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How to Connect a PS3 to a Broadband USB Modem

The PlayStation 3 cannot directly connect to a USB modem. However, it is possible to connect the USB modem to a laptop or desktop computer and then share the Internet connection between the computer and the PlayStation 3. Receiving an Internet connection will allow the gamer to play games over the Internet, access the PlayStation 3 shop and browse the Internet.

Things You'll Need

Ethernet cable

Instructions

- 1
  Click "Start" and enter the "Control Panel." Click "Network and Internet Connections," then select "Network Connections." Click on the USB Internet connection.
- 2
  Click "Change settings of this connection" under "Network Tasks."
- 3
  Uncheck the checkboxes for "Client for Microsoft Networks" and "File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks."
- 4
  Click the "Advanced" tab.
- 5
  Check "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection" and "Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to this computer from the Internet." Click "OK."
- 6
  Connect the laptop to the PlayStation 3 using an Ethernet cable.

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