Hint:
If you experience network connectivity problems, use a USB extension cable (not
included) and position the Wireless ‘N’ Networking Adapter in a different less obstructed
location away from your console.
The status lights on the Wireless ‘N’ Networking Adapter are used to communicate the
status of the adapter as detailed below:
No lights:
Indicates that the Wireless ‘N’ Networking Adapter is not receiving power. Try
disconnecting and reconnecting the USB Cable to ensure a secure fitting. If you continue
to see no lights, try connecting the Wireless ‘N’ Networking Adapter to a USB connection
on the front of your console.
Static green lights:
Indicates that the Wireless ‘N’ Networking Adapter is receiving power
and connected to a wireless network.
Flashing green lights
: Indicates that the Wireless ‘N’ Networking Adapter is receiving
power and trying to establish a connection with a wireless network.
Before you can configure your console you will need the SSID (Service Set Identifier/
wireless network name) and the security code for the wireless network you would like to
use. If you do not know this information it will need to be acquired before you can
continue. The SSID and security code may be shown on the outside of some wireless
access points and routers. Alternatively you may need to obtain the information from
within the set-up screens as detailed within the documentation provided with the access
point or router.
If you know the SSID and the security code, please follow these steps:
1.
Turn on the Xbox 360 console and go to the 360 Dashboard/Next interface.
2.
Select ‘My Xbox’.
3.
Select ‘System Settings’.
4.
Select ‘Network Settings’.
5.
Select ‘Configure Network’.
6.
Select ‘Wireless Mode’ from the ‘Basic Settings’ tab. If ‘Wireless Mode’ is not
selectable your console may not meet the minimum software requirements).
7.
Select ‘Scan for Networks’.
8.
The Xbox 360 will now search for all wireless networks within its range. Once
complete select the SSID for the wireless network you would like to use.
9.
If the SSID is not selectable try to improve the wireless signal. Select ‘Specify Unlisted
Network’, enter your SSID and select the security type. If the security type is ‘WPA2’
and the option is not selectable your console may not meet the minimum software
requirements.
10.
Enter the wireless network security code.
11.
Press the ‘B’ button on your controller and select ‘Test Xbox LIVE Connection’.
12.
If you have successfully connected to Xbox LIVE you will see a message informing you
that Xbox LIVE is up and running.
Important Software Requirements
: In order to support the Wireless ‘N’
Networking Adapter your Xbox 360 console will need to have the latest Xbox LIVE
update installed. Using the wired Ethernet connection on your console and an
Ethernet cable (not included) connect to Xbox LIVE to install the latest update.
7. Connecting your Console to a Wireless Network
6. Status Lights
Important Handling Advice
: The antennas on the Wireless ‘N’ Networking Adapter
are only designed to move on one axis. Do not attempt to move the antennas in any
other direction. Do not use the Wireless ‘N’ Networking Adapter to lift the Xbox 360
as this may result in damage to either the Wireless ‘N’ Networking Adapter or the
Xbox 360.