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Isitme · #71 04-11-09, 11:54 AM

This is how I think you should do it.
1. Boot up the PS3 and go to Settings> Network Settings on the XMB (Cross Media Bar).
2. Select Internet Connection Settings, select Yes when a confirmation screen is displayed stating that you will be disconnected from the Internet.
3. Select Wired Connection or Wireless. Whichever one you want to configure.
4. Select Custom.
5. For Ethernet Operation Mode select Auto-Detect.
6. For IP Address Setting select Manual.
7. Enter the following
IP address….192.168.0.254
Subnet……..255.255.255.0
Router……..192.168.0.1
8. Select Manual for the DNS Settings and enter-
Primary…… 208.67.222.222.
Secondary... 208.67.220.220
MTU………..…Automatic
Proxy Server… Do Not Use.
UPnP……….…Enable

If anyone would like to add to that, please feel free to do so. I don't have a PS3, but this is how I set up my son's and it seems to work OK.

mrjones1975 · #72 06-11-09, 11:38 PM

Argh. Right then, been surfing this and what seems to be a million other threads and I'm still struggling.

Have the Netgear v2, arrived about 2 weeks ago replaving my previous Belkin router which died a death.

It works fine for standard internet, but, as appears to be a common theme, I am having PS3 issues. I can turn the PS3 on, and I only use it for streaming media from my pc, (which I could do before with the Belkin). However, now, I can access the media, but as soon as I try to 'play' something, the router basically resets itself, (various flashing lights, orange light of failure, etc).

I've tried the manual PS3 changes mentioned above, and the connection flags up fine, upload and download speeds all good, but it just resets the router. As soon as I turn the PS3 off, all is well again, (although leaving it on leaves the router in orange light test mode, even if the PS3 is inactive).

Anything else I can do? I looked at Portforward, but can't see where I need to check the ports for media sharing (and to be honest I am fairly computer illiterate so I'm fairly bamboozled?) Any help would be greatly received, before I throw various toys from the pram..

Thanks

Isitme · #73 07-11-09, 11:54 AM

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As soon as I turn the PS3 off, all is well again, (although leaving it on leaves the router in orange light test mode, even if the PS3 is inactive).

I have seen this problem reported on here before, unfortunately I can't remember the solution, if indeed there was one. I think I suggested at the time, that the PS3's power supply was pushing 'dirty' current back into the circuit which effected the router. I suggested that using a surge suppressor on one of, or both the PS3 and the Router. You might want to try this as they ae a good investment even if they don't solve the problem. I use one of these - dabs.com - Belkin 8-Way Max Series SurgeMaster with Tel 2m (F9M820UK2M)

The best solution, if it is a current problem would be a UPS, but these are quite expensive and might not work.

There is no need to use port forwarding if you are just using it within your network. If you were trying to access it over the internet then port forwarding would be necessary.

talithak · #74 18-11-09, 01:09 AM

I tried for a while to hook up the PS3 and it isnt working at all. Went on many different sites, even tried the ideas on this one. Nothing seems to be working. The DNS error is comming up. This is on wierless, i've tried to get it going through my laptop and it had the same problem. I dont have the option to get a longer cord and my router is too far away and in a different room.