How to Connect Wireless Internet (WiFi) to a PlayStation 3

Last Updated: March 9, 2022

Wireless internet (WiFi) has a lot of uses on the Playstation 3 (PS3) game console. You can use it to play games online, buy or download games, watch a TV show or movie, browse the internet, and more! Start at step one to learn how to connect your console to the internet.

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Hit the power button, or turn on the controller and wait for it to load.
Scroll to the left until you've reached a toolbox icon named settings.

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A picture of a globe and wrench named network settings. Press X to bring up the menu.
Press the X button again.
A message will appear saying, "Adjust settings for connection to the internet. If making a wired connection, you must have an Ethernet cable connected." Press X again.
Another menu will pop up asking for you to choose between an easy or custom setting. For those who don't know much about internet connections, your best bet is easy.

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A menu will pop up asking whether you want wired or wireless. If you want a wired plug an Ethernet cable into the back of the system and everything will automatically set. Press wireless for WiFi.
The first option asks whether you want to scan for your SSID, (WiFi name) enter it manually, or automatically connect. The easiest is to hit scan and choose your network name from the list that pops up, but you can also type in the name of yours manually, or use the connect automatically button on the back of your router.
The option to change your SSID presents itself if you wish to. If not, hit the right arrow key to continue.
On the WLAN security setting menu that pops up, choose the option that your WiFi has. No security, (Unlocked with no password) WEP, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (password protected).
If your internet has a password hit the X button and enter it into the popup menu. When done hit the right arrow key.
Hit X again to enter your settings into the system and save them.
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Optional test connection. If you want to make sure your internet is working properly hit the X button when prompted (If not just hit the back button, you're done). A menu will pop up showing you.
- Whether it was able to obtain the IP address.
- Whether it was able to connect to the internet.
- Whether it was able to connect to the Play Station Network server.
- Whether UPnP was available or not.
- The NAT type.
- The connection speed in Mbps, for downloads.
- The connection speed in Mbps, for uploads.

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Custom Setup

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Hit X on wireless.
A menu will pop up asking whether you want wired or wireless. If you want a wired plug an Ethernet cable into the back of the system and everything will automatically set. Press wireless for WiFi.
The first option asks whether you want to scan for your SSID, (WiFi name) enter it manually, or automatically connect. The easiest is to hit scan and choose your network name from the list that pops up, but you can also type in the name of yours manually, or use the connect automatically button on the back of your router.
The option to change your SSID presents itself if you wish to. If not, hit the right arrow key to continue.
On the WLAN security setting menu that pops up, choose the option that your WiFi has. No security, (Unlocked with no password) WEP, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (password protected).
If your internet has a password hit the X button and enter it into the popup menu. When done hit the right arrow key.
Automatic, manual, or PPPoE are the options. Scroll and hit the right arrow key when you've found the right one.
In most cases, this doesn't need to be changed. Set or do not set and press the right arrow key.
Scroll to Automatic or Manual and hit the right arrow key over which one you want.
Scroll to whether you want the MTU to be automatic or manual and hit the right arrow key. Enter the MTU number if manual.
Scroll to Do not use or use and hit the right arrow key. Punch in the address and port number if you choose to use.
Scroll and hit the right arrow key.
Hit the X button to enter your settings into the system and save them.
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Optional test connection. If you want to make sure your internet is working hit the X button when prompted (If not just hit the back button, you're done). A menu will pop up showing you.
- Whether it was able to obtain the IP address.
- Whether it was able to connect to the internet.
- Whether it was able to connect to the Play Station Network server.
- Whether UPnP was available or not.
- The NAT type.
- The connection speed in Mbps, for downloads.
- The connection speed in Mbps, for uploads.

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