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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:
Wired Connectivity:
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:
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.
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Wireless Connectivity:
The network configuration and connection depends on the connection method and equipment you have.
The following are mandatory. You need:
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.
The following instructions apply most of the network configurations.
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Wired Connectivity:
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. - Select "Internet Connection Settings", press the button.
- You will be popped with a message stating the Internet connection will be terminated, select Yes, press the button.
- 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.
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Wireless Connectivity:
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)
- Settings information for the access point (SSID, WEP key, WPA key)
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.
The following instructions apply most of the network configurations.
- Select "Network Settings" under "Settings" in the home menu, press the button.
- Select "Internet Connection Settings", press the button.
- You will be popped with a message stating the Internet connection will be terminated, select Yes, press the button.
- Select "Wireless", press the button.
- Select "Scan", press the button.
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 Internet service provider.
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- Posted by: toby_figgins_1328 at 12 Dec 16:05 permalinkWhen i try to connect my ps3 wirelessly it all goes through fine, but when i test the connection it says faild next to the IP address. And at the bottom of the screen it says "Obtaining IP address timed out" ????
- Posted by: cooldude_cazzer_9390 at 30 Nov 09:37 permalinkIm having exactly the smae problem, if one of u find out how 2 fix it, i would appreciate t if y could tell me how.
Matt - Posted by: cmcorrea09_1274 at 11 Jan 03:19 permalinkHey, have you fixed the connection yet?
- Posted by: paul2quick_6418 at 11 Jun 01:36 permalinkHi there my name is Paul and i've got a ps3 for my birthday and ever since i got it
i've been trying to connect my ps3 to the internet but still have no luck you know so
i'm asking anyone please help me out here because i really i want to connect my ps3 to the
internet but i can't..but what i really need to know is..
-do i have to buy any particular wires for my ps3 to connect to the internet
-do i have to do anything before i start connecting the ps3 to the net
-where do i buy the wires for the ps3 from
please help me out here, here's my email adress you can contact me on that
i'll be waiting for your responce.
Many thanks
Paul - Posted by: roblesruben5_4945 at 30 Jul 18:48 permalinkPaul,
I have the same problem with no good result. But if you get yours fixed, please could you let me know how you fixed it?
Ruben
roblesruben5@embarqmail.com - Posted by: jonathanch1_4206 at 12 Aug 10:25 permalinkhey the reason you can not connection is because your encryption is set to wpa-psk. you have to set the encryption to wep open or wep shared and customize your wep on your router. to get connected. ps3 does not support wpa-psk or wpa2 right now.
- Posted by: troxell3_5559 at 04 Feb 21:32 permalinkyou out there?what or where is this encryption? Please Help Dumb in Ok get PS3 on line troxell3@cox.net
- Posted by: jonathanch1_4206 at 12 Aug 10:26 permalinkhey the reason you can not connection is because your encryption is set to wpa-psk. you have to set the encryption to wep open or wep shared and customize your wep on your router. to get connected. ps3 does not support wpa-psk or wpa2 right now.
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Updated at: 27 Mar 02:02
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Posted by: kseverson_1754 at 02 Oct 10:05 permalinkOne questions; if you are changing from a wireless to a wired modem what must you do to get internet working. Need help!
- Posted by: cchandleriv_9342 at 09 Oct 14:03 permalinkhttp://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=psnetwork&message.id=366889&jump=true#M366889
here ya go - Posted by: choraitis_1783 at 06 Nov 09:23 permalinkDear Paul
You must simply put the cable that charges the control on your PS3 and connect it with your PC. I'm not sure but if am I right you need to go to Internet connection setings. go to wired and Easy. Then when you have fixex the options then you should be connected - Posted by: cnntrrs_2669 at 27 Nov 19:28 permalinkmy ps3 doesn't want to connect to the internet when it says to test the connection it always fails even tho it has a high access point
what do i do??????? - Posted by: cnntrrs_2669 at 27 Nov 19:31 permalinkmy ps3 doesn't want to connect to the internet when it says to test the connection it always fails even tho it has a high access point
what do i do??????? - Posted by: valeriapaiv_7979 at 05 Dec 18:18 permalinkJoin the club. Same thing happening. Soooo annoying. Someone pls heeeelp!!!1
- Posted by: sk8ers_rock18_8769 at 26 Dec 04:10 permalinkmy dns doesn't work
- Posted by: sk8ers_rock18_8769 at 26 Dec 04:11 permalinkmy dns doesn't work
- Posted by: cmcorrea09_1274 at 11 Jan 03:18 permalinkHey, have you fixed the connection yet?
- Posted by: joemc_55_1417 at 02 Feb 13:59 permalinki have the same problem i test the connection and it fails if you are ment to customize the wep key what do you customize it to?? help me please
- Posted by: troxell3_5559 at 04 Feb 21:39 permalinkwhat and where is this wep?wpa-psk or wpa2 right now? I ready to try anything to get this kids PS3 on line
- Posted by: sonic_the_dude_449 at 08 Mar 19:47 permalinkwpa-psk IS supported all u have to do is enter the wpa that comes with ur modem its a code it also can be found under ur modem this will work for those having the failed optaining the ip add is because its not connecting at all go back do ur connection again this time click on wpa-psk
- wep is under custom settings in network setupon ps3 i think its under test section..its the password u used to secure ur modem on ur pc so no one else can use your modem..on the pc its under network settings "choose network" ""enter wep"..there u find ur wep key..same number or word is used for ur wep setting on ps 3 when u access setup-custom,u must enter it manually cause its a password pretty sure its a "custom sttup" -under or above the test area in the "network settings - setup section" on ps3 hope this helps!!
- Posted by: sizzels_8_7291 at 02 May 23:55 permalinkdo you need an fast computer
