you do not connect your ps3 to a computer to get downloadable content, you have to connect your ps3 directly to your wi-fi connection.
Connect your PS3 to the internet then log into PlayStation network
In order to go online on the PS3 system, you first need to have an Internet resource; either an ethernet cable or a wireless router. Start the PS3 system and, after you log in, go to the settings tab. Scroll all the way down to " Network Settings". Press the "X" button. Scroll to the middle option, which should be something like "Network Connections", or "Connect to the Internet. Follow the on-screen steps and, "Presto", you are finished.
If you have an HDMI cable you can connect them but you won't be able to display the PS3 on the computer.
There is no router on a PS3. There should be a router connected to your computer to give you wifi. The IS a network adapter built inside the PS3 that will connect to your router. For connecting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC7aPylbI3M
You can connect the play station to your network through the network port (rj45) or a wifi 802.11b/g connection. Typically a DSL, or cable internet connection is required.
For the PS3 you have to buy a wireless router then u connect it to your computer. After that you connect it to your PS3.
Your PS3 must have a wireless adapter installed if you want to connect to the internet wirelessly. Otherwise, if you don't you will have to use an Ethernet cable. If you have a wireless adapter installed on your PS3. You will need to connect it to your wireless router. Go to the wireless network menu on your PS3. Find the (SSID) network name of your network. Connect to it!
You don't download the Playstation Network you connect to it by signing in from your PS3
You probably can't use a PS1 on the internet.The PS2 needs an PlayStation Network Adaptors for online gaming.The 60GB PS3 can come with WiFi and all PS3's are able to connect to the internet with a network cable.
You need to connect the PS3 to the internet. How does the computer connect to the internet. That's the location for the PS3 to connect also. You may need to purchase a router along with an ethernet cable.
The related link has a video from Playstation Network Support on connecting the PS3 see the link under How do I connect the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system to the Internet?