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Use Your Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter

Attach Your Adapter

Your wireless networking adapter is designed to attach directly to the back of your Xbox 360™ console.

Important

Do not use the Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter or its antenna to lift the console. It could break and the console could fall.

 

To attach your adapter:

  1. Press the tabs on the adapter into the two slots on the back of the console.
  2. Connect the USB connector to the USB port next to the adapter. Disconnect any cable plugged into the Ethernet port.
  3. Flip up the antenna.

    Note

    The antenna is designed to swivel on only one axis. Do not swivel the antenna in any direction other than parallel with the adapter.

Connect to a Wireless Network

Connecting your Xbox 360 console to a new or existing wireless network is easy as long as you know what your wireless network settings are. It's a good idea to write down these settings before you begin. (All computers and devices accessing the network with a wireless connection need to use the same wireless network settings.)

Note

You can access most of your wireless network settings on the set-up screens for your router or wireless access point. Check your device documentation for instructions about how to reach the device set-up screen. If your network was set up by someone else, contact the installer for a user name and password to access the set-up screens of your wireless access point.

To learn more about building a home network, see our primer on Home Networking.

 

To connect your console to a wireless network:

  1. Turn on your console and any wireless networking devices (such as a router or an access point).
  2. Attach the wireless networking adapter to the back of your console as described above.
  3. Go to the System area of the Xbox Dashboard to enter your network settings.
  4. If all settings are correct, exit the System area. Your console should now be connected to your wireless network.

To wirelessly connect your console to another console for system-link gameplay, see Link Your Console to Another Console.

If you encounter problems with your adapter, see Troubleshoot Your Wireless Networking Adapter.

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