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By steelersfan1 on Oct 18, 2008
hi, im currently at my grandparents house trying to setup my ps3 to the internet. They dont have a router so i brought the one i use from home. They have a Motorola SBV5220 Surfboard Cable Modem and the router im trying to use is a Netgear WGR614 v7 wireless router. For the past 3 days ive been trying to re-configure my router to their internet connection and i am having numerous issues. I re-configured it to their IP address and DNS addresses and everything. When i set everything up, the wireless switch on the router is green, the internet switch is green, the lan switch that goes to my ps3 is green, but the lan switch that goes from the router to the back of the computer is orange and there is no internet connection on the computer eventho the internet switch is green. And when i go to set up the network connection on my ps3 it reads the IP address but i get the DNS error everytime. ive tried making it wireless but that doesn't work either. I've disabled the media server connection, put in the DNS address 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.20 and that neither of those work either...ive rebooted the cable modem and the router several times each and no luck. Im guessing i somehow have to set all of this up and maintain and internet connection on the computer as well for it to read it but i have no idea how to manage that. I'm also trying to make it so that i can just reset their internet setup to the way it was when i leave to go home within the next week or two so im not trying to change anything thats not reversable...i just bought socom confrontation wednesday and really dont feel like waiting a few weeks to get to play it...anybody have any ideas? sorry this things so long but over the past few days ive tried a million things and nothings working.
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Clarification Request
Posted by trevordaniel on Aug 13, 2009
have you set the router to have a fixed ip address?
Solution #1
posted on Sep 16, 2009
Network settings vary depending on the network environment and the devices in use. The following procedure describes a typical setup when connecting to the Internet using an Ethernet cable.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the PS3™ system.
2. Select (Network Settings) under (Settings) in the home menu.
3. Select [Internet Connection Settings].
Select [Yes] when a confirmation screen is displayed stating that you will be disconnected from the Internet.
4. Select [Easy].
After you confirm the network configuration, a list of settings will be displayed.
Depending on the network environment , additional settings for PPPoE, proxy server or IP address may be required. For details on these settings, refer to the information from your Internet service provider or the instructions supplied with the network device.
5. Save your settings.
6. Test the connection.
If you select [Test Connection], the system will attempt to connect to the Internet.
7. Confirm the connection test results.
If a successful connection has been made, information on the network will be displayed.
Internet Connection Settings (wireless connection)
This setting is available only on PS3™ systems that are equipped with the wireless LAN feature.
Set the method for connecting the system to the Internet. Internet connection settings vary depending on the network environment and the devices in use. The following procedure describes a typical setup when connecting to the Internet wirelessly.
1. Check that the settings for the access point have been completed.
Check that there is an access point connected to a network with Internet service near the system. Settings for the access point are typically set using a PC. For details, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point.
2. Confirm that an Ethernet cable is not connected to the PS3™ system.
3. Select (Network Settings) under (Settings) in the home menu.
4. Select [Internet Connection Settings].
Select [Yes] when a confirmation screen is displayed stating that you will be disconnected from the Internet.
5. Select [Easy].
6. Select [Wireless].
7. Select [Scan].
A list of access points within the range of the PS3™ system is displayed.
Depending on the model of PS3™ system in use, you may have the option [Automatic]. Select [Automatic] when using an access point that supports automatic setup. If you follow the on-screen instructions, the necessary settings will be completed automatically. For information on access points that support automatic setup, contact your local retailer.
8. Select the access point that you want to use.
An "SSID" is an identification name assigned to an access point. If you do not know which SSID you should use or if an SSID is not displayed, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point for assistance.
9. Check the SSID for the access point.
10.Select the security settings that you want to use.
The types of security settings vary depending on the access point. Contact the person who set up or maintains the access point for information on which setting to select.
11. Enter the encryption key.
The encryption key is displayed as a series of [*]. If you do not know the encryption key, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point for assistance.
When you have finished entering the encryption key and have confirmed the network configuration, a list of settings will be displayed.
Depending on the network environment, additional settings for PPPoE, proxy server or IP address may be required. For details on these settings, refer to the information from your Internet service provider or the instructions supplied with the network device.
12. Save your settings.
13. Test the connection.
If you select [Test Connection], the system will attempt to connect to the Internet.
14. Confirm the connection test results.
If a successful connection has been made, information on the network will be displayed.
Internet Connection Settings (advanced settings)
If you are unable to connect to the Internet with basic settings, change your settings as necessary. Adjust each item as necessary for your particular network environment.
1. Select (Network Settings) under (Settings) in the home menu.
2. Select [Internet Connection Settings].
Select [Yes] when a confirmation screen is displayed stating that you will be disconnected from the Internet.
3. Select [Custom].
Adjust each item as necessary for the network environment in use. The items displayed vary depending on the settings you have selected.
Connection Method
Set the method for connecting to the Internet. This setting is available only on PS3™ systems that are equipped with the wireless LAN feature.
Wired Connection
Make a wired connection using an Ethernet cable
Wireless
Make a wireless connection via a wireless LAN
WLAN Settings
Set the SSID of the access point. This setting is available only on PS3™ systems that are equipped with the wireless LAN feature.
Scan
Scan for a nearby access point.
Select this setting when you do not know the SSID of the access point. The system will detect nearby access points and display information on the SSID and security settings.
Enter Manually Specify the access point by entering its SSID manually using a keyboard.
Select this setting when you know the SSID.
Automatic U
Use the automatic setting feature of the access point.
This setting is available only in regions where PS3™ systems that support this feature are sold. Select this setting when using an access point that supports automatic setup. Follow the on-screen instructions.
WLAN Security Setting
Set an encryption key for an access point. This setting is available only on PS3™ systems that are equipped with the wireless LAN feature.
None Do not set an encryption key.
WEP Set an encryption key.
The encryption key can be entered on the next screen. The encryption key is displayed as a series of asterisks.
WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK
Authentication Setting
These settings are available only on PS3™ systems sold in Korea and are available only on PS3™ systems that are equipped with the wireless LAN feature.
None Do not set authentication information.
EAP-MD5 Set authentication information when using public WLAN services.
Enter your user ID and password on the next screen. For details, refer to the information supplied by the public WLAN service provider.
Ethernet Operation Mode
Set the Ethernet data transfer rate and operation method. Usually select [Auto-Detect].
Auto-Detect Automatically set basic settings.
Manual Settings Manually adjust the Ethernet data transfer rate and operation method.
IP Address Setting
Set the method for obtaining an IP address when connecting to the Internet.
Automatic Use the IP address allocated by the DHCP server.
You can enter the DHCP server host name on the next screen.
Manual Set the IP address manually.
You can enter values for the IP address, subnet mask, default router and primary and secondary DNS on the next screen.
PPPoE Connect to the Internet using PPPoE.
You can enter your user ID and password on the next screen.
DNS Setting
Set the DNS server.
Automatic Automatically acquire the DNS server address.
Manual Manually enter the DNS server address.
MTU
Configure the MTU value used when transmitting data. Usually select [Automatic].
Automatic Automatically set the MTU value.
Manual Specify the maximum size of data packets (in bytes) that can be sent in one transmission.
Proxy Server
Set the proxy server to be used.
Do Not Use Do not use a proxy server.
Use Use a proxy server.
You can enter the proxy server address and port number on the next screen.
UPnP
Set to enable or disable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play).
Enable Enable UPnP.
Disable Disable UPnP.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the PS3™ system.
2. Select (Network Settings) under (Settings) in the home menu.
3. Select [Internet Connection Settings].
Select [Yes] when a confirmation screen is displayed stating that you will be disconnected from the Internet.
4. Select [Easy].
After you confirm the network configuration, a list of settings will be displayed.
Depending on the network environment , additional settings for PPPoE, proxy server or IP address may be required. For details on these settings, refer to the information from your Internet service provider or the instructions supplied with the network device.
5. Save your settings.
6. Test the connection.
If you select [Test Connection], the system will attempt to connect to the Internet.
7. Confirm the connection test results.
If a successful connection has been made, information on the network will be displayed.
Internet Connection Settings (wireless connection)
This setting is available only on PS3™ systems that are equipped with the wireless LAN feature.
Set the method for connecting the system to the Internet. Internet connection settings vary depending on the network environment and the devices in use. The following procedure describes a typical setup when connecting to the Internet wirelessly.
1. Check that the settings for the access point have been completed.
Check that there is an access point connected to a network with Internet service near the system. Settings for the access point are typically set using a PC. For details, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point.
2. Confirm that an Ethernet cable is not connected to the PS3™ system.
3. Select (Network Settings) under (Settings) in the home menu.
4. Select [Internet Connection Settings].
Select [Yes] when a confirmation screen is displayed stating that you will be disconnected from the Internet.
5. Select [Easy].
6. Select [Wireless].
7. Select [Scan].
A list of access points within the range of the PS3™ system is displayed.
Depending on the model of PS3™ system in use, you may have the option [Automatic]. Select [Automatic] when using an access point that supports automatic setup. If you follow the on-screen instructions, the necessary settings will be completed automatically. For information on access points that support automatic setup, contact your local retailer.
8. Select the access point that you want to use.
An "SSID" is an identification name assigned to an access point. If you do not know which SSID you should use or if an SSID is not displayed, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point for assistance.
9. Check the SSID for the access point.
10.Select the security settings that you want to use.
The types of security settings vary depending on the access point. Contact the person who set up or maintains the access point for information on which setting to select.
11. Enter the encryption key.
The encryption key is displayed as a series of [*]. If you do not know the encryption key, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point for assistance.
When you have finished entering the encryption key and have confirmed the network configuration, a list of settings will be displayed.
Depending on the network environment, additional settings for PPPoE, proxy server or IP address may be required. For details on these settings, refer to the information from your Internet service provider or the instructions supplied with the network device.
12. Save your settings.
13. Test the connection.
If you select [Test Connection], the system will attempt to connect to the Internet.
14. Confirm the connection test results.
If a successful connection has been made, information on the network will be displayed.
Internet Connection Settings (advanced settings)
If you are unable to connect to the Internet with basic settings, change your settings as necessary. Adjust each item as necessary for your particular network environment.
1. Select (Network Settings) under (Settings) in the home menu.
2. Select [Internet Connection Settings].
Select [Yes] when a confirmation screen is displayed stating that you will be disconnected from the Internet.
3. Select [Custom].
Adjust each item as necessary for the network environment in use. The items displayed vary depending on the settings you have selected.
Connection Method
Set the method for connecting to the Internet. This setting is available only on PS3™ systems that are equipped with the wireless LAN feature.
Wired Connection
Make a wired connection using an Ethernet cable
Wireless
Make a wireless connection via a wireless LAN
WLAN Settings
Set the SSID of the access point. This setting is available only on PS3™ systems that are equipped with the wireless LAN feature.
Scan
Scan for a nearby access point.
Select this setting when you do not know the SSID of the access point. The system will detect nearby access points and display information on the SSID and security settings.
Enter Manually Specify the access point by entering its SSID manually using a keyboard.
Select this setting when you know the SSID.
Automatic U
Use the automatic setting feature of the access point.
This setting is available only in regions where PS3™ systems that support this feature are sold. Select this setting when using an access point that supports automatic setup. Follow the on-screen instructions.
WLAN Security Setting
Set an encryption key for an access point. This setting is available only on PS3™ systems that are equipped with the wireless LAN feature.
None Do not set an encryption key.
WEP Set an encryption key.
The encryption key can be entered on the next screen. The encryption key is displayed as a series of asterisks.
WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK
Authentication Setting
These settings are available only on PS3™ systems sold in Korea and are available only on PS3™ systems that are equipped with the wireless LAN feature.
None Do not set authentication information.
EAP-MD5 Set authentication information when using public WLAN services.
Enter your user ID and password on the next screen. For details, refer to the information supplied by the public WLAN service provider.
Ethernet Operation Mode
Set the Ethernet data transfer rate and operation method. Usually select [Auto-Detect].
Auto-Detect Automatically set basic settings.
Manual Settings Manually adjust the Ethernet data transfer rate and operation method.
IP Address Setting
Set the method for obtaining an IP address when connecting to the Internet.
Automatic Use the IP address allocated by the DHCP server.
You can enter the DHCP server host name on the next screen.
Manual Set the IP address manually.
You can enter values for the IP address, subnet mask, default router and primary and secondary DNS on the next screen.
PPPoE Connect to the Internet using PPPoE.
You can enter your user ID and password on the next screen.
DNS Setting
Set the DNS server.
Automatic Automatically acquire the DNS server address.
Manual Manually enter the DNS server address.
MTU
Configure the MTU value used when transmitting data. Usually select [Automatic].
Automatic Automatically set the MTU value.
Manual Specify the maximum size of data packets (in bytes) that can be sent in one transmission.
Proxy Server
Set the proxy server to be used.
Do Not Use Do not use a proxy server.
Use Use a proxy server.
You can enter the proxy server address and port number on the next screen.
UPnP
Set to enable or disable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play).
Enable Enable UPnP.
Disable Disable UPnP.
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