Configure the Xbox 360

After you have connected the Xbox 360 to the home network, turn it on. Then, work from the Media tab in the menu that’s offered:

  1. On the Media tab, select Media Center.

  2. When prompted to connect the Xbox 360 to a PC with Media Center on your network, select A to continue. Note that if the Xbox 360 is connected to an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless network, you may be warned that poor performance can result. You should switch to a higher-performance wireless network (such as 802.11a) if your wireless router supports it. Be careful, though, because other devices on your network may not support 802.11a. Select Continue, and press A (Select) to continue.

  3. Once connected, write down the Media Center setup key displayed on the screen. This ...

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