Connecting PS3 to wireless internet

Myra, The PS3 internal antenna when connected to the board, is only a thin protected wire, so it is not the greatest system for range for wifi. However, it would seem the issue you are having is not connecting to the wireless router, but the router to the internet. The PS3 asks after you enter a new connection, if you want to test it. I always do this test and it is valuable. At the top of the test screen, you will see "connection to router"-Pass/fail, then connecting to internet-Pass/fail, then connecting to PSN-pass/fail. Do you have other devices connected to the router you are using? If yes, then you have a more serious problem. If no, then you just have to access the router via PC and set up the correct settings to allow your PS3 to connect to the internet. There are several different routers out there, so you will have to consult the manufacturer to set it up. Just a few key notes here. If you are ok with anyone accessing your internet, simply don't password protect it. And also, make sure that the router is transmitting by making sure it is in"air"mode. If it's not airing the SSID, then no device will pick it up. ^^ I hope this helps, and good luck.

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Error means there was an issue connecting to your Internet service provider. This happens when your ISP requires you to put in your username and password from the internet browser. Try to browse using your PS3 ans see if you have a message from your ISP or a login page will show up. Follow the instructions and enter the username and password of your ISP. This is not you PSN account login credentials. Contact you ISP you are not aware of you username and password

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try using a wired connection. most wireless are pretty bad connections for online mode. when you use it, go(on the ps3) on SETTINGS then INTERNET CONNECTION SETTINGS then try wired, or wireless and try again. =)

try initial setup and make sure the modem doesnt keep turning off if it does its a faulty router

make sure you have security wep key correct or put a pin in the back of it there is a little reset button on it then you can reinstall on your computer and make a new security key or not make one at all but people will steal your files and all kind of stuff off your comp but make sure you have the setup disc for the wireless modem

You could move your ps3 to the wall closest to their house. lol.


Assuming they are letting you piggyback their internet.

1. You could try pointing the antennas toward each other.

2. Another thing you can try it building a can-tenna. Sometimes you can use a pringle can or something similar to direct the antenna signals toward the source in a more focus fashion. I've gotten to it work in some buildings that seem to absorb wireless signals.

3. You could get a cheap router to boost your signal and set it up as a repeater/access point. Some routers do not offer the access point idea but you can flash them with firmware at dd-wrt.com; just make sure you pick a compatible router.

If you don't want your PS3 connecting to your wireless network, try going to the router control panel, and use the MAC filter to block it from connecting.

Try connecting to your router with a cable and see if that is able to get you online.

If it does, then 9/10 its a signal problem.

If it doesn't, then you have a settings problem.

Also, is your router close enough to the ps3 to supply sufficient signal to the console? From my experience, the router needs to be pretty close to the ps3 for it to get a good signal or if you have a wireless N type router. Wireless b/g routers usually need to be very close to their source for it to be fully effective as the ps3 requires.

Are you sure there is no wireless device in the machine? Picking up a wireless connection in a desktop without a wireless device is a bit of an impossibility. Do you have a cellular device connected to the computer? Some of the cell wireless cards (Sprint for example) double as wireless cards for wifi hotspots. Many cell phones can be treated as wireless modems on your computer. Take another look and post back.

Your wireless router probably has a wep or wpa passcode that you will need to enter into your PS3.