Okay, today, me and my brother just bought our PS3. however, we dont really know how exactly we're supposed to get online. I'm pretty smart whenever it coems to computers and stuff, but I dont know anything about stuff like this. All I know is, I have our DSL box, and we have a long cable to hook up the PS3 to. However, I dont know how to hook it up, with the computer still being hooked up to the internet and hooking up the PS3 online as well. I've been told that I need to get a router. So, I was looknig at routers today, and I kept seeing wireless routers, and I didnt know if wireless routers would be able to get my PS3 online as well. I know all this stuff probably seems really simple to everyone, but I'm really clueless as to what to do at this point... So, if anyone could break all this stuff down to where an idiot could understand it, I'd be grateful. lol. Thanks.
I have a wide knoledge of networking so id be glad to help you. First off i need to know what is your internet service for example verizon comcast, cablevision
Sorry didnt notice you said you had a DSL Modem. Okay so first things first, you are going to need a wireless or a wired router so that you can use your internet service for multiple platforms (Desktop, laptop, Xbox, PS3). I would reccomend this netgear router as i have it myself http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7831518&st=router&lp=7&type=product&cp=2&id=1142296157228
Once you have ur DSL Modem and Router ready, take an Ethernet Cable http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=5688874&st=ethernet+cable&type=product&id=1055389307147
and hook it up from ur Modem to ur Router. From their on ur pretty much set
Since PS3 supports Wifi you dont need an extra ethernet cable to hook up to the ps3 via the router. If you have a PC Desktop/laptop near you are either going to need an ethernet cable to hook up from the router to the computer.
Okay, so if I got a wireless router, then... would the PS3 be able to pick up the connection automatically? Or, is there something else I would have to do? Would it just be simpler ot get a wired router?
If you get a wireless router then setup is pretty easy. Basically you go on settings to network connections i think then you scan for a wireless router and you can choose which one to connect to.
Hm, alright. Thanks, man. One more question, though. Is any one router any better than another? I mean, will some routers make the connection slower, or what? And how can you tell which ones are good and bad?
Your basic connection is in your case DSL. If your PS3 is far from your router then i suggest you get a long range wireless router. The one i showed you is the best value i can think of. Wireless N is has the longest range so far.
Alright. Thanks, man. I think I can handle it whenever we go decide to get a router. But, would it be alright if I messaged you if I had a problem later on?
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