How to Connect My PlayStation 3 to the Internet Without an Ethernet Cable
Sony's Playstation 3 comes equipped with the ability to connect to the internet and Playstation Network through a wired connection using an Ethernet cord or a wireless connection using a wireless access point provided by a wireless router. According to Playstation.com, you can connect your Playstation 3 to the internet or Playstation Network if your home network uses a router compatible with 802.11b or 802.11g Wi-Fi standards. You can quickly set up a wireless connection between your wireless router and Playstation 3.
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Instructions
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Turn on the Playstation 3 and log in to your account. Select "Settings" from the XMB home menu and choose "Network Settings" by pressing the "X" button on the Playstation 3 controller.
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Select "Internet Connection" and choose to enable the internet connection for the Playstation 3.
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Use the Playstation 3 controller to select "Internet Connection Settings" and press the "X" button. Select "Yes" to proceed with changing the Internet connection settings.
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Select the "Easy" setup option and press the "X" button to continue. Select "Wireless" as the connection type and press the "X" button on the Playstation 3 controller.
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Select "Scan" under the WLAN settings to allow the Playstation 3 system to scan for the available wireless connection.
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Choose your wireless access point from the list of wireless access points discovered by the Playstation 3 game system. Press the controller's left analog stick to the right to confirm your selection and continue.
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Select the security type that your router is using and press the "X" button on the controller to continue.
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Input your wireless router's security key using the Playstation 3's onscreen keyboard. Press the "Start" button to close the onscreen keyboard. Continue by pressing the left analog stick to the right to confirm your security key.
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Press "X" to save the wireless connection settings. Press "X" to test the wireless connection. Your Playstation 3 is connected to the internet and can now access the Playstation Network.
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Tips & Warnings
The Playstation 3 may need to be fully updated with the latest software release before you try to set up a wireless Internet connection.
