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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

This manual contains impor tant information about how to safely and properly set up, use, and care for
the Microsoft

Do not take the Adapter apart .
Do not attempt to service or repair the Xbox Wireless Adapter yourself.
Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as:

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Power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

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Liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus.

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The apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

General Electrical Precautions

As with many other electrical devices, failure to take the following precautions can result in serious
injury from electric shock, or fi re, or damage to the Xbox Wireless Adapter.

Avoid damaging the power cord.

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Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,

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Do not jerk, knot, sharply bend, or otherwise abuse the power cord.

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Do not expose the power cord to sources of heat.

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Keep children and pets away from the power cord and do not allow them to bite or chew on it.

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When unplugging the power cord from the Adapter or a power outlet, pull on the plug —do not pull on

If the power cord becomes damaged in any way, stop using it immediately and call the Microsoft
Customer Support number in Chapter 4.

Do not push or insert anything into openings

Take precautions to keep children from putting anything inside the Adapter.
Do not overload an extension cord, wall outlet, or other type of receptacle.
Do not exceed the stated ratings of cords or receptacles.
Use the t ype of power source indicated on the Xbox Wireless Adapter.
If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult a qualifi ed electrician.
Do not expose the Adapter to liquids or moisture.

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Do not use this apparatus near water (for example, sinks, tubs, pools) or expose it to rain, moisture, or

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Do not place objects fi lled with liquids, such as beverages or vases, on or near the Adapter.

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Do not clean the Adapter with water, liquid cleaners, solvents, or aerosols.

Clean the outside of the Xbox Wireless Adapter properly.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of impor tant safety, operating, and

maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the Xbox Wireless Adapter.
Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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Broadband Networking Xbox® Wireless Adapter.

and the point where it exits from the apparatus.

the cord.

dripping or splashing liquids.

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contents

1 | Introduction: Your Xbox Wireless Adapter.............................................................1

Box Contents ....................................................................................................1

About the Adapter ............................................................................................2

Resetting the Adapter......................................................................................3

Restoring Factory Default Settings .................................................................4

Updating Adapter Firmware.............................................................................4

2 | Network Basics: About Wireless Networking........................................................5

Types of Wireless Networks.............................................................................5

Placement of Wireless Components...............................................................6

Understanding Wireless Transmission Standards .........................................7

Making Your Wireless Transmissions More Secure .......................................8

3 | Troubleshooting: Need Help?..................................................................................9

Nothing happens when I insert the Xbox Wireless Adapter Setup disc

in the disc tray..................................................................................................9

My Xbox console doesn’t recognize the wireless adapter. ............................9

Setup does not detect my wireless network...................................................9

I can’t save my wireless settings or password on my adapter.................... 10

I receive an error message during setup that my security key

is incorrect. .................................................................................................... 10

The Power light on my adapter won’t stop blinking when I update the

adapter fi rmware........................................................................................... 10

The wireless status is listed as “Not Connected.”....................................... 10

The signal strength is listed as “Very Low” or “Low.”.................................. 11

I can’t connect to Xbox Live.......................................................................... 11

My Xbox Live games are running slowly....................................................... 12

4 | Reference................................................................................................................ 13

Getting Help................................................................................................... 13

Visit Us on the Web.................................................................................... 13

Technical Support Options........................................................................ 13

Regulatory Information ................................................................................. 14

United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations............................ 14

Canadian Radiocommunication Regulations........................................... 14

Technical Specifi cations .............................................................................. 15

System Requirements................................................................................... 16

LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 17

GARANTIE LIMITÉE........................................................................................ 19

Glossary ............................................................................................................... 21

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Thanks for purchasing the Microsoft® Broadband Networking Xbox® Wireless
Adapter. You can use your adapter to add an Xbox video game system to an
existing wireless network that has a wireless router, base station, or gateway.
You can also use your adapter to connect two Xbox consoles wirelessly for
System Link play.

Box Contents

Your wireless adapter comes with other components to help you set up and
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User’s Guide and

Start Here guide

Xbox wireless adapter

(MN-740)

Ethernet cable

Power supply

About the Adapter

The Microsoft Xbox Wireless Adapter connects to an Xbox console with an
Ethernet cable. The following illustrations show the locations of the ports, status
lights, and Restore button on the adapter.

Power port

To Xbox Ethernet port

Restore button

The back of the adapter has a Restore button, a To Xbox port for the Ethernet
cable, and a Power port.

Note If the provided Ethernet cable does not meet your needs, you can use any other
Ethernet cable (either the “straight-through” type or the “crossover” type) when you
connect your Xbox console to your Xbox wireless adapter. Do not use a phone cord for
this connection.

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Power light

Wireless light

Xbox light

The front of the adapter has three status lights. The following table describes the
behavior of each light.

Status light On Off Blinking

Power Green: Ready

Orange: Updating

Not receiving power Restoring factory

defaults or error*

fi rmware or resetting

Wireless Radio enabled Radio disabled Data being sent or

received wirelessly

Xbox Xbox console turned

on and connected

Xbox console turned
off or not connected

Data being sent or
received over Ethernet
connection

*If the Power light continues to blink after you attempt to update the adapter
fi rmware, reset the adapter by using the following procedure.

Resetting the Adapter

You can reset the adapter to correct connectivity problems. Simply unplug the
adapter power supply, and then plug it in again. The Power light will turn orange,
and then turn green when the reset is complete.

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Restoring Factory Default Settings

You can restore the factory default settings to the adapter if, for example, you
forget your adapter password. Restoring the adapter erases all your current
adapter settings and returns the password to the default, admin. After you restore
your adapter, you will need to reconfi gure the adapter settings. You can do this
from the Wireless Settings screen of the Xbox Dashboard on your Xbox console.

To restore the adapter to factory default settings

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Use a pointed object to press and release the Restore button on the back of
the adapter.

The Power light fi rst blinks orange and green, and then turns solid orange.
When it turns solid green, the restoration is complete. This process takes about
a minute.

Power light

Updating Adapter Firmware

To update your adapter fi rmware, you need a computer with Microsoft
Windows
To check for available updates for this adapter, go to www.microsoft.com/
broadbandnetworking.

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network basics

About Wireless Networking

Your Microsoft® Broadband Networking Xbox® Wireless Adapter communicates by
radio transmission. Radio waves travel in all directions, and can be transmitted
through walls and fl oors. This chapter on wireless connections explains wireless
network types and provides important information about wireless performance
and security.

Types of Wireless Networks

There are two types of wireless networks: infrastructure and ad hoc.

In an infrastructure network, a wireless adapter connects to a wireless network
through a central wireless access point, gateway, or router, such as a Microsoft
Wireless Base Station. This type of network is often used when a broadband
Internet connection will be shared among computers and devices. In an
infrastructure network, for example, a computer on the network can access
email while an Xbox console accesses the Xbox Live™ online game service. The
following illustration shows an example of an infrastructure network.

Active Internet connection

Broadband modem

Computer

Wireless router

Xbox console