How to FTP to a PlayStation3 Via Crossover

The Setup

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  Connect the crossover cable to your PS3 and your computer.

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  Open your "Start" menu and click "Control Panel."

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  Open the "Network and Sharing Center." If you don't see it, open "Network and Internet" first.

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  Click "Change adapter settings."

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  Right click the "Local Area Connection" and select "Properties."

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  Double click "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and then click "Use the following IP address."

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  Type "10.1.1.1" for the IP address.

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  Type "255.255.255.0" for the subnet mask.

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  Type "10.1.1.1" for the default gateway.

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  Type "10.1.1.0" for the primary DNS server and "10.1.1.10" for the alternate DNS server.

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  Uncheck "Validate settings upon exit" and click "OK" to save your settings. Click "OK" again to leave the "Properties" window.

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  Start your PS3 and go to the "Settings" tab.

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  Select "Network Settings" followed by "Internet Connection Settings."

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  Click "OK" at the prompt and then select "Custom."

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  Select "Wired Connection."

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  Select "Auto-Detect."

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  Select "Manual."

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  Select "10.1.1.2" as the IP address.

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  Select "255.255.255.0" for the subnet mask.

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  Select "10.1.1.0" as the default router.

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  Select "10.1.1.0" for the primary DNS and "10.1.1.10" for the secondary DNS. Continue by pressing "X."

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  Select "Automatic."

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  Select "Do not use."

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  Select "Enable" and press "X" to save your settings.

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  Start the FTP server. It should tell you your IP address is "10.1.1.2."While the FTP servers vary, starting the server should be no different than starting a game; simply highlight it and press "X."

Connecting to your PS3

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  Open an FTP client on your PC.

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  Type in "10.1.1.2" as the IP address you want to connect to. Make sure to use port 21.

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  Connect to the IP address. It should successfully interface with your PS3. You should be able to transfer files.