Adjusting Network Settings; Using A Wired Connection; Preparing The Required Items; Setting Up The Internet Connection - Sony Playstation 3 Quick Reference

Network
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Adjusting network settings

Using a wired connection

The following instructions explain how to connect to the Internet using
a commercially available Ethernet cable.
Example of a wired network confi guration
The network confi guration and connection method may vary
depending on the equipment in use and the network environment.
Network gateway device
such as an ADSL modem
To the Internet line
Hint
A router is a device that enables multiple devices to be connected to one
Internet line. A router is necessary if a PC and a PS3™ system will be
connected to the Internet at the same time using one Internet connection.
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Router
Not necessary if the ADSL or cable
modem or other network device has
built-in router functionality
Commercially available
PC
Ethernet cable

Preparing the required items

The following items are required for a wired connection to the
Internet.
• A broadband Internet connection
• A network gateway device, such as an ADSL modem
• A commercially available Ethernet cable

Setting up the Internet connection

Internet connection settings vary according to the network
environment and the devices in use. The following procedure
describes a typical setup.
1
Connect a commercially available Ethernet cable to the
system.
2
Select (Network Settings) under
Home Menu, and then press the
When a message stating that the Internet connection will be terminated is
displayed, select "Yes", and then press the
(Settings) in the
button.
button.