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    Can I get laptop online through PS3 internet connection?

    Hi there, I'm really sorry if this is on the wrong board but I am new here so wasn't sure exactly where to head first!

    I live in a flat with free WiFi in the pub next door, my PS3 can pick up the signal no problem, but my laptop cannot pick it up, I guess the strength of the wireless adaptor is not as good on the laptop.

    Does anyone know of a way I could access the internet on my laptop by connecting it to the PS3? I've heard it can work the other way round (connect PS3 to the internet through a shared laptop internet connection)

    Any help would be appreciated!

    Thanks,

    Chris
    Last edited by c_h_r_i_s; 07-02-2012 at 04:29 PM. Reason: Typo

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    Re: Can I get laptop online through PS3 internet connection?

    Since you are using another wireless connection, you wont be able to connect from that wireless connection to the laptop from the playstation 3 as it is already using a network. However, i cant understand if your ps3 is able to connect to the wireless network then why cant the laptop, wireless connections just need passwords to be able to surf the net.

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    Re: Can I get laptop online through PS3 internet connection?

    Thanks for your reply Zachary

    The laptop is around 8 years old so the wireless card may be a bit old / underpowered compared to the much newer PS3

    I might just have to try buying a USB wireless adaptor to see if that is any better if there is no way I can link to the PS3's connection

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    Re: Can I get laptop online through PS3 internet connection?

    It could be a problem with the wireless card of the laptop as you say, but I dont think that you can use a wireless connection from a ps3 as it doesnt supports this thing. You can connect a ps3 to a wireless network but you cant connect a ps3 with a wireless network to a laptop for surfing internet, it is the opposite.

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