Print ArticleIf you have hundreds of music files stored on your PC or Mac in the den, there's a way for you to listen to them using your Xbox 360 connected to your sound system or TV in the living room, or anywhere else in the house.
Set Up Your Network
Step1 Determine whether you have an Ethernet (wired) or wireless network. Wireless is preferred, enabling you to set up your Xbox anywhere in the house, even though there's no phone line or Ethernet connection available.
Step2 Purchase an Xbox wireless receiver and connect it to the network port on the back of your Xbox. This will also eliminate the need for you to use a telephone line to take advantage of Xbox Live services.
Step3 Set up the Xbox to connect to your wireless network. The Xbox should be able to pick up the name of your network by scanning for available networks. You may have to enter a security code or WEP address for it to connect.
Step4 Test your connection by trying to sign on to Xbox Live or by clicking on the test button on your screen. This will check for proper connections and will make sure you have a decent connection to the Internet.
Stream Music to the Xbox
Step1 Leave your Xbox on and boot up your computer. A Media Center PC or computers running Windows Media Player 11 will automatically detect the Xbox and ask if you want to set up a connection. A Mac will require installation of the program such as the one listed in the resources section.
Step2 Set up Windows Media Connect on your PC to recognize the Xbox. This is fairly simple to do. Once completed it should "see" the Xbox connected to your system.
Step3 Activate the Windows Media Connection application on your Xbox. Basically this is just a click of a button and the Xbox does the rest. This will enable you to use the Windows Media Player on the Xbox.
Step4 If you're using a Media Center PC or Windows Media Player 11, make sure media sharing is turned on by clicking on "media sharing" in the Library dropdown menu. The Xbox should eventually show up in the list of devices. Visit xbox 360 paradise for more resources related to Xbox 360
Set Up Your Network
Step1 Determine whether you have an Ethernet (wired) or wireless network. Wireless is preferred, enabling you to set up your Xbox anywhere in the house, even though there's no phone line or Ethernet connection available.
Step2 Purchase an Xbox wireless receiver and connect it to the network port on the back of your Xbox. This will also eliminate the need for you to use a telephone line to take advantage of Xbox Live services.
Step3 Set up the Xbox to connect to your wireless network. The Xbox should be able to pick up the name of your network by scanning for available networks. You may have to enter a security code or WEP address for it to connect.
Step4 Test your connection by trying to sign on to Xbox Live or by clicking on the test button on your screen. This will check for proper connections and will make sure you have a decent connection to the Internet.
Stream Music to the Xbox
Step1 Leave your Xbox on and boot up your computer. A Media Center PC or computers running Windows Media Player 11 will automatically detect the Xbox and ask if you want to set up a connection. A Mac will require installation of the program such as the one listed in the resources section.
Step2 Set up Windows Media Connect on your PC to recognize the Xbox. This is fairly simple to do. Once completed it should "see" the Xbox connected to your system.
Step3 Activate the Windows Media Connection application on your Xbox. Basically this is just a click of a button and the Xbox does the rest. This will enable you to use the Windows Media Player on the Xbox.
Step4 If you're using a Media Center PC or Windows Media Player 11, make sure media sharing is turned on by clicking on "media sharing" in the Library dropdown menu. The Xbox should eventually show up in the list of devices. Visit xbox 360 paradise for more resources related to Xbox 360
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