PS3 help needed...

SonicBoom · 06-13-2008, 08:04 AM

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... oh how the set up will go... modem to router to ps3 type info... Thx!

Kylipso · 06-13-2008, 08:13 AM

plug a cat6 cable from the modem to the ps3 and your done

Kylipso · 06-13-2008, 08:18 AM

my bad I misread your post youll need to go ethernet through a splitter/router
Newegg.com - D-Link EBR-2310 10/100Mbps Ethernet Broadband Router 1 x 10/100Mbps WAN Ports 4 x 10/100Mbps LAN Ports - Wired Routers
$32
or go wireless but that will cost you

***houseofsuffering*** · 06-13-2008, 08:20 AM

just go wireless! wireless ftw!

Kylipso · 06-13-2008, 08:24 AM

Newegg.com - Open Box: D-Link EBR-2310 10/100Mbps Ethernet Broadband Router 1 x 10/100Mbps WAN Ports 4 x 10/100Mbps LAN Ports
^^^ super cheap too

SonicBoom · 06-13-2008, 08:28 AM

Looks good, will I need any other cables? The PS3 came with an ethernet cable, but its short... would the router go near my pc or the PS3(where the tv/modem/cable outlet is)...

Kylipso · 06-13-2008, 08:30 AM

as far as the wireless set up goes heres mine
modem

to router

to all over my apartment

If you go hard wire it will go

to router

to ps3

everyone like pictures

Kylipso · 06-13-2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SonicBoom

Looks good, will I need any other cables? The PS3 came with an ethernet cable, but its short... would the router go near my pc or the PS3(where the tv/modem/cable outlet is)...

The router usually goes right by the modem but you can run cable anywhere to the router from the modem. You can get the cable online I actually hardwired my parents house, I think it was about $1 per foot, I used 100

esqdgg · 06-13-2008, 08:39 AM

^ that is almost exactly my setup. i also have comcast cable internet. never had any issues at all. the pics really make this easy to do. nice post.

SonicBoom · 06-13-2008, 10:10 AM

Kylipso, thats the issue(very helpfull pics, btw), my Comcast cable modem must be old or something... there is only port for the screw-on cable wire from the wall and what I'm told is a firewire port(rectangle with angled sides, raised white middle). No ethernet connection, so.. if I did get a wireless router, it wouldnt have anywhere to go

Forgive me, I'm not great with electronics...

Kylipso · 06-13-2008, 10:28 AM

oh I thought your comp was taking up the ethernet port. can you take a picture of the back of your modem?

SonicBoom · 06-13-2008, 01:25 PM

^^^ yeah, but I'm not too savvy on the picture posting... if you PM me your email addy or phone # I'll send you a crappy cell phone pic. I'm at work now but from what I remember, the modem is pretty basic... cable wire connection and firewire port...

Kylipso · 06-13-2008, 01:41 PM

I guess im out on this one ive never seen a modem without a ethernet port, maybe an IT pro can chime in. I hate networks but ill build a comp any day

SonicBoom · 06-13-2008, 02:57 PM

It could be all the crack I smoked and it is an ethernet connection... I'll check tonight... Either way, I'm going to get a wireless router so I should be all set..

Kylipso · 06-13-2008, 03:04 PM

the only thing about that is even with a wireless router you need an ethernet connection from the modem to the router. ill pm you my email, send me a picture when you can.

06-13-2008, 08:04 AM	#1
SonicBoom Professional STI Racer Car: WRB 06 WRX STI Fav Mod: Stage 2 Location: Atlanta Posts: 763 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	PS3 help needed... 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... oh how the set up will go... modem to router to ps3 type info... Thx! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-13-2008, 08:13 AM	#2
Kylipso Professional STI Driver Car: 2007 OBP STI with Go Fav Mod: dealer license plate delete Location: O.C. Posts: 406 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: PS3 help needed... plug a cat6 cable from the modem to the ps3 and your done

06-13-2008, 08:18 AM	#3
Kylipso Professional STI Driver Car: 2007 OBP STI with Go Fav Mod: dealer license plate delete Location: O.C. Posts: 406 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: PS3 help needed... my bad I misread your post youll need to go ethernet through a splitter/router Newegg.com - D-Link EBR-2310 10/100Mbps Ethernet Broadband Router 1 x 10/100Mbps WAN Ports 4 x 10/100Mbps LAN Ports - Wired Routers $32 or go wireless but that will cost you Last edited by Kylipso : 06-13-2008 at 08:22 AM.

06-13-2008, 08:20 AM	#4
*houseofsuffering* S201 Racer Car: Borked 99 RS :( Location: Riverside,CA Posts: 337 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: PS3 help needed... just go wireless! wireless ftw!

06-13-2008, 08:24 AM	#5
Kylipso Professional STI Driver Car: 2007 OBP STI with Go Fav Mod: dealer license plate delete Location: O.C. Posts: 406 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: PS3 help needed... Newegg.com - Open Box: D-Link EBR-2310 10/100Mbps Ethernet Broadband Router 1 x 10/100Mbps WAN Ports 4 x 10/100Mbps LAN Ports ^^^ super cheap too

06-13-2008, 08:28 AM	#6
SonicBoom Professional STI Racer Car: WRB 06 WRX STI Fav Mod: Stage 2 Location: Atlanta Posts: 763 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: PS3 help needed... Looks good, will I need any other cables? The PS3 came with an ethernet cable, but its short... would the router go near my pc or the PS3(where the tv/modem/cable outlet is)...

06-13-2008, 08:30 AM	#7
Kylipso Professional STI Driver Car: 2007 OBP STI with Go Fav Mod: dealer license plate delete Location: O.C. Posts: 406 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: PS3 help needed... as far as the wireless set up goes heres mine modem to router to all over my apartment If you go hard wire it will go to router to ps3 everyone like pictures

06-13-2008, 08:39 AM	#9
esqdgg Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi Location: SF, CA Posts: 666 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: PS3 help needed... ^ that is almost exactly my setup. i also have comcast cable internet. never had any issues at all. the pics really make this easy to do. nice post.

06-13-2008, 10:10 AM	#10
SonicBoom Professional STI Racer Car: WRB 06 WRX STI Fav Mod: Stage 2 Location: Atlanta Posts: 763 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: PS3 help needed... Kylipso, thats the issue(very helpfull pics, btw), my Comcast cable modem must be old or something... there is only port for the screw-on cable wire from the wall and what I'm told is a firewire port(rectangle with angled sides, raised white middle). No ethernet connection, so.. if I did get a wireless router, it wouldnt have anywhere to go Forgive me, I'm not great with electronics...

06-13-2008, 10:28 AM	#11
Kylipso Professional STI Driver Car: 2007 OBP STI with Go Fav Mod: dealer license plate delete Location: O.C. Posts: 406 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: PS3 help needed... oh I thought your comp was taking up the ethernet port. can you take a picture of the back of your modem?

06-13-2008, 01:25 PM	#12
SonicBoom Professional STI Racer Car: WRB 06 WRX STI Fav Mod: Stage 2 Location: Atlanta Posts: 763 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: PS3 help needed... ^^^ yeah, but I'm not too savvy on the picture posting... if you PM me your email addy or phone # I'll send you a crappy cell phone pic. I'm at work now but from what I remember, the modem is pretty basic... cable wire connection and firewire port...

06-13-2008, 01:41 PM	#13
Kylipso Professional STI Driver Car: 2007 OBP STI with Go Fav Mod: dealer license plate delete Location: O.C. Posts: 406 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: PS3 help needed... I guess im out on this one ive never seen a modem without a ethernet port, maybe an IT pro can chime in. I hate networks but ill build a comp any day

06-13-2008, 02:57 PM	#14
SonicBoom Professional STI Racer Car: WRB 06 WRX STI Fav Mod: Stage 2 Location: Atlanta Posts: 763 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: PS3 help needed... It could be all the crack I smoked and it is an ethernet connection... I'll check tonight... Either way, I'm going to get a wireless router so I should be all set..

06-13-2008, 03:04 PM	#15
Kylipso Professional STI Driver Car: 2007 OBP STI with Go Fav Mod: dealer license plate delete Location: O.C. Posts: 406 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: PS3 help needed... the only thing about that is even with a wireless router you need an ethernet connection from the modem to the router. ill pm you my email, send me a picture when you can. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.