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Xbox 360 For Dummies
Connecting Your Xbox 360 to the Internet
Adapted From: Xbox 360 For Dummies

If you have a broadband Internet connection, complete your Xbox 360 installation by connecting your home computer network to your component.

The connection to Xbox Live requires high-speed access, so you can't use a dialup Internet connection with the Xbox 360. If you want a high-speed connection, call your cable or phone company to discuss your options.

Your Internet connection opens the door to a huge opportunity for fun and extra content called Xbox Live.

Connect your Xbox 360 to your home computer network one of two ways:

  • Ethernet: Connect the Xbox 360 directly to your network through the Ethernet port in the back of the console.
  • The Xbox 360 is usually connected either through a router or directly to a cable modem.
  • Wireless: Requires either the Xbox 360 wireless adapter or a wireless Ethernet adapter from a hardware vendor.
  • Network configuration is automatic on the Xbox 360. When you plug into the wired network, the Xbox 360 determines the proper connections automatically. For a wireless connection, you may need to enter a key code when you connect to the network.

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