Ps3 Network connectivity

I have a network where there is file sharing, we can simply go into the other computers and get whatever. The normal windows XP one. Is it possible to get my ps3 into that file sharing network and just drop movie files etc onto it?
Answer #1
yes Within Windows Media Player:
1. Tools
2. Options
3. Library Tab, then choose “Media Sharing”.
4. Allow The Unknown Device (thats the ps3)



Answer #2
Thanks man. You rule!
Answer #3
your most welcome i use it myself its so fast and easy!
Answer #4
argh! Ran into a problem…I go into windows media player, got all the way up to the media sharing box. I tick the share my media box, press ok…the button goes unclickable for a lil bit, then it just goes back with nothing changed and the ok button clickable again. Its wierd because i got it to work my brothers laptop. Any suggestions?
Answer #5
1. Ensure my firewall is set up properly.
2. Ensure my PS3 and Computer are within the same IP address range and subnet mask, so they can talk to one another. In other words allowing my computer and PS3, to obtain it’s information from my DHCP (Firewall router).
3. Ensure any software firewall, has the necessary changes to allow Windows Media Player to communicate out for UuNP. If you use Windows Firewall and enable sharing for WMP, WMP will make the necessary changes to Windows Firewall. If you use another 3rd party Firewall, like I do, McAfee, you will probably need to go in to that software and add the right stuff, such as Programs that can communicate out on the network or trusted IP’s, etc.
Answer #6
well…how owuld i check if the firewall is working properly. the Laptop can communicate with this computer and the ps3.
Answer #7
i use tvesity media server to send stuff to my ps3 . works great…
Answer #8
I use nero home not a big fan of WMP