My Ethernet Cable - Cable

I just got my ethernet cable in the mail a few minutes ago and I can't get it to work with my Playstation 3. It keeps telling me taht an ethernet cable is not connected. Is there something special I have to do, instead of just plugging the cable in?

For those that want to suggest wireless... no, thanks. I don't have the money for a decent wireless router. The cable was only ten bucks, so that's why I chose it.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

EDIT: The topic was supposed to say "My Ethernet Cable - Question" ...Not "My Ethernet Cable - Cable"

It's been a long morning.

Did you do the on-line walk through and select wired?

What's the other end of the cable going to?emitsu97

I bet he plugged it into the wall, when it is supposed to be into the router.

What's the other end of the cable going to?emitsu97

[QUOTE="emitsu97"]What's the other end of the cable going to?ryank285

I bet he plugged it into the wall, when it is supposed to be into the router.

Uh, no. But nice try on trying to make me look stupid?

[QUOTE="ryank285"]

[QUOTE="emitsu97"]What's the other end of the cable going to?Lapetos

I bet he plugged it into the wall, when it is supposed to be into the router.

Uh, no. But nice try on trying to make me look stupid?

I don't have to make you look stupid because you don't know how to set up internet on your PS3, lol

My cable modem or.. router.. whatever it's called.Lapetos

Which is it? I'm not sure what the problem would be if it's a direct modem connection but if it's to the router you may have accidentally plugged it into the uplink port for connecting another router.

[QUOTE="Lapetos"][QUOTE="ryank285"]

[QUOTE="emitsu97"]What's the other end of the cable going to?ryank285

I bet he plugged it into the wall, when it is supposed to be into the router.

Uh, no. But nice try on trying to make me look stupid?

I don't have to make you look stupid because you don't know how to set up internet on your PS3, lol

This doesn't make me stupid. And for your information, I'm not having problems with setting up the internet.. it's a connection problem. If it's telling me that the cable isn't connected (when I can obviously see it's in my PS3 and my internet box) then that doesn't make me stupid. If you want to think I'm stupid just because I'm having problems, then so be it. I'm not really going to argue with someone over the internet.

[QUOTE="Lapetos"]My cable modem or.. router.. whatever it's called.emitsu97

Which is it? I'm not sure what the problem would be if it's a direct modem connection but if it's to the router you may have accidentally plugged it into the uplink port for connecting another router.

Modem (Internet) -> Router -> PS3 & Computer

For some reason, doing a direct connection from my modem to ps3 didn't work for me but I'm sure it should work.

Modem (Internet) -> PS3

Well there's only one place in the back of the box that it'll plug into. That's where I put it and it isn't working. I was just asking if there's something I had to configure to get it to work (other than the internet settings on the PS3). I'm not sure why it tells me it's not connected and why it won't give me an IP. It just fail when it searches.
Lapetos

First off, don't mind ryank, that's his thing.

As for your setup, sounds like it's direct to the modem which should be more or less insta-connect. Not sure what the issue could be but it looks like anewperfectday had the same problem.

[QUOTE="Lapetos"]Well there's only one place in the back of the box that it'll plug into. That's where I put it and it isn't working. I was just asking if there's something I had to configure to get it to work (other than the internet settings on the PS3). I'm not sure why it tells me it's not connected and why it won't give me an IP. It just fail when it searches.
emitsu97

First off, don't mind ryank, that's his thing.

As for your setup, sounds like it's direct to the modem which should be more or less insta-connect. Not sure what the issue could be but it looks like anewperfectday had the same problem.

It's alright, I was planning on ignoring him, anyway. But I don't understand what the problem is. Things are fine until it tries to search for an IP. Then it fails and starts telling me it's not connected. I know I've said it many times, but I don't get it. Maybe I'll go back to stealing the neighbors wireless lol. Even though I don't want to... I'd rather have this cable work for me.

First thing I would do is go to your router configuration page. Make sure you've entered the IP, gateway and DNS correctly in the PS3. Then go to a computer on your network and ping the PS3's IP. Then use the network test on the PS3 and check your router's logs to see if it's trying to get out. If it is then you either have to put the PS3 in your router's DMZ or portforward the appropriate ports to the PS3. I wouldn't connect the PS3 to the modem directly; your ISP probably requires PPOE which I don't think the PS3 supports.FireNForget

Well, as much help as that seems like, I didn't understand any of it.

Maybe I'll go back to NES. This stuff confuses me.

But I do appreciate it, people. Thanks.

[QUOTE="FireNForget"]First thing I would do is go to your router configuration page. Make sure you've entered the IP, gateway and DNS correctly in the PS3. Then go to a computer on your network and ping the PS3's IP. Then use the network test on the PS3 and check your router's logs to see if it's trying to get out. If it is then you either have to put the PS3 in your router's DMZ or portforward the appropriate ports to the PS3. I wouldn't connect the PS3 to the modem directly; your ISP probably requires PPOE which I don't think the PS3 supports.Lapetos

Well, as much help as that seems like, I didn't understand any of it.

Maybe I'll go back to NES. This stuff confuses me.

You can always call Sony and they will help you along step by step...

[QUOTE="Lapetos"]

[QUOTE="FireNForget"]First thing I would do is go to your router configuration page. Make sure you've entered the IP, gateway and DNS correctly in the PS3. Then go to a computer on your network and ping the PS3's IP. Then use the network test on the PS3 and check your router's logs to see if it's trying to get out. If it is then you either have to put the PS3 in your router's DMZ or portforward the appropriate ports to the PS3. I wouldn't connect the PS3 to the modem directly; your ISP probably requires PPOE which I don't think the PS3 supports.ryank285

Well, as much help as that seems like, I didn't understand any of it.

Maybe I'll go back to NES. This stuff confuses me.

You can always call Sony and they will help you along step by step...

That's a good suggestion, but I'll pass on it. I can eventually find the answer.

this will sound a little silly but did you make sure you are enabled on the ps3? is there a computer hooked to the router as well? if so some of your security settings may be blocking your connection. You may have to customize your settings instead of the easy install. This may require you to add an IP and other settings manually.roosterdip

That makes a little more sense. Yeah, I have it enabled and I have the computer hooked to the same router. Do I have to unplug that first? If so then that would make sense...

I have two computers, an xbox360, and now the PS3 hooked up and didn't have to unplug anything. I can't remember exactly how it was written in the manual but there is a section for hooking to the internet. In this section it talks about security settings and your firewall... also the possability of contacting your internet provider. Try going to manuals.playstation.net on the playstation web site. If your computer works online then it sounds like thats your problem. It could also be a bad cable.roosterdip

I suppose I'll read the manual, then. I'll keep an eye on this thread in case any further explanation comes along, or if I have anything else to say...

Thanks, guys.

plug the ethernet cable into the modem, into the PS3, unplug your modem from the electrical outlet, wait 30sec., plug it back in, wait 30sec., try setting up the connection one the PS3 again

when you only have a modem it dedicates the IP to the first thing you connect, which probably is your PC right?, unplugging the power then plugging it back resets the modem and will allow the PS3 to use the IP

you will have to do this everytime you switch between your PS3 and PC

That sounds like it'd work, actually. But I'm just going to take the cable back. Too much of a hassle to have it. I'll just use the 25%-40% of wireless internet I get.

But thanks, anyway.

That sounds like it'd work, actually. But I'm just going to take the cable back. Too much of a hassle to have it. I'll just use the 25%-40% of wireless internet I get.

But thanks, anyway.

Lapetos

just keep the cable and go buy yourself a $20-30 4 port router, doesnt need to be wireless

you wont need to do what i suggested above more than once cuz after you have the router connected and you do that it will always share the IP

You're sure not doing something right because there's not much to really do, just plug the cable in, and have it detect your settings automatically. Oh and did you turn off the "Allow Wireless Connection" option?SPD_WeBmAsTaH

I plugged it in correctly (I'm sure a person of my age would know how to plug something in) and I adjusted it to detect a wired connection and I use the automatic option for most of it, and it still doesn't work.

[QUOTE="SPD_WeBmAsTaH"]You're sure not doing something right because there's not much to really do, just plug the cable in, and have it detect your settings automatically. Oh and did you turn off the "Allow Wireless Connection" option?Lapetos

I plugged it in correctly (I'm sure a person of my age would know how to plug something in) and I adjusted it to detect a wired connection and I use the automatic option for most of it, and it still doesn't work.

Obviously you are doing something wrong so no need to get smart.

[QUOTE="Lapetos"]

[QUOTE="SPD_WeBmAsTaH"]You're sure not doing something right because there's not much to really do, just plug the cable in, and have it detect your settings automatically. Oh and did you turn off the "Allow Wireless Connection" option?ryank285

I plugged it in correctly (I'm sure a person of my age would know how to plug something in) and I adjusted it to detect a wired connection and I use the automatic option for most of it, and it still doesn't work.

Obviously you are doing something wrong so no need to get smart.

Get smart? I'm just saying that I have it plugged in the right spots. You were even accusing me of having it in the wall. I'm sure most people would know internet doesn't come from a wall. And I don't think it's my part. Maybe I have the wrong cable. That doesn't count as me doing something wrong with this. Either I need a new cable or I need to find a decent wireless router to purchase.

Are you sure it's a straight cat cable or is it a crossover?emitsu97

Not sure what those mean.

[QUOTE="emitsu97"]Are you sure it's a straight cat cable or is it a crossover?Lapetos

Not sure what those mean.

If the 8 individual copper wires on both ends of the cable are the same pattern (looking at the head with tab down: orange/white, orange, green/white, blue, blue/white, green, brown/white, brown), then you have a straight-through cable.

I would do the unplugging of the modem for 30 seconds as someone suggested (with the ethernet cable going from the modem to the PS3). But buying a little 4-port router may help if things are set to PPPoE.

Also, DHCP may be turn off on the modem, which buying a router would help since DHCP is turned on by default on most routers.

I would do the unplugging of the modem for 30 seconds as someone suggested (with the ethernet cable going from the modem to the PS3). But buying a little 4-port router may help if things are set to PPPoE.

Also, DHCP may be turn off on the modem, which buying a router would help since DHCP is turned on by default on most routers.

deuce85

Yeah, it appears to be a straight-through one. What's the PPPoE thing (I saw that on the PS3) and DHCP? I'm not familiar with all these terms.

[QUOTE="deuce85"]

I would do the unplugging of the modem for 30 seconds as someone suggested (with the ethernet cable going from the modem to the PS3). But buying a little 4-port router may help if things are set to PPPoE.

Also, DHCP may be turn off on the modem, which buying a router would help since DHCP is turned on by default on most routers.

Lapetos

Yeah, it appears to be a straight-through one. What's the PPPoE thing (I saw that on the PS3) and DHCP? I'm not familiar with all these terms.

PPPoE allows several devices (let's say your laptop, your PC, and your PS3) to share a common line (high speed line)by connecting to a switch/router, which in turn is connected to the modem (or may even be the modem itself if it's a combination router and modem).

A DHCP server (typically your router) will give connecting hosts (devices on your network) an IP address. As soon as network devices connect to a network, they begin broadcasting requests for an internal IP address, searching for a DHCP server that will provide them with that address. If your PC has a statically (manually) configured IP address, then your DHCP may not be turned on your modem and any devices connected will have to be manually configured. I'm not saying that's the case, just throwing suggestions.

Whether or not the PS# has a faulty NIC port, it would be easier for everyone if you provided the make and model of your modem. Also let us know exactly what is connected to what, You mentioned earlier you don't know if you had a router. trace your cables and let us know what devices are connected to what. Once provided we can help you more effectively.