How to Manually Set Up the Xbox Live Network

Wireless Connection

• 1

  Connect your Xbox to your television. Turn on the Xbox and the television.

• 2

  Select "My Xbox" from the home screen and then select "System Settings."

• 3

  Select "Network Settings" and choose the name of your home wireless network. Enter the password for the network if you're prompted.

• 4

  Choose "Yes" if you're asked whether you'd like to update your console software. Once the update is finished, your Xbox Live Network connection will be set up.

• 5

  Sign up for a free Windows Live account if you haven't already done so (see Resources). Signing up will give you an email account that you will need to join Xbox Live.

• 6

  Navigate to "My Xbox" on your console. Select your avatar and click "Join Xbox Live." Fill out the information to sign up for an Xbox Live account.

Wired Connection

• 7

  Connect one end of the network cable to one of the ports on your router. Connect the other end of the cable to the back of your Xbox console. Turn on the television and the Xbox console.

• 8

  Select "My Xbox" from the home screen and choose "System Settings."

• 9

  Click "Network Settings" and select "Test Xbox Live Connection." Choose "Yes" if you're prompted to update your console software.

• 10

  Sign up for a free Windows Live account if you haven't already done so (see Resources). Signing up will give you an email account that you will need to join Xbox Live.

• 11

  Navigate to "My Xbox" on your console. Select your avatar and click "Join Xbox Live." Fill out the information to sign up for an Xbox Live account.