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To set up a wired internet connection on your PS3 first make sure that you have an ethernet cable from a router with internet plugged into your PS3. Next go into Settings>Network Settings>Set Up Connection. Follow the instructions on screen making sure you input valid information about your network. Submit and your PS3 should now be connected to the internet using the Ethernet cable!
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Can I set up wireless internet on PS3 without a computer?
Yes you can if you have access to a wireless internet connection. The wireless connection or wired connection can be made if you have an internet connection and you can purchase a connection without a computer. However in general most locations (For example homes) without a computer do not have access to an internet connection. You will know if you have a wired connection because you are paying for it every month. For a wireless connection you may live close enough to a free wireless provider. Go to setting on your play station and at the bottom of the choices is one for network connections. After you click that try to set up an internet connection. The PS3 will search for wireless connections in the auto mode choice that will come up after the machine determines that you do not have a wired connection. Even if the search finds a wireless connection you may not be able to access the connection without a password, however if you can then you have set a up connection to wireless internet.
What is a router on PS3?
The router for a PS3 is an Optional item that you purchase to allow the internet to connect to more than one device and/or can also include the ability to connect with WiFi. It is not a part of the PS3 and is more a part of a home network allowing you to connect a PC, a PS3, laptops, and other devices to you internet service.
What does a wirless adaptwe for the ps3 do?
The WiFi for the PS3 (that is part of the system and not an adapter) will seek out a WiFi signal when you attempt to set up the internet connection. It can then be set to automatically make an internet connection to either your Internet Service Provider or a strong signal that is not password protected What it does not do is provide you with internet if it is not already available. It also will not turn your internet into wireless or WiFi, you need a wireless router for that
Can the ps3 since the comcast is wired internet do you have do you have to connect PS3 with the Ethernet cable to the comcast modem or you can get wirelees internet for the PS3?
You have to have a router to connect more than 1 item with Comcast Internet unless you also got the wireless router from Comcast. You can either go out and purchase a router either wireless, both, or Ethernet. I purchased a wireless router and then decided I liked the wired system better and purchased an Ethernet cable to hook up the PlayStation 3 because I saw that the router also had 4 Ethernet plugs in back. So you still need to purchase a router even though you have Internet access with Comcast.
How do you put wirelees internet in PS3?
As far as I know all PS3's game with a wireless internet adapter installed. You just need to go into your PS3 settings and find the Internet/Network Connection settings. Once you find that you can have the PS3 guide you step by step on how to hook up y0 PS3 to your wireless internet connection.
Can you play online on the playstation without a wireless internet connection?
Of course. Just connect the internet cable to the back of the PS3 and set it up. In fact, its better to use a wired internet connection because you experience less lag with it.
How do you hook your PS3 to the internet?
First you must already have the ability to access the internet. Most people find they have to purchase a router to enable the internet access to go to an additional device. The router must be wireless if you want to make a WiFi connection with you PS3. The wireless router also allows for a wired connectionOnce you have access to an internet connection and have decided to have the better wired connection. Purchase a Cat 5e or Cat 6 ethernet cable long enough to travel from the back of the PS3 to the internet router and connect the cable. Go to network settings on your PS3 and set up your connection for wired or wireless whatever you have decided and based on the equipment you have or have purchased. There will be no additional monthly charges for the PS3 to use the internet.
How do you go online on your playstation3?
You need to sign up for PlayStation network. For this you need to connect your wireless/wired internet to your PS3
How go online PS3?
First you have a PS3 set up to a TV. Then you have an internet service. Then you purchase devices to allow the PS3 to connect to the internet like WiFi routers or Modems or an ethernet cable and a router or modem to connect it to. Then you go to the settings menu of the PS3 for internet connect and complete the set up for an internet connection. Without internet service and connection devices an online connection is not possible. The PS3 has WiFi which only means that it can connect to your WiFi internet service that you have set up. it does not mean you get an internet connection without having access to an internet service
How do you get Internet on the ps3?
If you have wired on wireless you need to set it up which is really easy using the setup manager which is under Settings or System >Internet settings. When you have finished with the manager you can use the internet browser or the PSN to play online with friends.
Can I set up wireless internet on PS3 without a computer?
Yes you can if you have access to a wireless internet connection. The wireless connection or wired connection can be made if you have an internet connection and you can purchase a connection without a computer. However in general most locations (For example homes) without a computer do not have access to an internet connection. You will know if you have a wired connection because you are paying for it every month. For a wireless connection you may live close enough to a free wireless provider. Go to setting on your play station and at the bottom of the choices is one for network connections. After you click that try to set up an internet connection. The PS3 will search for wireless connections in the auto mode choice that will come up after the machine determines that you do not have a wired connection. Even if the search finds a wireless connection you may not be able to access the connection without a password, however if you can then you have set a up connection to wireless internet.
What cables are what for ther ps3?
The charging cable is a mini USB on one end and is used to set up the controller and can also be used to charge it. The A/V cable connects to the TV for 480i standard TV and you can use optional HDMI cables for HDTV. There is also a Power Cord for the electrical outlet. If you want a wired internet connect you can purchase an ethernet cable to set up a wired connection to the internet
How do you get online with a PS3?
You first need to have internet connection and set up the connection on your ps3 and then you need to sign up to PSNetwork and you can do anything starting off with internet surfing and playing games online.
How do you perform wired connection on PS3?
Purchase an ethernet cable (I prefer a cat 6 but cat 5 will work). Next you need an internet connection and it has a monthly fee.. If you have a computer hooked up to the internet you have an internet connection. Plug the ethernet cable into the back of the PS3 and run the ethernet cable to your cable modem. Unplug your computer and plug in the PS3. If you want to keep both always wired then you need to purchase a router. Then you plug the modem into the router's in spot and both the PS3 and Computer into the router. If you only have dial up for your computer I have no Ideal if a connector is possible.
How did you put the internet cable to PS3 i know how 2but when you put it in and scan it it says it not connected so anyone with PS3 can ya tell you how ya put it in?
insert the cable, then goto the settings tab. scroll all the way down to network settings. prees X. go to the middle option, set up internet connection. follow the instructions or go to custon, click wired connection, and then your done. The connection goes from the PS3 to a router or modem that provides access to the internet.
You want to hook up your computer to the modem and your son wants to connect his ps3?
Use a router or switch to share one internet connection. You can purchase a wired modem very cheap and then hook an ethernet cable from it to the PS3.
How do you hook up your ps3 to play online with a wired connection?
First you need a Internet Service provider of either Cable Broadband or DSL. You might also need a router to connect multiple devices in your home to your internet service (computer and PS3) You connect a PS3 to the router or modem with an ethernet cable. You then go to your PS3 settings menu and make the connection PS The PS3 was not designed to allow the USB port to provide an internet connection and only the WiFi or Ethernet Port can be used to provide internet access to a PS3.
