• Guide to Home Networking
  How to set up your own home network quickly and painlessly.
• Routers and Xbox Live
  Everything you need to know about routers on XboxLive.
• Diagnosing Xbox Live Connections
  Use the Xbox Dashboard to solveICMP, MTU, and NAT issues.
• Lose the Lag
  We've got a few pointers to help you avoid laggy games and host lag-free ones

Getting Started with Live

Getting connected to Xbox Live couldn't have been made any easier. Follow these three (yes three!) simple steps to unlock the doors to the Ultimate Broadband Gaming Experience…

Step 1: Get Broadband

By broadband Internet, we mean cable or DSL. A standard dial-up connection won't do the trick by a long shot.

Check out our list of Broadband Internet Service Providers. With each, you get setup and troubleshooting tips, service availability and contact information, and home networking solutions supported by Xbox Live.

Step 2: Get your Starter Kit

The Xbox Live Starter Kit contains everything you need to go Live: Xbox Live-enabled demo games, an Xbox Communicator, and your Xbox Live subscription code.

Step 3: Connect to Live

Choose the best way for you to set up your connection to Xbox Live.

Log on to Xbox Live and create your account, entitling you to a full year of incredible online gaming on Xbox Live!