PS3 disconnects laptops from the net when booting up - Blu-ray Forum

SBrooks1 · 02-22-2008, 02:08 AM

Can anyone explain to me why my PS3 disconnects every laptop on my wireless network from the Internet when it boots up? This is what happens....

Laptops are connected to my network with full Internet access
I turn on my PS3
It tried to connect to my network and succeeds
My laptops lose Internet connection, then regain it 30 seconds later but AFTER my PS3 does
It sees my TVersity media server, connects and then loses connection to it. 30 seconds later it finds it again and stays connected.

This is the cycle that happens everytime I turn my PS3 on and it's really annoying me. My fiance sits next to me and is always on her laptop when I'm playing games or watching Blu-ray movies and it's annoying for her laptop to lose Internet connection for no reason like this. Any ideas?

reiella · 02-22-2008, 02:17 AM

What router? How many wireless connections do you have sustained at a given time?

What type of wireless network are you using for the Laptop?

SBrooks1 · 02-22-2008, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reiella

What router? How many wireless connections do you have sustained at a given time?

What type of wireless network are you using for the Laptop?

Linksys WRT54G - I have 1 desktop on connected wired to the network 24/7. 2 laptops connected wirelessly 24/7 and the PS3 which auto connects everytime I turn it on like it should. The network is set on channel 2 - 2.417 GHz and Wireless G only.

X-Ninja · 02-22-2008, 02:27 AM

As an off topic note - every time i pick up the phone, the ps3's internet gets shut off. The pc right beside the ps3 works fine while im on the phone, but no ps3...

Dont worry, im not stealing your topic - Thought that might be an issue to some other people though.

les · 02-22-2008, 02:35 AM

Dont waste your time with Linksys support. I know what your problem is. My sister has this router and what is happening is when the PS3 is connected to the WRT54G, it will randomly reboot the router. If you want to validate this, log into the linksys and go to the "Status" tab and you will see the IP reset every 15 to 30seconds. Something to do with the Linksys not liking the PS3. I have the WRT54GL and it does not have this issue.

To Fix this problem log into your Router, then go into the"Administration" tab , then "Management" and turn off the UPnP setting. I don't believe there's any other simple solution at this time either. You may also have to disable media server connection also in the ps3 settings.

Possibly updating to a 3rd party firmware (DDWRT) might fix it but I've never done it on the WRT54G model. Google the Wrt54G and PS3 issues and you'll find tons of people having the same issue with that particular router.

ADRiiAN` · 02-22-2008, 02:49 AM

Is your laptop really close to your PS3?

I used to have the same problem, it turns out that they were too close to each other. (Like 6 Feet Away)

SDG · 02-22-2008, 03:10 AM

SBrooks, I have the same router and the same problem. Did not have the problem untill I enabled the media server on the PS3. I can disable the media server and it works fine. les's note may fix you up. I just leave it disabled unless I want to have family pic's on the TV or something. Think its just a Linksys thing. I'm gona get a different WIFI router at some time.

Shin-Ra · 02-22-2008, 03:15 AM

For what it's worth, no issues with my Linksys WRT300N.

les · 02-22-2008, 03:27 AM

Researched a bit and found this. Follow this method and it appears by entering these rules into your router and should still have all the media sharing functionality.

http://maikelv.be/blog/2007/10/27/ps...tion-2/#more-9

linksys rules enlarged:
http://vibrantreality.files.wordpres...7/10/ports.jpg

Ascended_Saiyan · 02-22-2008, 03:30 AM

Here is my theory.

I think your PS3 uses the last know ip address it had to communicate with your router. I believe your laptop probably uses that ip address to, also, communicate with your router. Therefore, the PS3 bumps heads with the laptop 'til another ip address is given from the router. Try giving the PS3 and the laptop separate static (permanent) ip addresses. See if that takes care of it.

EDIT: LES's link confirms what I was thinking. You beat me to the solution LES! Damn u. LOL

ge0ff73 · 02-22-2008, 03:56 AM

Try changing your 802.11g channel to 1,6,11. Start with 11. I'm guessing that will solve your problem.

I'm bet the bluetooth controllers on your ps3 are interfering with your laptops' using channel 2. Your 2.4Ghz phone can also cause interference.

SpinPsycleNYC · 02-22-2008, 04:30 AM

I've been having this issue for a while now... I have the same WRT54G router and I use TVersity...

I'm soo frustrated cuz i dont know much about networking but I'm still learning...

Tanman19az · 02-22-2008, 04:48 AM

haha this happens to me too! One time my bro was playin halo online and it kicked him off and he got all pissed and didn't know why but I did hahaha

SDG · 02-22-2008, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by les

Researched a bit and found this. Follow this method and it appears by entering these rules into your router and should still have all the media sharing functionality.

http://maikelv.be/blog/2007/10/27/ps...tion-2/#more-9

linksys rules enlarged:
http://vibrantreality.files.wordpres...7/10/ports.jpg

Thanks les. I'm lazy, but I think I can even follow these instructions.

Ascended_Saiyan · 02-22-2008, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ge0ff73

Try changing your 802.11g channel to 1,6,11. Start with 11. I'm guessing that will solve your problem.

I'm bet the bluetooth controllers on your ps3 are interfering with your laptops' using channel 2. Your 2.4Ghz phone can also cause interference.

Highly unlikely (from the description), because every device that talks to a router or access point has to communicate on whatever channel the router or access point broadcasts on (usually channel 6 for 802.11b/g). So, they all NEED to talk on the same channel. Think of the channel as the wire.

statikcat · 02-22-2008, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SBrooks1

Linksys WRT54G - I have 1 desktop on connected wired to the network 24/7. 2 laptops connected wirelessly 24/7 and the PS3 which auto connects everytime I turn it on like it should. The network is set on channel 2 - 2.417 GHz and Wireless G only.

I used to have the same router. This specific model has known issues with the PS3!! I sold mine for 40$ on ebay and bought a new D-Link w/ Wireless N from Best Buy for 50$. Best 10$ I EVER spent in my life.

Here is the router I bought: (was on sale for 50$ at the time). I have not had a single problem with it!

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1173577562535

Anyway, to eliminate some of your issues I strongly suggest you disable Media Server in Network. I know you run Tversity (so do I) but one of the main issues with that Linksys and the PS3 IS the Media Server functionality. It never worked for me.. rebooted my router.. or lost connection with Tversity constantly. I had my network tech friend make all kinds of adjustments to the Linksys it never made a difference - and my NAT was always changing too. I had major issues connecting to UT3..the list goes on. Do yourself a favor and just buy another router. These issues are all over the Linksys forums and they don't seen to care at all. It has been over a year and Linksys has offered no real solutions.

Ascended_Saiyan · 02-22-2008, 07:38 AM

Let us know which solution works out for you, if any.

reiella · 02-22-2008, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-Ninja

As an off topic note - every time i pick up the phone, the ps3's internet gets shut off. The pc right beside the ps3 works fine while im on the phone, but no ps3...

Dont worry, im not stealing your topic - Thought that might be an issue to some other people though.

That's an easy answer, you have a 2.4Ghz wireless phone. That's going to happen. Get a new phone, I suggest a DECT 6.0 type phone.

The channel issue, well, that should really only be pointed if someone if your immediate area has a Draft N router. Seems others hit the issue with that router specifically

.

SBrooks1 · 02-22-2008, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by les

Researched a bit and found this. Follow this method and it appears by entering these rules into your router and should still have all the media sharing functionality.

http://maikelv.be/blog/2007/10/27/ps...tion-2/#more-9

Thank you very much!! His solution fixed everything!!!

BlackLightShark009 · 02-22-2008, 12:29 PM

Had the issue too. the primary ip would get taken by ps3. I just had to assign it a diff ip. I have cordless phones and that never disconnected me. Why would a BT controller cause that? I highly doubt that. My laptop is in same room as ps3, nothing happens. Still have the linksys too.

02-22-2008, 02:08 AM	#1
SBrooks1 Special Member Member since:Sep 2007	PS3 disconnects laptops from the net when booting up Can anyone explain to me why my PS3 disconnects every laptop on my wireless network from the Internet when it boots up? This is what happens.... Laptops are connected to my network with full Internet access I turn on my PS3 It tried to connect to my network and succeeds My laptops lose Internet connection, then regain it 30 seconds later but AFTER my PS3 does It sees my TVersity media server, connects and then loses connection to it. 30 seconds later it finds it again and stays connected. This is the cycle that happens everytime I turn my PS3 on and it's really annoying me. My fiance sits next to me and is always on her laptop when I'm playing games or watching Blu-ray movies and it's annoying for her laptop to lose Internet connection for no reason like this. Any ideas?

02-22-2008, 02:35 AM	#5
les Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray reviews:4	Dont waste your time with Linksys support. I know what your problem is. My sister has this router and what is happening is when the PS3 is connected to the WRT54G, it will randomly reboot the router. If you want to validate this, log into the linksys and go to the "Status" tab and you will see the IP reset every 15 to 30seconds. Something to do with the Linksys not liking the PS3. I have the WRT54GL and it does not have this issue. To Fix this problem log into your Router, then go into the"Administration" tab , then "Management" and turn off the UPnP setting. I don't believe there's any other simple solution at this time either. You may also have to disable media server connection also in the ps3 settings. Possibly updating to a 3rd party firmware (DDWRT) might fix it but I've never done it on the WRT54G model. Google the Wrt54G and PS3 issues and you'll find tons of people having the same issue with that particular router. Last edited by les; 02-22-2008 at 02:53 AM.

02-22-2008, 03:30 AM	#10
Ascended_Saiyan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Atlanta, Georgia Blu-ray collection:608 Trading Score:1	Here is my theory. I think your PS3 uses the last know ip address it had to communicate with your router. I believe your laptop probably uses that ip address to, also, communicate with your router. Therefore, the PS3 bumps heads with the laptop 'til another ip address is given from the router. Try giving the PS3 and the laptop separate static (permanent) ip addresses. See if that takes care of it. EDIT: LES's link confirms what I was thinking. You beat me to the solution LES! Damn u. LOL Last edited by Ascended_Saiyan; 02-22-2008 at 03:33 AM.

02-22-2008, 03:56 AM	#11
ge0ff73 Member Member since:Jan 2008	Try changing your 802.11g channel to 1,6,11. Start with 11. I'm guessing that will solve your problem. I'm bet the bluetooth controllers on your ps3 are interfering with your laptops' using channel 2. Your 2.4Ghz phone can also cause interference. Last edited by ge0ff73; 02-22-2008 at 04:04 AM.

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02-22-2008, 02:17 AM	#2
reiella Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:237 DVD collection:1	What router? How many wireless connections do you have sustained at a given time? What type of wireless network are you using for the Laptop?

02-22-2008, 02:27 AM	#4
X-Ninja Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:North Bay, Ontario Posts: Over 1100.......... PSNetwork- Axecution Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:6	As an off topic note - every time i pick up the phone, the ps3's internet gets shut off. The pc right beside the ps3 works fine while im on the phone, but no ps3... Dont worry, im not stealing your topic - Thought that might be an issue to some other people though.

02-22-2008, 02:49 AM	#6
ADRiiAN` Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:113	Is your laptop really close to your PS3? I used to have the same problem, it turns out that they were too close to each other. (Like 6 Feet Away)

02-22-2008, 03:10 AM	#7
SDG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Arkansas	SBrooks, I have the same router and the same problem. Did not have the problem untill I enabled the media server on the PS3. I can disable the media server and it works fine. les's note may fix you up. I just leave it disabled unless I want to have family pic's on the TV or something. Think its just a Linksys thing. I'm gona get a different WIFI router at some time.

02-22-2008, 03:15 AM	#8
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	For what it's worth, no issues with my Linksys WRT300N.

02-22-2008, 03:27 AM	#9
les Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray reviews:4	Researched a bit and found this. Follow this method and it appears by entering these rules into your router and should still have all the media sharing functionality. http://maikelv.be/blog/2007/10/27/ps...tion-2/#more-9 linksys rules enlarged: http://vibrantreality.files.wordpres...7/10/ports.jpg

02-22-2008, 04:30 AM	#12
SpinPsycleNYC Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:NY	I've been having this issue for a while now... I have the same WRT54G router and I use TVersity... I'm soo frustrated cuz i dont know much about networking but I'm still learning...

02-22-2008, 04:48 AM	#13
Tanman19az Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Lake Forest, CA Blu-ray collection:57 Trading Score:23	haha this happens to me too! One time my bro was playin halo online and it kicked him off and he got all pissed and didn't know why but I did hahaha

02-22-2008, 07:38 AM	#17
Ascended_Saiyan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Atlanta, Georgia Blu-ray collection:608 Trading Score:1	Let us know which solution works out for you, if any.

02-22-2008, 12:29 PM	#20
BlackLightShark009 Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:California Blu-ray collection:11	Had the issue too. the primary ip would get taken by ps3. I just had to assign it a diff ip. I have cordless phones and that never disconnected me. Why would a BT controller cause that? I highly doubt that. My laptop is in same room as ps3, nothing happens. Still have the linksys too.

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