How do i connect an xbox 360 to internet with a router?

[astraman]

I have a xbox 360 downstairs and a home pc and wireless router upstairs but dont know how to connect to the internet with the xbox 360 without taking it upstairs and connecting it via usb.I would be grateful for step by step procedure.Many thanks.

[Cakeboy]

The 360 can't be connected by USB, it has an Ethernet port if you want to wire it into the router.

You can do that by buying a long Ethernet cable and running it from one of the spare sockets on your router down to your 360.

Alternatively you can buy a wireless adaptor for your 360 from anywhere that sells 360 stuff, Tesco would probably be your best bet for getting it cheaply or look on eBay. New, they're around �60 and it's the only way to make your 360 wireless compatible - gotta love Microsoft.

Whichever method you choose, the 360 should work it all out automatically and if you get any problems check out the support info on xbox.com - very useful

[DarkMajes71c]

make sure your routers NAT settings are set to open or you will find it very unreliable when playing online!!