Can't turn on network discovery!

How do I do that?? Right now I have my laptop acting as a network bridge to get internet access on my ps3. This is the only way I can get internet on my ps3 as the wireless never seems to work. How can I ping my ps3??

WebMattR said:

How exactly do you have that cabled? And if possible, I would suggest hard wiring your PS3.

I just have an Ethernet cable running from my laptop to my PS3. It is impossible to hard-wire my PS3 directly to the router. But none of this should explain my problems with network discovery, correct?

WebMattR said:

If you're bridging your internet, it might, actually. Does your router not have four network ports on the back? What make & model is it?

It does have 4 ports on the back, but I meant it was impossible due to location(s) in my house. Router is in my dad's office downstairs, while my PS3 is upstairs in my room. Also, I don't believe this issue has anything to do with the network bridge because it was the same result before I even set up the bridge. Also, if I get rid of the bridge, it's the same also.

The network bridge works, but apparently there is a way to stream files from the computer to the ps3. In order for that to work, I need to have network discovery turned on. That is what I'm trying to do. I was never able to join homegroups either, which I'm pretty sure has to do with the network discovery also. I am going to try safe mode now.

Safe mode is a no go. Still not working.