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How to Connect a PS3 to the Internet Using a Landline Modem

Connecting your Sony PlayStation 3 to the Internet gives you numerous benefits. You can play games online with friends and random people from around the world. You can also download new games and stream video right to your TV. The PS3 offers two solutions for Internet connectivity: Wi-Fi and a hardwire or landline.

Things You'll Need

Ethernet cable
Modem
Broadband Internet connection

Instructions

- 1
  Turn on your PlayStation 3, and make sure your TV is also turned on and displaying your PS3.
- 2
  Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port located on the back of your PS3, and plug the other end into your broadband modem. If you are using a router, plug the other end into an available port on the router instead of the modem.
- 3
  Open "Network Settings" on your PS3 menu. It is located in the "Settings" section of the crossbar, and the icon looks like a small toolbox.
- 4
  Select "Internet Connection Settings." Select "Yes" if a warning notifies you of disconnection. Select "Easy" on the setup method screen. The PS3 will now configure your Internet connection. Save the settings to finalize the process.
- 5
  Select "Test Connection" if you want to ensure that the connection was successful. Afterward, exit the settings menu and continue playing with your PS3 normally.

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