PS3 - YD6.1 - WiFi - Sony PS3 Ethernet Device

[fickle]

hi all,

i have followed the instructions from

http://us.fixstars.com/support/solution ... nfig.shtml &
http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/libra ... tivatewifi

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specifically
Activate Wifi on the PS3 under Linux
The Wifi on the PS3 in Linux takes a little bit of work to activate wireless networking to use eth0 (Linux ID for the networking device). This unforently only allows for either a wired OR wireless connection NOT both. This is due to limitations of the Hypervisor that all “otherOS” (in this case Yellow Dog Linux) have to go through to get to the hardware.

1. Log into YDL as a user
2. Unplug the wired network cable
3. Open the Network configuration menu by clicking on the Yellow Dog logo (Menu Button) from the main shelf, then follow the menus Applications > Applications > System Tools > System Config > Network.
4. Enter the root password when asked (for security purposes)
5. Click on the “Hardware” tab
6. Select the “Sony PS3 Ethernet Dev”
7. Click “Delete”
8. Confirm deletion by clicking “Yes”
9. Confirm again by clicking “Yes”


Set up the Wireless connection

1. Click on the “Devices” tab
2. Click on "Deactivate"
3. Click “New”
4. Select “Wireless Connection”
5. Click “Forward”
6. Select the “Sony PS3 Ethernet Device (eth0)”
7. Click “Forward”
8. Set the mode to “Auto”
9. Select “Specified:” for”Network name: (SSID)
10. In the box provided enter the SSID of your access point (this can be found in the management settings for your access point
11. Select the Channel that your access point is using (this can be found in the management settings for your access point) (NOTE: only channels 1-11 are legal for use in the USA, please check local laws for other restrictions)
12. Set the “Transmit Rate” to “Auto”
13. If your access point does not use encryption make sure the box labeled “Key” empty, if it does please complete the “Encryption” selection below now
14. Click “Forward”
15. If your Network is using DHCP to hand out IP address or if you are unsure select “Automatically obtain IP address settings with DHCP”
16. Click “Forward”
17. Click "Forward"
18. Click “Apply”
19. Click "Activate"
20. Click "Yes"
21. Click "Ok"
22. Test your connection, it should be active
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once i do delete PlayStation 3 GBE / eth0 hadware and create a new device using that now free'd up hardware, it does not show up on the list as available. instructions above state i 1. Click on the “Devices” tab
2. Click on "Deactivate"
3. Click “New”
4. Select “Wireless Connection”
5. Click “Forward”
6. Select the “Sony PS3 Ethernet Device (eth0)” <------- this does not show up .. only Other Wireless Card .. and when i do click forward, it is not on the list.

so something is wrong at step 6 .. can anyone advise what i missed?

also, while im at it (same topic) ...
according to the instructions, on "activating" my wifi, i should delete PlayStation 3 GBE / eth0 device within the hardware tab. i have done this like 5 -50 times now with the same result, it just comes back after a reboot.. should it not disappear forever from that tab?

hopefully someone can shed some light on this .. id love to get this wireless working

oh, btw <<--- linux newb

cheers

[billb]

In case you missed it -- see here:

viewtopic.php?f=19&t=4534

[fickle]

hey, thanks for that, i missed the very bottom of the first post ..

i have come to find out that yes, my wireless is working via WICD as i see some wireless networks (inlcuding mine .. ) . i do have a further question though in respect to this

my router is set to use PSK-Personal security mode, TKIP encryption.. but i dont see that type of encryption within WICD

can you adivse?

cheers

[fickle]

all working now .. rather than doing what the link suggested (replace existing file), i just udpated the whole package of wicd to latest version. had to show my SSID on the network tho to get wicd to connect to it (grr). oh well, now to see how you install vlc

thanks for the assist btw

[billb]

all working now .. rather than doing what the link suggested (replace existing file), i just udpated the whole package of wicd to latest version.

That's interesting -- thanks for reporting back on it.