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How to Set PS3 IP Address to Static

The PlayStation 3 video game console allows players to download demos, game add-ons and even entire games over the Internet. Many games also include online multi-player capability. A network connection needs to be set up in order to use these features. Some networks require a static IP address to allow the PS3 to connect to the network. This requires setting up a custom network connection for the PS3.

Things You'll Need

PlayStation 3 (PS3) console
Wireless router (optional)
Network cable (optional)
Static IP network information

Instructions

- 1
  Plug the network cable into your PS3 console and modem or router. You only need to do this if you are setting up a wired connection.
- 2
  Select ̶0;Settings̶1; from the console menu.
- 3
  Select ̶0;Network Settings̶1; from the Settings menu.
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  Select ̶0;Internet Connection Settings̶1; under the ̶0;Internet Connection̶1; options.
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  Choose ̶0;Custom̶1; for the address settings.
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  Select ̶0;Wired̶1; if you are setting up a wired connection for your PS3. Select ̶0;Auto-Detect̶1; when prompted.
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  Select ̶0;Wireless̶1; if you are setting up a wireless connection for your PS3. Choose ̶0;Scan̶1; and pick your wireless network from the list. Enter the security information for your wireless network if necessary.
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  Select ̶0;Manual̶1; for the IP address setting. This step is identical for either type of connection.
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  Enter the IP address, subnet mask, default router, primary DNS and secondary DNS information into the prompts. Press the ̶0;X̶1; button to save each item. Press the ̶0;X̶1; button to continue setting up the network.
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  Wait while the PS3 checks the connection. Once the test is complete, your PS3 will be set up with a static IP address.

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