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How to Connect to Xbox Live With a Wireless Adapter

Systems like the Playstation 3 and Wii come with a wireless card inside. XBOX systems do not come installed with a wireless card--not even the newer XBOX 360, as of mid-2010. Microsoft does make an XBOX wireless adapter that must be used if you want to connect to XBOX Live to play online. Setting up the wireless adapter to connect with Live is similar to adding a new computer to a wireless network.

Things You'll Need

XBOX wireless adapter
Wireless AC adapter (included with adapter)
Ethernet cabel (included with adapter)
Wireless adapter software (included with adapter)

Instructions

- 1
  Make note of any security features on the wireless network to which you are going to attempt to connect. Many networks use WEP keys for security.
- 2
  Turn on your XBOX.
- 3
  Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the wireless adapter in the port called "To XBOX."
- 4
  Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the back of XBOX system in the Ethernet port.
- 5
  Insert the disc included with the adapter.
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  Choose the network you want to connect to from the list of available networks. You will be directed to "Wireless Settings."
- 7
  Select the security type and security key, if applicable, and enter the WEP key. The wireless adapter does not support WPA security, only WEP.
- 8
  Create a password for the adapter when prompted. If you choose not to create a password, the default one is "admin." You are asked to enter the adapter password when updates need to be installed.
- 9
  Select "Save" to save the settings.

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