How to Set up a Lan for Xbox
Ensure you have a fast Internet connection., Decide how many Xboxes or computers you want to have in your system., Hook each Xbox into the electrical outlet with a power cord., Acquire a LAN switch., Plug in your LAN switch to an electrical outlet...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Ensure you have a fast Internet connection.
Chances are, if you own an Xbox, which has sophisticated Internet capabilities, then you have already have a fast connection. -
Step 2: Decide how many Xboxes or computers you want to have in your system.
You will need to have them all setup in the same geographic area, most likely within the house.
If you plan to keep the Xboxes in separate rooms, you will need long Ethernet cables.
This LAN connection can work with both Xbox and Xbox
360. , Then, hook each Xbox to a video cable so that it will play on the TV.
You will need a TV and a copy of the video game you want to play for each Xbox you connect.
Check on the back of the game jacket to see if the multi-player game supports Xbox system link. , You can also use a router or a hub instead of a switch, if that is what you have on hand.
However, a LAN switch with automatic uplink detection will be the easiest device to use when creating an Xbox LAN. ,, Each Xbox comes with a LAN port already built into the box.
It is the place where you will connect 1 end of the Ethernet cable.
You can find Ethernet patch cables at computer, video game and hardware stores, as well as on the Internet.
Some people have extra Ethernet cables that were used to connect to the Internet before wireless connectivity was widespread. , You should hear a click when the plastic cable connects.
Repeat this with a separate Ethernet patch cable for each device. , There should be 4 or 5 open ports in the back of the switch to connect these cables.
Ensure you do not connect this Ethernet patch cable to the uplink port in another area of your switch device, because a different type of cable is used for this link. , Use the other ports next to the one you just connected. , They should automatically set up a system link that you can scroll through your Xbox dashboard. , Access these devices or put an Xbox multi-player game into each console and begin playing. -
Step 3: Hook each Xbox into the electrical outlet with a power cord.
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Step 4: Acquire a LAN switch.
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Step 5: Plug in your LAN switch to an electrical outlet.
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Step 6: Buy or find an Ethernet patch cable for each Xbox or other computer device that you want to hook up to your LAN.
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Step 7: Connect 1 end of an Ethernet patch cable to a computer or Xbox device by pressing it into the LAN port.
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Step 8: Connect the other end of the Ethernet patch cable to the LAN switch device.
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Step 9: Connect the other end of each Ethernet patch cable to the LAN link for each device you plan to connect.
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Step 10: Wait for a few minutes while your devices communicate with the Xbox.
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Step 11: Scroll through your system link to find the different devices that are connected.
Detailed Guide
Chances are, if you own an Xbox, which has sophisticated Internet capabilities, then you have already have a fast connection.
You will need to have them all setup in the same geographic area, most likely within the house.
If you plan to keep the Xboxes in separate rooms, you will need long Ethernet cables.
This LAN connection can work with both Xbox and Xbox
360. , Then, hook each Xbox to a video cable so that it will play on the TV.
You will need a TV and a copy of the video game you want to play for each Xbox you connect.
Check on the back of the game jacket to see if the multi-player game supports Xbox system link. , You can also use a router or a hub instead of a switch, if that is what you have on hand.
However, a LAN switch with automatic uplink detection will be the easiest device to use when creating an Xbox LAN. ,, Each Xbox comes with a LAN port already built into the box.
It is the place where you will connect 1 end of the Ethernet cable.
You can find Ethernet patch cables at computer, video game and hardware stores, as well as on the Internet.
Some people have extra Ethernet cables that were used to connect to the Internet before wireless connectivity was widespread. , You should hear a click when the plastic cable connects.
Repeat this with a separate Ethernet patch cable for each device. , There should be 4 or 5 open ports in the back of the switch to connect these cables.
Ensure you do not connect this Ethernet patch cable to the uplink port in another area of your switch device, because a different type of cable is used for this link. , Use the other ports next to the one you just connected. , They should automatically set up a system link that you can scroll through your Xbox dashboard. , Access these devices or put an Xbox multi-player game into each console and begin playing.
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