Can't get wireless adapter working on Xbox 360

[viccles]

I just took the ethernet cable out of my Xbox because I bought a wireless adapter. I plugged it all in at the back like it says but its not connecting to xbox live. What am I doing wrong?

[2nyRiggz]

Hows your router set up?
Are you getting a light on the wireless adaptor?



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[viccles]

Wireless router is working I believe because I am downloading from the internet so I think thats ok

[mad jew]

How are your wireless router's security protocols set up? If you disable the security (WEP or whatever) does the XBox connect? :)

[2nyRiggz]

downloading from your 360?
do you have a static ip or dynamic?
Is that green light on the wireless adaptor glowing?

check your router and turn on broadcasting...just for a little while.


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[viccles]

Lights are glowing on the router so thats working. But if your talking router talk I get confused :o don't know how to edit all that stuff

[mad jew]

Try following the steps about halfway down this page (http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/article.asp?article=articles/archive/r1003/69r03/69r03.asp&guid=). If the site won't let you see the whole thing, then here's what you need to do:


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Taking It One Step At A Time

Getting the Wireless Network Adapter to connect to a wireless network is a relatively painless process. We’ll walk you through the process of physically connecting the adapter and configuring the Xbox 360 to recognize and connect to your wireless network.

1. Align the tabs on the Wireless Network Adapter with the slots on the back of the Xbox 360 and snap the Wireless Network Adapter in place. If you need to remove the adapter, press the button on the side of the adapter (nearest the LED) and remove.

2. Connect the USB cable to the nearby USB port on the back of the system, rotate the antenna so it points straight up, and turn on the Xbox 360.

3. If you have a game disc in the drive, press the Guide button and press Y to enter the Xbox 360 Dashboard. Check the LED on the Wireless Network Adapter. A steady red LED indicates the Wireless Network Adapter is on but not connected to a network. A blinking red LED indicates a hardware problem, so try unplugging the USB cable and plugging it back in. If that doesn’t solve the problem, perhaps you’re having trouble with your Wireless Network Adapter or your Xbox 360’s USB port. On the other hand, if the LED isn’t even on, make sure you’ve properly plugged the adapter’s USB cable into the Xbox 360’s USB port. If you don’t have any wireless security in place, the adapter may automatically connect to your wireless network. When the adapter is connected to a network, the LED appears green.

4. To configure the adapter’s security settings, select the System tab in the Xbox 360 Dashboard. Select Network Settings, followed by Edit Network Settings.

5. Select Wireless Mode and then select your wireless network from the list. If your wireless network doesn’t appear here, select Specify Unlisted Network.

6. If you select Specify Unlisted Network, enter the network’s SSID (Service Set Identifier; sometimes referred to as Network Name). Consult your wireless router’s manual for more information about how to log in to your router.

7. Select the type of security your wireless network uses. Your options include WEP (64-bit key), WEP (128-bit key), WPA Passphrase, WPA2, or No Security. Next, provide the proper key or passphrase. If you don’t know this information, you can usually find it in your wireless router’s setup utility. Again, consult you router’s documentation for more information about logging in to the router’s setup utility.

8. Select the Test Network setting. All options should pass, and the LED on the Wireless Network Adapter should be green to indicate that it has established a network connection. Your Xbox 360 should now connect to the network each time you turn on your Xbox 360.

[viccles]

Had to put the password in. Thanks guys!

[mad jew]

Haha, no worries. :D

[2nyRiggz]

Good to hear...get your game on..:)



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