Windows Vista®: Home Networking

Configure the Windows Vista–Based PC

With the Xbox 360 connected to the network and with a Media Center setup key in hand, return to your Windows Vista–based PC. Click Start, and click Media Center. If you’re prompted that the Xbox has been found on the network, click Yes, and skip to step 3.

To add an extender by using Windows Media Center, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, All Programs, Media Center.

2. Scroll down to Tasks, and then scroll right to Add Extender. Click Next to continue.

3. Type the eight-digit setup key displayed by the Xbox 360.

4. Click Next to continue.

5. Click Yes to see the media folders on your extender. Click Next.

6. Wait while the setup completes.

7. If prompted, click Yes (Recommended) to run the network performance tuner. Click Next. (If you ...