Got a PS3.....router questions

Well I know I need a router, but I am asking about a access point. Would I need that as well. This is what I am looking at

****** F5D7230-4 802.11g Wireless DSL/Cable Gateway Router
Create a network in the home or office without cables. Offers backward-compatibility with all 802.11b devices. Ensures data and network security with wireless 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption. Easy installation makes this router a natural choice.

Key Features & Benefits: Backward-compatibility
Add this up-to-date router without having to upgrade everything else in your system; backward compatibility ensures it works flawlessly Encryption feature

Don't worry about your data being stolen or changed; wireless 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption keeps you secure Easy installation

Install this router quickly and get back to what you really want to be doing: using your computer Wireless Specifications

Antenna Range
1800 ft Outdoors Operating
300 ft Indoors Operating

Frequency Band/Bandwidth
2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g ISM Band USA & Canada

Channel(s)
11 USA & Canada

Transmission
Speed54Mbps

Transmission Speed Details
54Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g
6Mbps IEEE 802.11g
11Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b
1Mbps IEEE 802.11b


Interfaces/Ports
4 x RJ-45 10/100Base-TX Port(s) LAN
1 x RJ-45 10/100Base-TX Port(s) WAN


Physical Characteristics
Form FactorExternal

i thout you could just plug it in the back of you cable or dsl modem like ps2? i didnt no you need a router is that tru? if it is why?

Yeah u can do it like ps2 but this dude want his WIRELESS!;)diamond2d

another question my netgeare router has 5 ethernet plugins and 1 main plugin that i use for my computer, can i just plug my ps3 cord inside one of the rest with out a problem? or do i have to do some configeration crap?smurf-66

shouldnt have a problem

yes, you will need a router to play online if you're going wireless. I think any router will do just fine, but make sure it's at least 2.4G hertz and it's of type G. That way you will have no problems at all with it. I could access the link you gave, so I don't know what router you're refering to. LinkSys, or D-Link are ok routers though.The_Gamer81

Actually you can use a type n router. They are faster and backwards compatiable with g so its okay. Buy the one i am using a linksys 300n.

another question my netgeare router has 5 ethernet plugins and 1 main plugin that i use for my computer, can i just plug my ps3 cord inside one of the rest with out a problem? or do i have to do some configeration crap?smurf-66

Yeah, no problems there. You'll just be sharing the router with everything else you have it hooked up to. That, by the way, is what a router is for.

Well I know I need a router, but I am asking about a access point. Would I need that as well. This is what I am looking at

****** F5D7230-4 802.11g Wireless DSL/Cable Gateway Router
Create a network in the home or office without cables. Offers backward-compatibility with all 802.11b devices. Ensures data and network security with wireless 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption. Easy installation makes this router a natural choice.

Key Features & Benefits: Backward-compatibility
Add this up-to-date router without having to upgrade everything else in your system; backward compatibility ensures it works flawlessly Encryption feature

Don't worry about your data being stolen or changed; wireless 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption keeps you secure Easy installation

Install this router quickly and get back to what you really want to be doing: using your computer Wireless Specifications

Antenna Range
1800 ft Outdoors Operating
300 ft Indoors Operating

Frequency Band/Bandwidth
2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g ISM Band USA & Canada

Channel(s)
11 USA & Canada

Transmission
Speed54Mbps

Transmission Speed Details
54Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g
6Mbps IEEE 802.11g
11Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b
1Mbps IEEE 802.11b


Interfaces/Ports
4 x RJ-45 10/100Base-TX Port(s) LAN
1 x RJ-45 10/100Base-TX Port(s) WAN


Physical Characteristics
Form FactorExternal

Theendgamelv3

Ok, hopefully this will help with your questions. An Access point IS the router. So as long as you have a wireless router, that's your access point and you can get online with your PS3, and any other wireless compatible hardware you may have. And I personally went with the Apple Airport Extreme (which is an 'N' router) and it works flawlessly for my PS3, Xbox 360 and all computers in the house. Make sure you get one that is compatible, ie: Type 2 on PS3 and "Open" on Xbox 360. I know the Airport Extreme is compatible on both. Definitely worth the $180. PLUS, you can hook up an external harddrive to the router and have shareable storage!ChickenHawk07

To get type 2 or 3 like you say you have to open ports buying a certian router wont help. Its just with any router you open its ports and you make sure the ports on your computer are also open.

[QUOTE="ChickenHawk07"]Ok, hopefully this will help with your questions. An Access point IS the router. So as long as you have a wireless router, that's your access point and you can get online with your PS3, and any other wireless compatible hardware you may have. And I personally went with the Apple Airport Extreme (which is an 'N' router) and it works flawlessly for my PS3, Xbox 360 and all computers in the house. Make sure you get one that is compatible, ie: Type 2 on PS3 and "Open" on Xbox 360. I know the Airport Extreme is compatible on both. Definitely worth the $180. PLUS, you can hook up an external harddrive to the router and have shareable storage!haseeb_1989

To get type 2 or 3 like you say you have to open ports buying a certian router wont help. Its just with any router you open its ports and you make sure the ports on your computer are also open.

Actually, the routers compatability is a BIG issue and if its not compatible you have to open those ports. Take for instance, all the routers I've purchased I've researched and made sure it was Xbox Live Compatible. Hence, the router I have now I've never had to open any ports or deal with any of that nonsense. Take that as you will, but I'd rather spend a little extra cheese and have a great router that is "future proofed" and not have to upgrade in a year or twos time.