help with the internet on the ps3 - Blu-ray Forum

Erman_94 · 06-01-2008, 03:40 AM

my ps3 just died on me (discs don't load) and in an attempt to fix it i decided to try a system update. so i connected an ethernet cable from my CPU to the ps3 and it did not work.

some sort of error. it was able to get the IP address but it told me there was some sort of DCS error (or something like that)

just wondering if i should state this in the report as well.

i never did a system update online before nor have i ever used the online feature of the ps3. i always did system updates with a USB key

is there any way to test this to see if this is an issue as well? or did i just not sign up for online use?

any help would be appreciated

Charles3669 · 06-01-2008, 03:56 AM

This is most likely just a connection error between your internet and ps3 that can be fixed with some troubleshooting. You have to connect online to sign up to use the playstation network in the first place. So that's not a problem. The ps3 not reading discs is a problem with the ps3 itself, and has nothing to do with the firmware. This is the only thing that you should report.

Ranger-R · 06-01-2008, 04:00 AM

Ethernet cable from the cpu to the ps3? did you have to take the heatsink off?

Erman_94 · 06-01-2008, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranger-R

Ethernet cable from the cpu to the ps3? did you have to take the heatsink off?

didnt understand that, sorry. can you rephrase in more simple terms (im not very tech/computer savvy)

ToonyLoons · 06-01-2008, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erman_94

didnt understand that, sorry. can you rephrase in more simple terms (im not very tech/computer savvy)

he was being a smart ass since you said "CPU" and not computer.

Anyway, try to powercycle your router or modem that you hooked the cable from to your PS3. Some times they need to re-establish the IP info before they work.

Ranger-R · 06-01-2008, 04:08 AM

no worries, have you tried a hard reset?

http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/2265/...ory_hard_reset

SDG · 06-01-2008, 04:16 AM

How far are you getting on the Internet set up on the PS3 before running into problems.

Erman_94 · 06-01-2008, 04:26 AM

-whats a powercycle?

-to answer how far i get, it states that he can locate the IP address but then on the next step it doesn't work and states some sort of error (I believe it was DCS error or something)

06-01-2008, 03:40 AM	#1
Erman_94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:201	help with the internet on the ps3 my ps3 just died on me (discs don't load) and in an attempt to fix it i decided to try a system update. so i connected an ethernet cable from my CPU to the ps3 and it did not work. some sort of error. it was able to get the IP address but it told me there was some sort of DCS error (or something like that) just wondering if i should state this in the report as well. i never did a system update online before nor have i ever used the online feature of the ps3. i always did system updates with a USB key is there any way to test this to see if this is an issue as well? or did i just not sign up for online use? any help would be appreciated

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06-01-2008, 03:56 AM	#2
Charles3669 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008	This is most likely just a connection error between your internet and ps3 that can be fixed with some troubleshooting. You have to connect online to sign up to use the playstation network in the first place. So that's not a problem. The ps3 not reading discs is a problem with the ps3 itself, and has nothing to do with the firmware. This is the only thing that you should report.

06-01-2008, 04:00 AM	#3
Ranger-R Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Washington Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:1808 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:80	Ethernet cable from the cpu to the ps3? did you have to take the heatsink off?

06-01-2008, 04:08 AM	#6
Ranger-R Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Washington Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:1808 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:80	no worries, have you tried a hard reset? http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/2265/...ory_hard_reset

06-01-2008, 04:16 AM	#7
SDG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Arkansas	How far are you getting on the Internet set up on the PS3 before running into problems.

06-01-2008, 04:26 AM	#8
Erman_94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:201	-whats a powercycle? -to answer how far i get, it states that he can locate the IP address but then on the next step it doesn't work and states some sort of error (I believe it was DCS error or something)

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