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How to Connect an Xbox to a Network

The Xbox can connect to a wireless network with the proper adapter. Before connecting the wireless network adapter, make sure the wireless Internet network is properly configured. The Ethernet cable should be plugged directly into the cable/Internet modem. The modem should be connected to the wireless router with another Ethernet cable. When the router is properly connected, the Xbox wireless adapter will be able to connect to and receive Internet signals through the network wireless router.

Things You'll Need

Xbox wireless network adapter
Ethernet cable

Instructions

- 1
  Power off the Xbox console.
- 2
  Connect the Xbox wireless adapter to the Xbox console by connecting the devices with an Ethernet network cable. Insert one end of the Ethernet network cable into the Network port on the Xbox wireless adapter and the other end into the Network port on the rear of the Xbox console.
- 3
  Power on the Xbox and television.
- 4
  Select "Settings" on the Xbox Dashboard with the Xbox remote control. Choose "Network Settings" from the Settings menu.
- 5
  Choose "Advanced" and "Wireless."
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  Select "Settings" on the Wireless Status screen.
- 7
  Choose a network from the list of available networks on the Select Network screen.
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  Select "Infrastructure" as the Network Mode type. On the same screen, scroll down to the "Security Key" field and enter the network key, if applicable. Press "A" on the controller to save the settings.
- 9
  Press the "B" button twice on the Xbox remote to go back and check the Internet connection on the "Connect Status" screen. The Connect Status screen should say "Connected."

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