[super-saint]

Cant connect wireless to PS3

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Got a new shiney PS3 yesterday but am having issues connecting wirelessly.

Have a netgear router from Sky which is connected via ethernet to PC (tried to connect wireless a few months back but gave up - this could be connected to the new issue with ps3)

I followed the instructions in PS3 settings:
Internet connections,wireless,scan,found router ok (SSID: SKY......) only 50% signal though ,selected WEP, then inserted the 26 digit security key (taking care with upper case) obtained from going into 192.168.0.1 on PC

then all i get is connection failed at the end

I have AVG & Zonealarm installed on PC if this makes a diff.

Any ideas guys ?

[Mr Jingles]

Originally Posted by super-saint

Cant connect wireless to PS3

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Got a new shiney PS3 yesterday but am having issues connecting wirelessly.

Have a netgear router from Sky which is connected via ethernet to PC (tried to connect wireless a few months back but gave up - this could be connected to the new issue with ps3)

I followed the instructions in PS3 settings:
Internet connections,wireless,scan,found router ok (SSID: SKY......) only 50% signal though ,selected WEP, then inserted the 26 digit security key (taking care with upper case) obtained from going into 192.168.0.1 on PC

then all i get is connection failed at the end

I have AVG & Zonealarm installed on PC if this makes a diff.

Any ideas guys ?

Wireless is rubbish anyway, if you can play wired do it.

[MD_Zero]

Originally Posted by Mr Jingles

Wireless is rubbish anyway, if you can play wired do it.

54mbps is sufficient

Wired is superior of course, homeplugs work good...I wouldnt have a wireless router if it werent for me having a laptop

[scooby1970]

I've used a few routers with my PS3, all with no trouble at all. My old netgear had 40% signal strength, but my new Sky router has 54% strength.

The wep key on the Sky Router is attached to the router on the underneath. I'm sure it's only 8-12 digits/letters long though, and NOT 26!!!

Mark

[super-saint]

Originally Posted by Mr Jingles

Wireless is rubbish anyway, if you can play wired do it.

With router in bedroom & PS3 downstairs this is not a viable solution Anybody else ?

[CaptnSpaulding]

Originally Posted by super-saint

With router in bedroom & PS3 downstairs this is not a viable solution Anybody else ?

I'd use them 'homeplugs' things where the connection travels through the mains. Wireless networks are rubbish - at least for gaming or downloading.

I used to have a 15ft ethernet cable running from downstairs to upstairs because wireless was so rubbish when I tried it. I just took the cable through the outside wall and back in through the bedroom wall and along the skirting so you didn't really see it. Only cost £7 too.

For your question though, try connecting without any security on your wireless connection first. If it works then you know that's where the problem lies!

[Dave_4321]

I have to say I've been using wireless for gaming with my PS3 since last October and have never had a problem. I had BT broadband with a Linksys router and now have O2 Broadband with their supplied router - Gaming via wireless is not a problem although I do have 90% strength showing on my PS3.

I believe the WEP key for 64 bit encryption is 10 characters and 128 bit is 26 characters. Does your router not have a sticker underneath telling you the WEP key??

[Echo1]

Originally Posted by Mr Jingles

Wireless is rubbish anyway, if you can play wired do it.

Originally Posted by CaptnSpaulding

Wireless networks are rubbish - at least for gaming or downloading.

I installed my wireless network on Monday and it works flawlessly with my PS3 for downloading demos, Internet and streaming my media from my PC. I haven't tried any online games yet as I can't be arsed playing online, but I have no doubt that it would also work perfectly fine.

It literally took me minutes to setup and Tversity is just the dogs... when it comes to media streaming.

I am with VM and have the low 2mb connection. I am also using their standard router (Netgear).

[CaptnSpaulding]

Don't get me wrong, like you say they work - but from mine and people's set ups I've seen, the difference between cable and wireless is vast!

Whilst downloading I'd lose about 200kb/s when going wireless (had about 75% signal) compared to cabled, and when I was on Call of Duty 4 I would have 4 green bars all the time on signal strength, whilst going wireless I would have 1 bar, sometimes 2.

I'll never go back

[grumsta]

>>selected WEP, then inserted the 26 digit security key<<

Wireless does work well: I use WPA (more secure).

Do you have anything else that can connect wirelessly to check that it's not the router?

[Mr Jingles]

Originally Posted by Echo1

I installed my wireless network on Monday and it works flawlessly with my PS3 for downloading demos, Internet and streaming my media from my PC. I haven't tried any online games yet as I can't be arsed playing online, but I have no doubt that it would also work perfectly fine.

It literally took me minutes to setup and Tversity is just the dogs... when it comes to media streaming.

I am with VM and have the low 2mb connection. I am also using their standard router (Netgear).

My wireless network worked flawlessly as well, and also took a faction of minute to set up, it is however crap for gaming with.

Originally Posted by CaptnSpaulding

Don't get me wrong, like you say they work - but from mine and people's set ups I've seen, the difference between cable and wireless is vast!



I'll never go back

Same here, had no real option other than wireless when i first got ps3, eventually got wired and would never go back .

[chaos-realm]

I highly recommend homeplugs they are a must if you want to save yourself from lag and a stable connection trouble joining invites and you will notice the difference in bars between wired & wireless

[Echo1]

I tried (for the first time) playing online through my wireless setup last night. I tried Grid demo and F1: CE game. Both worked perfectly well.

[shawboy07]

it sounds like you have tried to add all the WEP keys in your router. You only use the one that is selected (normally 1 in the list). If you go into your router there will be 4 WEP keys you only enter 1 into your PS3 (should be about 8 numbers/letters in length)

[Mr Jingles]

Originally Posted by Echo1

I tried (for the first time) playing online through my wireless setup last night. I tried Grid demo and F1: CE game. Both worked perfectly well.

FFS. ALL THE GAMES I PLAYED WIRELESS WORK PERFECTLY FINE. ITS NOT LIKE ANYONE HAS SAID THE GAMES DONT WORK WIRELESS, BUT THAT THERE IS AN ADVANTAGE TO PLAYING ONLINE GAMES WITH WIRED CONNECTION - WHEN PLAYING P2P THE GAME IS ONLY AS GOOD AS ITS WEAKEST LINK/CONNECTION, AND YOUR WIRELESS WILL BE IT

[Echo1]

Ooh, someone is having a bad day...

[Mr Jingles]

Originally Posted by Echo1

Ooh, someone is having a bad day...

No not in the slightest, just you seem to be failing to understand what people are saying when they say that a wireless connection is crap.

You say you have never bothered to game online yet tell the OP that it works flawlessly because you can stream media to your pc and surf the internet, then after a highly scientific test of using a demo and a game with a global user base totalling around 15 you again give it the thumbs up.

When push comes to shove a wireless connection is better than none, but if at all possible wired is the way to go.

[goomba]

If we ignore what else is in between, surely the slowest part of your connection is your net connection, not your wireless. Unless there is something else about wireless that causes lag? It can't be speed - my wireless network has good bit of overhead when compared to my 10Mb connection out to the net.

[Echo1]

Originally Posted by Mr Jingles

No not in the slightest, just you seem to be failing to understand what people are saying when they say that a wireless connection is crap.

You say you have never bothered to game online yet tell the OP that it works flawlessly because you can stream media to your pc and surf the internet, then after a highly scientific test of using a demo and a game with a global user base totalling around 15 you again give it the thumbs up.

When push comes to shove a wireless connection is better than none, but if at all possible wired is the way to go.

Just because you fail to get your equipment working properly or are using a less-than-steller IP, doesn't mean wireless gaming is "crap".

[Conroy]

Don't forget that signal strength plays an important factor. I hate routers with a passion, so I turned my PC into a wireless access point. As my PS3 sits next to it, I have 100% strength so my gaming experience is fantastic.

That might be a cheaper alternative to getting a router but it is not simple to set up.

[gillyallan]

The way my house is setup i have my own desktop PC wired to my router. PS3, DS and wife laptop is wireless. All work perfectly and dont remember having any wireless gaming issues with any of them but PS3 is still in same room as router and maybe 18ft away.

I know wired you take away any possible hurdle and guess there must be a small encryption calculation but for me my wireless is perfectly fine.

[Darobi]

I have a 8 port switch in the loft that connects the PS3 and 3 computers to the router. I have a laptop and desktop in the study connected direct to router and then 3x PSP and WII wireless.

RG45 in all the rooms except kitchen and dining room

Put in while house was being built.

Still get lag even with 3 bars on COD4.


Doesn't matter how good or bad your connection is. The Yanks will always host. If they have a crap connection you'll lag.

[DEADLY_17]

i have wirlesse but have no security is that bad?

[chaos-realm]

Originally Posted by Darobi

I have a 8 port switch in the loft that connects the PS3 and 3 computers to the router. I have a laptop and desktop in the study connected direct to router and then 3x PSP and WII wireless.

RG45 in all the rooms except kitchen and dining room

Put in while house was being built.

Still get lag even with 3 bars on COD4.


Doesn't matter how good or bad your connection is. The Yanks will always host. If they have a crap connection you'll lag.

thats some setup you've got gulf

[chaos-realm]

Originally Posted by DEADLY_17

i have wirlesse but have no security is that bad?

very bad get your security on unles you want half the street surfing your web LOL