How to Hook a PlayStation 3 to a DSL Connection

Step 1

Turn off the PS3. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the "Ethernet" port on the back of the PS3 and the opposite end into the "Internet/Ethernet" port on your broadband modem.

Step 2

Turn on the PS3 and scroll to the "Settings" icon on the main menu. Select "Network Settings," scroll to "Internet Connection" and select "Enabled." Scroll to "Internet Connection Settings" and press the "X" button.

Step 3

Select "Easy" as the connection type. The PS3 will check the DSL connection. Press the "X" button to save the settings, then select "Test Connection." After the test is complete, the PS3 will be hooked up to the DSL connection.

Step 1

Turn on the PS3. Scroll to the "Settings" icon on the main menu. Select "Network Settings," scroll to "Internet Connection" and select "Enabled." Scroll to "Internet Connection Settings" and press the "X" button.

Step 2

Select "Wireless" as the connection type. Select "Scan" to search for your wireless network. Select the name of your wireless network and press the "X" button. You will be given the option of changing the name of the wireless network as it's displayed on the PS3, or you can keep its default name by pressing the "Right" button on the directional pad.

Step 3

Select the type of security used by the wireless network and use the on-screen keyboard to enter the password. If the wireless network does not have a password, select "None" and press the "X" button.

Step 4

Press the "X" button to save the settings, then select "Test Connection." The PS3 will attempt to connect to the wireless network using the settings you have entered. After the test completes, the PS3 will automatically use these settings when connecting to the wireless network.