To Wifi or not to Wifi? - Blu-ray Forum

WeApOn · 03-23-2007, 08:51 PM

I just moved into my newly remodeled basement and I've got my PS3 setup again. I would need to run a really long CAT 5 cable through the ceiling and down to the PS3, or I could just use the Wifi.

My problem with Wifi is that it may be slow? I have used it before, but I always try to use wire-based instead.

Has anyone who has Wifi ever lost the signal? Or do you notice it acting much more slow than wired based? I would like to keep it this way but these are my only fears.

Please kill my fears

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edit-- as I type this I am noticing that my connection is MUCH faster on my PC, since my new setup brings me only 2ft from my router as opposed to having to send a wire through the entire room. therefore using wires would make my PS3 connection slower, as that used to be using the CAT 5 cable I am using for this PC now.

septic death · 03-23-2007, 09:13 PM

I use my PS3 on WIFI and have no issues regarding lag or etc... . I run 5mb cable and seems to be fine, only issue i seem to have is slow downloads from the PSN.

Amon37 · 03-23-2007, 09:30 PM

I'm using wifi and have no issues playing resistance online or downloading anything.

Brent · 03-23-2007, 09:50 PM

I have no problems with WiFi either. I understand why you are worried - I was, too. The PSN downloads are kind of slow, but the online gaming is flawless (even when playing Resistance).

WeApOn · 03-23-2007, 09:59 PM

Yeah. I don't care too much about the downloads. Especially after the new update. If you say the online is flawless, that is all that matters.

Guinness7 · 03-23-2007, 11:26 PM

I have no problem with my wifi and have been running it since december and have played a couple games online no problem.

MrBogey · 03-25-2007, 07:31 PM

Well for me a gigabit connection works better as it makes moving video from my PC to the PS3 so much faster. I can rip a DVD and have it on my PS3 in less than 10 minutes as is.

El Jefe · 03-25-2007, 08:14 PM

been runing my ps3 wirless conected since december with no probs and online game sare even faster than my xbox360 that i use it with the ethernet cable

03-23-2007, 08:51 PM	#1
WeApOn Special Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Rhode Island, USA	To Wifi or not to Wifi? I just moved into my newly remodeled basement and I've got my PS3 setup again. I would need to run a really long CAT 5 cable through the ceiling and down to the PS3, or I could just use the Wifi. My problem with Wifi is that it may be slow? I have used it before, but I always try to use wire-based instead. Has anyone who has Wifi ever lost the signal? Or do you notice it acting much more slow than wired based? I would like to keep it this way but these are my only fears. Please kill my fears . edit-- as I type this I am noticing that my connection is MUCH faster on my PC, since my new setup brings me only 2ft from my router as opposed to having to send a wire through the entire room. therefore using wires would make my PS3 connection slower, as that used to be using the CAT 5 cable I am using for this PC now. Last edited by WeApOn; 03-23-2007 at 08:54 PM.

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03-23-2007, 09:13 PM	#2
septic death Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:55	I use my PS3 on WIFI and have no issues regarding lag or etc... . I run 5mb cable and seems to be fine, only issue i seem to have is slow downloads from the PSN.

03-23-2007, 09:30 PM	#3
Amon37 Power Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:USA,Arizona PSNetwork: Amon37	I'm using wifi and have no issues playing resistance online or downloading anything.

03-23-2007, 09:50 PM	#4
Brent Member Member since:Mar 2007	I have no problems with WiFi either. I understand why you are worried - I was, too. The PSN downloads are kind of slow, but the online gaming is flawless (even when playing Resistance).

03-23-2007, 09:59 PM	#5
WeApOn Special Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Rhode Island, USA	Yeah. I don't care too much about the downloads. Especially after the new update. If you say the online is flawless, that is all that matters.

03-23-2007, 11:26 PM	#6
Guinness7 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:259 Trading Score:59	I have no problem with my wifi and have been running it since december and have played a couple games online no problem.

03-25-2007, 07:31 PM	#7
MrBogey Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007	Well for me a gigabit connection works better as it makes moving video from my PC to the PS3 so much faster. I can rip a DVD and have it on my PS3 in less than 10 minutes as is.

03-25-2007, 08:14 PM	#8
El Jefe Banned Member since:Feb 2007	been runing my ps3 wirless conected since december with no probs and online game sare even faster than my xbox360 that i use it with the ethernet cable

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