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How to Speed Up Your Xbox Connection

If you are experiencing connection issues with Xbox LIVE, the problem may be Internet speed, lack of available bandwidth or your network hardware. According to Xbox.com, some common issues associated with Xbox LIVE speed include slow game play, poor performance or lags, and pauses in video streaming. Fortunately, you can improve your Xbox connection speed to get back up and running with Xbox LIVE.

Instructions

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  Turn off the Xbox 360 and your modem/router.
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  Wait 30 seconds. If you are using a modem, turn it on. Power up the router if you are using one.
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  Turn on the Xbox. The Dashboard will load.
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  Press the "A" button on your controller to select the "My Xbox" pane. Press the "A" button again to select the "System Settings" tab.
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  Click "Network Settings." Select your wired or wireless network when prompted.
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  Refrain from downloading or transferring files on other computers on your network when playing the Xbox 360 online. If you or other people in your home are downloading or transferring files, this will decrease bandwidth and slow your Xbox connection speed.
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  Reduce the number of players in your Xbox LIVE game. Your Internet connection may not be able to sustain a high number of players. Xbox.com suggests reducing the number of players in your Xbox LIVE game to half of what you normally play with. For example, reduce the number of gamers from 16 to eight.
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  Sign in to Xbox LIVE at a different time of day. Game performance can vary with your Internet connection speed. Playing at a different time may improve the connection. According to Xbox.com, residential Internet networks are busiest in the evenings, when people usually return home from work. Try your Xbox LIVE connection between noon and 4 p.m., or later at night, perhaps after 10 p.m. to gauge Internet connection speed.

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