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    Tips to Connect Xbox 360 on a Wifi network

    Connect an Xbox 360 to a wireless home network. You can connect your Xbox 360 to a wireless 802.11a or 802.11g buying an Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter. Before you begin: you will need the SSID, encryption type (WPA2, WPA or WEP) encryption key on your network. You can find this information in one of three ways:
    • Check the sticker located on the back of your router or gateway.
    • Use the agent to check your settings


    You have to log into router or gateway from a Pc which is already connected the wifi network. The network setup is depending on the type of router or gateway.

    Using the Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter


    You will also need a Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter in order to connect your Xbox 360 to a wireless 802.11a or 802.11g buying an. When you use Windows Media Center, 802.11a wireless networks provide you optimal bandwidth. They are also less prone to interference, which ensures a better quality video. If you currently use an 802.11g wireless network to communicate between computers and other devices on your home network, consider adding an 802.11a wireless network. You may also benefit from optimal bandwidth for your multimedia entertainment on Xbox 360.


    A network for optimal performance


    The Network Performance Tuner is used to evaluate network performance. To do so, it checks the bandwidth between the Xbox 360 console and a Windows Center, which allows then to propose solutions to improve throughput.

    To use the Network Performance Tuner:
    1. On the Windows Media Center PC,
    2. Point to All Programs> Accessories> Center.
    3. Click Media Center Extender Manager.
    4. Select the Xbox 360 in the list, and then click Properties.
    5. Click on Network Performance Tuner


    To connect an Xbox 360 to a wireless home network:

    Instructions for connecting an Xbox 360 to your wireless network depends on the version of software you have on your Xbox. Then select the chart that looks like the version you have on your Xbox 360.

    Using LiveBoX:

    Configure the PC network card and that of the Xbox

    • Connect the livebox on the network card in your PC with an RJ45 cable. Go to "My Network", right click and click "Properties". Select the card you just plug in and click again on "Properties". Click on "Internet Protocol TCP / IP" then "OK". Check the "Obtain IP address automatically".
    • Return to the page of your network card, on the left bar "Networking" and click "Create a home network or small office network". Click "Next" then select "Ignore disconnected network hardware". Choose the connection method that suits you.
    • Enter a name and description. Re-enter the name of the workgroup. Click "Allow file sharing and printer" and confirm the confirmation message. Select "Finish this wizard only" and restart your PC.
    • Plug the Xbox wireless adapter with Ethernet RJ45 on the other PC's network card. Repeat the run up to the NIC. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically". Return "Create a home network or small office network".
    • If everything is correct, the method of connection should say "This computer connects to the Internet through a residential gateway or through another computer on my network." Finish the wizard and restart the PC.


    Creation of networks bridges
    Go to "My Network" then "Network Connections". Select the two network connections then right click. Click "Bridge Connections". You then get "MAC Miniport Bridge".

    Configure the livebox
    • Go to the website of your livebox (usually available at "192.168.1.1"). Enter the username and password (default: "admin" "admin").
    • Go to the tab "LAN Server". Forward Ports Xbox Live to the IP of your livebox. Apply the changes and save.


    Configuring the Xbox
    Turn on the Xbox. The network should be detected automatically. Go into the system of the Xbox, "Settings" in "Network" then "Modify settings and basic parameters".
    Enter the following:
    IP Settings: Manual - IP Address: 192.168.1.13 - Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 - Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (DNS settings do not change).

    Do a test and you get the following information:
    • Network adapter: Wired - Wireless Network.
    • IP Address: Confirmed.
    • DNS: confirmed.
    • MTU: Confirmed.
    • ICMP: Confirmed.
    • Xbox Live: connected.
    • NAT: open.


    Now your Xbox 360 console is WiFi, have fun!

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    Re: Tips to Connect Xbox 360 on a Wifi network

    Xbox 360 comes with some default features that can help you to set wifi network on it. I had noticed that many users are forced to purchase a wif adapter. So that is the reason I am adding this reply. Do not go for any wifi adapter. What I found on some article that new version comes with wifi support. You just need to turn that on and that's all. You can find that in the specification. Also instead of a wifi adapter get a good wifi router. You can connect your Xbox via Ethernet cable also.

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