Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter: Purpose, Setup & Compatibility

The Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter (black "lollipop" or white "G" model) adds Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) to original "Fat" Xbox 360s (which lacked built-in Wi-Fi). Slim and Series consoles have internal Wi-Fi.

What It Enables

• Xbox Live multiplayer & party chat
• Game/DLC/avatar marketplace downloads
• Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Twitch streaming apps
• Internet Explorer (dashboard browser)
• System/cloud save sync

Setup

1. Plug into rear USB port (two USB ports on Fat; use either).
2. Settings → System → Network Settings → Wireless Network → Scan → Select SSID → Enter WPA2 key.
3. Test Xbox Live Connection.

Notes

• Does not support 5 GHz on white "G" model; black "N" model does.
• External antennas improve range vs. internal Slim Wi-Fi.
• Discontinued; buy used ($15–30). USB Wi-Fi dongles not supported—must be Microsoft-branded adapter.