router disconnect using wireless

[daisuke149]

Ok so i have a small problem and cant seem to figure it out

i have a linksys wirelss G router.
I have it setup for mac filtering
otherwise nothing else on security

Whenever my ps3 connects to the net and is alive for like 5 seconds the entire internet/router goes down. all computers in the house lose connection wired or wireless. including the ps3. its like its crashing the router and i have no freakin clue why.

Anyone run into a similar problem and/or otherwise know a solution?

[Shin-Ra]

Have you checked that the router has the latest firmware release? Searched google for others experiencing the same incompatibility?

[ahaxton]

Disable Media Sharing on your ps3, or get a 3rd party firmware for the linksys router.

[statikcat]

Originally Posted by ahaxton

Disable Media Sharing on your ps3, or get a 3rd party firmware for the linksys router.

This Linksys simply does not work correctly with the PS3. It is all over Linksys forums and I am close to ditching it. If you want your PSN stuff to work correctly you have to disable the Media Server. If you want your Media Server to work you have to be signed out of PSN.. I have tried everything.

[sj001]

Disable media server, it will fix the issue.

Unless you are using that feature, I don't see why not. Otherwise you will have to look into getting a different brand router, try Netgear for a cheap one, that is still fairly good.

[Little Boy Blu]

Thanks for the help guys, however, I think I'll start looking around for a replacement.

Does anyone have any good suggestions for an affordable, dependable wireless router that works with the PS3, Wii, and desktop?
Thanks tons!

[Pilam69]

Originally Posted by daisuke149

Ok so i have a small problem and cant seem to figure it out

i have a linksys wirelss G router.
I have it setup for mac filtering
otherwise nothing else on security

Whenever my ps3 connects to the net and is alive for like 5 seconds the entire internet/router goes down. all computers in the house lose connection wired or wireless. including the ps3. its like its crashing the router and i have no freakin clue why.

Anyone run into a similar problem and/or otherwise know a solution?

Mine works to get online but sometimes it will boot me completely off the system after going online or playing a game and I have no choice to reset. I haven't had it reset the router though, just the PS3. I also use a Linksys wireless router. Mine has B/G and "speed boost" (whatever the hell that is). It seems like I have to reset my router about once a week though. Maybe it's Linksys????? I don't know. Sorry, just thought I would commiserate with you.

[ps3andlovinit]

Originally Posted by daisuke149

Ok so i have a small problem and cant seem to figure it out

i have a linksys wirelss G router.
I have it setup for mac filtering
otherwise nothing else on security

Whenever my ps3 connects to the net and is alive for like 5 seconds the entire internet/router goes down. all computers in the house lose connection wired or wireless. including the ps3. its like its crashing the router and i have no freakin clue why.

Anyone run into a similar problem and/or otherwise know a solution?

We used to have the same kinds of conflicts between our windows and Apple system..whenever the Mac laptop would connect I would get whacked. When we added the PS3 the same kind of thing would happen randomly.

Replaced our Linksys it with an apple basestation and problem disappeared all around..our conclusion ..Linksys sucks.

[Shin-Ra]

No problems with my LINKSYS WRT300N router.

[daisuke149]

ill try the disabling media sharing thing.

never had problems with linksys routers ever before tbh.
in fact didnt have a problem with my old router with my ps3 either

of course i cant use that one anymore as its in pieces from being thrown at my brother.

thanks for some tips ill try em out

[JonD7]

I have been having problems with my router since we've gotten it, I had this router that yahoo gave us and it worked perfectly but that one died... I have no idea what brand this new one is tho it just says at&t on it, I have no idea what I should do to it, only game I can play online is Resistance but it lags really badly, I get messeges from random people talking crap because of it, haha

[Little Boy Blu]

My wireless Linksys WRT54G V8 does the same thing. I tried a firmware update (which for some reason tweeked my modem settings - don't get me started) and it still does the same thing. Boo!

[desmond]

Originally Posted by ps3andlovinit

We used to have the same kinds of conflicts between our windows and Apple system..whenever the Mac laptop would connect I would get whacked. When we added the PS3 the same kind of thing would happen randomly.

Replaced our Linksys it with an apple basestation and problem disappeared all around..our conclusion ..Linksys sucks.

does streaming like eyeconnect work with this router? linksys sux big time...

[Snowgod]

802.11 wireless radio waves are very prone to shielding from metal in the construction of buildings. Largest problem I encounter fixing wireless problems is the signal being blocked by a bathroom vanity or a mirror on a wall. Next are the refrigerator and other large appliances. Any thing metal including chicken wire can block the signal or cause it to bounce and cause interference. Try moving your base station left or right a few feet and see if your signal improves. If you live in a house with a basement, put you base station down near the basement floor and have it shoot the signal up. This may allow you to turn off WEP or WAP as no-one should be able to pickup your signal unless they are upstairs from you.

My favorite unit is an Apple base station extreme although I have Belkins that always work, a D-link that works most of the time and a Linksys that sometimes works. I also use Agere wireless servers with great results but the cost is high. Buffalo Technologies is the company I use at work when I want to get the most for our money and they are the oldest manufacturer of wireless technology.

[T-Wrecks]

that .25 - .5 second delay gone that is working against me as evident in Killcam. I'll try said fix and disable media share with my Linksys. We'll see.

[JasonR]

Linksys is a very good brand. The only problem I have with Linksys is range, and this is compared to Proxim. Nothing a repeater won't fix...

[TheDoc46]

Originally Posted by daisuke149

Ok so i have a small problem and cant seem to figure it out

i have a linksys wirelss G router.
I have it setup for mac filtering
otherwise nothing else on security

Whenever my ps3 connects to the net and is alive for like 5 seconds the entire internet/router goes down. all computers in the house lose connection wired or wireless. including the ps3. its like its crashing the router and i have no freakin clue why.

Anyone run into a similar problem and/or otherwise know a solution?

Try configuring it under a different channel, could be interference from maybe a microwave or wireless phone handset

[jao]

I know this is going back a little bit but I would use WPA and not just MAC filtering as it does not work.

Check out this article.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6595703.stm

[Sylin]

Originally Posted by jao

I know this is going back a little bit but I would use WPA and not just MAC filtering as it does not work.

Check out this article.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6595703.stm

Agreed. It is also not very secure. In the US, wireless devices all broadcast their MAC addresses, so with the right (free) software, you can clone them quite easily.