Assuming you have a wireless router and a modern internet connection. to connect to the internet i would do it wirelessly, not only does this save the hassle of having to plug and unplug one cable to and from the modem to the PS3 but also it saves you having a big mess of cables.
Select Settings→Network Settings on the XMB and click the X button. Now you'll need to provide your router's security settings. If the PS3 is connected to a modem using an Ethernet cable, the wireless function will be turned off. Choose Internet Connections and select Enabled. How do I connect my PS3 to the internet ? - Instructables if it has WIFI, then yes you can, if it doesnt, you need to attach the cable. if you have WIFI, then go to the internet menu, select wireless, select the strongest signal, fill in the WPA key (its on the bottom of your router) and enjoy your online gaming ;) if it doesnt work, try another signal, your router may not give the strongest signal depending on how far away your PS3 is. How do you set up internet on a PS3 - Answers
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How do I connect my PlayStation 3 to the internet Select Settings→Network Settings on the XMB and click the X button. Now you'll need to provide your router's security settings. If the PS3 is connected to a modem using an Ethernet cable, the wireless function will be turned off. Choose Internet Connections and select Enabled.
Make sure the PS3 is on when your doing this. Next go in to the network setting on the PS3, set up the internet connection settings for wired connection, if you pick the easy method it should do it automatic. When thats finished it will run a test and if set up right it will find you IP address and you'll be able to log on. All the best!
Select Settings→Network Settings on the XMB and click the X button. Now you'll need to provide your router's security settings. If the PS3 is connected to a modem using an Ethernet cable, the wireless function will be turned off. Choose Internet Connections and select Enabled. How do I connect my PS3 to the internet ? - Instructables if it has WIFI, then yes you can, if it doesnt, you need to attach the cable. if you have WIFI, then go to the internet menu, select wireless, select the strongest signal, fill in the WPA key (its on the bottom of your router) and enjoy your online gaming ;) if it doesnt work, try another signal, your router may not give the strongest signal depending on how far away your PS3 is.