i just got a ps3 and i have a question...help plz

ok so rite now im usung wireless internet. but i want to do it with ethernet cable but the problem is that my modem only has 1 ethernet plug and also i have my router connected to my modems ethernet plug nd thats for my dads laptop. what should i do

ok so rite now im usung wireless internet. but i want to do it with ethernet cable but the problem is that my modem only has 1 ethernet plug and also i have my router connected to my modems ethernet plug nd thats for my dads laptop. what should i do

YekDastan316

How many ports are on the router?

get a router with more outputs.

or unhook another component and replace it when your done.

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ok so rite now im usung wireless internet. but i want to do it with ethernet cable but the problem is that my modem only has 1 ethernet plug and also i have my router connected to my modems ethernet plug nd thats for my dads laptop. what should i do

BlackPlague1

How many ports are on the router?

get a router with more outputs.

donmega1

check your wireless connection signal strength. if its in a good range, just use wireless. if not plug in a Ethernet cable to an open slot an play.

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get a router with more outputs.

YekDastan316

No, youll get the same speed through the router. The only time youll loose speed is if you download something on the pc or laptop and try playing a game at the same time.

depends on how far your ps3 is from your router, if your on the same floor as your router you'll be fine as long as you have all your ports open

ok so rite now im usung wireless internet. but i want to do it with ethernet cable but the problem is that my modem only has 1 ethernet plug and also i have my router connected to my modems ethernet plug nd thats for my dads laptop. what should i do

YekDastan316

why do you want to run using a cable?-I tried it and it doesn't do downloads or run any faster?The wi-fi on PS3 is really good and fast.

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get a router with more outputs.

360hammer

No, youll get the same speed through the router. The only time youll loose speed is if you download something on the pc or laptop and try playing a game at the same time.

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[QUOTE="YekDastan316"] my router has lots of ports but i thought i had to connect ps3 to my main internet source (modem) for max speed.YekDastan316

No, youll get the same speed through the router. The only time youll loose speed is if you download something on the pc or laptop and try playing a game at the same time.

The up speed seems fine, I don't know why your down speed would have such a huge drop. I'm not sure about the PS3 browser. I would try running that test while the PS3 is connected directly to your modem and see if its the same, if so it's not your router. If its alot faster then check the settings on your router.

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[QUOTE="YekDastan316"] my router has lots of ports but i thought i had to connect ps3 to my main internet source (modem) for max speed.YekDastan316

No, youll get the same speed through the router. The only time youll loose speed is if you download something on the pc or laptop and try playing a game at the same time.

The up speed seems fine, I don't know why your down speed would have such a huge drop. I'm not sure about the PS3 browser. I would try running that test while the PS3 is connected directly to your modem and see if its the same, if so it's not your router. If its alot faster then check the settings on your router.

Just buy something like a Linksys 5 Port Router or something

You will have to buy a router best place to get on is Best Buy or Circut City even wallmart carrys a few kinds. Reb3LSk8er93

there is an option to view the wifi signal strength in the ps3 xmb. what % signal strength do you have? thats what i was trying you get you to do...

if the signal strength is strong then use your wifi.

If you want to use hard wire not wireless buy a unmanaged switch/hub. Plug the switch/hub into one port on the router. Plug the router into the DSL modem. Then plug any other hard wire devices into the switch/hub.

it also looks like your ISPmight be kinda slow? who do you use? i think you should be ok but a goodt ISP should have a download speed of 1 to 2 mb per second. so it sounds like you night have to hard wire it regardless.(for optimal speed) good luck...