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How to Connect an XBox 360 to the Internet Without an Adapter

All Xbox 360 consoles include an Ethernet port that can be used to connect to Xbox Live. Using the Ethernet port for a wired connection will offer the same functionality as using the wireless Xbox 360 Network Adapter. Wired connections are not as susceptible to connection dropouts and easier to setup than some wireless connections.

Things You'll Need

Ethernet cable

Instructions

- 1
  Turn the Xbox 360 off. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the "Ethernet" port on the back of the Xbox.
- 2
  Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into your broadband modem, router or gateway.
- 3
  Turn the Xbox 360 back on. Select the "System" tab. Scroll down and select "Network Settings."
- 4
  Select "Test Xbox Live Connection." The Xbox 360 will verify your Internet connection and the connection to Xbox Live. If the test is successful, you will be prompted to create an Xbox Live account.

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