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How to Connect a PC to a PS3

Produced standard with a built-in Wi-Fi receiver, the Playstation 3 (PS3) offers a host of multimedia option. Popular Wi-Fi abilities include steaming movies via Netflix.com and downloading update software. Also possible, is the connection of your PS3 to your PC, which allows for the access of PC content like music and picture on your PS3. Connecting your PS3 to your PC requires a few simple steps.

Instructions

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  Turn on your PC and Playstation 3.
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  Open an Internet browser on your PC and confirm that your wireless router is functioning.
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  Go to the "Settings" page on your PS3.
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  Click "Network Settings."
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  Click "Internet Connection Settings."
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  Click "Easy" from the collection of options.
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  Click "Wireless."
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  Click "Scan." This will scan for available wireless networks. Click on the listing for your wireless router.
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  Enable the sharing function on your PC.
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  Open "Windows Media Player" and click "Tools", then "Options."
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  Click "Library", then "Configure Sharing." There will be a series of boxes, some check and some unchecked. Place a check mark in the "Share My Media" box.
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  Click on your PS3 listing on the device list and choose "Allow." You can now access movies, music and pictures on the PC from your PS3.

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