You MUST have a high speed Internet connection. Dial up will NOT work. You will need your logon ID (the ID you log into the service with) and your password.

1. Determine your high speed Internet connection.
a. Cable Modem provided by a Cable Company.
b. DSL service provided by a telecom company.

2. Determine your PS3's access to your high speed Internet.
c. Wired using an Ethernet cable (8-conductor Cat-5)
d. Wireless requiring no cable to the PS3. **

3. Choosing a router. (If you have one connected & working, skip to number 5.)
If you will be using option "c." I recommend you choose a wireless router with at least 4 ports. In case you have a PSP or get a wireless ready device later you are already set up to go.
If you are going the wireless route "d", I recommend the same in case you need to plug a device in directly.

4. "a" Cable modem setup. From your cable box there is an Ethernet cable that plugs into your PC. Locate but don't do anything yet! Follow the "Installation Instructions" that came with your router. Once it is installed and working properly go to step "5."
"b" DSL provided by Telco. From your DSL modem there is an Ethernet cable that plugs into your PC. Locate but don't do anything yet! Follow the "Installation Instructions" that came with your router. Once it is installed and working properly go to step "5."

5. Click: Wireless or Wired, the connection method you chose. The PS3 is supplied with one (1) Ethernet cord, you may need an additional one.

• My DSL Front view. Rear view.

• If your PS3 does not support wireless and you can not wire it you will need a Wireless Access Point, commonly referred to as a "WAP". Once you have one follow the setup instructions (very simple) and click the "Wired" link above.

Here is a pic of my WAP connecting to a 360.

If you need additional clarification or I missed something let me know and I'll edit this post to include it.

Sony PS3 Knowledge Center

Easy Configuration Setup

How to Obtain Service

Please contact SCEA Consumer Services for technical assistance with a PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.

SCEA Consumer Services
1-800-345-SONY (7669)
Monday - Saturday 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM PST
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Or contact us online.

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[color=#666666]This message was edited by SS4Gogeta on Feb 04 2009.

One question can you set the PS3 to auto login, cause there is no way i will type in my ID password to access the PSN everytime i turn the console on.

quote Existenz

One question can you set the PS3 to auto login, cause there is no way i will type in my ID password to access the PSN everytime i turn the console on.

Yes it logs on automatically after setup.

Awesome thank you for such a quick reply

Do you actually leave your router sitting on top of your 360 like that?

quote iLLmatic

Do you actually leave your router sitting on top of your 360 like that?

That's not a router it's a wireless access point. The 360 is not wireless and I don't want to run a cable there. But to answer your question, no I don't always leave it there. It was for the picture.

Oh. Since you were talking about connecting the PS3, I figured it was the type that can also be used as a router.

quote ben_legend

Could anyone tell me how to get one of your pictures from your photo file as your like picture thing?

You can't as far as I can see...

The avatars on the ps3 suck ass!!!! except the Resistance FOM ones

i am going to go online on my ps3 using wired connection i was wondering if some one could give me some help also im connected to talktalk and i have a adsl broadband modem and i also have a phone socket in a near by room my pc with modem is down stairs probably way to far to get a wire for but the phone socket around 10 meters is it possible to connect threw the phone socket or not ? thanks for help !

quote dazdude1

...is it possible to connect threw the phone socket or not ? thanks for help !

No it's not mate.

Soon I will be getting a PS3 (probably next month) and I have the same modem as you (speedstream). Will I need anything else to play online for ps3?

okay thank you very much im just going to get a wireless i suppose its so much easyer .. thanks any ways. does any one have oblivion i think there is 2 for ps3 im not sure if there is wich one is better and do u think i should get it ?


many thanks dazdude1

Why don't you make a VFAQ over it? You would have to add a bit more information, but it's obvious you know what you're doing.