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Why does the PS3 let you get connection by ethernet cable but not wireless?
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Can you connect a PS3 with a network cable to a wireless router?
If the wireless router is like mine then you also can make an ethernet connection with the PS3 using an ethernet cable
Do you need Ethernet cable to go wireless on ps3?
No the first part of the connection process on the PS3 searches for an ethernet connection, once it does not find one it then searches for a wireless connection
How do you connect a wireless router to the back of your ps3?
A PS3 has WiFi and you can put the router next to your modem. The only thing the back of a PS3 uses for the internet is for a wired connection with an ethernet cable to your router or modem instead of a WiFi connection
Do you have to use wireless internet for Ps3?
no u must use an ethernet cable or wireless internet For most people who do not have a wireless connection in their home they must also purchase at least a router to allow a connection between the cable modem and the PS3. An ethernet cable allows a wired connection between the PS3 and the router and if running a cable is a problem you need to purchase a wireless router. Although I purchased a wireless router I found that the wired connection worked better and the wireless router also had four wired connection spots on the back.
If your PC is connected with wireless can you connect your ps3 with an Ethernet cable from your PC?
The ethernet cable should come from a modem or router. The plug for you PC is likely the one that would go to the router or modem from your PC. Just as the PS3 has the ability to be either Wired or WiFi so do some computers and that is why they have a spot for an ethernet cable. The PS3 has Network setting that can be switched to allow you to have a wireless connection or a wired connection, but not to have both. The wired connection provides the best connection for the PS3 because the connection can not be lost as with a WiFi connection. You will also find when running the connection test for the PS3 better speeds for the wired connection.
If you buy a PS3 do you have to have a wireless router?
You need to purchase broadband internet service and the network connection devices. The router does not have to be wireless because you can also connect with a ethernet cable from the PS3 to a router
How do you get online if you do not have a wireless hub for PS3?
You need internet service to go online. You must either have wireless or ethernet wired hookup to the internet. I used a wireless router connected with ethernet cable to my cable modem. When I didn't like losing the connection I then also used a 50 foot Cat 6 Ethernet cable from one of the 4 wired spots on the back of the CISCO LINKSYS WRT 160N wireless router to my PS3. I noticed improvements in the connection speeds with the PS3 tests using a wired connection and recommend using a wired connection.
Do you need wi fi to get wireless connection on the ps3?
Yes The PS3 was designed to connect with WiFi or ethernet cable. It can not connect to WiFi if you do not have the equipment to allow a WiFi connection like a wireless router or modem
Can you get online to a ps3 without an Ethernet cable or router?
PS3 can only get an online connection with DSL or Cable WiFi or ethernet
What wireless adapters work on playstation 3?
None The USB port can not be used for PS3 internet connection PS3 can only use a broadband ethernet of WiFi connection of cable or DSL
Do you need a wireless adapter to get online with the PS3?
You need a WiFi connection to the internet to be able to use the wireless connection in the PS3. For people without one and that already have an internet connection they can purchase a wireless router and connect it to the modem. You can also purchase a router and an ethernet cable and have a wired connection to the internet.
How do you swtch from wired to wireless on your PS3?
You go to internet connection on your PS3 and you must have a Wireless modem or router. Then you must unplug the ethernet cable from the back of the PS3 because as long as it it connected the PS3 will not search for a wireless connection. When your PS3 begins the search it will first tell you that the ethernet cable is not available and then provide a list of WiFi connections it has discovered. I was able to use automatic to connect and if you have problems see the PlayStation Network site for troubleshooting internet connections.
