Sony 3-285-687-11 Video Game Console 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.
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)
• Commercially available Ethernet cable
Hint
User is responsible for Internet service fees.
Setting up the Internet connection
When making a wired connection to the Internet, usually you do not
need to adjust any of the default settings. If you cannot use the
default settings to connect, follow the instructions below to adjust the
settings.
1 Select (Network Settings) under (Settings) in the home
menu, and then press the button.
2 Select "Internet Connection Settings", 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.
3 Select "Wired Connection", and then press the right button.
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