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Originally Posted by andoi_25
hey guys
i'm trying to connect my ps3 to the internet through an ethernet cable from my PC's cable modem (Motorola SB5101 SURFboard). when i insert the ethernet cable into the PS3, a green light turns on, which i assume indicated there is an established connection. i've connected to the internet at a friends place wirelessly on the PS3 on previous occasions.
i set my internet connection settings on my PS3 to easy and set everything to automatic. but when i test the connection, it tells me "The attempt to obtain and IP Address timed out"
can someone help me out?
i also tried restarting the modem when i switch from my PC to the PS3 but that didn't work either >.<
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Try manually editing the settings within the PS3 Network Settings. It may well be set to still pick up a Wireless signal and not access through a Wired connection.
Go to the PS3's XMB and into Sytem Settings. Scroll down for the internet settings and you should be able to manually change them. If given the option between wired and wireless, select Wired.
If you have no joy, pop back and let us know.
The other thing maybe that if you're switching between connecting your PS3 and PC to the modem, every time you switch, you will neeed to power down the modem for about 30 seconds and then switch it back on before conencting either the PS3 or PC.
If this is the case. I suggest you get a wireless router/wired router.