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post #1 of 100
11/17/06 at 5:48pm
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First off....I have sucessfully updated via the internet to 1.1 via a wireless router and wep protection. I then tried to enter a network ID via the playstation network and I kept getting disconnected from my "server". I go into the internet status bar and find that the signal strength varies from 82-100% (hops around) and then every 10 seconds or so disconnect but reconnects right away. What gives? I can type on the laptop in the bedroom 40 ft away without issues and I am typing this in the same room as the PS3 without issues. Any thoughts on my the network connection to the PS3 continues to connect/disconnect/connect/disconnect?
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post #2 of 100
11/17/06 at 6:16pm
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Will be out to dinner with the wife for the next hour...just leave comments and I will reply when I get back. Thanks...I am befuddled by the PS3 wireless and I might just have to call sony.
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post #3 of 100
11/17/06 at 6:51pm
mines is doing the same except the signal is way lower 20-30%. i had a one minute period where the connection was 100%. i dont think a wireless network adapter would work tho. its the same thing the ps3 has. unless im wrong?!
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post #4 of 100
11/17/06 at 9:49pm
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Originally Posted by Kalon View Post

mines is doing the same except the signal is way lower 20-30%. i had a one minute period where the connection was 100%. i dont think a wireless network adapter would work tho. its the same thing the ps3 has. unless im wrong?!

weird...glad I am not the only one. I suspect it happened in the software update. I will try a new boot up, but if it is still happening, I will call sony.

I already called once...my "free" Taladega Nights was missing from the box. (and before anyone says anything, I had the marked box (one of the first 50,000 according to Sony)) It was like I opened a 600$ box of Frosted Flakes and my prize was missing. Sony did say they would get me out another copy if they had any - Jose said they should.
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post #5 of 100
11/18/06 at 9:42am
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Slight update:

Called sony who thought it was odd that I was able to update firmware without losing an connection but now I can't keep a wireless connection for more than 15 secs. So they have their technical staff researching the compatibility with my Linksys router and Comcast/Motorola Cable modem. They will call back. As a test - and it was a bitch to do, I moved the modem and the router to practically on top of the PS3 and this was the result.

100% signal strength 100% of the time - connects for 15 sec, no longer and then disconnects/reconnects.

Wired connection through the router - 100% connection all the time.

What Gives??? ArGHH!!! I will not have ethernet lines running all over the house!
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post #6 of 100
11/18/06 at 2:52pm
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Interesting tidbit:

Sony also recommened I add the MAC to the router - I checked I had it set to allow all MAC's (I use a wep key).

Ironically My wife note that the MAC key that I was entering into the router was listed on the internet connection screen when I was disconnected under an BSSID#. But when I connected to the router the BSSID number changed to something different.

What the ****.

I am patiently awaiting a call back from sony tech support.
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post #7 of 100
11/19/06 at 12:32am
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Bump:

I guess I'm not alone in this oddity.
http://www.gamespot.com/events/ps3la...ic_id=25154400
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post #8 of 100
11/19/06 at 11:24am
I had trouble with wifi initially (D-Link DGL4300 router), until I set it up manually. For some reason, wifi reception isn't as good as my other devices (laptops, pdas). I wonder if this is a bug in the latest firmware.

If you haven't tried this, give it a manual IP address and etc. instead of auto and see if it works...did for me. BTW, I use WPA instead of WEP...not that it would make any difference.
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post #9 of 100
11/19/06 at 11:36am
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Originally Posted by mgnff View Post

I had trouble with wifi initially (D-Link DGL4300 router), until I set it up manually. For some reason, wifi reception isn't as good as my other devices (laptops, pdas). I wonder if this is a bug in the latest firmware.

If you haven't tried this, give it a manual IP address and etc. instead of auto and see if it works...did for me. BTW, I use WPA instead of WEP...not that it would make any difference.

Thanks. I will try that. Can you walk me through the process? I know what an IP address is but beyond that I haven't a clue.
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post #10 of 100
11/19/06 at 12:06pm
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Ok...so I did the wireless manual config with ip address with some help from a computer friend and still no joy. Arghh....off to call sony again.
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post #11 of 100
11/19/06 at 12:32pm
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Originally Posted by dogdoctor View Post

First off....I have sucessfully updated via the internet to 1.1 via a wireless router and wep protection. I then tried to enter a network ID via the playstation network and I kept getting disconnected from my "server". I go into the internet status bar and find that the signal strength varies from 82-100% (hops around) and then every 10 seconds or so disconnect but reconnects right away. What gives? I can type on the laptop in the bedroom 40 ft away without issues and I am typing this in the same room as the PS3 without issues. Any thoughts on my the network connection to the PS3 continues to connect/disconnect/connect/disconnect?

If the wireless radio is weak, I guess the 20 GB model is a better deal.

The wireless radio in the PSP is quite weak too. I always have to be very near to my AP to use it effectively.
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post #12 of 100
11/19/06 at 12:42pm
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Ok...so I did the wireless manual config with ip address with some help from a computer friend and still no joy. Arghh....off to call sony again.


Let me know what you find out. I have the EXACT same problem. My connection show 85-95% and then disconnects every 15 secs or so. It then immediately reconnects. I don't have any trouble with my XBOX 360 connection. Oddly, when I download something from the Sony store (Motorstorm demo, for example), though it is excruciatingly slow, it does not show that it is disconnecting.
Again, let me know what you find out. I'm planning on calling Sony tomorrow if nothing is decided.
Thanks
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post #13 of 100
11/19/06 at 12:49pm
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Originally Posted by gmorganonw View Post

Let me know what you find out. I have the EXACT same problem. My connection show 85-95% and then disconnects every 15 secs or so. It then immediately reconnects. I don't have any trouble with my XBOX 360 connection. Oddly, when I download something from the Sony store (Motorstorm demo, for example), though it is excruciatingly slow, it does not show that it is disconnecting.
Again, let me know what you find out. I'm planning on calling Sony tomorrow if nothing is decided.
Thanks

I am supposed to get a call from Sony Technical Specialist tomorrow - I had a 4 day weekend with the new toy. I will certainly let you know. I plan to firmly put my foot down on the firmware update as the cause...it all happened after the 1.1 update.

All I want is firmare 1.1 with 1.0's wireless settings. It is interesting to note that you can stay connected to the sony store....very, very interesting.

ps...I would call Sony today to make them aware more people are having these problems so when I talk to them tomorrow they have a record of it. Can you PM me your info so I have some name/phone number to toss back at them if they try to pull a directv move (your the only one with the problem).
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post #14 of 100
11/20/06 at 5:48pm
I had the same issue with my linksys 802.11b router. I went and bought a linksys 802.11g router and now everything works perfectly.
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post #15 of 100
11/20/06 at 6:43pm
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Originally Posted by VegasFlyby View Post

I had the same issue with my linksys 802.11b router. I went and bought a linksys 802.11g router and now everything works perfectly.

So let me ask you this? I assume the router 802.11b was working fine for PC functions. But when sony PSx tried to connect to the router it had troubles? And then all you had to do was change out the router to 802.11g and all is well? HMMM. Can you explain your situation more (did you have the connect/disconnect/connect/disconnect issues) so I don't wind up picking up a new router and exact having the same problem again. If it truely is the same issue, I guess I will need to pick up a new router after friday.

For the others out there: are Linksys routers decent or are there better routers (mind you I expect this is like the LCD vs DLP arguement). Note - I'm not looking for ultra-highend routers. I am going to have to enjoy telling the wife that my new 600$ purchase has required me to purchase a new router to replace a perfectly good working one.
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post #16 of 100
11/20/06 at 9:05pm
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A very nice member at PS3 forums sent me this thread from the Playstation Boards re difficult connecting a linksys router...I plan on trying this tonight. Will post in the am on the succuss or not.

http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...&thread.id=798
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post #17 of 100
11/20/06 at 9:52pm
I had the same exact problems you had. About every 20 seconds I would get a message saying "disconnected for access point" or something like that. Then it would reconnect and disconnect again. Very annoying. I went thru a bunch of troubleshooting with PS3 support and linksys and still got the same message. So I went to the store down the street and picked up the new router and have had no issues since.
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post #18 of 100
11/20/06 at 9:54pm
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Originally Posted by dogdoctor View Post

A very nice member at PS3 forums sent me this thread from the Playstation Boards re difficult connecting a linksys router...I plan on trying this tonight. Will post in the am on the succuss or not.

http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...&thread.id=798

Let me know if that works out.
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post #19 of 100
11/21/06 at 6:26am
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Originally Posted by gmorganonw View Post

Let me know what you find out. I have the EXACT same problem. My connection show 85-95% and then disconnects every 15 secs or so. It then immediately reconnects. I don't have any trouble with my XBOX 360 connection. Oddly, when I download something from the Sony store (Motorstorm demo, for example), though it is excruciatingly slow, it does not show that it is disconnecting.
Again, let me know what you find out. I'm planning on calling Sony tomorrow if nothing is decided.
Thanks


I appear to be having the same problem.
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post #20 of 100
11/21/06 at 11:12am
I am having exact same issues.

All my 3pcs are fine I even put the wirless router 1 inch from the ps3 and still get drops every 15-20 seconds but otherwise report 100% signal. I wired it direct and it worked.

I am using a netgear router but its also a (b) nto a (g). I played around with the channels today on lunch and some other router settings I will report more when I get home. Sony was no help and netgear said well your 3 pcs work fine call Sony. LOL
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post #21 of 100
11/21/06 at 11:23am
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Originally Posted by Dagg21 View Post

I am having exact same issues.

All my 3pcs are fine I even put the wirless router 1 inch from the ps3 and still get drops every 15-20 seconds but otherwise report 100% signal. I wired it direct and it worked.

I am using a netgear router but its also a (b) nto a (g). I played around with the channels today on lunch and some other router settings I will report more when I get home. Sony was no help and netgear said well your 3 pcs work fine call Sony. LOL

have you tried enabling UPnP? or is there an option on your router whether to go B and G? if it's like that what about just trying the G option?

i have a Netgear WGT624 v3 G router and i'm not experiencing any issues. i have not had to forward ports or enable UPnP to get a solid wireless connection.
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post #22 of 100
11/21/06 at 12:56pm
this is a (b) only router, I put the ip for the ps3 in the DMZ to take ports out of the equation. Upnp is not enabled on the router but i think i tried that at one point. I have to agree with the original poster this seems to be a firmware issue as I was obviously able to connect for 5-7 minutes downloading 1.1.
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post #23 of 100
11/21/06 at 1:56pm
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Originally Posted by VegasFlyby View Post

Let me know if that works out.

No it didn't help. I thought for a second it did. It boosted my signal strenght to 95-100% all the time but still had the disconnect issue.
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Originally Posted by one43637 View Post

have you tried enabling UPnP?

Will try that tonight when i get home.
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Originally Posted by Dagg21 View Post

this is a (b) only router, I put the ip for the ps3 in the DMZ to take ports out of the equation. Upnp is not enabled on the router but i think i tried that at one point. I have to agree with the original poster this seems to be a firmware issue as I was obviously able to connect for 5-7 minutes downloading 1.1.

I agree, I think it is firmware incompatibility with (b) only routers and predominantly Linksys since most of the people reporting problems are running (b) routers. VegasFlyby changed to a (g) and had no troubles. I think I am going to go (g) Friday but if anyone else can confirm this before I do it would be greatly appreciated. I would hate to purchase it and still be stuck. Anyone have a friend with a Linksys (g) that can be borrowed to test the PS3 on?

ps...still awaiting a call back from sony "tech" support.
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post #24 of 100
11/21/06 at 3:00pm
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Originally Posted by Dagg21 View Post

this is a (b) only router, I put the ip for the ps3 in the DMZ to take ports out of the equation. Upnp is not enabled on the router but i think i tried that at one point. I have to agree with the original poster this seems to be a firmware issue as I was obviously able to connect for 5-7 minutes downloading 1.1.


sorry Dagg21, that comment about the B & G setting was meant for the OP.

but i concur, i do think that it is a minor issue with the B router that can be fixed via a small download.

my friend has a Dlink Super G router, i'll ask him if he's having any wireless connection issues when he's on his PS3.
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post #25 of 100
11/21/06 at 4:13pm
Yikes - keep us posted. I have a 20GB in hand unopened that I wanted to trade for a 60GB due to the wireless function it offers, but now I'm thinking it might not be worth it!
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post #26 of 100
11/21/06 at 4:58pm
the wife is headin to the mall having her pickup the same netgear g router on of the above posters is using, I will post my results. Im not happy to be spending 60.00 when i have a perfectly good working router now but I need to put this issuue to bed and get on with the gaming.
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post #27 of 100
11/21/06 at 5:34pm
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Originally Posted by Dagg21 View Post

the wife is headin to the mall having her pickup the same netgear g router on of the above posters is using, I will post my results. Im not happy to be spending 60.00 when i have a perfectly good working router now but I need to put this issuue to bed and get on with the gaming.

If you post tonight that it works...I'll be happy/pissed. Happy that the issue is done. Yet pissed at Sony for spending 33$ more ($100/3 optional (wifi/60GB/Card Slots) for wifi and then having to spend 60 more to get a router that works "better." Ugh. Keep us posted with your success or not.
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post #28 of 100
11/21/06 at 9:34pm
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If you all haven't noted I posted a poll about routers: please add yourselves here too.
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post #29 of 100
11/22/06 at 5:06am
I am putting the new router in this afternoon. Some odd facts about my non working router:

I was unable to sign up for PS3 online account. However I did do this when I was "wired" briefly. Even with the wireless hooked up and the drops I was able to logon the store and complete a demo download that took like 7 - 10 minutes.

So I decided to try Marvel Ultimate Alliance Online, I clicked online, it said sign in I did it failed maybe once or twice but then connected me, I picked join a game it searched for any active games and dropped me maybe once or twice. I then found a game and was able to join it and stay connected for the better part of an hour. Its weird in game when going between boards it would say lost connection to access poiunt for 5 seconds but it would indeed load.

I tried this again later on in the evening with similar results. Kind of makes me scratch my head even more
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post #30 of 100
11/22/06 at 7:35am
I'm having the same troubles but I'm using a Linksys WRT54GX4 with the latest firmware.

I have tried the following in an attempt to remedy the problem but to no avail:
  • Static IP for the PS3
  • Port Forwarding
  • DMZ
  • Changing wireless channel
  • Allowing my computers and my ps3's MAC addresses only and disabiling WPA

Hopefully Sony fixes this soon, I'm nearing the $2000 mark for money towards PS3 related activities.
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