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How to Connect a PS3 to the Internet Using a Laptop

If your laptop is connected to the Internet, either through Wi-Fi or through a wireless carrier-provided Internet service, it is possible to share the connection with a PlayStation 3. This allows you to play online games, purchase additional game content and stream music and movies over the Internet. To do so, you'll need an Ethernet crossover cable and an available Ethernet port on your laptop.

Things You'll Need

CAT5 crossover Ethernet cable

Instructions

- 1
  Connect one end of your crossover Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the PS3. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on your laptop.
- 2
  Click "Start" on the laptop and then select "Control Panel."
- 3
  Double-click "Network and Internet," and then select "Network and Sharing Center."
- 4
  Choose "Manage network connections" from the list of available options.
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  Right-click your wireless Internet connection and select "Properties."
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  Navigate to the "Sharing" tab. Click the check box labeled "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection."
- 7
  Turn on your PS3 and connect to the Internet, either through a game or by accessing an item from the Home menu that requires an Internet connection.

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