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MrFunkFuzz

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Sep 22, 2008
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Melbourne, Australia
Ok heres the thing:

I have my mac in one room connected to the net using a non wireless modem. I have my PS3 in another room about 10 - 15 meters away which I want to get connected so I can start online gaming. I've been told that I need a wireless router/modem in order to do that. Someone told me to get an 802.11n wireless router with a speed of 300. Now I was thinking as I have a mac would the best option be for me to get an Airport to avoid any complications? I want the fastest one available as I want to also stream files from my mac to my PS3 as well as have both connected to the net.

Anyone got any advice for me?
 
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You could drill a hole in your wall and unplug the internet from your Mac and bring it over to your PS3. :D

^^^ For all you cheapskates like me out there...
 
ok so far, the advice hasn't been too helpful. I realize everyone wants to be a comedian at times but I need some solid advice I can use to solve my little problem.

No offense to those just wanting to be funny.
 
Ok mate, I have a really long cord that goes from my xbox 360 to my mac, thats around one floor, you might as well do it that way, plus it is more stable.
 
I did not realize that PS3 had wireless for internet connections. D-Link, Link Sys, I think most wireless routers will work with your Mac. I have a D-Link that works well.
 
Well jokes aside...

You can buy extensions for your ethernet cable at like RadioShack or BestBuy for a decent price (I remember looking them up but I forgot the prices :p). Or you can get an airport that will benifit anyone else in the house with a laptop or something.

But if you had a long enough (and tough enough) drill...
 
evan g said:
Well jokes aside...

You can buy extensions for your ethernet cable at like RadioShack or BestBuy for a decent price (I remember looking them up but I forgot the prices :p). Or you can get an airport that will benifit anyone else in the house with a laptop or something.

But if you had a long enough (and tough enough) drill...
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For my 360, I ran a ethernet cable from my office, into the basement, over to the family room. Less expensive and faster than a wireless connection.
 
I have cable broadband, My Ps3 is about 20 feet from my router, Netgear WGT624, all Works fine ;)
 
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