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How to Make an XBox Work on a Wi-Fi Community

The Xbox 360 gaming system allows you to play compatible video games online using the Xbox Live service. If you live in an area with a community Wi-Fi connection, you can connect your Xbox 360 to the Wi-Fi network to access Xbox Live. If trying to connect an original Xbox 360 system to a wireless network, you must first purchase a USB Xbox 360 wireless adapter. You do not need a USB Xbox 360 wireless adapter if trying to connect with an Xbox 360 S model; Xbox 360 S models have a built in wireless adapter.

Things You'll Need

USB Xbox 360 wireless adapter

Instructions

- 1
  Connect a USB Xbox 360 wireless adapter to the USB port on the back of your Xbox 360, if using an original Xbox 360. Skip this step if using an Xbox 360 S model. Xbox 360 S models are black.
- 2
  Power on the Xbox 360 to access the Xbox 360 Dashboard. Scroll up to "My Xbox" on the Dashboard.
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  Scroll over and choose "System Settings." Press "A" on the controller to select it.
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  Scroll over and choose "Network Settings." Press "A." A list of available Wi-Fi connections will appear.
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  Scroll over and locate the community Wi-Fi connection you want to connect your Xbox 360 to. Highlight it and press "A" to connect to the network. If the Wi-Fi network is password protected you must enter the password using the on-screen keyboard before you can connect.

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