do you need to use a router for internet on PS3? - Blu-ray Forum

scrumptious · 04-06-2009, 05:24 PM

I have a modem that has a USB input and an ethernet -- I think that's the name -- input. Could I plug my PC into the USB input and the PS3 into the ethernet input? What about vice versa? If you can do either, which is the better configuration? Would I be able to use the internet on the PS3 and PC at the same time this way?

Xerios · 04-06-2009, 05:35 PM

do you have a link or model number of the modem/router you purchased? i work in IT and id like to help you i just need more information

Shin-Ra · 04-06-2009, 05:36 PM

I don't think modems are designed to work with both at once, you might need to power cycle the modem between using the two connections. Better off getting a router, if you just need basic wired it'll be fairly cheap.

groovyone · 04-06-2009, 05:42 PM

USB would also be painfully slow if it is anything like my modem. Mine also only switched to USB if something was wrong with the ethernet cable, not both at the same time. Get the router and you'll be happier.

SoCalTiger · 04-06-2009, 05:42 PM

It sounds like right now you have your PC connected directly to the modem via ethernet (connectors looks similar to phone jacks and the wire is tubular). You'd be best off just buying a router like Shin-Ra said. You can get them for $20-30 new.

The only problem is that depending on how your DSL modem/connection is setup it can be a real PITA to configure your router to get it working if your technical knowledge level is such that you aren't even sure what an ethernet cable is. =)

scrumptious · 04-06-2009, 05:43 PM

Thanks, router it is. Any router works right? I mean they are all compatible right?

Goodintentions · 04-06-2009, 05:45 PM

ahh the good old days of switching my plug from hte CPU to the PS2 .. lol
any router will work though some have minor issues if you go wireless
linksys is my router of chouice i got mine for like 25 bucks wirless with 4 ports ..

hellmonkey · 04-06-2009, 06:26 PM

I took it one step further and got mental. I have a wireless router in my office for my 2 PCs in there and the notebook, then i ran a cable to my living room through the basement. Then i used a switch to hook up my ps3, satellite reciever and have an extra cable for when i work on PCs.

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scrumptious Banned Member since:Feb 2009	do you need to use a router for internet on PS3? I have a modem that has a USB input and an ethernet -- I think that's the name -- input. Could I plug my PC into the USB input and the PS3 into the ethernet input? What about vice versa? If you can do either, which is the better configuration? Would I be able to use the internet on the PS3 and PC at the same time this way?

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04-06-2009, 05:35 PM	#2
Xerios Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Irving, TX PSNetwork: Xerios Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:286 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:1	do you have a link or model number of the modem/router you purchased? i work in IT and id like to help you i just need more information

04-06-2009, 05:36 PM	#3
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	I don't think modems are designed to work with both at once, you might need to power cycle the modem between using the two connections. Better off getting a router, if you just need basic wired it'll be fairly cheap.

04-06-2009, 05:42 PM	#4
groovyone Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:PSNetwork: groovyone	USB would also be painfully slow if it is anything like my modem. Mine also only switched to USB if something was wrong with the ethernet cable, not both at the same time. Get the router and you'll be happier.

04-06-2009, 05:42 PM	#5
SoCalTiger Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	It sounds like right now you have your PC connected directly to the modem via ethernet (connectors looks similar to phone jacks and the wire is tubular). You'd be best off just buying a router like Shin-Ra said. You can get them for $20-30 new. The only problem is that depending on how your DSL modem/connection is setup it can be a real PITA to configure your router to get it working if your technical knowledge level is such that you aren't even sure what an ethernet cable is. =)

04-06-2009, 05:43 PM	#6
scrumptious Banned Member since:Feb 2009	Thanks, router it is. Any router works right? I mean they are all compatible right?

04-06-2009, 05:45 PM	#7
Goodintentions Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Location:the Anals of Uranus Blu-ray collection:16	ahh the good old days of switching my plug from hte CPU to the PS2 .. lol any router will work though some have minor issues if you go wireless linksys is my router of chouice i got mine for like 25 bucks wirless with 4 ports ..

04-06-2009, 06:26 PM	#8
hellmonkey Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Chicago, IL	I took it one step further and got mental. I have a wireless router in my office for my 2 PCs in there and the notebook, then i ran a cable to my living room through the basement. Then i used a switch to hook up my ps3, satellite reciever and have an extra cable for when i work on PCs.

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