Assuming you have a wireless router and a modern internet connection. to connect to the internet i would do it wirelessly, not only does this save the hassle of having to plug and unplug one cable to and from the modem to the PS3 but also it saves you having a big mess of cables.
I can get my PS3 to connect to the internet when I plug it directly into my modem (unfortunately my modem only has one port so this would mean that I would have to manually disconnect my PS3 every time I wanted to connect to the internet with my computer.) My computer can connect to the internet wirelessly through my D-link router. Get help with PlayStation 4 connection issues. Our fix & connect tool offers support if you can't connect to the Internet, sign in to PSN or your online experience is poor. Thirdly, go to Internet Connection Settings. PS3 internet connection problems are often solved by changing the network settings. Follow the steps listed below: a) Change your DNS server address to the OpenDNS servers: 208.67.222.222, and make sure your PS3 settings are on automatic/easy. b) Locate the IP address of your router. For some reason my PS3 won't connect to the internet, my Signal strength is around 60-70%. My friends PS3 has a 60% connection and it works just fine. I need to know what to do to get my PS3 connected to the Internet. (By the way I am using I wireless connection and I have tried unplugging the router). Hi there, someone who actually OWNS a jailbroken PS3 and knows what they're talking about here. Ignore the previous responses. Of course you can connect to the internet on a jailbroken PS3, and you can sign in to PSN. Nothing will happen. Now, hav 1. Connect the PS3 to the router using an Ethernet cable. You can check your connection by going to Settings > Network Settings. 2. Go to PS3 Settings > Network Settings > Media Server Connection on your PS3 and set it to 'Enabled'. 3. Choose the option that says 'Internet Connection Settings' and then select 'Wired Connection'. The PS3 offers two ways to connect to the Internet: the "easy" method, which assumes that you are using an unprotected DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) connection, and the "custom" method, which adds additional options to set up the connection.
The problem might be with your Internet connection, rather than your PS3. Check whether the wireless router is properly plugged into your modem. The Ethernet cable should be plugged into the "WAN" or "Internet" port on the back of your wireless router. Skip this step if you have a modem/wireless router combo device.
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If the connection is successful, you will be prompted to [Test Internet Connection], finalising the setup process. Note: PlayStation Network Sign-in will fail when testing your Internet connection. To access PlayStation Network you need to sign in with your account details.
Ensure that the Ethernet cable television is not linked to the ps3 system, or the ps3 system will automatically make an effort to connect to the internet with a wired connection. Also, gain access to the xmb menu and choose [options] > [network adjustments]. Check how the PS3™ system is connected to the Internet. This information can be used to judge the ease or difficulty of connecting to other PS3™ systems when using voice / video chat or the communication features of games. Type 1: Connected directly to the Internet Type 2: Connected to the Internet via a router If you are able to connect to the Internet, but cannot get into PlayStation ® game servers or network, it may be a firewall issue. 4.1. Steps to Connect to PlayStation™Network Game Servers. If you are unsure of how to open the ports on your modem, contact your Internet Service Provider or router manufacturer for proper instructions. If the connection is successful, you will be prompted to [Test Internet Connection], finalising the setup process. Note: PlayStation Network Sign-in will fail when testing your Internet connection. To access PlayStation Network you need to sign in with your account details. Is the internet connection itself what is failing or the trophy sync? I've had issues with my PS3 synching trophies in the past, but each time you run the sync, it pushes some trophies to the server- even if the sync ultimately fails- so repeatedly running it would likely solve your problem. I connect my PS3 wirelessly via router and when I go to connect it finds my IP address but my internet connection fails could anyone help me please if they have had the same problem thanks. System Configuration: Windows Vista