We'll I guess any online gamer will be able to answer this.. I just bought a PS3 and need to know what I need to get online. Here is my current set-up... I have a cable modem thru Comcast. The modem is by the TV and where the PS3 will go.. I have no wireless router or any router for that matter.. The modem only has one port thats not in use, and I've been told its firewire(triangle looking, with a raised square in the middle). The PS3 comes with an ethernet cable... I'd rather not go wireless if I don't have to, since everything is right there together... but if it makes more sense or is easier I'm not against it. So basically, I need to know what items I'll need, best brands at the best price etc...
get a router. they're cheap where is your computer in all of this? plugged into the ethernet port of the cable modem?
^^^ Yes, the pc is hooked up with the ethernet going to cable modem... So.. could I just hook up my PC's ethernet cable into the PS3 for a temp fix?
no. you'll need to get a router, and hook the PS3 and PC into the router, and the WAN side of the router to the cable modem.
yeah, if you just wanted to get online hook the cab in to the ps3. better solution is to get a router.
^^ Oooo Kayyyy... whats a rj45??? Maybe I forgot to mention I'm an audio/video retard(no offense to mentally handicapped)....
step 1: buy a router, don't spend more than $50 step 2: plug computer and PS3 into ethernet ports on router step 3: plug cable modem into external/WAN side of profit step 4: ???? step 5: PROFIT
^^^ lol... thx.. think I have a handle on it pretty much. I plan to go wireless though, and I know that PS3 is allready set-up for it, I assuming my PC is going to need a wireless adaptor. What exactly are they called(or is it just wireless adaptor) and how much should I expect to pay? The routers I've been looking at are between $30-40...
you won't need a wireless adapter for your PC. just get a router with a built in switch (it will have ethernet ports on the back, around 5 ports usualy). 4 will be for devices you want to have internet access, and one will plug into the cable modem. think of it like a TV splitter. one cable goes to your cable modem, other two go to your PS3 and PC. you can keep both of them wired, both wireless, or a mix or whatever the fuck you want.
^^^ k, makes sense... I still don't see how the PC will recognize the router if I go wireless... There'll be no ethernet cable from PC to router... I know, I know... its not that difficult, just never worked with it before...
^^^ Thx, I'll def be taking you up on that... I really want to get rid of the ethernet cable going to my PC, in crosses my front door.. is ugly, and a tripping hazzard. So if I'm getting a wireless router, this would solve my dilemma..no? So, do I need a wireless adaptor for my PC or no?
So... something like this will do??? Feel free to suggest other brands/types that might be better... As far as the adapter, would this be sufficient or should I get the internal type? I also saw a few usb types with little antennae's on them.. is that needed/better? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3574541&Sku=D700-3044 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3144961&Sku=N100-2156