How Do I Give My Xbox 360 a Static IP Address?

The Xbox 360 is a popular gaming console developed by Microsoft with numerous features such as high-definition capability, Blu-ray disc playback and Xbox Live. Xbox Live is a pay service allowing gamers to connect their Xbox 360s to the Internet and compete against millions of other users online. There are a few ways to set up your Xbox Live connection settings, including creating a static IP address. An IP address is a unique identity number given to your device. A static IP address allows you to set a specific IP address for your connection rather than having your router automatically sign it.

Instructions

1. Turn on your Xbox 360 and navigate to the dashboard.

2. Go to “My Xbox,” then scroll all the way to the right to select “System Settings.”

3. Select “Network Settings” from the list. This opens a new screen where you can test your connection, among other things.

4. Select “Configure Network.” This opens a new screen where you can set your IP address.

5. Select “IP Settings” and change it to “Manual.”

6. Change the “IP address” as desired, leaving the “Gateway” and “Subnet Mask” settings unchanged. Change only the last three digits of the IP address.

References

• Xbox Support: Network Settings