What do I need to hook up PS3 to the internet?I want to hook up my husband's PS3 to the internet (wirelessly) and I need to know what I need to do so. Please help!
Posted by Gordon R
phone line/internet connection
wireless router
ps3
turn on ps3 goto settings network settings then select wireless then scan(u might have to push discovery button on router)...enter wpa/wep code...(found on router)
save then connect
should work ok then
Posted by yankees fan 4ever
You can choose the Wi-Fi option that many people choose because it is cheap and easy to do. As you said, you have a wireless router, so the steps to connect to the home network should be fairly easy. Things you will need:PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system (Note: PLAYSTATION 3 40GB / 60GB / 80GB / 160GB models ONLY (20GB model does not have built-in Wi-Fi connectivity))
SIXAXIS™ wireless controller (and USB cable)
AC power cord
A high-speed Internet account (cable or DSL) with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Router
Wireless router compatible with 802.11b or 802.11g Wi-Fi standards
Or an Ethernet (wired) router with a Wireless Access Point (WAP)
You may need to open firewall port numbers on your router to connect to the Internet.
The PLAYSTATION 3 will not connect to the Internet through the USB ports.
1. Power-cycle ALL network equipment.
Turn off (unplug) ALL of your network equipment, including any wireless access points, routers, Voice Over IP (VOIP) modems, and broadband modems for two (2) full minutes. See How to power cycle PLAYSTATION 3 network devices for more details.
2. Confirm that your internet connection is enabled.
In the XMB™ home menu, go to Settings icon (Settings) > [Network Settings ] > [Internet Connection] and select [Enabled].
3. Scroll down to [Internet Connection Settings] and press the X button icon button.
4. When prompted, "Do you want to continue?" select [Yes].
On the next screen, select [Wireless] as your connection method and press the X button icon button.
5. Pick "Scan" and press the X button icon button.
6. From the list, pick your SSID and press the X button icon button.
7. On the next screen, press right on the directional pad to continue - do NOT press the X button icon button to [Edit].
8. Pick your WLAN Security Setting (either WEP or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK).
If none, pick [None] (and skip the next step).
Press the X button icon button.
9. If you selected a Security Setting, enter your security key with the keyboard.
Press the [Start] button to exit the onscreen keyboard.
Press right on the directional pad to proceed to the next screen.
10. The system will check your network configuration settings and display the information.
Press the X button icon button to save these settings.
11. Test the connection on the next screen. Press the X button icon button to start the test.
12. When the test is complete (usually less than a minute), it will display the results ("Succeeded" or "Failed").
If you have successfully connected to your network, congratulations, you have completed the network setup process.
You can also buy a 100 ft. cable and run it through your house. The cable will cost $ 12.90 on eBay with free shipping. You should make sure that 100 ft is actually enough long before you buy though...
Keep in mind that I am neither seller nor advertiser of the item and I just used the first one that popped up under the search "Ethernet cable" on eBay. I do not guarantee the quality of the item.
Then, you hook up one end of the Ethernet cable to your PS3 and one end to your router. Assuming the PS3's and the router's Ethernet port is working, you should have a wired, steady connection.
Hope this helps!!
Posted by JimShorts
Very simple, you need a wireless router hooked up to a DSL or Cable modem and the brain power to know how to set it up in the PS3 network settings.
Its really easy, takes about five minutes and then you will be playing in the wonder land known as online gaming. Becareful though, you will lose hours or even days of your life once you start...lol.
Enjoy
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