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How Do I Connect the NETGEAR Wireless Router I Have Upstairs to My PS3 in the Basement?

The PlayStation 3 (PS3) includes a built-in Wi-Fi adapter that can connect to a NETGEAR router to share your home Internet connection with the PS3. When setting up the NETGEAR router, a network name (what other devices see) and (optional) password were set. Because the PS3 automatically configures the other settings associated with a wireless connection, the network name and password are all you need to connect to the NETGEAR router. Once connected, the PS3 will have access to online multiplayer and downloadable content via the PlayStation Network.

Things You'll Need

Network name (SSID)
Password

Instructions

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  Press the "Power" button on the front of the PS3. Press the "Guide" button on the middle of the PS3 controller. Press the directional pad to scroll to the "Settings" icon on the PS3 main menu. Highlight "Network Settings" and press the "X" button.
- 2
  Highlight "Internet Connection," press the "X" button and select "Enabled." Highlight "Internet Connection Settings" and press the "X" button. Select "Easy" as the connection type.
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  Select "Wireless" as the connection method. Select "Scan" and select the name of your wireless network. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the wireless network's password, if applicable, and press the "Right" button on directional pad.
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  Press the "X" button to save the settings. Select "Test Connection" to test the connection to the NETGEAR router. After the test completes, the PS3 will automatically use these settings when connecting to the NETGEAR router.

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