StrivingLife

11/27/2007 7:53:36 AM #

Encryption adds lag and bandwidth overhead.  If you are going to be using your connection for online gaming, I would suggest turning WEP/WPA off and securing your WiFi with NIC ID's.

--dan

Daniel Conderman

11/29/2007 8:52:47 AM #

After seeing those crummy D/L numbers, I would suggest turning off encryption and retesting.

--dan

Daniel Conderman

1/7/2008 8:19:20 PM #

do you lag at all while gaming online? choppy or smooth?

jon

1/7/2008 9:00:16 PM #

I'm pretty smooth, however, I did recently switch to a wired connection.

While I had no problems with wireless, I wanted as much as I could while I was playing Warhawk. The only time I run into issues with that game is when others with high ping are in attendance.

If you're running into issues Jon, you may want to check the offical Playstation forums - boardsus.playstation.com/.../board - for assistance.

James Skemp

2/5/2008 6:00:31 PM #

I cant figure it out i got a wireless conection on a linksys WRT54G any advice

Justin

4/9/2008 11:02:21 AM #

i have linksys wrt54gs (with speed booster).( had version 2.2 but upgraded to .atest version for that system i think its 4.something.) Its working there for past 3 years.

All works fine UNTIL i connect the ps3.

My wireless network goes down. My 2 laptops(wireless) and my desktop (directly wired).

I have to plug out the modem and the router for about 5 mins each..and then boot up router first then linksys. its REALLY annoying.

So any ideas, its either the ps3 or the laptops/desktop. It seems to just cut off everything ie the ps3 does something.


Thanks.

matt b

4/13/2008 6:49:21 AM #

Matt, are you using a wired or wireless connection for your PS3? The first thing most people will tell you is to try switching the connection type (wired to wireless, and vice versa).

James Skemp

7/22/2008 2:01:07 AM #

I have a problem with the WRT54G wireless router. My PC and PS3 (60 GB) are both connected wireless with this router. The PC works just fine.

The PS3 however, has some problems.

- The connection with the Playstation Network is very unstable. I can't stay connected for more than a few minutes.

- I can download PS3 firmware updates and things from the Playstation Store, but game updates (like the latest PAIN or GTA4 updates) are almost impossible to download. The download stops and I get a Error message.

I have contacted Sony about these problems and they gave me a list of router and PS3 settings. The settings were already correct.

Can it be a defect in the PS3? Sony offered to send me a different PS3 but it will take several weeks (up to 7 weeks!) and I won't get a new one but a fixed one.

I have 2 weeks to send them my PS3 and after that my warrenty is over and they won't send me another one (unless I pay big bucks).

Any ideas????

Remco

7/22/2008 7:25:07 AM #

Remco, have you tried a wired connection for your Playstation 3?

Is your computer in the same location as your Playstation 3? In other words, is the environment the same for the router to computer as it is for the router to the PS3?

Is your PC on when you're connecting to the PSN/attempting to download game updates? (Try shutting it off, if so, and see what impact this has, if any.)

Is your router open or secured down? It's possible your connection is being grabbed and used by others.

What's the error code you're getting?

Honestly, if you're able to download firmware and Store purchases, I'm not sure what your issue may be. If you're having connection issues, you should have them across the board.

There's quite a post on the Official PS boards: boardsus.playstation.com/.../message

There's also an entire board that's extremely helpful regarding these things: boardsus.playstation.com/.../board (If you have an error code, try searching for that first.)

At this point, I'd say dig into it a little further. I don't see this being an issue with your PS3, but ... it could just be. Honestly, you've got a weird little issue (which should be to your benefit if others have run into it as well).

If you think of it, please do post back what the issue was, or what you ended up doing.

Good luck,

~James

James Skemp

7/24/2008 2:29:21 PM #

I have the same problem! I tried calling sony tech support but they only told me to change the port forwarding settings on my linksys wrt54g, but that didnt change anything. I even tried plugging the cable modem directly into the PS3. In both cases (wired and wireless) the internet browser worked fine as well as downloading stuff from PSN. But when i try to update Burnout Paradise or GTAIV i get a connection error after it gets anywhere from 1-30 percent. The port forwarding didnt change anything. And you would assume that by plugging the modem directly into the PS3 that port forwarding would be irrellevant.
I dont know what to do! Has anyone got a solution?

Adam

7/25/2008 12:13:27 PM #

I have contacted my internet provider and they monitored my connection. It seems that my connection tops 125 db and they're gonna send a guy over to fix the signal. Don't know what that means, but they told me that it should be way lower that 125 db. It seems that my internet provider is to blame.

I'm going away for a few days so the provider guy is coming over next thursday. If he solves the problem, I'll be sure to post it here.

Thanks for the response, guys!!!

Remco

8/20/2008 9:46:37 PM #

I have exactly the same issue as mentioned above by Remco and Adam.  I'm never able to get through a game update on my PS3.  The update always hangs at some percentage less than 30.  I have AT&T DSL service and a Linksys router.  I tried port forwarding, putting the PS3 in the DMZ, etc.  None of these changes made any difference whatsoever.  I'd like to know if Remco's line db reduction fixed the problem...

Thanks...

Greg

8/30/2008 2:08:37 AM #

I got the router Wireless G WRT54G and a DSL internet connection of WiMAX.. however when i assemble the router as per the instructions in the manual, it gives me an error that 'check ur internet connection'. When i connect the DSL cable to the PC i can access internet properly...

Any help wil be really appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Su

Su

8/30/2008 11:46:44 AM #

I have the same problem as Remco; it extremely frustrating....

If someone found a solution please share.

Zeke

9/3/2008 3:16:33 PM #

i have a linksys wrt54g v8.

i have done the following to make it work (yes, all updates download, all files download, i can play online)

linksys: as follows
DMZ - on - 192.168.1.15
upnp - OFF (this is very important)

ps3 (40gig): as follows
create custom connection and enter ALL data that is required. set the IP ADDRESS to 192.168.1.15 (or whatever number you chose for you DMZ on the linksys)
you have to know your
             subnet mask
             default router
             primary dns
             secondary dns

you can find ALL of this in your linksys options.

email me with questions at whispers16@gmail.com

i hope i didnt miss anything.

Dima in alaska

9/3/2008 7:47:25 PM #

Thanks for the suggestion Dima!

James Skemp

9/7/2008 2:39:38 PM #

I was having the same problem as Remco. I tried following Dimas settings but I could not connect to the internet.

I did disable upnp on my router though and just did the easy setup on the ps3. the upnp failed but I was able to login to the playstation network and update gta4 without a problem.

I have the lynksys wrt54g version 8 router as well.

Hope this helps.

Patrick

9/9/2008 5:21:34 PM #

Thanks Dima in Alaska! I suffered from the same problem and I thought it was the network cable. That drove me nuts, because it caused me quite some problems to get it pulled through! Now it's working perfectly!

Edwin

10/15/2008 5:20:12 AM #

Thanks Dima.
Now my wireless PS3 work well.

Rodrigo

10/15/2008 5:31:18 PM #

I'm sick of this dumb router, I don't have any issues connecting or playing. I only have issues when I have to update. Do you think I could update at a friend's house and it would work?

Tomo

10/25/2008 1:03:51 PM #

thank you dima from alaska! i can now go online and update game patches! ive been looking for answers everyday and only your instructions worked! thank you man!

Mico

11/1/2008 1:19:32 PM #

Dima,
thanks! I've been messing with this thing forever. Your settings have allowed my games to update perfectly.
Bravo!

Matt L.

11/9/2008 2:32:47 PM #

I have turned my PS3 into DMZ, unlocked all ports it needs, disabled UpNp (in my router and PS3) and still I got DNS errors, 80028ED4 and 807101FF

Grz3chu

11/11/2008 10:40:34 PM #

Dima's solution worked for me.  I changed the router DMZ and UPnP settings as described and then just chose easy/automatic setup on the PS3 and it works flawlessly.  I just picked up the new Call of Duty and was so IRRITATED when I already had to get an update on the day of release!  I also just moved and set up my wireless network a few days ago... I hadn't even realized that it was kicking all of my connections when connecting to the PS Network.  Thanks a bunch!

Todd

12/1/2008 7:31:06 PM #

I would not Put my router in DMZ mode unless it is absolutely necessary
By doing this you will exposing your network to the entire internet.
I don't know why Dima didn't warn you all about DMZ.

This comes straight from the linksys DMZ description

The DMZ hosting feature allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet.

I'd just thought you all should be warned if ever your credit card or other personal information(banking,login passwords)in your computer becomes
other peoples business.

Aloha

HawaiiD

12/26/2008 8:06:39 AM #

Use this setup but maybe change the IP address

linksys: as follows
DMZ - on - 192.168.1.15
upnp - OFF (this is very important)

Make sure that the security used is WPA on the router with AES encryption. When you then setup the wireless on the playstation you can do a custom setup. I have had no problems since

chad

12/26/2008 8:08:28 AM #

I discovered that WEP for some reason will not work with PS but WPA will.

chad

12/31/2008 5:07:53 PM #

I have the Linksys WRT54G. When trying to connect to the internet, my wireless would go down on my laptop and the PS3. Disabling the UPnP under the administration link did it! My connection is up and running. Thank you!

Craig

1/4/2009 5:10:48 PM #

Hey guys, just a quick update that I found to be very useful for myself. If you hit up the Linksys site, there are often firmware upgrades for your router available. I was having the same issues with getting booted and the router restarting every time I turned on the ps3, connected to the PSN or generally did anything at all involving pressing buttons in the home screen. Either way, I upgraded my linksys wrt54g's firmware to the most recent one and am now getting full download speeds on wireless and patches are all actually downloading on top of the fact that I am not getting any more of those annoying restarts. There is an incredibly straightforward walk-through on the Linksys site for upgrading the firmware and it only took me about half an hour to get it up and running including setting up encryption. I'd highly recommend this and hopefully it works for you.
Best of luck.

Angus

1/6/2009 8:30:05 AM #

Here's a link to the WRT54G downloads page (you'll just need to select your version): www.linksys.com/.../Satellite%2FLayout&cid=1166859837401&packedargs=sku%3DWRT54G&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=3740137401B01&displaypage=download

(If the link doesn't work, it's under Support > Technical Support > Choose a product > Wireless Routers > WRT54G )

I didn't find the firmware guide that Angus mentioned (if you a link, please post it).

James Skemp

1/24/2009 12:08:36 PM #

i have same problem only updates in cod5 n pes 2009 not works ! the problem is the wireless u guys need down the segurity icon n everthing will works !!

Richie Kotzen

2/21/2009 9:38:23 PM #

Hi I was having the same issue with the Nhl 09 update i was trying for hours and nothing worked, I got so frustrated, I tried your solution turning unpn off and it worked. Thank you so much man. I love you!

Wes

4/4/2009 9:17:01 PM #

I have a problem with my ps3 wireless connectivity. If I try to use wireless my connection drops in like 1 minute. I have a Linksys WRTG4GS and AT&T DSL with a Motorola 2210 modem. Just to get ps3 nat 2 I had to shut my desktop off from the internet and only allowing the laptop and ps3 to connect. My ps3 drops signals, disconnects me from chats, and even in some games such as Rainbow Six Vegas 2 and COD:WaW I lag badly. plz help me

Jamanne

4/4/2009 9:18:14 PM #

I have a problem with my ps3 wireless connectivity. If I try to use wireless my connection drops in like 1 minute. I have a Linksys WRTG4GS and AT&T DSL with a Motorola 2210 modem. Just to get ps3 nat 2 I had to shut my desktop off from the internet and only allowing the laptop and ps3 to connect. My ps3 drops signals, disconnects me from chats, and even in some games such as Rainbow Six Vegas 2 and COD:WaW I lag badly. plz help me srry 4 double post clicked to fast

Jamanne

7/28/2009 1:59:17 PM #

I tried everything to get a connection. when i scan the ps3 i see my linksys but it doesnt let me connect

abdullah kanan

7/28/2009 2:25:41 PM #

its all good

abdullah kanan

7/28/2009 2:30:54 PM #

@abdullah kanan: What did you do? Just in case someone runs into something similar.

James Skemp

8/8/2009 12:15:14 AM #

i have a wrt54g and att dsl motorola router, im all good in connection, but in a few days after in cod 4 it goes from 3 awesome bars to 2-1 sucky bars, and that includes my private matches when i host them. So i just wondering if my encryption is the problem, i disables broadcast and changed SSID but in the very top it says NIC ID what is that? and how do you think i can improve my gaming connection

Tronophono

9/22/2009 10:34:18 PM #

I'm using the WRT54G2 wireless router and the at&t dsl gray motorola modem, my usual connection when I'm on the ps3 its 3 bars for call of duty games but as soon as someone else gets to use the internet in my desktop or in my laptop computer, my connection drops down to one bar and starts to lag badly. i would appreciate if anybody knows how to fix this or if anybody know of an internet provider that would let me use all 3 at the same time without dropping my connection because i'm getting tired of putting up with this. I've already changed my NAT type from a 3 to a 2 but nothing has changed.

SMOKED

11/5/2009 8:09:00 AM #

Thanks Dima!!!

Federico Almada