How to Use Xbox Live With High Speed Internet

Xbox Live Menu

The Xbox 360 is a seventh-generation home video game console released by Microsoft in late 2005. The system features the ability to play HD-DVD games, media center capabilities and a robust online component by way of Xbox Live. Connecting the system to a high-speed Internet connection is simple thanks to the Xbox 360's Ethernet port and compatibility with Wi-Fi signals via an adapter.

Things You'll Need

• High-speed Internet
• Modem
• Router
• Network cable
• Xbox 360
• Xbox Live account

Instructions

1. Choose a room in which you would like to set up the Xbox 360. Living rooms and rooms with computers are ideal because they often feature a modem and a display to connect to the console.

2. Connect your modem to a router using a network cable if one is not already connected.

3. Connect to a wired network by plugging one end of a network cable into the router and the other into the Xbox 360 while the system is turned off. The network port on the Xbox 360 is located on the back of the system.

4. Connect to a wireless network by plugging a wireless adapter into the Xbox 360's network port. Turn the system on and go to the "Systems" tab, then the "Network Settings" option and then to "Edit Settings." Select your network and enter your password if the network is protected.

5. Return to the dashboard and select "Join Xbox Live" to create a profile. Xbox Live Silver support comes at no cost, but to play online, you will need a paid Xbox Live Gold account.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use a network extender that plugs in to any outlet to establish a wired connection outside of the room that contains the modem.

References

• Connect an Xbox to the Internet
• Network Extender