After connecting your cable, test the connection. Open the Guide menu from the Dashboard the Dashboard by pressing the center button on the Xbox controller. Select “Settings”, then “Network Settings”. Select “Wired Network” and then “Test Xbox Live Connection”.
Open the Guide menu from the Dashboard by pressing the Xbox Guide button (center of controller). Select Settings, then System. Select Network Settings. Select your wireless network from the list. Enter your wireless password when prompted. If your network is not listed, select Advanced Options and then Specify Unlisted Network. Enter in your network name and security information.
Occasionally, the Xbox Live service is offline. Check the Xbox Live website for the latest information on the Live network’s availability if you are having difficulty connecting. If your router is located a few rooms away, you may have a weak wireless signal. This can cause connection issues, so try moving your router closer to the Xbox, or vice versa, if possible.
The Microsoft Account is free, and you can use your existing email address to create one. If you don’t have an email address, one will be created during the sign-up process.
You can purchase Gold subscription cards from most game and electronics stores if you are not comfortable storing your credit card information with Microsoft. Enter in the codes to activate your Gold membership.
Scroll to the right of the Dashboard to find the Settings screen. Select the “Profile” option. Select “Edit Profile”, and then select “Gamertag”. Select “Enter New Gamertag” and then type in your desired name, up to 15 characters. Xbox Live will check to see if the name is available. If it is, select that you want to use it. Your profile name will be updated.
