• Vista Compatible Router List
• Set Up Your System
• Use Your System

• Get High-Speed Internet
• Get a Starter Kit
• Choose a Connection Type

• Wireless Connection to Xbox LIVE
  Stop dragging cables! Use the new Xbox Compatible Wireless Adapter!
• Guide to Home Networking
  How to set up your own home network quickly and painlessly.
• Xbox LIVE and Routers
  Everything you need to know about routers on Xbox LIVE.
• Diagnosing Xbox LIVE Connections
  Use the Xbox Dashboard to solve ICMP, MTU, and NAT issues.
• Show Me Wireless
  Learn more about wireless networking by watching this video from Xbox Customer Care.
• Support Webcast
  Customer support lives it up with the latest tips for connecting, signing up, and features.
• Glossary
  Finding this is all pretty new to you? Let the glossary help out.

Windows ICS Connection

Internal PCI (Broadband) Modem

You must use a Windows ICS connection if you have an internal modem connected to a NIC installed on your PC for this connection.

1. Before you connect any cables, turn off your Xbox console and PC.

2. Connect your modem to the wall jack with a phone cable.

3. Connect one end of your Ethernet cable to the NIC. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on the back of the Xbox console.

Most Windows ICS connections require a standard, straight-through) Ethernet cable for this, although some may require a standard cable. See your modem documentation for more information.

4. Turn on your PC.

5. Configure Windows ICS to share your Internet connection. For more information, see your Windows documentation.

Once ICS is configured, make sure that your PC can access the Internet.

6. Turn on your Xbox console with no disc in the disc tray.

7. From the Xbox Dashboard, choose Xbox Live. Or, play a game on your Xbox Live Starter Kit disc and choose the option for Xbox Live play.

If you see the Xbox Live screen, congratulations! You are connected to Xbox Live!

Next step: Create Your Account

If your Xbox console can't connect to Xbox Live, the Xbox Dashboard provides an automatic network troubleshooter to help you connect.

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