Urgent PS3 Help!!!?

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Im a ps3 soon and i only have a cable modem that i got with io. Will the internet on the ps3 work if i connect the ps3 directly to the cable modem's ethernet slot?Thankyou for any help and best answer will be awarded.

There is definitely an ethernet port on every model of the PS3. All you need to do is plug it in and set it up in the PS3's Network Settings.



You also have the option of using wi-fi if you have a wireless router, but it is not necessary (plus wi-fi is less stable).



If I understand what you're saying correctly, you want to use the modem that the cable company/internet provide gave you. These usually only have one ethernet port. You can switch back and forth between the PC and PS3 (or other devices) and it will work fine. If you have the money a router would be more convenient, but again, it is not necessary.

i don't think there's an ethernet port for the lan connection on the ps3. but you can buy an adapter. or hook the cable modem to your computer via ethernet and use ethernet slot for the ps3. most cable modems have multiple ethernet ports though



you should be ok.

worst case scenario, buy an $8 router and feed the ps3 and your computer w\ that



good luck

DONT LISTEN TO BRIAN, THERE IS A ETHERNET CABLE PORT TO CONNECT THE CABLE IN. U CAN DIRECTLY CONNECT A PS3. TRUST ME THATS HOW I DO IT. (BEST ANSWER)

You may need a crossover Ethernet cable, it will depend upon your modem. Just connect the modem to the PS3, and use automatic setting on the PS3 to set it up.



Sometimes modems will only provide the IP address information once, so if you switch the cable from one machine to another you may need to reset (power off then on) your modem.