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How to Connect a Playstation 3 to Your Wireless Internet

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Connect a Playstation 3 to Your Wireless Internet

If you have a Playstation 3 with the wireless LAN feature, you can connect it to your wireless Internet connection. Internet connection settings will vary by the network, but if you have a typical network setup, you should be able to connect your PS3 to the Internet by using this process.

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    Difficulty:
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    Instructions

      • 1

        Make sure your wireless Internet connection is active and at full strength. Unplug the PS3's Ethernet cable if it is plugged into the system.

      • 2

        Turn on the Playstation 3 game console and select "Network Settings" under the "Settings" option in the main menu.

      • 3

        Select the "Internet Connection Settings" tab and select "Yes" when the system displays a new screen saying you will be disconnected from the Internet.

      • 4

        Select "Easy" on the next screen that asks what type of installation you want to use.

      • 5

        Select "Wireless" when it asks you what type of Internet connection you have.

      • 6

        Select "Scan" on the next screen.The system will search for all available Internet connections in the area.

      • 7

        Select your home Internet connection when the screen pops up displaying the available Internet options. Select your security settings and enter your encryption key. Save your settings.

      • 8

        Test the connection by selecting the "Test Connection" option. If the connection has been made, your network information will appear on the screen.

    Tips & Warnings

    • If the connection process does not work the first time, repeat the process to check your settings.

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    Comments

    • John Dodson Oct 22, 2010
      depends on the age of your PS3, older ones need an add on wireless adapter...
    • jhill777 Mar 04, 2010
      haha....with a picture of you standing next to an XBOX?!

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