Xbox Live has never been down in the first place.
It could be:Your Internet stopped workingXbox Live is having issues (on Xbox.com support page it will say if Xbox Live is up and running)You are not properly hooked up to the Internet
Xbox live takes up a small amount of internet usage, but it has no effect with the computer, especially if the modem/router you are using has no Ethernet cable running to your computer.
No.
Yes.
go to your settings hook up the internet, then sign in to your profile you want to be made into live, press join Xbox live! and follow the steps!
Yes, ranking up only relates to xbox live and xbox live games, matches, and stats in Call Of Duty 4
First, you will have to create an actual Xbox Live account. You may use your pre-existing non-Xbox Live account by opening the Xbox Guide, switching to the settings tab, and re-running the intial setup. When prompted to Join Xbox Live, there should be an option to use a pre-existing account. This will change your Gamertag, but you can change it once for free. New Xbox Live accounts recieve 1-Month Gold Trials.
Yes, because you are not signing up for xbox 360 you are signing up for xbox live!
You don't need a computer as long as you have internet to hook up your Xbox to you will be able to play Xbox Live.
Connect your Xbox on internet then sign up Then follow the steps
Yes, once you have xbox live you can download Netflix for free and set up an account or use a preexisting one.
No, You need to be a member on XBOX LIVE to rank up.