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What is a router for the PS3?
You purchase a router in ether wireless or wired for your PS3 or you can connect wired with an ethernet cable directly between Cable or DSL modem and the back of your PS3. Routers allow you to split your internet connection and provide a connection to multiple devices like to your PC, PS3, Smart TV, and a laptop. Routers can be wired with output ports for ethernet cables or wireless for WiFi connections and those normally include outputs for wired connections. They are installed by plugging a ethernet cable from it's input into your modem's output.
How do your make connection better for ps3?
You can make a wired connection with an ethernet cable instead of wireless. You can increase the Internet service with your internet service provider. You can test your internet service connection with the PS3 network connection test and see if moving you router location helps.
How much does the internet cost on the PS3?
The internet costs whatever your provider charges and the only additional charges for the PS3 would be if you rented a wired or wireless router or other equipment to allow a connection
Is the wireless connection for the PS3 good?
no When connecting my PS3 wirelessly I found better results to maintain the connection with the additional of security restrictions. When I put password and security on the router and into the network settings for the PS3 the PS3 become connected faster and not break connection which sometimes happened before the security was added. However a wired connection gave me even greater speeds on the PS3 connection tests and so I went with the best connection possible a wired connection. I made the same sort of decision on the HDMI cable when I purchased a higher quality Sony cable to connect it to the Sony HDTV.
What is the name of the wire you need to playmultiplayer on ps3?
The wire is an ethernet cable and you must have internet service and not just the wire. The Ethernet Cable plugs into the back of the PS3 and into the router or modem for a wired connection that will not be established until after you have gone to the settings menu for network connections and set up the automatic connection
Do you have to get a wire less router to put internet on your ps3 or could you use a modern router?
You can use an ethernet cable to connect a PS3 with a wired connection
How do you get online on a PS3 with a DSL modem?
Go to the store and buy a wireless router or wired router and an ethernet cable. After the router is connected to the modem reconnect whatever was connected to the modem to the router and then add ethernet connection to the PlayStation 3 if you are having wired connection. Then go to network connections on the PS3 settings menu for both wired and wireless connections.
Were is the router on a PS3?
The system does not come with a router. All models, excluding the 20GB model, include 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi. PS3 also has a wired Ethernet connection. You must either have or purchase a wireless or wired router for the PS3 to connect to a network.
Do you have to use wireless internet for Ps3?
no u must use an ethernet cable or wireless internet For most people who do not have a wireless connection in their home they must also purchase at least a router to allow a connection between the cable modem and the PS3. An ethernet cable allows a wired connection between the PS3 and the router and if running a cable is a problem you need to purchase a wireless router. Although I purchased a wireless router I found that the wired connection worked better and the wireless router also had four wired connection spots on the back.
If your PC is connected with wireless can you connect your ps3 with an Ethernet cable from your PC?
The ethernet cable should come from a modem or router. The plug for you PC is likely the one that would go to the router or modem from your PC. Just as the PS3 has the ability to be either Wired or WiFi so do some computers and that is why they have a spot for an ethernet cable. The PS3 has Network setting that can be switched to allow you to have a wireless connection or a wired connection, but not to have both. The wired connection provides the best connection for the PS3 because the connection can not be lost as with a WiFi connection. You will also find when running the connection test for the PS3 better speeds for the wired connection.
What do you need to connect a ps3 online using broadband?
For wired connection a router and ethernet cable long enough to go from router to the back of PS3 and an internet service.
How do you get internet on your ps3 when you are in your college dorm and you need a username and password to get on the internet you have a wired connection and no router?
You cant
What do you need to get the ps3 to have a wired internet connection?
u need a broadband connection & an ethernet cable . and ether a modem or router or both
Do you need a router for the PS3 if the internet is wiredless?
PS3 has the ability to have a wireless connection or a wired connection to the internet. It does not have wireless internet, you must purchase a broadband internet service. Many people already have broadband internet service for a PC and need a router to allow them to connect the PS3. A router will allow two or more items to be connected to the internet service. A wireless router will allow them to connect wirelessly if they both have a wireless connection capability like the PS3 and also allow them to be connected with an ethernet cable for a wired connection.
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.
You have a desktop with broadband internet bought a PS3 and router so you can use it online and your PS3 wont let you connect?
The internet connection needs to be made before the connection to the computer the router goes between the broadband and the computer. Try a wired connection with a purchase of an ethernet cable that goes from the back of the PS3 to the router or modem. A wired connection works best with the PS3 so that it doesn't have to maintain a wireless signal. Try using your connection without the router or computer and then adding them after your PS3 has already been connected. Just plug an Ethernet cable into the back of the modem and the Back of the PS3. After that works add the router between the modem and the PS3 and finally plug in the PC into the back of the router. You really don't have to do it this way but it will allow you to gain confidence that the problem was never with the PS3 and just your setting up of the connection.
How can you get Internet on your PS3?
There are a few ways to have Internet on your PS3 system First of all, you'll need a wireless/wired router. If you have a wireless router, go to settings, Internet settings, & select the mode which edits your Internet connection. The rest will be provided by the PS3 & is personal.With a wired router, plug the router wire in the back of your PS3 & do the same as wireless, only at the beginning select Ethernet cable.That's mostly it
