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How to Bypass PS3 Firmware 3.56 to Connect to PSN

The PlayStation 3 3.56 firmware upgrade allows players to keep their game consoles up to date with the latest software. The PlayStation Network is an online repository that allows players to download games or game demos so they can play them on their consoles. The PlayStation Network is also used to connect players with other players over an Internet connection for multiplayer games. If you do not want to upgrade your firmware, but you want to connect to the PSN, you can do it through the network settings.

Instructions

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  Go to the ̶0;Settings̶1; option on the home screen and then click on the ̶0;Network Settings̶1; option.
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  Scroll down to the ̶0;Internet Connection Test̶1; option and press the ̶0;X̶1; button.
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  Click the ̶0;OK button when asked if you want to change the settings. Choose ̶0;Easy̶1; from the menu and then click the ̶0;Wireless̶1; option.
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  Choose ̶0;Enter Manually̶1; from the next menu and then choose ̶0;WPA̶1; from the next option. Enter your WPA key into the field and press ̶0;X.̶1;
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  Click the ̶0;Automatic̶1; option and the ̶0;Do Not Set̶1; from the next option. Choose ̶0;Manual from the ̶0;DNS̶1; menu.
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  Type ̶0;67.202.81.137̶1; as the primary DSN and ̶0;67.202.81.137̶1; as the secondary DNS. Click through the menu to test your Internet connection. You should be able to get online. If not, recheck your settings.
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  Go back to the home screen and go to the ̶0;PlayStation Network̶1; icon. Click the ̶0;Sign In̶1; and sign into the PSN.

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