PlayStation®Network Technical Help

[[joshofengland]]

I can't seem to do it mate.
I think the problem is when I enter the IP address either on my laptop or home pc it comes up with the user name and password, me and my dad don't know what it is, any help with that.
Also the internet didnt connect.

[Jeroensky]

Putting any device in DMZ can be a bad thing ! No wan security at all(demilitarized zone, lucky 4 you the PS 2/3/P, is not a windows machine.) Really it's not advisable, this because you bypass any router network security that blocks unwanted activity from the wan(internet). So the first posting of this topic, especially the line: Putting your PS3 into a DMZ is not a bad thing is NOT true, it's easier, but also damn unsafe. Check this topic.

[[Takiaki]]

I used this to see if i could now connect to Armored core 4 but yet still the same message appears " Regulator download failed". Do you know if this is a problem with their servers or is this my ps3 connection?

[Jeroensky]

The DMZ wizzkids here shure know. (they think). Or try on your computer(or PS3 with Yellow Dog Linux) to run a ping command to the host, to see if it replies. For real secure setup -> Check this topic. (router DMZ = for lazy unsecure network noobz).

[[Anthropomancer]]

Unfortunately my router (Netopia 2247NWG) doesn't have the option to set up a DMZ. I followed the instructions here - http://portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/Netopia/2247NWG-VGx/PlayStation_Network.htm - after setting up a static IP on both my PC and PS3.
But still the same problem; it says I'm on NAT Type 3, and UPnP isn't available (even though I have it enabled on the router). I can do most things on my PS3 - Sign into PSN, use the web browser, download stuff from the PS store, play most games online, but I recently got Tekken and I still haven't been able to get a match yet! Judging from what most people said NAT seems to be the problem. Hopefully someone here will have an idea what to do?

[Cinarama]

Cheers for the info bigdav1, I?ve been looking everywhere for straight forward advice on how to do this. I?ve also been experiencing psn connection problems etc after last ps3 update. I?ve now got a nat type 2 yipee, I?ll see if it sorts it. thanks.

[RazoAngel]

I`ve been having problems with PSN staying logged in for ages and have found out the issue, at least with myself is using Utorrent.

I will explain just in case it helps anyone.

My PS3 Is In the DMZ on my router (Linksys Ag241v2), when utorrent is downloading and even after the program is not running (computer off) my PSN network fails to connect, however internet access remains ok. To get it back working is really actually a pain in the backside as you have to literally reset the router about 20 times and turn all computers and PS3 off, unplugged, Then PSN works 100% for me.

The problem for me at least was using utorrent (Even with or without ports forwarded for utorrent in the router) for some reason it screws my router up from allowing the PS3 to connect, i`m not sure why to be honest,

If anyone has a suggestion perhaps to why this happens i would be grateful for an explaination so i may resolve the issue. I`m going to try another client and see what happens in case its Utorrent specifc, however i`ve not seen any people having this issue with the PS3 and UT.

Hope that helps someone.

[Sir-Ireland]

I have a netopia 2247NWG-VGx I forewarded all the ports but still get NAT type 3 I can play most games online except COD 4,3. I am a bit reluctent to put mu PS3 in DMZ but will probaly give it a try now.

[Jelly-Proxy]

Hello, I'm playing CoD4 online and I have problems connecting with friends, when i invite them or when they invite me it doesn't work... Do you think DMZing my PS3 could solve the problem?

[[ElRazur]]

In regards to your guide. Can i say a big well done for that.

I currently dont have much issues with my ps3 conneciton. However, I have delay in voice chat and incoming chat sounds like there is a delay and robotic effect on it.

Do you think this will help or what will you advise? Thanx.

Anyone who can give adivce on this will be appreciated. Thanks.