andysubaru3089

Hi guys,
Got my ps3 for xmas but now want to get online on it and play other people around the world, ie GT5 Prologue. How do i start about getting set up? Is there a pack i can buy to get my up and running or what? how much will it cost me?

Please help and thanks for our time

Brun

You just plug you ethernet cable from the back of your pc straight into the PS3 and that's it

DJ Dunk

iTrader: (5)

If you already have broadband, PS3 Online is free, just set up your PlayStation Network acccount.

andysubaru3089

so what cables do i need and where do i plug it into.can you get long cables to reach certain places

Brun

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Martin typeR

You get the cables you need with the ps3

Its very easy to do, plug one end into ps3 the other into pc or router then just set up your account which is on the menu somewhere and off you go, nothing to pay.

g7prs

iTrader: (5)

Or if you have a wireless router , connect it wirelessly.

spectrum48k

Mod, get him over to Computer Related - we deal with this one regularly!

PeteBrant

Get yourself a router - Either wireless or wired. Then you plug the PS3 into the back of the router, or if its wireless just turn it on and go through the config wizard.

Try to avoid plugging into the back of your PC - It is cheaper (a router will cost you around £40) but, it means you have to have your PC turned on when you go on line witht he PS3.

andysubaru3089

This is all great thanks. Where can i buy and router and to i have to pay a charge monthly, or if i plug it inot the back off my pc will it add any costs to my monthly charge. Also how do i set it all up etc

Sorry to be a pain but you guys seem to know your stuff so would rather ask uses

Thanks

spectrum48k

You can buy a router at your local PC World. They come in 2 varieties depending on the type of internet connection you have:

1) Internet coming in via your "cable" socket
2) Internet comes in via your telephone line.

So the first important question is, do you use 1) or 2) ?

There's no monthly charge by Sony for using your PS3 online. Just plug the router into your existing internet connection. The job of the router is to share this internet line amongst your computers and game consoles.

Most people buy a WIRELESS router, which means you can take advantage of the built in WIRELESS capability of the PS3. It will connect to the router without any cables. Note wireless is prone to the odd drop-out occasionally.

andysubaru3089

To be honest i wold just rather buy a longer ethernet cable as the one that came with the ps3 is just to short,do u know where i can get longer ones. That would save hassel as the comp is in the same room.

Thanks

HankScorpio

Don't buy on the high street, you'll pay a fortune, try people like these:
Custom Made Ethernet Cables

or these:

http://www.cabling4less.co.uk/UTP_Cables.php

or google for more

Mr.Manchester

they do 10 metre ones at game for £7.99

GAMEware PlayStation 3 Network Cable (PlayStation 3) - free UK delivery at GAME.co.uk

andysubaru3089

I got a 3 metre one off the net,arrived today,plugged it into the back of the PS3 and into the back of the comp,I connected online but wouldnt work,kept asking for ip num to be confirmed and when i did a search on the ps3 it would not come up. I cant plug it into the back of my wee broadband box as its a small input thats in that one. Any suggestions

PeteBrant

You need to set up ICS (internet conneciton sharing) on the PC you are connecting to. If you are using XP, you need to right click your internet connection, click "sharing" then check the box that says "Enable sharing" or such like.

andysubaru3089

how the hell do you do that then?

PeteBrant

1. Log on to the host computer as Administrator or as Owner.

2. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

3. Click Network and Internet Connections.

4. Click Network Connections.

5. Right-click the connection that you use to connect to the Internet.

6. Click Properties.

7. Click the Advanced tab.

8. Under Internet Connection Sharing, select the Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection check box.

andysubaru3089

Thats great,only thing is when i go on ps3 and test connection its starts with saying ip address optained but then goes and says sever out of time and no connection, any ideas

andysubaru3089

cmon guys one of you must know,please

PeteBrant

Check the firewall isn't blocking it (go to control panel - security centre)

The fact that the PS3 is getting an IP addresss means that it is connecting to your computer- it just not getting passed that to the outside world.