I would like to see if with the 40, 60, or 80Gb or wireless adapted 20Gb PS3 if there is any apparent router communication problem. If you prefer to use hardwired ethernet that is your preference, but if you could help other AVS members out that would be awesome. If you have a wireless router, see if you can maintain a connection.

If you could please post the router type/model to help futher AVS wireless router/PS3 users check for compatibility.

Thanks in advance.


UPDATE - SSID Broadcast Alert! - 12/21/06

According to protoboard's post (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=9230990&&#post9230990)- he has found a fix for the disconnect/connect issue (repeated connects/disconnects with about 15-30 second intervals) with the linksys wireless b router by turning of the routers broadcast of the SSID information. Since then he has had no disconnects. He has made it aware to Sony as have I in a phone call today via a followup to my orginal problem. This may or may not work for other routers that have fallen into the not working category.

This has apparently fixed the problem with a netgear (b) router as well.

UPDATE - Changed Categories - Working - 01/10/07 - Belkin F5D7230-4 b/g

UPDATE - Changed Categories - Working - 02/15/07 - Belkin N1

UPDATE - WRT54G Firmware Fix - 6/8/07 - Linksys Routers

After reading many posts on the Playstation forums and here at AVS, I felt it was necessary to update this thread. At the time of FW 1.8 release on 5/24/07 many Linksys wireless router users were once again stricken with a disconnect issue. As it turns out the problem originated in the implementation of the media sharing feature of the PS3. There 2 are potential solutions depending upon your situation. ONE: disable the media sharing feature on the PS3 if you don't plan to use it. TWO: disable UPnP in the router. For most people just turning off UPnP solved the issue. Others went on to finally set up a static IP for the PS3 (many of us had already done that) and then enable DMZ in the router for the PS3 IP and in some cases that helped as well. Until Sony or Linksys creates a fix - these are the possible workarounds.

If you have the WRT54G router, there is a new firmware that may fix some of these issues: Linksys WRT54G update firmware (http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1166859837401&packedargs=sku%3DWRT54G&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=3740137401B01&displaypage=download#versiondetail).


As of 06/23/2009 with 2.8 firmware

Routers that Work:
2Wire 1701HG
2Wire gaming adaptor
Airlink AR325w wireless-g
Actiontec MI424WR
Apple 500 gigabyte AE Time Capsule
Apple AirPort Express b/g
Apple Airport Extreme (the square, draft-N one)
Apple Airport Extreme Base Station 802.11 b/g
Asus WL-500G Premium
Belkin F5D7230-4 b/g†
Belkin F5D8233-4 N
New Update! Belkin F5D8236-4 N (ver. 1110) (Works with PS3/PSP on secured wireless)
Belkin F5D9230-4 b/g
Belkin F6D3230-4 b/g
Belkin Pre-N
Belkin N1†††
Buffalo N Nfiniti
Buffalo WHR-G125
Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 b/g
Cisco Aironet 1130G Series IEEE 802.11g Access Point
D-link DI-524 802.11 b/g 2.4GHz*
D-link DI-614+ 802.11 b
D-link DI-624
D-link DI-784**
D-link DIR-625 802.11 (b/g/draft n)
D-link DIR-655
D-link DGL-3420 Wireless Adaptor
D-link DGL-4300 802.11 b/g 2.4GHz
D-link DGL-4500
Juniper 5gt b/g**
Linksys BEFW11S4 802.11 b 2.4GHz**
Linksys WGA54G Wireless Gaming Adaptor
Linksys WRT150N
Linksys WRT300N
Linksys WRT310N
Linksys WRT330N
Linksys WRT350N
Linksys WRT54G v1.0, 2.0, 5.0, 6.0, 8.0***(not the X4 Version)
Linksys WRT54G2
Linksys WRT54GC
Linksys WRT54GL††
Linksys WRT54GS v4.0, 6.0, 7.0 (not 2.0)
Linksys WRT600N
Microsoft MN-700****
Motorola SURFboard SBG900
Netgear DG834PN
Netgear MR814 v2.0 wireless B**
Netgear WGR614 v6.0
Netgear WGT624 v3.0 802.11b/g 2.4GHz
Netgear WGT634U 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz (firmware 1.4.1.10)****
Netgear WPN824 802.11 b/g RangeMax****(thanks Sorry Colts/Freshmeat36)
Netgear WNR854T Pre-N Rangemax
SMC 2804WBRP-G
SMC 7004AWBR
New Update! TRENDnet TEW-432BRP
TRENDnet TEW-631BRP EWC 802.11 (b/g/draft n)
U.S. Robotics Wireless MAXg Router (USR5461)
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*with a router reset and without wep - changed categories to working.
**you must turn off the SSID broadcast feature in the router and maybe security.
***if not working check the version number and try using/not using different security measures.
****try different security settings (may not like wep, wpa, or may not like both according to different posters)
†SSID dissabled, no security, open DMZ, enable UPnP and open Ports:tcp/udp 10070-10080, udp 6000-6999
††using DD-WRT firmare: please refer to brazzle's post (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=9300144&&#post9300144) for further settings for the WRT54GL
†††Please refer to Tripjammer's post (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=9756563&&#post9756563) in the N1 thread for correct firmware (http://www.belkin.com/support/article/?lid=en&pid=F5D8231-4&aid=5927&scid=221)protocols and settings that has found to work with the PS3.



Routers that Don't Work:
Belkin F5D8230-4
Linksys WRT54GS v2.0
Linksys WRT54GX4
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good idea.

Netgear WGT624 v3
802.11b/g 2.4GHz
Wireless works

D-link DI-524
802.11b/g 2.4GHz
Doesn't work

DGL 4300
802.11b/g 2.4GHz
Works fine

I do not hate, this is not a fanboy post or anything of the sort.

I want to point out the X360 also has compatibility issues with Wireless Routers, which is why MS suggest people buy certain kinds.

From the list you guys have here and what is available here (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/connecttolive/xbox360/homenetworking/equipment.htm#Routers) seems the same routers mentioned work with the X360's wireless adapter.
It may be that the compatible routers for the X360's XB Live will also be compatible for the PS3…

I am using Netgear MR814v2 802.11b which does not work.

Apple Airport Extreme Base Station 802.11b/g
works fine with 60 GB PS3

Actiontec MI424WR, 60GB PS3 (35% signal strength), using it with Verizon FIOS Internet no problems.

Linksys WRT54G works perfectly fine here, not a single disconnect.

Linksys Wireless WRT54G
97% Signal strength from 17 feet
Have not had any disconnect - Only been using for 2 days.

reseting your modem, router, and pc will most likely fix start up problems.

Linksys WRT54GX4
I've tried:
restarting modem/router
static IP with port forwarding/DMZ
Switching wireless channel
Allowing just my PC and PS3's mac addys and disabling WPA

Nothing has fixed my problem of constant disconnects from the Playstation Network, but I can still browse the web perfectly on it, which really frustrates me (browser works great, can't sign into PSN)

Interesting that two people with the standard WRT54G have no problems, but your variation "X4" has problems.

So you can browse the web using the PS3 browser? But when you connect to the PSN it disconnects you? Wow, if that's the case, I have no clue, and the problem is way over my head.

Linksys WRT54G works perfectly fine here. I have the router on the 2nd floor and my PS3 is in the basement with 70% signal strength. Downloaded mororstorm demo fine 1st shot. When I downloaded F1 I got one timeout error but on the second try it went through fine. It took some time though. Motor Storm took about 65 min.

Routers that Don't Work:
Linksys BEFW11S4 802.11b 2.4GHz (mine)
Netgear MR814v2 802.11b
D-link DI-524 802.11b/g 2.4GHz
Netgear WPN824 802.11 b/g RangeMax Wireless Router (from playstation boards)I have the DI-524 and would like to use the wired connection on my PS3 (which I don't have yet). Is this thread only referring to the wireless portion of the router? Will a wired connection to the DI-524 work with PS3?

Theoretically wired connections should have no issues whatsoever. I haven't heard of a single person yet having problems while wired.

Interesting that two people with the standard WRT54G have no problems, but your variation "X4" has problems.

So you can browse the web using the PS3 browser? But when you connect to the PSN it disconnects you? Wow, if that's the case, I have no clue, and the problem is way over my head.
Yeah I'm rather confused with the whole situation. A "possible fix" has been posted on the official playstation boards, which is to switch out your primary DNS with your secondary/tieritary*sp*. I'm going to try it once I get home.

Wierd thing is that my signal never drops below 95% yet I still have all of these connection problems.

My post from another thread -

I don't think it has anything to do with routers of any brand. I have the Linksys Wireless WRT54G without the signal booster. It's actually pretty fast. But i know someone who bought the exact same router and always getting disconnected. we're both about 20 feet away from the router. My signal strength is 97%. i don't know his.

it might be useful to include the firmware version each router is using. :)

I have the DI-524 and would like to use the wired connection on my PS3 (which I don't have yet). Is this thread only referring to the wireless portion of the router? Will a wired connection to the DI-524 work with PS3?Mine works fine wired...just not wireless.
it might be useful to include the firmware version each router is using.That would be a great a idea too. I know mine is the latest for my router - I checked the linksys website. Will post later - need to work.

it might be useful to include the firmware version each router is using. :)

How do I check what firmware i have? I won't be home for another 10 hours but I'll check. I just bought the router 4 days ago and have not updated anything. I didn't even bother to use the disc that it came with. I just plug and play. I didn't know routers needed firmware updates. if that's that case the router at my parents house is 5 years behind in updates haha.

you can check the firmware you're running when you log into your router and check the status page.

I do not hate, this is not a fanboy post or anything of the sort.

I want to point out the X360 also has compatibility issues with Wireless Routers, which is why MS suggest people buy certain kinds.

From the list you guys have here and what is available here (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/connecttolive/xbox360/homenetworking/equipment.htm#Routers) seems the same routers mentioned work with the X360's wireless adapter.
It may be that the compatible routers for the X360's XB Live will also be compatible for the PS3…

Sony will come out with one of these list I'm sure. It takes a while to verify it all.

Apple Airport Extreme Base station works perfect with mine.

Polite Bump...keep the feedback coming.

D-Link DIR-625 802.11 (b/g/draft n)
Works Great.
This is my 2nd wireless router, and it literally took 5 min to set up.

My post from another thread -

I don't think it has anything to do with routers of any brand. I have the Linksys Wireless WRT54G without the signal booster. It's actually pretty fast. But i know someone who bought the exact same router and always getting disconnected. we're both about 20 feet away from the router. My signal strength is 97%. i don't know his.
RommelB - I just picked up the wrt54g v6.0 and it works fine too but I was reading on the playstation forums about a person with the wrt54g v5.0 wigh problems. I would check the friend's router version on the sticker on the bottom of the router.

Is anyone having a problem with filtering mac addresses? I'm running a netscreen 5GT wireless and things worked just fine out of the box.

Then I upgraded the PS3 OS, and I couldn't get on-line at all. By chance I happened to try turning off the mac address filtering and that fixed the problem. The netscreen is only seeing 1 address from the Ps3, but adding it to the permit list just doesn't seem to work.

I'm not all that knowledgeable about wireless, but is it possible that the PS3 is using a different mac address for part of the wireless handshake?

Try taking of the fire wall and open up your router then try it again. maybe your wep keys need to get regenerated.

I would like to see if with the 60Gb or wireless adapted 20Gb PS3 if there is an apparent (b) router communication problem even though Sony says they support (b)/(g) routers. If you prefer to use hardwired ethernet that is your preference, but if you could help other AVS members out that would be awesome. If you have a wireless router, see if you can maintain a connection. The problem that some of us are experiencing is repeated connects/disconnects with about 15-30 second intervals.

If you could please post the router type/model to help futher AVS wireless router/PS3 users check for compatibility.

If you want to post on diagnostic/help for wireless users please post here. (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=752598)

Thanks in advance.

Please note you can vote for more than one if you have tried different routers.

As of 11/22/06
Routers that WorK:
Netgear WGT624 v3 802.11b/g 2.4GHz
D-Link DGL4300 802.11b/g 2.4GHz
D-link DI-524 802.11 b/g 2.4GHz*
D-link DIR-625 802.11 (b/g/draft n)
Linksys wireless-G 2.4 with speedbooster (from ps3forums)
Apple Airport Extreme Base Station 802.11b/g
Actiontec MI424WR
Linksys WRT54G v6.0**(not the X4 Version) - works fine for me with wep (as of 11/24/06)
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*with a router reset and without wep - changed categories.
**if not working check the version number.

Routers that Don't Work:
Linksys BEFW11S4 802.11b 2.4GHz (mine)
Netgear MR814v2 802.11b
Netgear WPN824 802.11 b/g RangeMax Wireless Router (from playstation boards)
Linksys WRT54GX4

Check my post in the set-up issues thread...the PS3 Wi-Fi radio suffers from a terrible SNR...
In fact, in my case, it is so bad that I can't use it...I had to hook it up to my client bridge.
People should also be aware that with proper wireless access, the PlayStation Store is not so slow. I was able to download the F1 demo in less than 20 minutes.

Anyone know if a D-Link DI-627 will work?
Thanks

Anyone know if a D-Link DI-627 will work?
Thanks

Any AP that supports 11b or 11g should work.

The problem is the weak radio/poor antenna/interferences in the PS3.

In other words, no matter what router you use, you will have problems.

Check my post in the set-up issues thread...the PS3 Wi-Fi radio suffers from a terrible SNR...
In fact, in my case, it is so bad that I can't use it...I had to hook it up to my client bridge.
People should also be aware that with proper wireless access, the PlayStation Store is not so slow. I was able to download the F1 demo in less than 20 minutes.Dralt if the problem you had was a slow communication with your router, with a high SNR then this was not a problem the original point of this thread. We here experienced a continuous loop of connect to the router, disconnect to the router with a loop time averageing 15 seconds. I don't think that SNR is the reason router can have 100% signal strength and the drop the handshake 15 seconds later. This all started with a wireless connected firmware update to 1.1 and as such was not a problem with the router but a problem with the PS3.

Any AP that supports 11b or 11g should work.
The problem is the weak radio/poor antenna/interferences in the PS3.
In other words, no matter what router you use, you will have problems.
Today 11:00 AMI respectfully disagree with these statements as would a few other members here. I have (had) a 802.11b router and the PS3 will not hold a communication handshake. Since I moved to a 802.11 b/g router and left all setting the same, no problems. It is just not wrong to say that any "11b or 11g should work" but it is definitely not true. See from the first post that there are routers that just won't hold a communication handshake no matter how you tweak them and there are plenty of threads on other boards to support my statement. As for the weak antenna in the PS3 - sure that is an issue, but not the cause of our groups bane. If you have a router with poor range and proximity to the PS3 then the antenna strength becomes apparent, however only once you are able to actually make a stable communication link, does that become a problem for some.

Anyone know if a D-Link DI-627 will work?
Thanks
Purchase it from best buy and let us know. They told me I could return my linksys for the netgear 624 if the PS3 rejected the linksys. Just check with your stores policy for the return. No one here has reported using it yet.

Dralt if the problem you had was a slow communication with your router, with a high SNR then this was not a problem the original point of this thread. We here experienced a continuous loop of connect to the router, disconnect to the router with a loop time averageing 15 seconds. I don't think that SNR is the reason router can have 100% signal strength and the drop the handshake 15 seconds later. This all started with a wireless connected firmware update to 1.1 and as such was not a problem with the router but a problem with the PS3.

I respectfully disagree with these statements as would a few other members here. I have (had) a 802.11b router and the PS3 will not hold a communication handshake. Since I moved to a 802.11 b/g router and left all setting the same, no problems. It is just not wrong to say that any "11b or 11g should work" but it is definitely not true. See from the first post that there are routers that just won't hold a communication handshake no matter how you tweak them and there are plenty of threads on other boards to support my statement. As for the weak antenna in the PS3 - sure that is an issue, but not the cause of our groups bane. If you have a router with poor range and proximity to the PS3 then the antenna strength becomes apparent, however only once you are able to actually make a stable communication link, does that become a problem for some.

1)

In my experience, the percentage labeled "Signal Strength" the XMB shows you does not accurately represent the SNR the PS3 experiences.

Your AP should be able to tell you what SNR it sees for the PS3. Go by that number instead.

I also experienced the repeated disconnections...every 20 seconds or more erratically after I moved the PS3 a little.
I still believe those occur because of the poor SNR.

2)

I have 2 laptops and Xbox 360 connected wirelessly. I placed one of the laptop in the same spot as the PS3. SNR was above 50. I placed the PS3 in that same spot. SNR was 17. Again, those are SNR measurements reported by my AP, not the laptop or the PS3.

11g should somewhat work better than 11b, but, fundamentally, the PS3 has an issue. I don't know if it's software or hardware.

So, if you are going to replace your AP in the hope of solving these problems, don't expect miracles.

11g should somewhat work better than 11b, but, fundamentally, the PS3 has an issue. I don't know if it's software or hardware.

So, if you are going to replace your AP in the hope of solving these problems, don't expect miracles.Lets move this discussion to the other thread (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=752598) where it belongs.

RommelB - I just picked up the wrt54g v6.0 and it works fine too but I was reading on the playstation forums about a person with the wrt54g v5.0 wigh problems. I would check the friend's router version on the sticker on the bottom of the router.

He said he re-installed everything and now it's working perfectly fine. I didn't ask what version the firmware was because i heard from him before i read this post but i did ask if he updated anything and he said no.

Quick update.. my signal strength is now 100% at 17feet away. It started at 97% i did nothing that might have increased signal strength. that was weird.

using a linksys wrt54g.

had problems having the wep to work so i switched to wpa with no problems.

Iam using a Linksys WRT54g v5 with latest firmware, and it seems to be working fine. Although, I get CERY slow download times. And, when I try to connect to Tiger Woods online, it keeps telling me that the EA server is unavailable and to try later. Is anyone else having problems getting onto the EA servers?

Also, Iam not using WEP

Airlink AR325w Wireless-G 54Mbps Router

This router is working just great with my 60 gb PS3. Infact, out of the dozen or so routers I've owned, this is the only one I've had that is virtually trouble free. Gotta love the fact that a $20 router ($10 if you get them on sale at Fry's) works so wonderfully.

Apple Airport Extreme Base Station 802.11b/g
works fine with 60 GB PS3


How did you get this to work. I have an Imac G5 with an airtunes as a base station. The PS3 located the base station, I put in the WPA key and it gets an IP address, but then fails on connection. I'm not sure how to create the proper network with the Mac. Any help would be great. Thanks!

About the Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router - should I get the one with Speed Booster or it's not worth it? Thanks for any help.

About the Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router - should I get the one with Speed Booster or it's not worth it? Thanks for any help.
Couldn't specifically tell you...no one here at AVS has posted about it. From what I read on amazon in a customer review...the speed booster doesn't help download time, it helps file transfers from PC to PC. Now please note this could all be BS and I went for the one without speedbooster because people here had specifically tried it. If you purchase it from Best Buy or someplace similar, you could likely return it if it doesn't work. I know Best Buy offered me that it the WRT54G was incompatibile.

Thanks for your help Dr.

Also, I am just looking online now but plan to go in store later today - where can I tell the version, because I want to make sure I get v 6.0.

I just checked the box....it doesn't say it on there. It is listed on the bottom of the router after the model number. I'm sure if you buy one off the shelves your likely to get v 6.0 since it is the newest version - like I said best buy would have allowed me to return it if it didn't work.

About the Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router - should I get the one with Speed Booster or it's not worth it? Thanks for any help.

I currently have the Linksys WRT54GS V4 and my PS3 is scheduled for delivery tomorrow. as soon as I get it I'll report back and say if it works or not.

About the Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router - should I get the one with Speed Booster or it's not worth it? Thanks for any help.

I believe the speed booster also has better range. I'd probably go with the speedbooster if you're over 100 ft from the router.

One last question - with the new router will I have to mess around with any of that Port forwarding DMZ junk - or will I be able to configure it rather easily. Should I set up WEP or WPA as the security?

One last question - with the new router will I have to mess around with any of that Port forwarding DMZ junk - or will I be able to configure it rather easily. Should I set up WEP or WPA as the security?

DMZ, WEP, WPA - I have absolutely no idea what it means. I installed it and i never touched any settings. Plug, restart, play - works for me.

General Question along the same lines:

Can I get a dedicated modem just for the PS3? Most modems come with an installation CD when connecting it to a PC but I'm interested in just buying another modem just for the PS3 so I don't have to run wires from across the house. Will this work without using the installation CD?

General Question along the same lines:

Can I get a dedicated modem just for the PS3? Most modems come with an installation CD when connecting it to a PC but I'm interested in just buying another modem just for the PS3 so I don't have to run wires from across the house. Will this work without using the installation CD?

You can only register 1 modem per household. Atleast that's the case with Cox.

Why not just use that money on a wireless router? It cost just about the same if not cheaper. And you have have multiple devices working together.

^ Have the wireless router but I only get about 50% signal strength :(

I use an ethernet connection for the PS3, but I did test a WRT54G V2.0 wireless router and as far as I could tell it worked fine.

One last question - with the new router will I have to mess around with any of that Port forwarding DMZ junk - or will I be able to configure it rather easily. Should I set up WEP or WPA as the security?
I couldn't really tell you what the ports forwarding do, check that out in the port thread. As for DMZ I enabled mine because I was following the masses. I haven't a clue what that does either. As for WEP/WPA...I would at least set up some sort of security. I'm not to keen on others looking into my PC or freeloading my $60/month internet. If they want to share the bill they can use the internet.

belkin N1 wifi router works

SMC 2804WBRP-G does not work for me, been trying all my options but can't get it to work.

Running V2.08 firmware

my ~5yr old SMC 7004AWBR works with it

signal strength around 63%, no problems whatsoever

Picked up a WRT54G v 6.0 yesterday and it works perfectly! Set it up with WPA-TSIK.

I have mine doing the 1.11 update now and it is working with my linksys wrt54gs v4. I actually have a 100% for my signal too. I'm timing the update so I can report back on how long the d/l was too if anyone wants to know.

Belkin F5D7230-4 will not work.

here is to tell if ur ps3 wifi is defective. if u have a wireless laptop...place it near the ps3...if the laptop has good signal strength and can surf the web while ur ps3 can't surf the web. then it means ur ps3 wifi is ******.

also if u thick wall between ur router and ps3...it won't work even if u get a bridge switch.

nm

I bought a Belkin F5D7230-4 a while back.Then the kids got DS and this week getting a Wii the routher doesnt work at all with Nintendo. I came here because I am going to buy a replacement. The kids also getting a PS3 in March next year so I fugured i would get one compatible with both. Nintendo has a great website listing all the ones that work for them but the problem has been trying to find out info about the PS3. So I am glad to see the Belkin F5D7230-4 doesnt work for PS3 either, what a crock, how can belkin sell an 802.11 router that doesnt work. i contacted them and they blame Nintendo, but no the Sony PS3 doesnt work either. Funny thing is that the (4) on the end is the version number and well the older version 2 works perfectly. The other problem is that the guys in the shop often have no idea what the version number is and cannot order in a specific version number. So I am happy to hear from you guys about the ones that do work with PS3 now I can happily compare that with the Nintendo site and pick on that works for both.

Be good Conway Boys out!!!!

I need anyone with a Wireless B/G router to confirm my findings.

I originally experienced the behavior in question (disconnects followed by reconnects every 5-15 seconds) with a NetGear MR814v2 (B only) when connected wirelessly after downloading firmware upgrade 1.11. Then I borrowed my brother in law's Linksys Router WRT54GC (B/G router) and was able to get a stable connection.

When I set the router to (G Only) I had horrible connection speed. It was literally taking me a minute to load in each new page when setting up my account. Then I switched the router to (B Only) and was having the same problem I had with the NetGear (disconnects every 5-15 seconds). I finally just put it in the mixed(B/G) setting (which is default) and everything worked fine. Although the download speed is less than optimal. I tried to download the Blast Factor Demo (79 Megs) and it was at 50% after a half hour.

Basically, I feel that the disconnect problem may be narrowed down to people wirelessly connecting their PS3 to their routers over a B only connection after the v. 1.11 firmware. I just need others to confirm this on other hybrid routers that allow you to set your connection type.

Thanks

I need anyone with a Wireless B/G router to confirm my findings.

I originally experienced the behavior in question (disconnects followed by reconnects every 5-15 seconds) with a NetGear MR814v2 (B only) when connected wirelessly after downloading firmware upgrade 1.11. Then I borrowed my brother in law's Linksys Router WRT54GC (B/G router) and was able to get a stable connection.

When I set the router to (G Only) I had horrible connection speed. It was literally taking me a minute to load in each new page when setting up my account. Then I switched the router to (B Only) and was having the same problem I had with the NetGear (disconnects every 5-15 seconds). I finally just put it in the mixed(B/G) setting (which is default) and everything worked fine. Although the download speed is less than optimal. I tried to download the Blast Factor Demo (79 Megs) and it was at 50% after a half hour.

Basically, I feel that the disconnect problem may be narrowed down to people wirelessly connecting their PS3 to their routers over a B only connection after the v. 1.11 firmware. I just need others to confirm this on other hybrid routers that allow you to set your connection type.

Thanks

Nah...I was using g and I still had the problem...

Can anyone tell me why the Linksys BEFW11S4 802.11b 2.4GHz Router keeps disconnecting and connecting every 15 seconds.

What router do I need to buy and How do you tweak your router. My router is 12 feet from my PS3 and I can run wires but if I don't have to it would be great.

Can anyone tell me why the Linksys BEFW11S4 802.11b 2.4GHz Router keeps disconnecting and connecting every 15 seconds.

What router do I need to buy and How do you tweak your router. My router is 12 feet from my PS3 and I can run wires but if I don't have to it would be great.
You can call and bitch at sony all you like to try to get an answer but no one really knows. I am the OP (who had the same router as you) and no one has figured it out. If you like linksys and want wireless purchase one of the linksys models I have listed in the first post. The WRT54G seems to work just fine. Thats what I am using right now. The real questions is what to do with the perfectly functional BEFW11S4 that doesn't have a home right now.

How fast is this router with gameplay on the PS3. I just hooked up via wire and it played super fast.

I haven't tried it yet...I was getting in on the AVS clan for resistance tonight and ran into some snags. Hopefully soon...and yes I did most of my original updates wired until I got the router. Others are reporting excellent online usage with their routers (those that have them working). I have been downloading stuff off the HK and Japanese sites tonight very smoothly.

Using a Belkin Pre-N (F5D8230-4)
It works fine for a while, but cuts out after 10-20 minutes. It was 5-10 minutes before I set up a static ip on the PS3.

Netgear WGR614 working fine. PS store downloads are slow, but I'm assuming it's due to the servers being overloaded.

Firmware Version 2.0.13_1.0.13

I use an Apple AirPort Express b/g mode, works great.

I have the WRT54GS v.5 along with the Buffalo Turbo G High Power Wireless Ethernet Converter WLI-TX4-G54HP for my 20 GB PS3. Will I be okay?

I'm using a Netgear WNR854T Pre-N Rangemax Router and works great. When I did a scan with the PS3 it didn't find it, but putting in my settings manually with WPA security it synced just fine. Downloading FW1.30 took no time at all, but the PS Store sure was slow.

I was having the same problem lots of you guys were having I would get connected stay connected for 15 min then I would get "You have been disconected from your access point" . I tried what alot of forums have been suggesting, disabled WEP, enabled DMZ, port fowarding everything and anything and none of it worked...that is until I bought the Linkys WRT54G now everything works fine. So just a heads up if any of you were using the same router I was and were having problems.



Turp

I was having the same problem lots of you guys were having I would get connected stay connected for 15 min then I would get "You have been disconected from your access point" . I tried what alot of forums have been suggesting, disabled WEP, enabled DMZ, port fowarding everything and anything and none of it worked...that is until I bought the Linkys WRT54G now everything works fine. So just a heads up if any of you were using the same router I was and were having problems.



Turp
I have the same exact router right now and the same exact problem. I opened up some port and was able to download contents normaly. But then right after download finnished it would disconnect. Also, when i'm just idle online it would disconnect every 15 sec.

I was thinking of just buying a WRT54G but can this issue be fixed with a simple firmware upgrade? Cuz i have a perfectly fine router here and it would suck if i buy a new one just for my ps3.

I have the same exact router right now and the same exact problem. I opened up some port and was able to download contents normaly. But then right after download finnished it would disconnect. Also, when i'm just idle online it would disconnect every 15 sec.

I was thinking of just buying a WRT54G but can this issue be fixed with a simple firmware upgrade? Cuz i have a perfectly fine router here and it would suck if i buy a new one just for my ps3.

I talked to linksys last night and they were not much help..the only thing I can think of its some sort of compatability issues the ps3 wifi card has with B routers but I dunno. It seems most people that have the B/G routers everything works fine. It did suck that I had to fork out another $50 bucks for the router but it works perfect i was able to play like 3 games of madden without it cutting out or slowing down. I did see some WRT54G routers on ebay that were in the $30-$40 range.


Turp

I've got a Linksys WRT54G v6.0 and it works flawless. Above 90% signal almost all the time at 20 feet away. No disconnects, no drops, no runs, no drips, no errors. Speed is fantastic for internet use, and the Sony site is, as always, slow.

Apple Airport Extreme Base Station 802.11b/g
works fine with 60 GB PS3.

Speed is fantastic for internet use, and the Sony site is, as always, slow.
I just download at 12 to 1 am PST and downloads are pretty quick. I had Genji 588mb - downloaded and installed in 45 min (I watch a tivo'd 1hr long show in the meantime). Not that the download was worth the time. But thats another topic.

I haven't set my ps3 yet. I noticed my router falls under the "does not work" catagory. Can anyone recomend me a better router form y ps3 needs. Thanks!

Right of the box it was working just fine. After the 1.3 update its hit or miss connection now. I have a Linksys B #BEFW1154-VN. Does this mean I need a new router now??

I'm using the Netgear MR814 v2, and it doesn't work with Sony's 1.3 software. I downloaded the update using wireless with no connection issues, so I'm inclined to think that the issue is with Sony's update.

I'm also running the latest firmware on the router.

Seems like I'm not alone. Without this form I be in a panic attack!!! I guess I will hold off on a new router see if Sony will get a fix to this..thanks for great forum guys/gals...

Netgear WGT634U 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz (firmware 1.4.1.10) works great with the PS3 and Xbox Live.

Had to change security from WEP to WPA to get Remote Play between PS3 and PSP to work. It seems the PSP supports WEP and two flavors of WPA but the PS3 only supports one WPA (at least for now).

P.S. Switched the PS3 back to wired after testing wireless because I have an 8 port switch right under my television that routes back to the router in another room. Still use the PSP wireless only.

I'll make this a sticky for a while...

Linksys WRT54GS - Firmware Version: v3.37.6 - running in Mixed Mode B/G, 64-bit WEP, MAC filtering enabled

Works perfectly with the PS3. I use it with the PSP and DS as well, though I wish the DS would support WPA so I can us it instead of WEP. Oh well.

Best router I've used so far.

Finally registered despite the on/off wirless connection. But I noticed that navigating throught the store I have on/off connections. But when I am dowloading a movie its a solid connection.
Strange.

Belkin F5D7230-4 Firmware revision: US_8.01.07

Not using the wireless functions on the router. I've found that I've had as much luck with hardwired connections as some people are with their wireless connections. My old D-Link DI-604 would cause NAT Type: Failed errors on the PS3. My new Belkin works... somewhat.
UPnP does not work properly on that device, and PS3 reports NAT Type: Failed as well. I managed to get it to detect NAT type finally after trying several different configurations. It only works if I leave DHCP on and do not attempt any type of port forwarding or DMZ. It will not work if I attempt to customize my IP settings on my PS3. There is kind of a consensus that the UPnP issue with this 6000 version Belkin is a firmware issue. There are no updates. All in all, I would not recommend this router. Getting it to work is too much of a hassle (on PS3 anyway, otherwise setting up is very simplistic... too simplistic), the options seem lackluster to me, and even though it does not seem like any traffic is being blocked yet, I would appreciate the ability to forward ports properly. (you can only set up a max of 20 virtual server rules!)

I'm taking this router back and splurging on the D-Link DGL-4300. I want something with Gigabit ethernet anyway. I'm learning with routers especially, you really do get what you pay for.

I am trying two Belkin routers at the moment, a Pre-N (F5D8230-4) from last year, and the N1.

Both experience the same phenomenon- connent, disconnect after about 20-30 seconds. It doesn't seem to matter what my settings are (WPA, WEP, security off, DMZ on/off, different channels, protected mode(for interference).

Can someone with a Belkin router that is working with the PS3 let me know what your settings are?
I'm beginning to think it won't even matter what wireless router I have, and that the problem is with my environment combined with the PS3.
I might just go for a wireless bridge.

I forgot to add- my download speeds are great- I can usually get updates and demos in 10-20 minutes, and I can surf the net (with interupptions, then reconnections), but I just can't play resistance or stay signed on to PSN.

I am trying two Belkin routers at the moment, a Pre-N (F5D8230-4) from last year, and the N1.

Both experience the same phenomenon- connent, disconnect after about 20-30 seconds. It doesn't seem to matter what my settings are (WPA, WEP, security off, DMZ on/off, different channels, protected mode(for interference).

Can someone with a Belkin router that is working with the PS3 let me know what your settings are?
I'm beginning to think it won't even matter what wireless router I have, and that the problem is with my environment combined with the PS3.
I might just go for a wireless bridge.
you might want to pm jman069:his post about the N1 (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=9020422&&#post9020422)

hey i have a question. would this work

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1115416827517&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper

its a usb network adaptor i use to get my wireless internet for my computer would my ps3 connect to it?

All of you who are having problems. I;
turned off wireless router and unplugged it
turned off modem and unplugged it
waited two minutes
replugged in modem and powered on
replugged in router and powered on
re initialized with PS3 for networked settings and all works flawlessly!

well my main pc is downstairs and my sisters pc is in her room next to mine and shes useing a wireless router to connect to the internet from the main pc downstairs using a linksys B router so i tried setting up the connection from my ps3 and i scaned and set it up so i run off of her signal and i get around 90% but it disconnects me every 10 seconds. im also using wep security since my sister set up the wireless router. any suggestions to help me fix this problem?

well my main pc is downstairs and my sisters pc is in her room next to mine and shes useing a wireless router to connect to the internet from the main pc downstairs using a linksys B router so i tried setting up the connection from my ps3 and i scaned and set it up so i run off of her signal and i get around 90% but it disconnects me every 10 seconds. im also using wep security since my sister set up the wireless router. any suggestions to help me fix this problem?
Lose the router....and no I'm not kidding. Start reading my original dilemna on page one and the check to see if the router is listed in the doesn't work section. Get a B/G router off the "approved" list and you should be good to go. I scapped by linksys b router and I doing great now.

Lose the router....and no I'm not kidding. Start reading my original dilemna on page one and the check to see if the router is listed in the doesn't work section. Get a B/G router off the "approved" list and you should be good to go. I scapped by linksys b router and I doing great now.

yea i was thinking of getting the linksys WRT54G one. should i use wep security or use wpa?

yea i was thinking of getting the linksys WRT54G one. should i use wep security or use wpa?
I'm not really sure of the difference. I use wep 26-hex and it works fine.

So I picked up a PS3 this weekend, I have the Linksys Wireless B BEFWS11 router and I too have the same issue with disconnects after 15 seconds.

I DO NOT think that I should have to buy a new router to fix this issue. For those of you with this issue here is what I found.

I hardwired my connection using a long cable, no wireless, so that I could sign up for a PSN account etc. I then removed the cable, and set up the wireless account again. As soon as it signed into the PSNetwork, I quickly went and attempted to download the MotorStorm demo. Lo and behold an hour or 2 later I had the entire demo downloaded an installed, not one disconnect the entire time. So it seems that while there is data to be transferred, the connection is ok.

Someone who knows more about wireless networking should be able to tell us more about what that means.

In the meantime I will try to contact Sony via telephone and email to see if they acknowledge this issue and it can be fixed in firmware perhaps.

I have the Linksys wireless G WRT54GSv6 & it set up & is working with no problems.

Downloaded the 1.31 update in a few mins & just downloaded the F1 demo in about an hour (648mb), is that slow or about right?
The PS3 is the first wireless connection I've set up.

So I picked up a PS3 this weekend, I have the Linksys Wireless B BEFWS11 router and I too have the same issue with disconnects after 15 seconds.

I DO NOT think that I should have to buy a new router to fix this issue. For those of you with this issue here is what I found.

In the meantime I will try to contact Sony via telephone and email to see if they acknowledge this issue and it can be fixed in firmware perhaps.
You contact sony...and I mean that in the most sincere way. I did that and was "assured" that it would be passed along. I haven't seen a fix yet and I highly doubt I will.

You contact sony...and I mean that in the most sincere way. I did that and was "assured" that it would be passed along. I haven't seen a fix yet and I highly doubt I will.

I know what you mean doc, but I am trying to have enough patience to wait for a fix before I run out and buy another router. This should be something they can fix, this and the non-scaling from 720 are the only issues I am upset about.

I have an older Apple Airport Base Station (not Extreme) that is 802.11b only. I would see it connected in the PS3 network connection summary but no traffic was passing to my gateway device with firmware 1.10. I upgraded to firmware 1.31 via Memory Stick and I was then able to pass the traffic. Works great, now.

Times look variable to me. Last night, the download of Motorstorm demo took between 30 and 45 minutes. Today's download of the Genji demo took about 15 minutes. IIRC the Genjo demo was larger... maybe server load or something. I have 3.0/768 DSL FWIW.

Hey DogDoctor,

Has anyone confirmed that is you have one of the "won't work" routers, like the Linksys BEFWS11, but you use the Linksys WGA54G Gaming adaptor on the PS3 side, that is does or does not work? If that works, that would tell me definitively that it is an issue with the PS3 WLAN board itself.

Protoboard: No one here in this thread had mentioned it so I cannot confirm. I would try a search for 20GB and wireless and revive a thread of theirs. They are most likely to use a wireless bridge (but for the 60 ... what is the point of buying a bridge if changing the router works...don't they cost about the same?) Here is the search result (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/search.php?searchid=90221) I came up with.

Well, Sony emailed me back about the issue. In general, they said I should call them, then they provided the phone number and some general troubleshooting information in the email. Of the troubleshooting email, nothing stood out that a chimpanzee wouldn't know, except the following....

The PLAYSTATION(R)3 system supports WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected
Access) encryption technology, capable of using 128-bit/64-bit encryption keys at this time.

- Verify that you do not have any devices which may interfere with a wireless signal. If any such devices are in close proximity, make sure they are shut off to ensure no such interference is present. Such devices include:
a. Microwave oven
b. Florescent lighting
c. Bluetooth(R) wireless devices
d. 2.4 gigahertz cordless phones
e. High powered audio equipment
f. Television sets or computer monitors
g. Electronic insect "zappers"
h. Any other electronic equipment that may produce Radio Frequency (RF) interference

So, for my setup personally
a. OFF/NA
b. OFF/NA
c. The controller is bluetooth for crying out loud!!! What can you do abotu that?!
d. OFF
e. WTF is this? Does the A/V Receiver sitting directly below the PS3 coulnt as high powered audio equipment?
f. Well well, I think EVERYONE using a PS3 has a television nearby, what the heck can I do about this one?
g. sorry, DON'T HAVE ONE
h. None that I can think of.

I will try calling the number tonight, although I am sure it will be of no help.

That list is pretty "f"ing funny. C to F are all likely to be next to the PS3.

I FIXED IT!! While I was on hold with Sony. I then reported to the person what my solution was since she said they had many calls on the same subject.

I would connect wirelessly, then I watched the network status screen on the PS3, I noticed that every 15 seconds when the signal would drop, that the BSSID MAC address would also change. So, I disabled the SSID broadcast on my router, and low and behold I have been connected over 30 minutes with no drops.

I hope this helps someone out there.

I FIXED IT!! While I was on hold with Sony. I then reported to the person what my solution was since she said they had many calls on the same subject.

I would connect wirelessly, then I watched the network status screen on the PS3, I noticed that every 15 seconds when the signal would drop, that the BSSID MAC address would also change. So, I disabled the SSID broadcast on my router, and low and behold I have been connected over 30 minutes with no drops.

I hope this helps someone out there.
I noticed that the BSSID would also change too - I tried entering in the second mac address and still it did not work either.

Tell me does that work still - any disconnnects and if none for few hours post back and I will update the list above with and alert to test the other routers in the same manner.

If you found it - that is awesome. To bad I don't have the other router anymore to check with you.

My DLink DI-624 works fine.

I noticed that the BSSID would also change too - I tried entering in the second mac address and still it did not work either.

Tell me does that work still - any disconnnects and if none for few hours post back and I will update the list above with and alert to test the other routers in the same manner.

If you found it - that is awesome. To bad I don't have the other router anymore to check with you.

Yep, this fixed my issue 100%. Not one drop since that happened. Downloaded demos, send messages, played resistance online, no problems at all. I also informed the lady on the SCEA Tech Support line what my fix was so hopefully anyone else calling in will get the same info.

protoboard....Sony called me back today as a followup to my original call. Sony was very interested in your find and I even was able to have them call up the thread to see the number of routers listed as working/not working and the poll results. Sony seemed very impressed with AVS's work and results. I hope something good comes out of our work and your fix.

Yep, this fixed my issue 100%. Not one drop since that happened. Downloaded demos, send messages, played resistance online, no problems at all. I also informed the lady on the SCEA Tech Support line what my fix was so hopefully anyone else calling in will get the same info.

Disabling the Broadcast SSID also fixed the problem for me 100% as well and I have the same router.

Thanks for your help!

Disabling the Broadcast SSID also fixed the problem for me 100% as well and I have the same router.

Thanks for your help!


Thanks also it worked for me!!! This site is amazing!!!!

I'm new to all of these. How do you disable the SSID? Thanks for all the help.

Sometimes it's called Close or Not Broadcast or Private Network. Something to that effect. Basically it won't show up on an "ordinary" automatic search and computers trying to join need to input the exact name. Someone deliberately searching will still find it, though.

I'm new to all of these. How do you disable the SSID? Thanks for all the help.


I refered to my instruction manual that came with the router...comes in handy.

For those with a BEFW11S4, how did you set up the PS3? My router settings are basically from the factory, besides the SSID Broadcast (disabled), and I still can't seem to connect. Should I have my PS3 directed to a certain IP Address or just use the automatic choice?

i have a dlink-4300 and cannot get the thing to connect wirelessly. It keeps saying obtaining ip address failed. I know some of you are useing this router, if you could tell me how to set it up i would really appreciate it.

I ended up getting it to work by doing a hard wired system update.

Just got my PS3 installed this week and connected it to my Linksys WRT54G version 1 w/firmware version: v. 4.70.8 Hyperwrt 2.1b1 + Thibor14 and it works great! I have it set up for 'G' wireless mode only and using WEP security.

Another WRT54GL here that does not work with WEP or WPA. Now using hard wire to gigabit switch until Sony resolves these issues.

No way no how I am going to use my wireless without security enabled.

For those with a BEFW11S4, how did you set up the PS3? My router settings are basically from the factory, besides the SSID Broadcast (disabled), and I still can't seem to connect. Should I have my PS3 directed to a certain IP Address or just use the automatic choice?

Are you still having issues?

Are you still having issues?
Nope. :) Turns out I just needed DMZ on and it was just fink. Thanks a bunch for your find on the SSID though. :)

Linksys BEFW11S4:
Applications & Gaming -> DMZ: Enabled (number other than 1)
Wireless -> Wireless SSID Broadcast: Disabled (When you scan and find a blank name on the PS3, type in the text you find next to "Wireless Network Name(SSID).")

PS3:
Auto everything besides the SSID name.

If you feel more comfortable, you can up the speed of the wireless signal (I'm assuming) by going to Wireless -> Advanced Wireless Settings. Just bump up the basic rate and it should be faster, but like I said, I'm only assuming (and you know what they say about that! It makes an ass out of you.)

I have the SMC 2804WBRP-G and the closest thing I could find that looks like a firmware version says "Runtime Code Version:
v1.956 (Jun 2 2004 13:41:47)". Anyway I just hooked my PS3 to it and downloaded two trailers with it and no problems so far. I have WEP enabled for security.

Tom

I spent all day Christmas Eve trouble shooting the same problem. My PS3 was 4 feet from the wireless router. It had 100% signal strength. About once every minute it would drop the signal for about 12 seconds. I spent a lot of time on the phone with Sony and Netgear.

My router is Netgear MR814v2 wireless B.

What finally worked for me was in the router configuration manager I unchecked the box "Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID)"

This way my router doesn't send the name of the network to the PS3. I then set up the network on the PS3 for the 347th time. The PS3 found the wireless network, but I had to manually enter the name of the network at this stage. From there on, my wireless connection was rock solid.

Hope this helps some people.

kansas666:

Thanks, it had already been posted by protoboard on the 20/21rst though. I am glad to hear that turning off the SSID broadcast has helped other routers and not just Linksys. That is good news for others.

Hello all. My first post on this forum. I have searched all the messages in an attempt to gleen some information and while solutions are being found I still cannot get connectivity. Was hoping some of you guys/gals could help me out.

I have 2 laptops and 1 desktop in my network. Router is a Microsoft MN-700, Wireless G station located on 2nd story. Laptops/Desktop have good/excellent connectivity downstairs. PS3 has been updated to 1.32.

I was having no luck on succesfully connecting to an IP address so I pulled off the IP address, Subnet, Default gateway, Primary and Secondary DNS information directly from the router.

I manually enter this information into PS3, Enter my WEP key, Disable UPnP, Don't use Proxy, Use MTU automatic (I wouldn't know what to enter manually anyway).

Bottom Line is I succeed in obtaining an IP address then fail to connect with the following message: "An error has occurred while resolving the name of the server.

I am not getting much signal at the PS3 as it reads 37% when the PS3 successfully scans and locates my network (usually after 3/4 tries). I can select "access point" as opposed to "router" but have yet to do so as it seems to be less secure a setup.

Will be relocating my modem and router downstairs in a day or so in the hopes of improving my signal but was wondering if this is the sole source of my difficulties?

I have tried some of the remedies like enabling DMZ and Disabling SSID broadcast but nothing is working. Haven't called ISP or Sony yet.

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Well I was trying to get my PS3 working with my Netgear WGT634U but I've had no success (tried WPA but no go..). I'm not really happy with the router anyway so I went to purchase a Linksys WRT54GL which is on the "not working" list, but I have found this link that seems to fix the problem, although it requires setting your PS3's IP as a DMZ server (probably not a huge issue for console gaming, though):

(I can't post links right now so bear with me)

raphkoster dot kom slash 2006 slash 12 slash 13 slash more-ps3-stuff slash

I'd be curious if this helps

anyone using a linksys wrt 300n i just hooked it up and i am downloading my first update i got the ps3 for xmas it is taking a long time like 20 minutes so far and i am only at 30% the router connection was at 44 % the router is located maybe 15 feet from the ps3 in another room does this sound right

Hello all. My first post on this forum. I have searched all the messages in an attempt to gleen some information and while solutions are being found I still cannot get connectivity. Was hoping some of you guys/gals could help me out.

I have 2 laptops and 1 desktop in my network. Router is a Microsoft MN-700, Wireless G station located on 2nd story. Laptops/Desktop have good/excellent connectivity downstairs. PS3 has been updated to 1.32.

I was having no luck on succesfully connecting to an IP address so I pulled off the IP address, Subnet, Default gateway, Primary and Secondary DNS information directly from the router.

I manually enter this information into PS3, Enter my WEP key, Disable UPnP, Don't use Proxy, Use MTU automatic (I wouldn't know what to enter manually anyway).

Bottom Line is I succeed in obtaining an IP address then fail to connect with the following message: "An error has occurred while resolving the name of the server.

I am not getting much signal at the PS3 as it reads 37% when the PS3 successfully scans and locates my network (usually after 3/4 tries). I can select "access point" as opposed to "router" but have yet to do so as it seems to be less secure a setup.

Will be relocating my modem and router downstairs in a day or so in the hopes of improving my signal but was wondering if this is the sole source of my difficulties?

I have tried some of the remedies like enabling DMZ and Disabling SSID broadcast but nothing is working. Haven't called ISP or Sony yet.

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
I just read on the playstation forums/networking section that a Microsoft 700 type router with the exact same problem. The poster got it to work but needed to set the router to mixed (b/g) mode with no security settings. If set in (g) only mode the PS3 could not find an IP address. Here is the link (http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=psnetwork&thread.id=10030)if you care to read.

Well I was trying to get my PS3 working with my Netgear WGT634U but I've had no success (tried WPA but no go..). I'm not really happy with the router anyway so I went to purchase a Linksys WRT54GL which is on the "not working" list, but I have found this link that seems to fix the problem, although it requires setting your PS3's IP as a DMZ server (probably not a huge issue for console gaming, though):

(I can't post links right now so bear with me)

raphkoster dot kom slash 2006 slash 12 slash 13 slash more-ps3-stuff slash

I'd be curious if this helps
Two things -
1) do you have a WRT54GL now and you fixed it with this "fix" link (http://raphkoster.com/2006/12/13/more-ps3-stuff/) or are you just trying to point people in the right direction? If you got it to work I will paste the fix on the first page.
2) I added the link so people could point and click to open.

Thanks for helping out.

I just read on the playstation forums/networking section that a Microsoft 700 type router with the exact same problem. The poster got it to work but needed to set the router to mixed (b/g) mode with no security settings. If set in (g) only mode the PS3 could not find an IP address. Here is the link (http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=psnetwork&thread.id=10030)if you care to read.

Thanks dogdoctor. Had yet to try that... will do so and report back what I find... :cool:

dogdoctor,

sorry, I do not have the router in hand. It will be here in 2 days and I will attempt the fix (using DD-WRT most likely, but I'll try both) and I will let you know if it works. I decided to keep the router even if it won't work directly on my ps3 because i'll be using a wireless access point if it doesn't.

B

Please how do you turn off the SSID.

I have looked in the user manual and I am missing something. This is pissing me off because I just can't see it. I have a Linksys B11S4 or whatever it is the B router.

kbuckner i had to private message u bcuz my reply had a url. that should help u if u have a linksys B model befw11s4

right on you thanks a million

awesome. big ups to protoboard. whoo!

I just read on the playstation forums/networking section that a Microsoft 700 type router with the exact same problem. The poster got it to work but needed to set the router to mixed (b/g) mode with no security settings. If set in (g) only mode the PS3 could not find an IP address. Here is the link (http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=psnetwork&thread.id=10030)if you care to read.

Got it to work. Have been downloading demos like a mad man. Moved the router downstairs, changed from "g" only to mixed and useing no security. Will try to add security back in and see if I can connect again.

Just a quick note- the D-Link DGL-4300 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833127158) is on sale for only a few more days at Newegg, so if you want to get in on one of the best routers around, wireless or otherwise at a great price, now's the time.

HI,

I've made some progress in trying to setup my router by assigning a static IP.

It used to fail in getting an IP and now it passes that and fails on the next step of checking the internet connection.

I think I need port forwarding or a proxy server or something but I just get dizzy with network setup. I'm sure I don't know much about it and it kind of tweaks me.

My Router is a Netgear MR814 with the latest fw,.. any tips on how to proceed?

-Brian

DI-624 works fine in my setup.

D-Link DI-624 Rev. C works for me also.

I'm on firmware v. 2.76 and using WEP 128 bit encryption (HEX). I had to change the authentication from Shared to Open. Other than that everything is at default settings, including SSID Broadcast enabled.

Has anyone else got the ps3 to work with the Belkin N1? I PM'd jman069 who said he did, but I never got a response. I have tried EVERYTHING, including not broadcasting my SSID. It can connect, but it just keeps disconnecting every few seconds. Anyone have this router and want to share settings (if you can get it to work of course).

Thanks!

Hey all, I got the WRT54GL to work, so I can confirm:

The WRT54GL works

I installed the DD-WRT Firmware in order to get the Static DHCP settings, but I believe it may be possible to get it to work with the Linksys firmware. Honestly, though, if you have this router, I don't know why you wouldn't be using a better framework like OpenWRT or DD-WRT.

After I installed DD-WRT I set my PS3's MAC to have a static IP, I set that static IP as the DMZ server and also forwarded TCP 10070-10080, UDP 10070, and UDP 6000-7000 (overkill, i'm sure). I also set up a WPA key (saw that a lot of routers don't like WEP). After all the router settings were in order, I manually configured the PS3 to have the set static IP and of course the gateway and DNS set to my router's IP, tested and then.. Success! It worked great, jumped on the web, ran a speed test on speakeasy and downloaded some demos and life was great. My PS3 and WRT54GL are in opposite sides of the floor and signal strength was only 50-57% but still great speeds and no problems.

So yeah, go ahead and throw the WRT54GL on the working list, but you might want to put up an asterisk that you *might* need to use an alternate firmware.

EDIT:
Since this post is being linked to now, see more details on my post on page 6. (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=9364616&&#post9364616)

I am also struggling to get the PS3 working with the N1- I have had it get briefly connected and give me a message that an upgrade is necessary but by the time I navigate to the System Update it has already disconnected from the network. I just bought a Linksys WRE54G repeater/bridge to make the signal stronger and I still can't get it with WPA-PSK TKIP on, broadcasting SSSID or not- have tried statis IP, DNS and Gateway, auto MTU, uPNP off....no joy. Let me know. I plan to try it without any security to see if I can connect and get the update. I wonder if the update can be had in a download that I can burn to DVD?

Has anyone else got the ps3 to work with the Belkin N1? I PM'd jman069 who said he did, but I never got a response. I have tried EVERYTHING, including not broadcasting my SSID. It can connect, but it just keeps disconnecting every few seconds. Anyone have this router and want to share settings (if you can get it to work of course).

Thanks!

After I updated to latest PS3 update (via burned CD), I was able to get connected to the Belkin N1 right away....I just can not hold the connection long enough to open a browser and get somewhere before I get "You have been disconnected from the access point" or some such.

I am running WPA-PSK/TKIP, broadcasting SSID- which I will now try turning off, have a 35% signal or higher and am setting a static IP, GW and DNS within the DHCP range of my router's network. Errrhhhhh this is frustrating.

Turning of SSID broadcast made no diff...in fact it seems less likely to get that initial connection. I also tried wireless channel 10 and 4 instead of 6 that I was on and no diff. I am set for 802.11B & G- all options with latest NI FW.

After I updated to latest PS3 update (via burned CD), I was able to get connected to the Belkin N1 right away....I just can not hold the connection long enough to open a browser and get somewhere before I get "You have been disconnected from the access point" or some such.

I am running WPA-PSK/TKIP, broadcasting SSID- which I will now try turning off, have a 35% signal or higher and am setting a static IP, GW and DNS within the DHCP range of my router's network. Errrhhhhh this is frustrating.

Just wanted to share that turning off SSID did the trick for me as well. I own a Linksys WRT54G.

I had the same problem with my Linksys BEFW11S4, I turned off the SSID broadcast and it worked great. However, I can't seem to connect to it through my laptop. I've clicked "set up a wireless network for home or work" and entered the SSID name, it says it's set up successfully after I get through the wizard, but I can't find it. Thanks for any help.

I have a Linksys BEFW11S4 2.4 and i have turned off my SSID, and when i try to connect i can Obtain a IP address but my connection times out every time. I have contacted sony and they told me it was the routers problem. So anyone know of what i can do, or a different router i should try out. Thanks Alot

After trying a Belkin N1 and a Belkin pre-N and doing all the recommendations, I could connect off and on. But during online gaming, my entire network would go down after about 20 min, and I'd have to restart my router. I read about the PS3 disabling some Linksys routers before, so I decided to forget about using the wifi built into the PS3. I returned the N1 and get a Linksys gaming bridge, and I've been gaming for hours each night ever since.

I am going to purchase a new wireless router for my PS3. I see that there are several on the working list. I want to see if anyone could recommend which would be the best to purchase. My setup is about 30-40ft from my PC. I would like to know what to purchase to get the best possible performance. Your help is appreciated. Thanks

Hey everyone,

I don't know if anyone needs help selecting a router but I have been using SMC routers for around 6 years and I can say they are wonderful. I have one at my house and I hooked my parents up as well. They are virtually maintenance-free. From PCs, to laptops, pocket PCs, to the PS2 and now the PS3...never had a single problem.

rosska,

for a great, cheap solution I would recommend a Linksys WRT54GL, I know its on the doesn't work list but I got mine working no problem with just a few tweaked settings (i also did install DD-WRT firmware on it, but i'm not sure if it was necessary). Amazon had them after rebate last week for $40, but it may have gone up.

B

rosska,

for a great, cheap solution I would recommend a Linksys WRT54GL, I know its on the doesn't work list but I got mine working no problem with just a few tweaked settings (i also did install DD-WRT firmware on it, but i'm not sure if it was necessary). Amazon had them after rebate last week for $40, but it may have gone up.

B
Does the DD-WRT really do anything great? I've been reading on it but to afraid to mess with the WRT54G when all is working well now.

Thanks for the input - I will switch the categories. What setting did you tweak as I will post that like a did for other routers?

Second...does the DD-WRT really do anything great? I've been reading on it but to afraid to mess with the WRT54G when all is working well now.
If you have a WRT54G and want firmware that is very similar to Linksys with a few added benefits, look at HyperWrt. Thibor is what I run and its great. As long as you have a version 1-4 router your golden.

I just decided to upgrade to wireless n so I can stream hd content to my bedroom tv without using cat5 cable. I was using the Lynksys WRTG54 which is very reliable but I need more speed. Now I am probably going to ebay my wireless g gear. By the way this upgrade only cost me 115 bucks for the router and adaptor.

FMW, So which router are you going to buy that is faster? I am new to wireless routers so I dont know what firmware is and what it does. I want to spend less than $100 dollars and get the best router possible. Thanks

The problem that some of us are experiencing is repeated connects/disconnects with about 15-30 second intervals.

According to protoboard's post (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=9230990&&#post9230990)- he has found a fix for the disconnect/connect issue with the linksys wireless b router by turning of the routers broadcast of the SSID information. Since then he has had no disconnects. He has made it aware to Sony as have I in a phone call today via a followup to my orginal problem. This may or may not work for other routers that have fallen into the not working category.

This has apparently fixed the problem with a netgear (b) router as well.



I have a Linksys WRE54G (wireless network booster). It has a known problem with multiple disconnects per minute from the PS3. I wasn't even able to get pass the birthday screen on the playstation network signup, forget about trying to register. I can usually count 4 to 5 disconnects per minute. I connected the PS3 through a powerline ethernet adapter and signed up for Playstation Network. I wasn't happy with the cost and performance of the powerline adapter so I took it back.

However, now that I'm signed up, I can download stuff from the store and I have noticed something. As long as I start the download prior to the disconnect, it will not disconnect during the download. I have downloaded the update to Fall of Man and the demo of Grand Turismo HD. No disconects!!!

So this begs the question, Can we come up with a background ping program to keep the PS3 active while doing other stuff? I have a computer on the network, I wonder if I ping the PS3 every 3 seconds or so will it stay connected or do I have to do it from the PS3. Anything to keep the wireless network active. Anyone got any ideas? Could be a stop gap measure or at least allow Linksys and Sony to figure out what is going on.

Tim Huey

Sorry it took so long to reply.

I didn't do any actual tweaking on my WRT54GL other than make the PS3 my DMZ server, open some ports, and make the router's DHCP server assign a static IP to my PS3's MAC address (this was something DD-WRT had that the Linksys firmware did not).

Right now on Amazon you can get a WRT54GL for less than $47 after rebate with free shipping. The rebate is only $10 so worst-case it is less than $57.

http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-Cisco-WRT54GL-Wireless-G-Broadband-Compatible/dp/B000BTL0OA/sr=8-1/qid=1168012644/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-4901125-8495214?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

DD-WRT and OpenWRT are the only ones I have experience with, but there are a load of features including:

* 13 languages
* 802.1x (EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) encapsulation over LANs)
* Access Restrictions
* Adhoc Mode
* Afterburner
* Client Isolation Mode
* Client Mode (supports multiple connected clients)
* Client Mode WPA
* DHCP Forwarder (udhcp)
* DHCP Server (udhcp or Dnsmasq)
* DNS forwarder (Dnsmasq)
* DMZ
* Dynamic DNS (DynDNS, TZO, ZoneEdit)
* Hotspot Portal (Chillispot)
* IPv6 Support
* JFFS2
* MMC/SD Card Support
* NTP client in a client-server basis
* Port Triggering
* Port Forwarding (max. 30 entries)
* QoS Bandwidth Management (Optimize for Gaming and Services / Netmask / MAC / Ethernet Port Priority)
* QoS L7 Packet Classifier l7-filter
* PPTP VPN Server & Client
* Ntop Remote Statistic
* Syslog to remote server
* RFlow/MACupd
* Routing: Static entries and Gateway, BGP, OSPF & RIP2 via (BIRD)
* Samba FS Automount
* Rx/Tx Antenna (Select or Auto)
* Show Status of Wireless Clients and WDS with System Uptime/Processor Utilization
* Site Survey
* SNMP
* SSH server & client (dropbear)
* Startup, Firewall, and Shutdown scripts
* Static DHCP Assignment
* Style (Changeable GUI; v.23)
* Supports New Devices (WRT54G V3, V3.1, V4 and WRT54GS V2.1, V3, V4), however not WRT54G V5 as this uses another OS and has less memory.
* Telnet server & client
* Transmit Power Adjustment (0-251mW, default is 28mW)
* UPnP
* VLAN
* Wake On Lan client (WOL)
* WDS Connection Watchdog
* WDS Repeater Mode
* Wireless MAC Addresses Cloning
* Wireless MAC filter
* WMM (Wi-Fi MultiMedia QoS)
* WPA over WDS
* WPA/TKIP with AES
* WPA2
* Xbox Kaid (Kai Engine)

and the requirements are:

* Linksys WRT54G v1.0, v1.1, v2.0, v2.2, v3.0, v3.1, v4.0
o NOT WRT54G v5.0
* ANY Linksys WRT54GL
* Linksys WRT54GS v1.0, v1.1, v2.0, v2.1, v3.0, v4.0
o NOT WRT54GS v5.0
* Asus WL-500G deluxe (since the 2005-11-01 release of v23beta2)
* Siemens SE505
* Motorola WR850G (since the 2005-11-07 release of v23beta2)
* Buffalo WHR-G54S
* Buffalo WZR-RS-G54
* Allnet all0277
* Buffalo WBR-G54
* Buffalo WLA-G54

Here is a great, easy tutorial on installing the firmware. If you do what it says (very simply directions) then there shouldn't be any problem with installing the firmware, and it navigates very much like the Linksys firmware

http://www.testmy.net/forum/t-12222

Good luck!

I have a airlink ar 525w and the ps3 is about 45 feet away...my wirless laptop works fine but i get disco's or no connection at all with the ps3[i have a 60gb]............wired i is fine.......what is the best router for this situation?also, my connection strength is between 42 to 55 percent..any help will be appreciated....

After having initial router problems and then no problems I have noticed some strange ongoings with wireless. If I test my connection it shows failed, but I can go right to the playstation store, surf online, or play online games. I don't understand this machine sometimes. I guess it could be worse and it shows it connects but really doesn't!

So what is the best router for the ps3??
I mean one that is the easiest to set up and use with the ps3??

So what is the best router for the ps3??
I mean one that is the easiest to set up and use with the ps3??

I just setup my PS3 in the living room, my D-Link 624M b/g router is in back room. After doing the Network setup it said I only had a 15% signal even though my laptop sitting five feet away shows a 95% signal. The PS3 has a really crappy WiFi transceiver and no external antenna - mistake in my book for sure. Luckily I had a D-Link Repeater sitting in the closet, never needed it with my Sony VAIO laptop, it gets a great signal all over the house and "sees" 4 or 5 of my neighbor's routers too. I setup the D-Link repeater and put it in the living room about ten feet away from PS3 and voilla! now the PS3 shows 85% signal and I have d/l about 3 gigs worth of game demos from the Sony Store without so much as a hickup.

No reason it should need the repeater but it does and at least it works!

I had one of the Belkin Routers that are on the no-go list. Today I had to buy a new one and I got the Linksys WRT54G v6.0.

It would hold the signal longer but would still cause issues (lose signal and freeze the router). This is what I had to do to make it work... (it is working for hours...)

1. Update the router firmware to v1.01.1
2. Change security to MAC address controlled (WEP and others would not work)
3. Disable the Network Name Broadcasting

hope this helps....

I use a Juniper 5gt wireless b/g and it works fine. SSID is not broadcast, setup with WPA PSK

I just setup my PS3 in the living room, my D-Link 624M b/g router is in back room. After doing the Network setup it said I only had a 15% signal even though my laptop sitting five feet away shows a 95% signal. The PS3 has a really crappy WiFi transceiver and no external antenna - mistake in my book for sure. Luckily I had a D-Link Repeater sitting in the closet, never needed it with my Sony VAIO laptop, it gets a great signal all over the house and "sees" 4 or 5 of my neighbor's routers too. I setup the D-Link repeater and put it in the living room about ten feet away from PS3 and voilla! now the PS3 shows 85% signal and I have d/l about 3 gigs worth of game demos from the Sony Store without so much as a hickup.

No reason it should need the repeater but it does and at least it works!

I went and bought a repeater for my Airlink 525w and it has a 100 % signal now....i tested it at a few bandwidth sites and it still maxes out at 1.1 gb download...i have a 6gb dsl connection....has anyone else tested there dl speed??if so could you post??maybe the drivers for the wireless card are the problem...why would my rate be capped??

Belkin F6D3230-4
802.11b/g 2.4GHz
Works fine

I went and bought a repeater for my Airlink 525w and it has a 100 % signal now....i tested it at a few bandwidth sites and it still maxes out at 1.1 gb download...i have a 6gb dsl connection....has anyone else tested there dl speed??if so could you post??maybe the drivers for the wireless card are the problem...why would my rate be capped??
I get 986.5 kbps on the PS3.
I get 1886.3 kbps on the laptop in the same room.

I used Cnet's bandwidth meter.

So what is the best router for the ps3??
I mean one that is the easiest to set up and use with the ps3??

Today I bought a D-Link DIR-625 and it connects to my PS3 on the first try with the SSID active and WPA encryption. Would highly recommend this router. My router is 2 floors above my PS3 and I am receiving a strong signal as well. Downloading a game as I type this :)

Good luck everyone!!!

hey i haven't been able to get HSI yet but i scanned the wireless and i found a linksys i guess someone in my apt building has it.. then of course it asks for the WPA-PSK key i know that people can customize it but is there like one that comes standard with the linksys in the beginning before people change it to something personal that i can try to try to get some free DSL?? :D that would be great.. like when you first sign up your router the password is ADMIN but that didn't work it asks for a 8 to 16 character key.. any idea?? and please no condemning blogs :rolleyes: , i just want to download a couple of demos anyhow most likely i won't be getting any help but thanks anyways

i have the netgear wpn824 and set it up for wireless, as soon as i connected to madden and to another opponent , i lost connection and went back to wired. did not try to disable the ssid though. don't want to get my dnf% to high over this.

i have the netgear wpn824 and set it up for wireless, as soon as i connected to madden and to another opponent , i lost connection and went back to wired. did not try to disable the ssid though. don't want to get my dnf% to high over this.

same thing keeps on happening to me but my router is upstairs so I guess I just can't play online right now, but it seems to work great with resistance for some reason so maybe its just the server but I'm aware this doesn't happen when its hard wired so maybe the wireless is just a POS.

I have a D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router.

Works fine for me, but I'm not trying to use the wireless. If someone is considering this router and would like me to test wireless, I can. It's a hassle for me otherwise, because I have my network locked down on the wireless and wired end.

well i got the most reccomended WRT54GS (speedbooster) and piece of cake works perfect.. no drops.. but i did try to download some demos and specially Formula One.. it was taking about 1 hour and it was only 40 % i got sick of it and i wired it direct to my ps3 and the demo downloaded in about 30 mins.. i mean i know that it's aweseome that it has a wifi card and a cable looks so ugly accross the room but for the price of the router i really think i'm just gonna get a NON wireless router get a 50 ft cat 5 and work it like this, i admit i bought the 60 gb for the wireless but this is ridicoulus.. .. i mean why get only like 50% of the juice when i can get so much more by running a wire.. i put a firmware to the router but it didn't do anything.. any advise on some twiking on the internet setting of the ps3 to make it faster?? i'm using WPA and then i click easy..

well i got the most reccomended WRT54GS (speedbooster) and piece of cake works perfect.. no drops.. but i did try to download some demos and specially Formula One.. it was taking about 1 hour and it was only 40 % i got sick of it and i wired it direct to my ps3 and the demo downloaded in about 30 mins.. i mean i know that it's aweseome that it has a wifi card and a cable looks so ugly accross the room but for the price of the router i really think i'm just gonna get a NON wireless router get a 50 ft cat 5 and work it like this, i admit i bought the 60 gb for the wireless but this is ridicoulus.. .. i mean why get only like 50% of the juice when i can get so much more by running a wire.. i put a firmware to the router but it didn't do anything.. any advise on some twiking on the internet setting of the ps3 to make it faster?? i'm using WPA and then i click easy..
Check out these posts:

Mugen: link (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=9247445&&#post9247445)
Jsammari: link (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=9408306&&#post9408306)

Let me know if this helps at all. I haven't had a chance to try it yet.

Wireless will never be as fast as a hardwired. If your internet connection is fast enough, wireless can't keep up with the speed.

I believe 802.11 g is capable of 54 mbps? Unless your router is ancient, your network spped would probably get 100 mbps or 1,000 mbps if you have a new router. Your broadband modem, more than likely, has a 100 mbps network adapter. The new 801.1 n draft is not the standard as of yet, but promises a stronger signal strength faster network speeds. However, they do not, to my knowledge, make any wireless bridges as of yet. Wireless is decent for playing games, but is not terribly fast on download.

One option that you can try, is to buy a wireless bridge and connect that to the network port on your PS3. You'll probably get a stronger signal strength and faster downloads. But, if you want as fast as your internet bandwidth, hard wired is best.

Today I bought a Belkin F5D7230-4, notoriously on your no go list. I first tested xbox live, everything good, nat open, then tested the wii...success. Then tested the PS3, got NAT failed, however the store, friends list, and playing games online worked fine. After doing some tweaking, namely opening up the DMZ and enabling UPnP, it lists as type 2 and works perfectly. I also have my SSID broadcast off, no security enabled.

Today I bought a Belkin F5D7230-4, notoriously on your no go list. I first tested xbox live, everything good, nat open, then tested the wii...success. Then tested the PS3, got NAT failed, however the store, friends list, and playing games online worked fine. After doing some tweaking, namely opening up the DMZ and enabling UPnP, it lists as type 2 and works perfectly. I also have my SSID broadcast off, no security enabled.
Post back tomorrow that it is still working well and I will shift it to the working list. Will be glad to add/move another one. Enjoy the downloads.

well thank you guys for your help.. i did try to disable the UPnP in the router and PS3 but didn't do anything.. i checked prices on a ethernet hub and adding 50ft of cat 5 it comes to same price than having wireless router so i'm gonna stick to the linksys wireless and even thou i ordered extreme 6.0 dsl today they told me i only have 3.0 so i have to wait one more week to update and i hope it might get a bit faster.. what i do know is that i'm not gonna buy anything else to make the connection faster.. that's for sure..

I think the wifi in the ps3 is not working right and needs updated driver...does anyone know what the wifi part is and who makes it?
I have 6mb dsl and my ps3 is capped out at 1mb because i have tested it several times....

My apartment has wireless internet hooked up throughout the building, but I don't have a router or anything in my apartment. For some reason I'm only getting a 7% signal strength on my PS3 wireless setup, however my comptuter connection is fine.

If I buy a router at the store will it capture the wireless internet signal? And if so, can I just plug in an ethernet cord from the back of the router to the PS3 to give the PS3 a stronger signal?

My apartment has wireless internet hooked up throughout the building, but I don't have a router or anything in my apartment. For some reason I'm only getting a 7% signal strength on my PS3 wireless setup, however my comptuter connection is fine.

If I buy a router at the store will it capture the wireless internet signal? And if so, can I just plug in an ethernet cord from the back of the router to the PS3 to give the PS3 a stronger signal?

Wireless routers or wired routers do not "capture" signals they only transmit them.
You must have cable or dsl plugged into them. You could try some kind of booster or repeater-someone just posted about doing this- I can't help you in that department. I have the Netgear Super G wireless router "wgt624v3" connecting with the ps3. It is about 25 feet away and gets 65% Signal strength. I have downloaded everything from the store and have not had any problems whatsoever.Most demo's I have downloaded have taken 25 to 30 minutes with no hiccups at all. I can't be happier with the ps3 downloading although I would like to see it's signal strength higher.

Post back tomorrow that it is still working well and I will shift it to the working list. Will be glad to add/move another one. Enjoy the downloads.

Still works today. Note that may be of help, it worked fine before I did this with games, ps store, and friends list, but after I did this the nat changed from failed to type 2 and still worked perfectly:

open tcp/udp ports 10070-10080
and udp ports 6000-6999

My apartment has wireless internet hooked up throughout the building, but I don't have a router or anything in my apartment. For some reason I'm only getting a 7% signal strength on my PS3 wireless setup, however my comptuter connection is fine.

If I buy a router at the store will it capture the wireless internet signal? And if so, can I just plug in an ethernet cord from the back of the router to the PS3 to give the PS3 a stronger signal?

No, a router will not capture give you an IP address via wireless. You need to plug your cable/dsl modem to your router in order for it to do that.

What you're looking for, is a bridge. This probably has a better antenna than the PS3. If you have a hub or a switch, you can plug the bridge into the hub/switch, and then plug that into your computer and PS3.

Or, you can plug it directly into your PS3, and that will probably give you a better signal. Be sure to switch your PS3 back to wired mode if you attempt it.

Strange happenings:

Asus WL-500W: Wireless N. Works like a charm with the PS3, wireless and wired. I can connect to EA games without any modification. This uses the broadcom chip. Unfortunately, for my home network this has the least options available and because of the interface I would prefer not to use it over the other two routers but hey it works.

Netgear Rangemax Next (WNR854T): This is a great router that gets 300mbps connections while using wireless N cards, and 1GB connection wired. overall this is a solid router for a home network, but one problem..I cannot get the PS3 playing EA games while using this router. Connecting to PS3 online isn't a problem so playing games like Marvel is just fine, but when I try and play EA games like fight night and madden, huge problems. I've tried opening port, putting the ps3 on the dmz, tried wired and wireless to no avail. I tried the latest firmwares and nothing. I will be contacting their support shortly but I doubt they will be of any help.

D-Link DIR-625: My favorite router for home use, that is if I can play EA Games on the PS3 with it. Same exact problems as the WNR854T. Connecting online isn't a problem but I cannot play EA games on it. I open ports, put it on the DMZ, wireless or wired doesnt matter, nothing.

When I connect the PS3 straight to my cable modem, I get Nat Type 1 and i have no problems connecting to EA games. I use the routers and I get NAT type 2 and while I connect to PS3 online no problem, not being able to connect to EA games is causing me a headache. opening the specifc udp and tcp ports or even putting it on the DMZ on the last two routers just doesnt work. Really frustrating. If you guys have any ideas please let me know.

Strange happenings:

Asus WL-500W: Wireless N. Works like a charm with the PS3, wireless and wired. I can connect to EA games without any modification. This uses the broadcom chip. Unfortunately, for my home network this has the least options available and because of the interface I would prefer not to use it over the other two routers but hey it works.

Netgear Rangemax Next (WNR854T): This is a great router that gets 300mbps connections while using wireless N cards, and 1GB connection wired. overall this is a solid router for a home network, but one problem..I cannot get the PS3 playing EA games while using this router. Connecting to PS3 online isn't a problem so playing games like Marvel is just fine, but when I try and play EA games like fight night and madden, huge problems. I've tried opening port, putting the ps3 on the dmz, tried wired and wireless to no avail. I tried the latest firmwares and nothing. I will be contacting their support shortly but I doubt they will be of any help.

D-Link DIR-625: My favorite router for home use, that is if I can play EA Games on the PS3 with it. Same exact problems as the WNR854T. Connecting online isn't a problem but I cannot play EA games on it. I open ports, put it on the DMZ, wireless or wired doesnt matter, nothing.

When I connect the PS3 straight to my cable modem, I get Nat Type 1 and i have no problems connecting to EA games. I use the routers and I get NAT type 2 and while I connect to PS3 online no problem, not being able to connect to EA games is causing me a headache. opening the specifc udp and tcp ports or even putting it on the DMZ on the last two routers just doesnt work. Really frustrating. If you guys have any ideas please let me know.

Type 1 just means a direct connection to the modem, type 2 means through a router. Don't drive yourself nuts trying to get that changed..that doesn't seem to be the issue. Do you have UpNp enabled?

Type 1 just means a direct connection to the modem, type 2 means through a router. Don't drive yourself nuts trying to get that changed..that doesn't seem to be the issue. Do you have UpNp enabled?
THe odd thing is the routers that work have upnp enabled and show on the ps3 console that upnp is enabled. The other two, although upnp is enabled in the console do not show up on the ps3 as enabled.

Linksys WRT54G v6.0 working great for my PS3 60g Wifi
and my XBOX 360 with the MS Wifi wireless network adapter.

Just took me a while to figure out
...needed to switch to channel 11 from the default (6)
I'm in an apartment where something was interfering with the channel 6 frequency.

PS3 (to buy this weekend) in family room upstair. What is the best (least $) for me to set up a wireless LAN for the PS3 ?

I usecable braodband service, is any one of the following possible?

1. can I add a 2nd router (a wireless) to the remaining port of the WIRED router? i.e. I don't have to spend any additional $$ on wireless acrds for the three PC(s). Only PS3 will use the wireless connection

2. I have a cable outlet in the familay room, not in use ever since I switched to Dish. Can I add 2nd cable modem with a wireless router using this outlet WITHOUT causing any conflict to the wired LAN set up in the basement? Should this change my sub fee of the service (i.e. have a 2nd router).

TIA for your help!

Damn,I have my entire network around Belkin Pre-n and it dosent work...Anyway i'll just do ethernet for best online play..

Wagon Man
What type of Cable Modem are you currently using, and how many things are connected? The answers to your questions, in order, are Yes (most likely) and No.

Wagon Man
What type of Cable Modem are you currently using, and how many things are connected? The answers to your questions, in order, are Yes (most likely) and No.

AmigaDude,

My Cable Modem is RCA DCM315 -- came with cable broadband service. Router is Linksys BEFSX41. Do I stand a chance?

Also, can you clarify your "No" ? You mean "No - not possible" or "No - won't affect the wired Lan nor my monthly sub fee."

Don't know if this was mentioned but the Linksys WRT300N works fine on my 60gb.

AmigaDude,

My Cable Modem is RCA DCM315 -- came with cable broadband service. Router is Linksys BEFSX41. Do I stand a chance?

Also, can you clarify your "No" ? You mean "No - not possible" or "No - won't affect the wired Lan nor my monthly sub fee."

No, another modem will not help your situation.

If you are planning on buying another modem, you could buy another router.

If your router does not offer wireless, you might want to try a wireless access point. A wireless access point may require a PoE (Power Over Ethernet) adapter.

I have Verizon DSL I had a problem the other day and to change my password and stuff and now it screwed up on me being able ot get online on my ps3 and xbox360.

Before when i would get on the internet on my Labtop i would go to connect to and choose the verizon and connect like that , well now they had me change some things i cant log on like that.

I just click on the internet explore icon and its ready before i wouldnt have to do that and im sure thats why i cant log on the internet on my game consoles,.

Does any1 know how to fix this problem verizon tech support is a pain in the azz :(

i changed the password on my ps3 and 360 and i still cant log on

can some one please help me out ? when they get a chance

Is the Linksys - G Gaming router compatible for the 20 GB?

WGA54G

Use cox broadband but obviously need to hook the ps3 for updates. Apparently I will need router for this. Using General Instrument Surfboard modem. When I get router the ethernet cable will plug into modem and then out to the computer and the ps3?

thanks

I voted wireless b/g and works fine. I purchase recently and use the Belkin Wireless G+ MIMO model F5D9230-4.

I've never set up a network before. Went to BB picked a router (looking for 108 mbps specifically), installed in 10 minutes (I did use the "no broadcast SSID" tweak I read on another forum), setup the wireless option in the PS3, and downloaded the PS3 1.32 update in no time.

Two nights ago I played on line for the first time. No lag or drops while playing Resistance over a couple of hours. The router is located upstairs in our bonus room. The PS3 is down stairs. My signal strength was 45-50 when I first installed the router, then I elevated the router and signal strength went to 65.

Netgear has a nice 7 antenna router that a friend of mine just bought. I'm thinking about picking one up just to see if signal strength can be better. The Belkin has 1,000 ft of coverage. The Netgear has 500,000 sq ft (I think) according to the box.

May be I'd just get myself some 50ft LAN cable to connect the PS3 to router, kids are all gone to bed by the time I can "do my own things" anyway .... :D

PS3 (to buy this weekend) in family room upstair. What is the best (least $) for me to set up a wireless LAN for the PS3 ?

I usecable braodband service, is any one of the following possible?

1. can I add a 2nd router (a wireless) to the remaining port of the WIRED router? i.e. I don't have to spend any additional $$ on wireless acrds for the three PC(s). Only PS3 will use the wireless connection

2. I have a cable outlet in the familay room, not in use ever since I switched to Dish. Can I add 2nd cable modem with a wireless router using this outlet WITHOUT causing any conflict to the wired LAN set up in the basement? Should this change my sub fee of the service (i.e. have a 2nd router).

TIA for your help!

I just got a Linksys WRT54GS. PS3 is wireless, laptop is wireless, 360 is wired. Everything works fine. I've never messed with this stuff before, and it couldn't have been easier.

How do you connect PS3 wirelessly using the Actiontec (FiOS TV) router? Apparently, if security settings (ie WEP) in the Actiontec aren't used, it should work but so far no luck. PLEASE HELP! Thanks!!

How do you connect PS3 wirelessly using the Actiontec (FiOS TV) router? Apparently, if security settings (ie WEP) in the Actiontec aren't used, it should work but so far no luck. PLEASE HELP! Thanks!!
Quote you might want to PM the author of this post (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=8963955&&#post8963955), as he was able to make it work. If he doesn't respond, I know he was a good poster at PS3forums when the PS3 came out and you can look for him there too.

I usecable braodband service, is any one of the following possible?

1. can I add a 2nd router (a wireless) to the remaining port of the WIRED router? i.e. I don't have to spend any additional $$ on wireless acrds for the three PC(s). Only PS3 will use the wireless connection

2. I have a cable outlet in the familay room, not in use ever since I switched to Dish. Can I add 2nd cable modem with a wireless router using this outlet WITHOUT causing any conflict to the wired LAN set up in the basement? Should this change my sub fee of the service (i.e. have a 2nd router).

A quick search, based on your post of having a RCA DCM315 modem, points to this -> TimeWarner Installation article (http://www.timewarnercable.com/centralny/customer/internet/DCM315.html) . Based on that, you have two physical connections to the Modem. 1 Ethernet, and 1 USB. There are a couple of types of possibilities to get the PS3 connected. Here is my best guess, ranked in terms of ease, but not neccessarily cost.

1) Replace the RCA modem with Wireless Cable Modem. (you need to contact your provider to see what options you have) Assuming your existing PC has ethernet, this gives you one piece of equipment that can connect everything.

2) Add a Wireless Access Point 1 - IF your existing PC is using the USB port on the cable modem, you can just plug the Access Point into the Ethernet connection on the cable modem, and (with some tweaking) away you go.

3) Add a Wireless Access Point 2 - IF your existing PC is using the Ethernet port on the cable modem, you need an Access Point that has a builtin ethernet switch. This allows you to plug the Access Point into the Cable Modem, and plug your PC(s) into the Access Point. Might not be as bad as it sounds, but depends on whether your cable provider needs the Mac address of your PC for security, in which case it takes some additional setup work.

BTW, to answer your earlier question. Each physical cable or phone line coming into a house (normally one per house) can only accomodate 1 modem. So, for Cable or DSL you CANNOT have multiple modems connected.

Hope this helps...

Check my post in the set-up issues thread...the PS3 Wi-Fi radio suffers from a terrible SNR...
In fact, in my case, it is so bad that I can't use it...I had to hook it up to my client bridge.
People should also be aware that with proper wireless access, the PlayStation Store is not so slow. I was able to download the F1 demo in less than 20 minutes.

How do you connect PS3 wirelessly using the Actiontec (FiOS TV) router? Apparently, if security settings (ie WEP) in the Actiontec aren't used, it should work but so far no luck. PLEASE HELP! Thanks!!

The Dlink DI-784 works!

I have this router with a PS3 60gb model.

I turned of the SSID broadcast. Solid connections!

I have the linksys wrt5r6 v. 4, no darn wander I am constantly getting disconnected, or having the disconnected from the access point sing. I have lost seven games on Madden because of this darn router I got for free, I guess it's time for an upgrade.

I have the linksys wrt5r6 v. 4, no darn wander I am constantly getting disconnected, or having the disconnected from the access point sing. I have lost seven games on Madden because of this darn router I got for free, I guess it's time for an upgrade.
Have you tried turning off the SSID broadcast feature of the router. That might help you with the disconnect from access point problem but I think I recall hearing that there is a linksys router/EA server connection problem.

Do you think the reason why we be slow or low connections speeds is because it is connecting using 802.11b instead of 802.11g?

I get 986.5 kbps on the PS3.
I get 1886.3 kbps on the laptop in the same room.

I used Cnet's bandwidth meter.


This sounds like the PS3 is connecting at 802.11b

Do you think the reason why we be slow or low connections speeds is because it is connecting using 802.11b instead of 802.11g?

I doubt it because I had my router set to receive 802.11g only and I did not have any problems playing games online or downloading anything.

I doubt it because I had my router set to receive 802.11g only and I did not have any problems playing games online or downloading anything.


Maybe the people who are getting slow speeds have their wireless routers set to mixed mode?

This sounds like the PS3 is connecting at 802.11b
I think you might be on to something here. I just set the router (g) only and not mixed mode and reran the Cnet bandwith page again on the PS3.

Now:

I get 1233.7 kbps on the PS3 and
I get 1741.4 kbps on the Laptop in the same room.

That is 247.2 kbps greater that I could achieve in mixed mode for the PS3. Very interesting. If get no disconnects I will leave it at (g) only mode.

I was thinking of buying this for using on my PS3 and 360 (I'd sell my 360 wifi adapter). Anybody have good or bad experiences:

Linksys Wireless Game Adapter (WGA54G) (http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Linksys-Wireless-Game-Adapter-WGA54G/sem/rpsm/oid/93823/catOid/-12980/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do)

I was thinking of buying this for using on my PS3 and 360 (I'd sell my 360 wifi adapter). Anybody have good or bad experiences:

Linksys Wireless Game Adapter (WGA54G) (http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Linksys-Wireless-Game-Adapter-WGA54G/sem/rpsm/oid/93823/catOid/-12980/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do)
There is a lot of good feedback at PS3 forums on "linksys wireless adaptor" but nothing directly linked to the wga54g (unless this is the only wireless gaming adaptor made by linksys). I checked here in our thread, but there is nothing reported. If you try it out (or anyone else), and it works, please post it here and I will add it to the list.

THat's probably it as that is the only one Circuit and Best Buy seem to sell.

I purchased the Linksys Gaming Adapter a couple of months ago, and I couldn't be happier. I was just so frustrated with the PS3 wifi and spending all my time troubleshooting the network when I could have been gaming.

Thanks GFelizardo, that is good hear.

I think you might be on to something here. I just set the router (g) only and not mixed mode and reran the Cnet bandwith page again on the PS3.

Now:

I get 1233.7 kbps on the PS3 and
I get 1741.4 kbps on the Laptop in the same room.

That is 247.2 kbps greater that I could achieve in mixed mode for the PS3. Very interesting. If get no disconnects I will leave it at (g) only mode.


I set my router to 100 instead of 10/100.

My router is a DI-784 with 802.11a/b/g

I got my Xbox 360 on the 802.11a network
I got my PS3 and Wii on the 802.11g network
I got a PSP on a separate 802.11b network on a different router.

I will do a speed test tonight to see where i am at.

I got SSID broadcast disables
Static IP for the PS3
PS3 IP in the DMZ

Picked up the Netgear WPN824 v2 two days ago. PS3 signal strength went from 60-65% using the Belkin to 65-80% with the Netgear mostly hanging around the 70-72% range. The sales associate said the signal should increase to near 100%. Is this a big enough gain to keep the Netgear?

No drops with the Netgear and I downloaded ps3 update 1.50 with no problems.

Thoughts??

Picked up the Netgear WPN824 v2 two days ago. PS3 signal strength went from 60-65% using the Belkin to 65-80% with the Netgear mostly hanging around the 70-72% range. The sales associate said the signal should increase to near 100%. Is this a big enough gain to keep the Netgear?

No drops with the Netgear and I downloaded ps3 update 1.50 with no problems.

Thoughts??

Isn't that one on the list that says it doesn't work? I have a linksys and I am getting about 57-65% and was hoping to up the range. Maybe this will help me too if in fact it does work without problem.

Isn't that one on the list that says it doesn't work? I have a linksys and I am getting about 57-65% and was hoping to up the range. Maybe this will help me too if in fact it does work without problem.
Actually that is a very good point. Much earlier posters at playstation online gave up on using the Netgear WPN824 v2. If Sorry Colts was able to make it work, there might have been a fix found, but I stopped visiting the playstation boards a month or so ago as all the threads in the networking section were the same thing. Everyone and their mother started a thread about their routers not working and no one would consolidate them like we do here. So if Sorry Colts is using the Netgear WPN824 v2 without dropped connection, could you please post your settings in the router (ie. DMZ, Ports, SSID Broadcast or not, etc..). Thanks.

Actually that is a very good point. Much earlier posters at playstation online gave up on using the Netgear WPN824 v2. If Sorry Colts was able to make it work, there might have been a fix found, but I stopped visiting the playstation boards a month or so ago as all the threads in the networking section were the same thing. Everyone and their mother started a thread about their routers not working and no one would consolidate them like we do here. So if Sorry Colts is using the Netgear WPN824 v2 without dropped connection, could you please post your settings in the router (ie. DMZ, Ports, SSID Broadcast or not, etc..). Thanks.

I'm happy to report, three straight hours of uninterrupted online play with the Netgear. I was in some wicked Resistance battles. I tried the lobby of Madden since I heard there might be some login problems there too. No problems to report. Zero drops.

I'm not sure what happens when you're dropped from an online game. The team death matches were nonstop for the entire three hours I was online.

As for my settings please forgive my inexperience with routers and the settings outlined above. I can say for sure, I did disable SSID broadcast as this seems to be the major cause of router/online gaming problems.

dogdoctor, that's the one from the list. I leaped before I looked (so to speak) and made the purchase on the advice of a friend. I was re-reading the thread yesterday and came across that info. Oh well, I have 30 days.

As for range, it was pretty low last night with the netgear 57-60% at times. I'm not sure if I should keep it or take it back. With what I'm seeing on signal strength the Netgear appears to maybe increased the size of the wireless network rather than increasing strength. Increasing the network size, to me, makes stealing bandwidth easier. Is there any point for a larger but still weak wireless network?

I am thinking of getting the dlink 635...I need range!! My ps3 is about 55' away and it is in a "S" turn with the ps3 being 1 end of the "S" and my router spot being the other. Anyone have any feedback on the router with best range?? And walls in between?

I use a netgear WGR614V6 and it seems to work just fine for my 360 and my PS3 except for the one time it freaked out and I had to reinstall the software for the router.

TRENDnet TEW-631BRP EWC Router
802.11 b/g as well as the new Draft N protocol support

The PS3 connected easily using 802.11g with WEP encryption. I'll try WPA soon as well. The speed isn't blazing (in the browser, downloading updates, etc.), even though I get a 100% connection strength report for this client from the router. I do occasionally (30% of the time) get a failure to read the CD information off the Internet when inserting a new CD, but manually requesting the track data (using the Triangle button on the CD, choosing Retrieve Disc Information) always then works. I'm not sure if this is a networking issue, a PS3 bug, a server down, etc.

Just throwing this out there, does anyone know if the PS3 has the encryption handled by the WIFI NIC (hardware) or if it's done through software in the CELL?

Tks, AmigaDude. I finally bought a 20G .. online gaming and card reader are not important to me (am too old for this on-line sh*t and my kids are too young for it now :D )..

That said, (as I mentioned there is a cable oulet in the family room), I relocated the cable modem there (as-need basis) and get the 1.5 update and the GT-HD and MotoStrom demo.... cool stuff.

However my biggest puzzle is ... the download speed is painfully slow.. even via wired connection??? I have MUCH BETTER speed on the basement with my computers ...

what's with PS3? Anyone experienced the same ? knows why?

I read someone about "update by USB port" is possible.. I might as well save the update file to a thumb drive .. should svae me 50%+ time .. but not sure if I can use the thumb drive for those demo tho ...

A quick search, based on your post of having a RCA DCM315 modem, points to this -> TimeWarner Installation article (http://www.timewarnercable.com/centralny/customer/internet/DCM315.html) . Based on that, you have two physical connections to the Modem. 1 Ethernet, and 1 USB.
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Hope this helps...

I have the netgear 624v3 and noticed if I set it on G only/or G and B only/ the downloads are really slow. If I set the router on b-only- downloads speed up drastically. Wireless b should be plenty fast anyway if I am thinking right. It will do up to 11 Mbps-that should be plenty of bandwidth for almost any type of downloading from the internet. I doubt anyone is getting more than that from there ISP-if they are they are paying a pretty penny for it! I will have to do some more research with settings on my router but for anyone that is having slow downloads using wireless for the ps3 try setting your router to B-only and see if that helps.

I have the netgear 624v3 and noticed if I set it on G only/or G and B only/ the downloads are really slow. If I set the router on b-only- downloads speed up drastically. Wireless b should be plenty fast anyway if I am thinking right. It will do up to 11 Mbps-that should be plenty of bandwidth for almost any type of downloading from the internet. I doubt anyone is getting more than that from there ISP-if they are they are paying a pretty penny for it! I will have to do some more research with settings on my router but for anyone that is having slow downloads using wireless for the ps3 try setting your router to B-only and see if that helps.
Not to take away anything from tingham, but I would also add to try checking your bandwidth speeds with an online meter, at different times of day and then checking the download speeds from the PS Store. The reason I add that, is that in reality your download speeds should only be affected by your connection (wired/wireless), your internet provider, and the server you are visiting. The connection and your provider should stay roughly the same but I feel the general variety of download speeds from the PS Store varies widely on the time of day (how busy the server is).

In my own case I used a WRT54G and I found that my overall download speeds (checked on CNet's bandwidth meter) went up when I went from mixed (b/g) mode to (g) only. That being said I feel that my download in the 8am PST are pretty quick when everyone is at work, but at 9-10pm PST they slow to a crawl, but pick up again at 12-1am.

Overall I encourage people to try different modes in their routers to determine the fastest connection, but also check the time of day you download something.

Hey all....

I noticed last night when I updated the first page with an addition of a new router that we have all but 2 routers listed as working. I sincerely want to thank all that have contributed their router information and tweaks tips to get them working. Special thank go out to protoboard, who determined the disable SSID broadcast trick. Now about those last 2 routers. Has anyone gotten them to work with the PS3?

Belkin F5D8230-4
Linksys WRT54GX4

Join the thread if you have, I sure their are some here that would greatly appreciate it.

doing some speed tests shows how bad the PS3 wifi is in my house. I ran the test at www.speakeasy.net/speedtest and here are my results(both wireless):

PS3 - 1529kbps down 367kbps up 100% signal
laptop - 8042kbps down 370kbps up 100% signal

just a bit of extra info in regards to the test. I used the Chicago, IL(closest to me) server for all tests(both PS3 and laptop). I ran the test 3 times for each. the 3 tests resulted in very similar numbers so I just posted one of the test runs instead of an average.

I purchased the Linksys Gaming Adapter a couple of months ago, and I couldn't be happier. I was just so frustrated with the PS3 wifi and spending all my time troubleshooting the network when I could have been gaming.

Just so I'm clear, you use this on a 60g PS3 and bypass the internal antenna? Do you then set the PS3 for a wired connection?

I have a weak signal (25-30%) and very slow download speeds (520 kbps) even though another computer in the same room as the PS3 has a 85-90% signal and 3000+ kbps download speed. I was looking at this adapter as a possible solution since I haven't been able to achieve a higher signal with any tweaks to the router.

Just so I'm clear, you use this on a 60g PS3 and bypass the internal antenna? Do you then set the PS3 for a wired connection?

I have a weak signal (25-30%) and very slow download speeds (520 kbps) even though another computer in the same room as the PS3 has a 85-90% signal and 3000+ kbps download speed. I was looking at this adapter as a possible solution since I haven't been able to achieve a higher signal with any tweaks to the router.

Yes, I have a 60gb PS3 and I bypass the internal wifi. Yes, I have to set the PS3 to "wired" connection.

Yes, I have a 60gb PS3 and I bypass the internal wifi. Yes, I have to set the PS3 to "wired" connection.

Do you get a stronger signal/higher download speeds with this adapter?

Do you get a stronger signal/higher download speeds with this adapter?

I never had trouble with connection strength or download speed. Signal strength using the PS3 wifi was always 60-90%. I could download updates relatively fast, and demos would go fast when I could stay on PSN network. The gaming adapter just keeps me connected at all times.

The linksys gaming one works great so far, Model: WGA54G

Easy to setup as well, just hook it up to a PC then run through the basic steps and plug it into the PS3.

I changed the security setting to WEP and went on line today. After 10 minutes of play I lost connection. This was the first time I've lost connection during on line play. I switched to WPA security and played almost an hour with zero drops.

I got a friend who has a Belkin N1 and a 60 GB PS3
His problem is that his PS3 keeps disconnecting from the access point.
His signal strength is around 60 to 65 percent.

His settings are:

Disabled Broadcast of SSID on the Belkin
No security
STATIC IP for the PS3
NO DHCP
UnPn is turn on the Belkin N1 and the PS3



What is the fix?

It seems I may have been a bit to hasty to add the N1 to the list after I started to get replies a few months ago. I did a search on the N1 and only jman069 was able to connect and subsequently no one person has been able to and jman069 was/is not returning PMs. So I along with tripjammer ask the question: has anyone been able to connect consistently with the N1? If so how?

Linksys WRT54G
WEP
Mac Address filtering on
No issues at all

It seems I may have been a bit to hasty to add the N1 to the list after I started to get replies a few months ago. I did a search on the N1 and only jman069 was able to connect and subsequently no one person has been able to and jman069 was/is not returning PMs. So I along with tripjammer ask the question: has anyone been able to connect consistently with the N1? If so how?

I also have the N1 router and can't get it to stay connected. i've tried dissabling the SSID and entering it manually, all channels, 20MHZ, 40MHZ, and 20/40 combo, firewall disable, reset the PS3 to factory defaults and re-entered, everything. i'm stuck with this, won't go.

I got the N1 becasue I was having signal strength problems in my house with our laptop in certain rooms. Now the signal strength is great, but my PS3 won't stay connected to the net *sigh*

I do also run Vonage along with a 5.8GHZ Vtech cordless phones. I have yet to try disconnecting the cordless phones, but i will soon. If it IS that it will suck becasue the phones will stay on before the PS3 will for sure. Right now running a hard line to the PS3 jsut isn't feasible either. :mad:

I really wish I knew how to fix the PS3

- D-Link DI-614+ 802.11B, flawlessly and FAST (this is an ancient discontinued router that I now use to create a separate, secure subnet for my HT devices - TiVos wired and wireless, PS3 now wired etc, for general testing)
- Belkin F5D7230-04 (version 2 and version 1.44 - both no longer sold) - tested both with 802.11B & 802.11G. No issues (not surprising, these were Linksys WRT54G (linux) clones and were discontinued over a year ago)

I only use my Belknis now in a homewide wireless bridging configuration :)

SMC VPN router as DHCP server in all tests, but that is irrelevant.

I also have the N1 router and can't get it to stay connected. i've tried dissabling the SSID and entering it manually, all channels, 20MHZ, 40MHZ, and 20/40 combo, firewall disable, reset the PS3 to factory defaults and re-entered, everything. i'm stuck with this, won't go.

I got the N1 becasue I was having signal strength problems in my house with our laptop in certain rooms. Now the signal strength is great, but my PS3 won't stay connected to the net *sigh*

I do also run Vonage along with a 5.8GHZ Vtech cordless phones. I have yet to try disconnecting the cordless phones, but i will soon. If it IS that it will suck becasue the phones will stay on before the PS3 will for sure. Right now running a hard line to the PS3 jsut isn't feasible either. :mad:

I really wish I knew how to fix the PS3


There is nothing wrong with the PS3. it is the Belkin N1 router. There is a new firmware update for the Belkin N1. It will fix the problem. I went to my friend house and he updated the Belkin N1 firmware to the latest, and put the PS3 as static IP and turned of SSID broadcast, and turned of DHCP, and turned off Security and put the PS3 in the DMZ, and everything worked. He stayed connected for over 24 hours straight! He is now at firmware 1.51 and played resistance online for like 24 hours!

The Belkin N1 router works with the PS3!
The Belkin N1 router works with the PS3!
The Belkin N1 router works with the PS3!
The Belkin N1 router works with the PS3!
The Belkin N1 router works with the PS3!

update the list to reflect that the Belkin N1 works when you update the firmware of the router to the latest version released on 1/17/2007. Remember there are two hardware revisions to this router. You gots to get the right vesion.

It seems I may have been a bit to hasty to add the N1 to the list after I started to get replies a few months ago. I did a search on the N1 and only jman069 was able to connect and subsequently no one person has been able to and jman069 was/is not returning PMs. So I along with tripjammer ask the question: has anyone been able to connect consistently with the N1? If so how?

Read my post...you have to update the Belkin N1 with the latest firmware. It will now work with the PS3. You have to go to the Belkin site to download the firmware update.


Link to Belkin N1 firmware update:
http://www.belkin.com/support/article/?lid=en&pid=F5D8231-4&aid=5927&scid=221

I updated the firmware with the "automatic update" button in the router settings page, but I'll re-check to see what version I have tonight when I get home.

other than that you did the following?-

1) turned off SSID broadcast (which i already tried)
2) turned off the router's security (firewall), which i already tried
3) set the PS3 to static IP? (didn't try this, will have to re-check)
4) put PS3 in the DMZ? (have no clue what you mean here)

I'll re-check tonight when I get home and advise, thanks

4) put PS3 in the DMZ? (have no clue what you mean here.

DMZ = Demilitarized Zone

FYI: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demilitarized_zone_(computing)

More than likely, you will want to pay attention to the DMZ host definition.

I updated the firmware with the "automatic update" button in the router settings page, but I'll re-check to see what version I have tonight when I get home.

other than that you did the following?-

1) turned off SSID broadcast (which i already tried)
2) turned off the router's security (firewall), which i already tried
3) set the PS3 to static IP? (didn't try this, will have to re-check)
4) put PS3 in the DMZ? (have no clue what you mean here)

I'll re-check tonight when I get home and advise, thanks

The automatic update in the belkin n1 does not work. We had the same problem thinking we had the most updated firmware. You have to download the latest firmware from the web site. It is dated the following:

http://www.belkin.com/support/article/?lid=en&pid=F5D8231-4&aid=5927&scid=221

F5D8231-4 Firmware
More Info
This router has multiple hardware versions. Please check your hardware version and download the appropriate firmware for your hardware version. The hard ware version can be found on the bottom of the router or by logging into thew router's management user iterface at http://192.168.2.1.
F5D8231-4 v1xxx Firmware
F5D8231-4 v1xxx Firmware Date Ver OS
1/17/07 1.01.23 Any

F5D8231-4 v2xxx firmware
IMPORTANT: Please read the following carefully After you clicked 'Update', the router will start a countdown process. Wait till the router counts down to zero. You will see the Router LED on top of the Router is flashing. Close your browser and unplug the power from the Router. Wait 10 seconds and Date Ver OS
1/17/07 2.01.19 Any