Connecting your PlayStation 3 to a wireless network is the first step to joining in the world of online gaming. Almost all versions of the PS3 (all except the 20GB) have a built-in wireless capability. Many of today’s most popular games operate entirely over online game servers and those that don’t usually have an option for online game play.

Aug 24, 2011 · Do "Test Connection" to make sure your PS3 is able to connect to the internet. If successful your PS3 should pass all the tests and your NAT Type should be the same or for some people this helps Vérifiez la vitesse de connexion à laquelle le système PS3™ télécharge (envoie) des données sur Internet, par exemple lors de la transmission d'un message. Ne s'affiche que si vous avez créé (en vous inscrivant) un compte Sony Entertainment Network. I'm betting your laptop speed test was on a wireless connection? That severely reduces the practical speed, if possible use an ethernet (wired) connection for your PS3 and you should get closer to the "real" speed of your connection. – Ben Brocka Nov 27 '11 at 16:16 Test your Internet connection bandwidth to locations around the world with this interactive broadband speed test from Ookla

I'm betting your laptop speed test was on a wireless connection? That severely reduces the practical speed, if possible use an ethernet (wired) connection for your PS3 and you should get closer to the "real" speed of your connection. – Ben Brocka Nov 27 '11 at 16:16

Test your Internet connection bandwidth to locations around the world with this interactive broadband speed test from Ookla

The Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) gaming console comes configured out of the box, ready for use on a wireless home network with a broadband Internet connection. The PS3 has built-in Wi-Fi networking capabilities. If your PS3 is already connected to your TV/home theater and turned on, you can get up and running on your wireless …

Turn your PS on and go directly to your network settings. Click on Internet Connection Test (do not bother trying to set up a connection manually, if you do this chances are you will mess something up). If you are getting a connection then you are ready to go. There is a good chance you may never get a connection interruption again.