How to Connect an Xbox 360 to a College Network

You must connect your Xbox 360 to the Internet to be able to access online play through Xbox LIVE. If you are on a college campus, you should first check with the college technology center to be certain that Xbox Live is not blocked by the school̵7;s network configuration. Colleges may also require you to register any devices that will be using the Internet on campus. Make sure that your college provides a high-speed Internet connection in the room where you want to connect your Xbox. You will also need to have an Internet router if you need to split the network connection between devices such as the Xbox and your computer.

Things You'll Need

• High-speed Internet
• Router
• Network cable

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Turn off your Xbox 360 gaming system.

   • 2

     Connect one end of the network cable into one of the network ports on the back of your router.

   • 3

     Connect the other end of the network cable into the network port located on the back of your Xbox 360.

   • 4

     Turn on your Xbox 360 and navigate to the ̶0;System̶1; menu.

   • 5

     Choose ̶0;Network Settings̶1; and select ̶0;Test Xbox LIVE Connection.̶1;

   • 6

     Allow your Xbox 360 to test your Internet settings. If a connection is found, you will be prompted to update your system.

   • 7

     Select ̶0;Yes̶1; to update your Xbox 360. Once the update is complete, you will be able to connect to the online Xbox LIVE service.