07 NetworkAdjusting 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 configuration

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

Network gateway

Router

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not necessary if the DSL or cable

device such as a DSL

modem or other network device has

or cable modem

built-in router functionality

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ETHER

ETHER

 

 

WAN

LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preparing the required itemsThe 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

To the Internet line

Commercially available

PC

Ethernet cable

 

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.

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 thebutton.

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

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