linking pc to ps3

M cebee

i want to setup 'tversity' or similar on my pc to share movies etc. with my ps3.
Can i use a simple crossover cable to do this,or even an old eircom router to make the connection.
i don't have a network/broadband or anything and i want a hard-wired connection preferably for simplicity thanks

Dardania

yeah a crossover cable to the pc will work fine, or even a straight through if it's a relatively recent PC.

You'll need to assign an IP address to the PC & the PS3...the easiest way would be to switch on internet connection sharing on your internet connection (do you use a modem?)

M cebee

1 have a 3pay usb modem and a newish pc.(a dell core 2 duo)
should i use a crossover cable then?
what are the exact steps to setup if it's straightforward thanks

Dardania

youcan use either a crossover or straight through - try whatever you have but your pc sounds recent enough to support either cable type.

To switch on internet connection sharing, use either of the following pages depending on your os:

XP: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/crawford_02july01.mspx

Vista: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Using-ICS-Internet-Connection-Sharing

The connection you'll want to share is your 3pay connection. By sharing it, you'll setup your PC with a lan IP address, and it will give the PS3 a lan IP address through DHCP. As an added bonus, you'll also give the ps3 internet connectivity...

Once you have that setup, you could use media sharing in windows media player, but to be honest tversity or twonkymedia is better...

M cebee

ok thanks ill give it a go when i get the chance

M cebee

got that working -no bother even made my own patch cable:D
just concerned about the 'unregulated' browsing on the ps3(young kids)
can i disable the browser or setup the sharing another way without too much hassle