Sony BDP-S560 Wi-Fi issues - Blu-ray Forum

Geraldorn · 09-03-2009, 01:02 PM

Hi folks, just bought the new BDP-S560 which promises wi-fi access to BD-Live, firmware updates, etc. I'm having a problem getting the wireless to work. First off, the setup is easy enough (I can quickly find my access point and configure the setup using WPA2-PSK with a password.)

The problems start when my Linksys WRT54G router starts dropping internet connections for my other devices (Dell PC, Macbook). The Blu-ray player itself is never able to load any BD-Live content (I tried Pinnochio and Star Trek TOS Season 1). It seems the wireless feature is somehow spamming my router and never actually establishing a real connection.

Has ANYONE seen this problem? It's unbelievably frustrating!

djc11369 · 09-03-2009, 05:03 PM

It sounds like your router is on the fritz. I just replaced the same model a couple of months ago as it started dropping internet connections. I had it for 3 or 4 years so it was a good one.

Geraldorn · 09-04-2009, 04:24 PM

Well, the router works fine until I enable wi-fi on the Blu-ray player. This is quite strange, I know! After it fails to load any BD-Live content, I disable the wireless settings on the player and then the router is fine.

I will try to see if it works in "wired" mode, after I pick up an ethernet cable. I may also need to try a different router just to isolate the problem. It sucks because I waited on buying a Blu-ray player until I found one with wi-fi capability.

djc11369 · 09-05-2009, 01:13 AM

Yeah, try the wired route to see if you still have the problems. I have the S360 and have it hooked up via ethernet as it doesn't have wireless. Prior to hooking it up I was having random drops here and there from my wireless devices and discounted it as the internet service. When I got the player I had a heck of a time getting it to connect and it would keep changing settings back. Finally the drops got unbearable, swapped the router and all problems were gone. Got the WRT310N which so far has been a good device...tried the Netgear WNR3500 first which proved to be a waste of time.

09-03-2009, 01:02 PM	#1
Geraldorn New Member Member since:Sep 2009	Sony BDP-S560 Wi-Fi issues Hi folks, just bought the new BDP-S560 which promises wi-fi access to BD-Live, firmware updates, etc. I'm having a problem getting the wireless to work. First off, the setup is easy enough (I can quickly find my access point and configure the setup using WPA2-PSK with a password.) The problems start when my Linksys WRT54G router starts dropping internet connections for my other devices (Dell PC, Macbook). The Blu-ray player itself is never able to load any BD-Live content (I tried Pinnochio and Star Trek TOS Season 1). It seems the wireless feature is somehow spamming my router and never actually establishing a real connection. Has ANYONE seen this problem? It's unbelievably frustrating!

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09-03-2009, 05:03 PM	#2
djc11369 Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:NY	It sounds like your router is on the fritz. I just replaced the same model a couple of months ago as it started dropping internet connections. I had it for 3 or 4 years so it was a good one.

09-04-2009, 04:24 PM	#3
Geraldorn New Member Member since:Sep 2009	Well, the router works fine until I enable wi-fi on the Blu-ray player. This is quite strange, I know! After it fails to load any BD-Live content, I disable the wireless settings on the player and then the router is fine. I will try to see if it works in "wired" mode, after I pick up an ethernet cable. I may also need to try a different router just to isolate the problem. It sucks because I waited on buying a Blu-ray player until I found one with wi-fi capability.

09-05-2009, 01:13 AM	#4
djc11369 Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:NY	Yeah, try the wired route to see if you still have the problems. I have the S360 and have it hooked up via ethernet as it doesn't have wireless. Prior to hooking it up I was having random drops here and there from my wireless devices and discounted it as the internet service. When I got the player I had a heck of a time getting it to connect and it would keep changing settings back. Finally the drops got unbearable, swapped the router and all problems were gone. Got the WRT310N which so far has been a good device...tried the Netgear WNR3500 first which proved to be a waste of time.

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