if modem has wireless capability then a router is not needed
The PS3 does not have a router. It can go online with an ethernet cable connected to a router or modem or with WiFi from a wireless router or modem
there has been a misunderstanding between modem and router. some people use only a modem to connect wirelessly and some use a modem and a router. The fact is there are two types. first type is a modem with built in router, second is router itself. this will clear your mind. you don't have to buy a router to go online, just a get modem with router built in
if your modem has wireless capblility then you don't need a router.
if modem has wireless capability then a router is not needed
Your router/modem may be causing the disconnection. Go in to your router/modem settings to ensure that it is set to keep the connection active ("Keep Alive" mode), and is NOT set to "Connect on Demand". Check with your ISP or router/modem manufacturer if you do not know how to set the router/modem to "Keep Alive" mode.
MAC/PC/printer to router. Router to modem. Modem to wall/internet. Wired or wireless router is optional, same principle.
An internet service provider and a modem or router you can connect an ethernet cable to or a WiFi Modem Or router for a WiFi connection.
go and buy it from a computer store
Go to the store and buy a wireless router or wired router and an ethernet cable. After the router is connected to the modem reconnect whatever was connected to the modem to the router and then add ethernet connection to the PlayStation 3 if you are having wired connection. Then go to network connections on the PS3 settings menu for both wired and wireless connections.
Closing internet ports are closed/open on the modem if you only use a modem or the router if you use a modem/router. Read you manual on the router or go to the manufacturer and you can down load the instructions there and/or look for the FAQ on closing ports.
wireless modem is a modem built in with wireless router, people use router seperately to connect to internet because their modem doesn't have a built in router. you can replace a wireless modem to a wirelss n modem.
It is a router.