If you want to sync wirelessly, you'll need a few things:

• An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless network.
• A supported network authentication scheme.
• The SSID (network name) of the wireless network.
• The security key (also known as a passphrase) for the wireless network.

Your Zune player can store one wireless configuration at a time.

When you set up wireless sync, Zune software searches your computer for a wireless profile. Zune will automatically locate the SSID and security key that your computer uses to connect to the network if:

• You're using Windows Vista.
• Your computer is wirelessly connected to the network.

If you're not using Windows Vista, or if your computer has a wired connection to the network (that is, it's connected to a wireless router with an Ethernet cable), your Zune player can scan for available wireless networks and present a list of the SSIDs it finds. Select the SSID of the network your computer is connected to.

1. Plug your Zune player into your computer.
2. Sign into Zune software and click Settings, Device, Wireless Sync.
3. Click Set Up Wireless Sync. 
4. When Zune software finds the SSID that your computer uses to connect to the network, select Yes, use this network.
   
   To scan for a different network, click No, choose a different network. If your network doesn't appear on the list, try again or click Show Advanced Settings and manually enter your network settings.
   
   
5. Click Finish.

1. Plug your Zune player into your computer.
2. Sign into Zune software and click Settings, Device, Wireless Sync.
3. Click Set Up Wireless Sync, Show Advanced Settings.
4. Type the SSID of your wireless network in the Wireless Network Name (SSID) field.
5. Select your network type.
6. Click Save Settings.
   
   For help with manual configuration, see Troubleshoot Wireless Sync.

Once you've configured Zune for wireless syncing, all you need to do is dock your Zune or plug it into a power outlet. After one minute, your Zune will begin syncing with your computer. It will remain wirelessly linked with your computer and sync any new content in your collection until you undock or unplug the device (or until you press cancel).

Sync automatically

To sync content to your Zune automatically, the following conditions have to be met:

• Your Zune must be docked or plugged in to a power outlet.
• Your Wi-Fi network must be on.
• You must be logged in to your Windows user account on the computer where Zune software is installed. (The computer can be locked, but you must be logged in.) Of course, the computer also needs to be on the same network as your Zune.
• No media can be playing on the Zune player.
• The Zune player must be inactive for at least one minute.
• Battery level must be at least 10 percent. If the battery gauge is red, automatic sync can't take place.

You also can start wireless sync manually from your Zune—whether the player is plugged in or not. After manually syncing, your Zune disconnects from the wireless network to save battery power.

1. Make sure your computer is on and you're logged in to your Windows user account.
2. On your Zune, select settings, wireless, sync now.
3. Your Zune displays status of the sync process, including:
   • Looking for network
   • Connecting to network
   • Connecting to PC
   • Preparing to sync
   • Syncing
   • Sync complete

Wireless Sync

Troubleshoot Wireless Sync Problems

Wireless Sync FAQ

Sync Options