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How to Create a Network From a MacBook Pro to a PS3

The PlayStation 3 is able to stream networked media from a DLNA media server. The DLNA media server function is built into Windows, however it is not built into OS X. Fortunately, the freeware application PS3 Media Server adds this functionality. The application also allows for features such as on-the-fly transcoding. This is very useful for playing media types that are not natively supported by the PS3.

Things You'll Need

Wireless router

Instructions

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  Download and install PS3 Media Server (See References). It's a freeware media application that syncs your Mac with your PS3.
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  Ensure that the MacBook Pro and the PS3 are connected to the same router.
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  Launch the PS3 Media Server application on the MacBook Pro.
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  Allow the program to locate the PS3 on the network. It starts the HTTP server.
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  Click the "Navigation/Share Settings" tab in the program.
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  Click on the "+" button.
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  Browse to a folder to share and press "Open."
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  Navigate to the type of media on the PS3 menu. It could be pictures, audio or video.
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  Scroll down to "PS3 Media Server." The shared folder appears under this folder. This folder contains the files you are sharing between your PS3 and your MacBook Pro. Generally these are photos, videos and music.

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