How to Connect an Xbox 360 to a Wireless Network or Wired Router

Using a Wired Connection

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  Turn off your Xbox, PC and wireless router.

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  Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into a free port on the back of your router.

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  Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the port on the Xbox 360.

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  Turn on your modem, then your router and then your computer.

• 5

  Remove any CD from your Xbox 360 and turn it on. The Xbox 360 will now detect the network connection and load the Xbox Live area.

Using a Wireless Connection

• 6

  Purchase a Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter from a local video game store or online from sites such as Amazon.com, Gamestop.com or Walmart.com.

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  Snap the adapter in place into the back of the Xbox 360.

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  Plug the USB cable attached to the adapter into the USB port.

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  Raise the antenna on the adapter.

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  Verify that the green light on the adapter is on.

• 11

  Turn on the Xbox and select "My Xbox" then choose "System Settings."

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  Select the "Network Settings" option.

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  Enter your wireless network password into the provided field.

• 14

  Choose "Yes" when prompted to update your Xbox Live software.