20 GIG PS3 Internet

[Qwedgeonline]

First off, does anyone have a 20 gig PS3? I don't have a clue how to hook it to the internet. Sadly, we bought a 20 gig PS3 (which doesn't have built in WI-FI) and now I can't play on the internet. What do I need to do to get the internet running?

[lsapg09]

First off, does anyone have a 20 gig PS3? I don't have a clue how to hook it to the internet. Sadly, we bought a 20 gig PS3 (which doesn't have built in WI-FI) and now I can't play on the internet. What do I need to do to get the internet running?

ethernet cable i guess, hook PS3 to Router up via Ethernet

[fofgh3]

^^^^
Exactly what he said.
Plug one Ethernet cable to the modem and another in to the router to go to the ps3.

Alternatively you could have it run partially though your computer but the first way is simpler.

[Qwedgeonline]

^^^^
Exactly what he said.
Plug one Ethernet cable to the modem and another in to the router to go to the ps3.

My PlayStation is in my Basement and my Mac is on the 1st floor. I forgot to mention that!

Here's a Diagram


X = Mac
P =PS3

1st Floor
(----------------)
(--X -----------)
( ---------------)
(----------------)


Basement

(----------------)
( ---------------)
(-------P-------)
(----------------)

[lsapg09]

^^^^
Exactly what he said.
Plug one Ethernet cable to the modem and another in to the router to go to the ps3.

My PlayStation is in my Basement and my Mac is on the 1st floor. I forgot to mention that!

Here's a Diagram


X = Mac
P =PS3

1st Floor
(----------------)
(--X -----------)
( ---------------)
(----------------)


Basement

(----------------)
( ---------------)
(-------P-------)
(----------------)

Get a long Ethernet cable, and drill a hole through the wall (seriously)
Or get a better PS3

[Qwedgeonline]

^^^^
Exactly what he said.
Plug one Ethernet cable to the modem and another in to the router to go to the ps3.

My PlayStation is in my Basement and my Mac is on the 1st floor. I forgot to mention that!

Here's a Diagram


X = Mac
P =PS3

1st Floor
(----------------)
(--X -----------)
( ---------------)
(----------------)


Basement

(----------------)
( ---------------)
(-------P-------)
(----------------)

Get a long Ethernet cable, and drill a hole through the wall (seriously)
Or get a better PS3

Hmm. I COULD trade in a few games and my CURRENT PS3, but i'll use that as a last resort.

Drilling a hole in the wall..... I dunno. I don't think my Dad would be happy. Lemmie see if I can find a cheap 40 GB ps3.

Do they make wireless ethernet cables?

[lsapg09]

Do they make wireless ethernet cables?

yes, they call them routers

[R4nd0M]

Do they make wireless ethernet cables?

No. But if you have a wireless router you can go out and grab a wireless access point which is basically a bridge between wireless LAN and standard ethernet. Configure the AP from a PC, plug it into the PS3 and it should work fine.

[Qwedgeonline]

Do they make wireless ethernet cables?

No. But if you have a wireless router you can go out and grab a wireless access point which is basically a bridge between wireless LAN and standard ethernet. Configure the AP from a PC, plug it into the PS3 and it should work fine.

I have a Router. Here is the one I have.


Now, what do you mean go out and grab a wireless access point? Do you mean go out and drive around in my car with the router until it picks up a signal? Lol.

[fofgh3]

No there sell small usb devices that let any device pick up wireless signal. If you don't wanna drill a hole then get a SUPER long Ethernet cable [50-100 ft] and run it up the stairs and hold it down using tape.

[Qwedgeonline]

No there sell small usb devices that let any device pick up wireless signal.

What are they called?

EDIT: I found a 50' ethernet cable at WalMart for $12. I might save up for it.

[jake2k3]

For gaming I would not suggest going wireless. No matter how good a wireless router you get you are still going to be sacrificing a nice sized portion of your connection speed, which is directly related to laggy gameplay and slow download speeds. Plus, any way you look at it going wired is going to be cheaper (and seeing as how you are saving up $12, I'm guessing cheaper is better for you).

I say run the cable along walls and tape/tack/secure/anything it down to the floor. If it's a carpeted room you may be able to wedge the cable under the edge of the carpet and the foot of the wall. Drilling a hole into the wall and running it up would be a better choice all around (less cable needed, no wires running all over the place, neater all around), but please get your parent's permission first and get their help in doing it. Don't just take a hammer to the wall and fish it down to another hammer-sized hole in the wall.

Bottom line: go wired.
~Jake2k3

[R4nd0M]

@fofgh3: Wireless APs are not USB. You're thinking of a Wi-Fi adapter for a computer. Access Points are devices that bridge ethernet and 802.11 Wi-Fi wireless.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6833122013

It is more expensive than wired but its another option.

For gaming I would not suggest going wireless. No matter how good a wireless router you get you are still going to be sacrificing a nice sized portion of your connection speed, which is directly related to laggy gameplay and slow download speeds. Plus, any way you look at it going wired is going to be cheaper (and seeing as how you are saving up $12, I'm guessing cheaper is better for you).

I say run the cable along walls and tape/tack/secure/anything it down to the floor. If it's a carpeted room you may be able to wedge the cable under the edge of the carpet and the foot of the wall. Drilling a hole into the wall and running it up would be a better choice all around (less cable needed, no wires running all over the place, neater all around), but please get your parent's permission first and get their help in doing it. Don't just take a hammer to the wall and fish it down to another hammer-sized hole in the wall.

Bottom line: go wired.
~Jake2k3

Not true. While wireless is less stable than wired lan, there is no actual real world speed reduction when passing internet access through wireless.

Lets say you have ADSL2+ giving a max theoretical throughput of 24mbps downstream. 802.11g wireless has a theoretical throughput of 54mbps. You're still in the green. Even the actual speed you'll probably get via wireless (closer to 26mbps) is still greater than the max theoretical downstream of consumer broadband. There won't be any lag or decrease in download speed if you configure everything properly.

That said, you're in the basement and that generally a thick wall to go through. Signal strength will be decreased by a large amount.

Weighing up price and potential interference/stability/range issues I'd personally recommend grabbing a long CAT5/6 cable and going wired.

[gebbss]

Have any of you guys thought about just moving the PS3 to the Mac or vice-versa?

[MarvinPA]

Have any of you guys thought about just moving the PS3 to the Mac or vice-versa?

Hehe. I'd do that with my 360, as the 360's not wireless and my PS3 is. But my router is in my kitchen (for some reason, my parents thought that'd be the best place to put my computer) when my wireless card borked I had to move my router away from my precious Xbox leaving all my friends Blue Balled without me. :(


Typically I cannot play on Xbox Live untill I can grab a wireless card for the console, or my router comes back into it's home on my shelf.