How to Connect Your Computer & XBox 360 With a USB Cord

The Xbox 360--Microsoft's gaming console--integrates seamlessly with your Windows-based computer. Xbox offers a number of features that benefit from a home network or computer connection. For example, connecting allows you to stream music from your computer through your game console using Windows Media Player. You can connect your Xbox 360 to your computer through a wireless network using the wireless USB adapter. You should install the wireless adapter's software prior to starting the process.

Things You'll Need

• Xbox 360 wireless network adapter

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Turn your Xbox 360 on.

   • 2

     Insert the Xbox 360 wireless adapter into the USB port on the game console.

   • 3

     Select the "System" blade on your Xbox 360's dashboard.

   • 4

     Select "Network Settings," "Edit Settings" and then "Wireless Mode."

   • 5

     Select your network from the listing and then enter your network's pass phrase or key. Select "Done."