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Playstation 3: How to setup your Internet connection
This article helps you in setting up the Internet connection for Playstation 3
To enjoy the online capability of Playstation 3, you need to connect it to the internet. You can do it in two ways:
The network configuration and connection depends on the connection method and equipment you have.
Important: A router would be required if you want your PS3 and the computer to be connected to the internet at the same time.
The following are mandatory. You need:
An Internet connection
A cable modem
Ethernet cable. (Available with the PS3)
When you have a wired connection to the Internet, it is not necessary
to adjust any of the default settings. (It is done automatically). If
you aren't able to connect with the default settings, follow the
instructions to adjust the settings.
Select "Network Settings" under "Settings" in the home menu, press the button.
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Select "Wired Connection", press the button.
Select Easy or Custom and adjust the settings.
If you select Easy, then the basic settings are automatically set.
If you select Custom, then you need to enter the settings. Refer the settings supplied by your Internet service provider.
The network configuration and connection depends on the connection method and equipment you have.
The following are mandatory. You need:
An Internet connection
A cable modem and a router
Access point (Not necessary if using a wireless router with built-in wireless functionality)
When you try to connect wirelessly to the Internet, First adjust the
network settings. These settings may change depending on the type of
access point and the network environment you are in.
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Select "Network Settings" under "Settings" in the home button.
Select "Internet Connection Settings", press the button.
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Select "Wireless", press the button.
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The system will search for access points within range and display them as a list.
Select the access point that you want to use, press the
button. (An SSID is a code or a name that is assigned to the access
point. If you have no clue which SSID to use or if the SSID is not
displayed, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point.)
Confirm the SSID for the access point, press the right button.
Select the security settings as necessary, press the right button.
Enter the encryption key, press the right
button. (The encryption key field will display an asterisk (*) for each
character you enter. If you do not know the key, contact the person who
set up or maintains the access point).
Select Easy or Custom and adjust the settings.
If you select Easy, then the basic settings are automatically set.
If you select Custom, then you need to enter the settings. Refer the settings supplied by your provider
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there is a need to reconfigure your router to work with your modem. If configured already before, then there is great chance that this has been set back to factory default.
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