PS3 and N Wireless Router ?? - Blu-ray Forum

limburger · 03-09-2008, 07:52 PM

I recently had to buy a new wireless router and ended up buying a N Wireless Router. ( Belkin F5D8233-4 N Wireless Router )

Since the N Routers are backwards compatible with the G versions, it works great with my laptop, PSP, and PS3.

My question is: Could I plug in a USB Wireless N adapter in my PS3 to gain download speed for PS Network, etc.?

JTK · 03-09-2008, 07:54 PM

I was wondering about one thing if I upgrade to N before long: If I go N all the way and I have a PS3 in the other room on the network...isn't that going to slow the entire network down to g? (I believe that's what the PS3 is...)

Don't mean to hijack the thread but I think we can cover a few subjects at once in it.

JasonR · 03-09-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JTK

I was wondering about one thing if I upgrade to N before long: If I go N all the way and I have a PS3 in the other room on the network...isn't that going to slow the entire network down to g? (I believe that's what the PS3 is...)

Don't mean to hijack the thread but I think we can cover a few subjects at once in it.

Usually routers have mixed modes. Most G routers broacast in both B & G...

limburger · 03-09-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JTK

I was wondering about one thing if I upgrade to N before long: If I go N all the way and I have a PS3 in the other room on the network...isn't that going to slow the entire network down to g? (I believe that's what the PS3 is...)

Don't mean to hijack the thread but I think we can cover a few subjects at once in it.

It looks that this router will be doing b/g/n at the same time. I could be wrong though, but when I did the set up it asked if I wanted the setting that would do all 3.

Shin-Ra · 03-09-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by limburger

My question is: Could I plug in a USB Wireless N adapter in my PS3 to gain download speed for PS Network, etc.?

No, I don't think there's system software support for USB WiFi adapters like this.

PS3-Playb3yond · 03-09-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by limburger

I recently had to buy a new wireless router and ended up buying a N Wireless Router. ( Belkin F5D8233-4 N Wireless Router )

Since the N Routers are backwards compatible with the G versions, it works great with my laptop, PSP, and PS3.

My question is: Could I plug in a USB Wireless N adapter in my PS3 to gain download speed for PS Network, etc.?

Like this one?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1179876185809

It's expensive though.

limburger · 03-10-2008, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

Like this one?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1179876185809

It's expensive though.

Yes, like that one. It's only half the price on Amazon.com

PS3-Playb3yond · 03-10-2008, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by limburger

Yes, like that one. It's only have the price on Amazon.com

I think you probably could gain a bit speed. Is there any way you can get your PS3 closer to your router?

Ascended_Saiyan · 03-10-2008, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

No, I don't think there's system software support for USB WiFi adapters like this.

You're right. There isn't support for that.

I would bet, in the future, something like this will be sold as an accessory for the PS3.

Joon · 03-10-2008, 01:33 AM

No, you will no pick up speeds. Also, in regards to N routers, if you broadcast anything but N, you will lose speed. If you broadcast in G and B, your N broadcast will take a big hit.

kaliraver · 03-10-2008, 01:40 AM

There is no point of getting an "N" router unless you have "N" equipment. Just stick with a "G" router and you'll be fine.

limburger · 03-10-2008, 02:21 AM

Well, I guess I'll just leave it the way it is.

My laptop sure likes it.

03-09-2008, 07:52 PM	#1
limburger Member Member since:Dec 2007	PS3 and N Wireless Router ?? I recently had to buy a new wireless router and ended up buying a N Wireless Router. ( Belkin F5D8233-4 N Wireless Router ) Since the N Routers are backwards compatible with the G versions, it works great with my laptop, PSP, and PS3. My question is: Could I plug in a USB Wireless N adapter in my PS3 to gain download speed for PS Network, etc.?

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03-09-2008, 07:54 PM	#2
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	I was wondering about one thing if I upgrade to N before long: If I go N all the way and I have a PS3 in the other room on the network...isn't that going to slow the entire network down to g? (I believe that's what the PS3 is...) Don't mean to hijack the thread but I think we can cover a few subjects at once in it.

03-10-2008, 01:33 AM	#10
Joon Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:208 Trading Score:1	No, you will no pick up speeds. Also, in regards to N routers, if you broadcast anything but N, you will lose speed. If you broadcast in G and B, your N broadcast will take a big hit.

03-10-2008, 01:40 AM	#11
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03-10-2008, 02:21 AM	#12
limburger Member Member since:Dec 2007	Well, I guess I'll just leave it the way it is. My laptop sure likes it.

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