I wanted to use it to connect to xbox live just like I did when I had windows. I bought one of the adapters as the macbook air doesn't have a ethernet port and I have tried a lot of the tutorials and walkthroughs that other people have posted but they all seem to be froma few years ago and don't work for me. If there is anyone that could give me some help I would really appreciate it.
I am also using OS X Mavericks 10.9.2.

Hello BURL3YY,
After reviewing your post, I have located an article that can help in this situation. It contains a number of steps and helpful advice concerning connection sharing:
OS X Mavericks: Share your Internet connection
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13855
This is a very useful tool and I have used it myself to connect consoles to play games online. Have fun!
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
BobbyD

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