Things You'll Need
Instructions
Plug your Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of your Xbox 360, and ensure the other end of the cable is connected to either your router or your broadband modem.
Turn on your Xbox, and sign into the profile name that contains the Xbox Live Silver subscription.
Press the large button in the middle of your Xbox controller to bring up the Xbox Dashboard.
Select the "Sign In to Xbox Live" option. You will automatically connect to your Xbox Live Silver subscription.