How to Connect Your Xbox 360 to the Internet (Wired & Wireless)

Wired (Ethernet)

1. Plug an Ethernet cable into the console's "LAN" port and your router/modem.
2. Press the Guide button → Settings → System → Network Settings → Wired Network.
3. Select "Test Xbox Live Connection."

Wireless

1. Ensure your wireless adapter is connected (built-in on S/E models; separate USB adapter for original models).
2. Make sure your router is on and broadcasting its SSID.
3. Guide → Settings → System → Network Settings → Wireless Network.
4. Select your SSID, enter the password.
5. Test Xbox Live Connection.

Troubleshooting

• Restart your router/modem.
• Check cable/adapter seating.
• Update router firmware.
• Check the dashboard for specific error codes.

Important Note

Xbox Live for Xbox 360 shut down in July 2020. The console can still connect to the internet for apps like Netflix, but online gaming, friends lists, and the marketplace are no longer functional.