Open the ps3 main menu and select settings network settings. Unplug all network devices including the ps3 system.
How To Connect Wireless Internet Wifi To A Playstation 3
Ps3 wifi not working. If you still cant connect on this device. Test your network test your home network by connecting to the internet on another device. Most likely you have a problem with the nic network interface card in the system. I will be fixing mine in the coming days i will inform you if it will work. Wait a few minutes before turning them back on this will refresh. It is needed for wi fi connectivity and bluetooth.
Menu options and screen appearance may differ by firmware. 64k views view 1 upvoter. Choose internet connection settings advance settings from the list of network settings select custom then choose proxy server from the list. I have similaf issue with my ps3 after doing many research it seems that the wifi bluetooth chip need to be replaced or you need to do reballing for the existing chip due to the heat some time it loose connection. Check your router manual to connect. Assuming your wirelessbluetooth card is bad or unplugged.
If you cant get the ps3 to connect to a wifi network no matter the networks settings consider getting a wifi bridge device to connect to the wifi network and then connect the bridge to the ps3s ethernet port bypassing the ps3s wifi problems. Your bluetoothwifi board is probably not working so dont update your ps3 system. It probably just needs to be reconnected or replaced. Deleted 1 point 3 years ago. On the proxy server screen select do not use to disable it. Youll get an update error loop and there is no way to fix it but replacing your ps3 motherboard.