Adjusting network settings, Network – Sony 80GB Playstation 3 CECHL01 User Manual

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Network

Adjusting network settings

Using a wired connection

The following instructions explain how to connect to the Internet using
a commercially available Ethernet cable.

Example of a wired network confi guration

The network confi guration and connection method may vary
depending on the equipment in use and the network environment.

WAN

LAN1

LAN2 LAN3 LAN4

ETHER

ETHER

Network gateway
device such as a DSL
or cable modem

Router

Not necessary if the DSL or cable
modem or other network device has
built-in router functionality

To the Internet line

Commercially available
Ethernet cable

PC

Hint

A router is a device that enables multiple devices to be connected to one
Internet line. A router is necessary if a PC and a PS3™ system will be
connected to the Internet at the same time using one Internet connection.

Preparing the required items

The following items are required for a wired connection to the
Internet.

• A broadband Internet connection via a device such as a DSL or

cable modem (connection of multiple devices may require
additional hardware)

• A commercially available Ethernet cable

Hint

User is responsible for Internet service fees.

Setting up the Internet connection

Internet connection settings vary according to the network
environment and the devices in use. The following procedure
describes a typical setup.

1

Connect a commercially available Ethernet cable to the

system.

2

Select (Network Settings) "Internet Connection

Settings" under

(Settings) in the home menu, and then

press the

button.

When a message stating that the Internet connection will be terminated is
displayed, select “Yes”, and then press the

button.

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