After you perform the network test for your Original Xbox console Live Connection, you receive the message: "Cables not connected"

When you try to connect to Xbox LIVE, the network test results in "Cables not connected" displayed on the Connect Status screen.

This problem occurs when a physical connection cannot be established between the original Xbox console and the network device.

This test detects the network adapter and verifies that it is physically connected. If you are using a wired-only connection, this test verifies that an Ethernet cable is connected to your console’s Ethernet port. If you are using an Ethernet-to-wireless bridge, this test verifies that your console can communicate with your wireless bridge.

Before you start the troubleshooting steps in this article, make sure that you power cycle all the devices on the network. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: If you are using a wired-only connection, follow these steps:

1. Verify that you are using a straight-through Ethernet cable, not a crossover cable such as the Xbox System Link cable.
2. Verify that the Ethernet cable is not damaged and that it is connected correctly to the Ethernet port on the Xbox console.
3. Verify that the modem, the router, or the gateway device that you connect to your console is connected and is turned on.
4. Verify that the Ethernet cable to your bridge is not damaged and that it is connected to the console’s Ethernet port.

If you are using an Ethernet-to-wireless bridge, follow these steps:

1. Verify that your Ethernet-to-wireless bridge is turned on.
2. Verify that the Ethernet cable to your bridge is not damaged and that it is connected to the console’s Ethernet port.

For more information about how to set up a wireless connection to Xbox LIVE, visit the following Web sites: