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How to Link a PS3 to the Home Network

The PlayStation 3 is capable of connecting to the Internet through your home router with the use of an Ethernet cable. The Ethernet cable provides a direct connection to the network, and is faster than connecting through the game console's wireless tool. While the PS3 receives faster data speeds when directly connected to the Internet, it is also forced to stay nearby the router due to the wired Ethernet connection.

Things You'll Need

Ethernet cable

Instructions

- 1
  Insert the Ethernet cable into the "Ether" port on the back of the PlayStation 3.
- 2
  Plug the opposite end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the DSL or cable modem, or plug the cable into the Ethernet port on the home router.
- 3
  Turn on the PlayStation 3 by pushing its power button on the front of the machine, and turn on the television to view the main PlayStation 3 menu.
- 4
  Press the directional pad on the PS3 controller to select "Settings" and select "Network Settings" in the Network sub-menu. Press "X" on the PS3 controller to select your network settings.
- 5
  Scroll to "Internet Connection Settings" and tap "X" on the PS3 controller. Scroll to "Wired Connection and tap the controller's right button.
- 6
  Scroll to "Easy" on the address settings screen, and push "X" to choose easy network adjustment for the PS3.

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