How to Put a Wireless WEP-WPA Key Into a PS3

The PlayStation 3 can access the Internet for a variety of functions. It is able to stream NetFlix movies and connect to the PlayStation network. There is also YouTube functionality as well as a browser application. It is able to connect to the Internet through a hard-wired Ethernet cable or a wireless access point. If using a wireless access point, the encryption keys need to be entered into the system settings for a successful connection.

Things You'll Need

• Router

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Instructions

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     Power on the PS3.

   • 2

     Navigate to "Settings" in the menu screen.

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     Scroll down to "Network Settings."

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     Press "X" on "Internet Connection Settings."

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     Choose "Easy" for the type of network setup.

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     Choose "Wireless."

   • 7

     Choose "Scan."

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     Select the correct access point.

   • 9

     Select either "WEP" or "WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK" depending on the type of wireless security.

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     Type in the encryption key and save the settings.

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     Select "Test Connection."