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How to Hook Up Xfinity With a PS3

In addition to playing video games in disc format, the PlayStation 3 allows you to surf the Web, download games from the PS3 Store and interact with other PS3 gamers. The popular gaming console is compatible with a variety of cable companies that offer Internet service, including Xfinity. To access the Internet, configure the console̵7;s Internet connection settings by linking it with your Xfinity cable modem or your wireless router.

Instructions

  1. Using a Wireless Connection

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      Turn on the PS3, and then turn on your controller.

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      Navigate to ̶0;Settings̶1; on the main menu, and then select the ̶0;Network Settings̶1; option by pressing the ̶0;X̶1; button on your controller.

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      Scroll to the ̶0;Internet Connection Settings̶1; option and press ̶0;X.̶1; The ̶0;Adjust settings for connection to the Internet̶1; message will appear on the screen. Select ̶0;OK.̶1;

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      Highlight the ̶0;Easy̶1; option on the ̶0;Internet Connection Settings̶1; menu, and then press the right arrow button on the controller̵7;s D-pad. You will be asked to select an Internet connection method.

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      Select the ̶0;Wireless̶1; method and press ̶0;X.̶1;

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      Highlight the ̶0;Scan̶1; option on the ̶0;WLAN Settings̶1; menu and press ̶0;X.̶1; A list of network access points will appear on the screen.

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      Select the name of your wireless network and press ̶0;X.̶1; Your wireless network will appear on the ̶0;SSID̶1; menu screen. Press the right arrow button on your controller̵7;s D-pad, and then select your WLAN security setting.

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      Enter your wireless network password, and then press the right arrow button on the controller̵7;s D-pad. When the configuration process is complete, the ̶0;Settings List̶1; menu will appear and the ̶0;Internet Connection̶1; setting will be listed as ̶0;Enabled.̶1; Press ̶0;X̶1; to save the new Internet connection settings.

    Using a Wired Connection

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      Connect your Xfinity cable modem to your PS3 by using an Ethernet cable.

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      Turn on your PS3.

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      Scroll to the ̶0;Settings̶1; menu, highlight the ̶0;Network Settings̶1; option and press ̶0;X.̶1;

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      Select ̶0;Internet Connection Settings,̶1; and then select ̶0;OK.̶1;

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      Highlight the ̶0;Easy̶1; option and press the right arrow button on your controller̵7;s D-pad. The PS3 will configure your wired connection settings automatically.

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      Press ̶0;X̶1; to save your new connection settings.


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