Network
07
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
ETHER
To the Internet line
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.
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Router
Not necessary if the DSL or cable
modem or other network device has
built-in router functionality
ETHER
WAN
LAN1
LAN2
LAN3
LAN4
Commercially available
PC
Ethernet cable
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
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)
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
"Internet Connection
button.