There are 2 ways to connect your PlayStation 3 to the
Internet; using a wired (Ethernet) connection or through a wireless connection.
1. Wired
Connection
1. Make sure that your PlayStation 3 is connected to a
broadband-enabled network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Click Settings in the Home menu,
then Network Settings.
3. Click Internet Connection Settings
. Then press the
button.
4. A message will pop up saying that you will be
disconnected from the Internet. Choose Yes. Then press the
button.
5. When you are given the choice of connection methods
choose Wired Connection.
6. Choose Easy - the basic settings are
automatically set.
7. Now click Save.
8. If you want to you can now test your wired connection
by clicking Test Connection. Your PlayStation 3 will now try
and connect to the Internet. If the connection isnt successful you should
follow the instructions which will appear, to check your settings.
2. Wireless
Connection
1. Click Settings in the Home menu, then
Network Settings.
2. Click Internet Connection Settings
. Then press the
button.
3. A message will pop up saying that you will be
disconnected from the Internet. Choose Yes. Then press the
button.
4. When you are given the choice of connection methods
choose Wireless Connection.
5. Now choose Scan. Your PlayStation 3
will now search for any available access points and show these in a list.
Note: Some PlayStation 3 models have an 'Automatic'
option, which if followed will complete the required settings for you
automatically. Simply click on Automatic if the access point
you are using supports automatic setup.
6. From the list of access points choose one which
youd like to use.
7. Check the SSID for the access point, press the right
button. If you dont know what the SSID is then you should contact the
person who setup or runs the access point for more information.
8. Select the security method necessary, press the right
button.
9. Enter the encryption key. This will be shown as a
series of asterisks (*). If you dont know what the encryption key is you
should contact the person who setup or runs the access point for more
information.
10. Now press the right button.
11. Choose either Easy or Custom
and adjust the settings.
- Easy - the basic settings are
automatically set.
- Custom you will need to enter
the settings manually.
12. Now click Save.
13. If you want to you can now test your wireless
connection by clicking Test Connection. If the connection
isnt successful you should follow the instructions which will appear, to
check your settings. |