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03-25-2007, 03:06 PM
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step-by-step pc connection
Hi there.Got my ps3 and games on friday,not had a chance to use it for ong yet but i am having problems connecting to the net.Can somebody do a step by step, easy to understand guide detailing how to connect via a pc? I assume you cant just plug the broadband modem into the ps3 and connect to the web - or can you? Hope you can help.
Andy UK
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03-25-2007, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by hornet1
I assume you cant just plug the broadband modem into the ps3 and connect to the web - or can you?
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Yes, you can. |
03-25-2007, 08:16 PM
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Oh right i didnt realise.thanks for the info.
I ran my 360 through the pc but that wa a bit of a pain in the a**e to set up plus you needed to keep the pc connected when you were on live.
Cheers
Andy UK
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03-26-2007, 10:48 AM
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Apologies for sounding like a complete idiot,but i plug the broadband modem into the usb socket on the front of the Ps3? So i dont need to use the ethernet cable at all then?
As you can guess i`m not computer literate!
Andy UK
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03-26-2007, 12:34 PM
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I would of thought you have to use the ethernet cable, but i might be wrong, i have a usb modem and was hoping that you might be able to do it this way, but i dowt it.
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03-26-2007, 12:43 PM
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my ps3 is hooked by ethernet cable straight into my router and i've not had any problems at all, runs like a dream and i didn't need to change any of the ps3 settings, i aint tried wireless simply cuz wired connections are more reliable if you can use them.
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03-26-2007, 02:11 PM
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Not sure about the USB, but since you usually have to configure those, I'm not sure if the PS3 will pick it up.
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03-26-2007, 05:32 PM
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Cheers for the replies.I obviously need to buy a router then going by what you guys have said.What i will probably end up doing is running it through my PC to start with,if i use the online stuff then i`ll buy myself a router.To be honest,the online play bit doesnt really interest me as i`m not the best games player and when i went on xbox live i had the p**s took out of me cos i kept losing at Need for speed most wanted.The same people kept wanting to race me!!lol Its easy to take the p**s out of someone whos probably 100`s or even 1000`s of miles away but thats the risk you take with online stuff i guess.Cheers for your help.
One other thing,i`ve downloaded the update,which i think is 1.6,but how do you know which version your machine is running originally? Or have i missed something........
Andy UK
Last edited by hornet1 : 03-26-2007 at 05:37 PM.
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03-26-2007, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by hornet1
One other thing,i`ve downloaded the update,which i think is 1.6,but how do you know which version your machine is running originally? Or have i missed something........
Andy UK
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From the XMB, Settings -> System Settings -> System Information
It'll show you your PS3's System Software which is the firmware version. |
03-26-2007, 07:41 PM
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If you have a USB broadband modem, then you will have to get a router or route your connection through your computer, or get a ethernet modem...
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03-27-2007, 11:56 AM
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Cheers for all your replies,got it sussed now - i think.
Andy UK
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