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Eventhough PS3 can be connected through windows media player on the network. There exists an alternate method to connect your PS3 using media server for windows software. This method gives you more flexibility with file transfers. This method is even more easier to integrate your PS3 to the network computers. The main difference between this method and the one using windows media player is that this method has the capability to list all the folders from your computer on your PS3. The media server for PS3 can be found on the link provided below. It is always advisable to check for the latest version of this software before downloading.

Note: Use this software at your own risk.

Enabling media server on your PS3

First connect your PS3 to your LAN network. I hope everyone knows how to achieve this. If not just go to your

1..Settings-->Network Settings-->Internet connection (enable the internet connection)
2..Settings-->Network Settings-->Internet connection Settings (set up your internet connection here)

Once you succesfully set this up, follow step 3

3..Settings-->Network Settings-->Media Server Connection (enable this option).

Now we enabled the media connection on PS3. The next step is to enable media connection on your computer.

4..Just install the downloaded software. You should get the screen as shown below. The software will find the PS3 immediately on the network. Just make sure your PS3 is in ON, when you do this.

Note: You may have to include the PS3 IP address to your firewall software to allow communication. Turn off your firewall if you fail to establish connection with your PS3.