Hello I was just wondering if i could connect my PS3 to the internet using a ethernet cable? I have Alltell/Verzion Internet, and i was thinking tha i could connect a ethernet cable to the back of the computer and plug the other end if the cable into the PS3, and scan it and connect it? Can i do this? If not, hoe can i connect it? i dont have Wi-Fi, would a Wireless router work? How? THANX for any info :D
[QUOTE="WockaFlocka"][QUOTE="funsohng"]Yes, you can connect the ethernet cable to PS3, but it has to be directly linked to your modem or router, not computer.funsohng
How much would one of those cost? .... you don't have a modem? :S I thought he meant connecting the cable to the modem. This could be a problem.
[QUOTE="funsohng"][QUOTE="WockaFlocka"] How much would one of those cost?BattleSpectre
.... you don't have a modem? :S I thought he meant connecting the cable to the modem. This could be a problem. I have a little round thing that plugs into the front of the computr usb. thats it power sourse
i am assuming you currently have an ethernet cable going from your computer to a box from Verizon (this is your modem). In order to connect multiple devices to a single modem, you need an ethernet hub or switch. Most modems have a switch built into it. Look at the box, if there is more than one ethernet port on the back, then it has a switch built in. Just connect your PS3 to one of the empty ports and you are good to go.
i am assuming you currently have an ethernet cable going from your computer to a box from Verizon (this is your modem). In order to connect multiple devices to a single modem, you need an ethernet hub or switch. Most modems have a switch built into it. Look at the box, if there is more than one ethernet port on the back, then it has a switch built in. Just connect your PS3 to one of the empty ports and you are good to go. jj42883
nope it plugs in via usb, and it reqieres a computer program. is there a way I could plug a router into the back of a computer and then plug the PS3 into the router, or kould I plug somthing that gives out wi-fi, and connect the PS3 wirelessly;
You can get ICS to work if you only have the option of using a PC, also this would have to have 2 connections either 2x Ethernet ports or 1 and a wifi link(Or in your case 1 ethernet and a usb link to the modem)...
Edit: just read you connect to the modem using USB which is good, this means the ethernet on the back of your PC is free and can be plugged into your PS3, now you have to just connect it to the ICS(Internet Connection Sharing) on your PC which will use your PC as a router. Heres a guide to help you set this up: Here
You can get ICS to work if you only have the option of using a PC, also this would have to have 2 connections either 2x Ethernet ports or 1 and a wifi link(Or in your case 1 ethernet and a usb link to the modem)...
Edit: just read you connect to the modem using USB which is good, this means the ethernet on the back of your PC is free and can be plugged into your PS3, now you have to just connect it to the ICS(Internet Connection Sharing) on your PC which will use your PC as a router. Heres a guide to help you set this up: Here
JohnF111
Thanx, I'll try it Monday as I'm at my Gparents at the moment.
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