Anyone who hasn’t picked up the new Xbox 360 Slim but still yearn to go online for multiplayer gaming, your prayers have been answered. Instead of spending $90-$100 on a Microsoft-certified network adapter, all you need is router, internet service, and a Xbox 360 to get the party started. Check out the step-by-step instructions below after the break.
1. Check if your computer is directly connected to the modem. If the modem is already connected to a router, then go to step 4. If it is directly connected to the computer, then unplug the network cable on the computer and plug it on the WAN port of the router.
2. Connect the computer on the router with the use of another network cable.
3. Check the connection by turning on the modem and router. The WAN light should turn green to show a successful connection.
4. Connect your router to the XBOX 360 with the use of a network cable. The network cable should be connected to the XBOX 360’s I/O port.
5. Turn on your XBOX 360 and enjoy the XBOX Live
If you are going to connect your XBOX 360 online from a different room from your modem, then buy a wall-plugged network extender kit and do the following steps:
1. Check if your computer is directly connected to the modem. If the modem connects to the router, then go to step 4. If the modem is connected to the computer, unplug the network cable on the computer and connect it to the WAN port of the router.
2. Connect your computer to the router with the use of a network cable.
3. Check the connections by turning on the modem and router. A green WAN light would show a successful connection.
4. Get one wall-plugged network extender and connect it to the router with a network cable. Plug it afterwards
5. Go to the room with the XBOX 360 and connect the XBOX 360 to the second wall-plugged network extender using a network cable. The network cable should be connected to the I/O port of your XBOX 360. Plug the wall-plugged network extender afterwards.
6. Turn on the XBOX 360 and enjoy the XBOX Live.
