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How to Hook Up the Internet Connection to Your PS3 Wired

The PlayStation 3 has many online features that are only accessible via the PlayStation Network. To connect to the PlayStation Network, the PS3 must first be connected to your home's Internet connection. A wired connection using the PS3's Ethernet port provides the most reliable connection, as it is not susceptible to interference and random connection drops associated with wireless connections.

Things You'll Need

Ethernet cable

Instructions

- 1
  Press the "Power" button on the front of the PS3 to turn the PS3 off. Insert an Ethernet cable into the "Ethernet" port on the back of the PS3. Insert the opposite side of the Ethernet cable into your broadband modem or router.
- 2
  Press the "Power" button on the front of the PS3 to turn the PS3 on. Scroll to the "Settings" icon on the PS3 main menu. Select "Network Settings."
- 3
  Highlight "Internet Connection," press the "X" button and select "Enabled." Highlight "Internet Connection Settings" and press the "X" button. Select "Easy" as the connection method. The PS3 will configure the connection.
- 4
  Press the "X" button to save the settings. Select "Test Connection." After the test completes, the PS3 will be connected to the Internet.

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