Hi guys,

I need help setting my own wireless connection. So far, i have been able to connect to internet by connecting to others' network because i simply don't know how to set my own.

1>. My cable modem, wireless router (Microsoft) is in my bedroom. My condo is small only about 875 sq ft.
2>. I use my laptop mainly in the kitchen/living room area which is separate from the bedroom. My PS3 is located in the living room.
3>. I have been having problem signing in the PS3 into the internet recently... i don't know why. My laptop seems to be okay... I tried to enter the SSID exactly the same as my laptop but it won't work. When i try to "scan" via the PS3, the SSID that i use for my laptop does not show.
4>. I tried to set up my own network on my laptop with no luck... On one of the steps during the wizard setup, it gave me 2 options whether to use a flashdrive or manual. Since i don't have a flashdrive, i had to always choose no. 2. However, after everything is done, i search for wireless connection and the name that i just created NEVER appear on the list.

Can someone help me with step by step instruction so i can connect with a good signal on my OWN network?

Thank you
08-26-2007 04:38 PM

Have you tried inputing the wireless network (name and password) manually into the PS3?

What type of router are you using, is it a b only?

I don't know how to input name SSID and password since i dont know how to do it to begin with on my laptop.

My microsoft router is the "b" type... is this bad? Do you think i should buy a new one?

I had to replace my b only with a b/g router, turned out to be the only way I could get a reliable connection - all I'm saying is that it was the answer to my problem.

I am not much of a PC guy, Mac's only for the last decade or so but I know there's a way to find your network info: name, ip address, password...etc.. How did you get connected to begin with?

is your router broadcasting the ssid?