Can someone recommend me a router to use for PS3/PC/Laptop? Aztech good? Budget...below 200 if can...

hai all.. TP-LINK user here.. having difficulty with my router. can't connect to PSN or internet. already restore factory setting and setup again. but still failed.. before this was very good..

hi dudes, i need some help/guidance on the below

I bought a wireless router Buffalo AirStation WHR-G300N (802.11n, 2.4GHz) at Low Yat just now for RM169, and even after connecting it correctly to my laptop (which is my only PC), the setup program still says got connection error. i can only connect to streamyx when I set the (ON/OFF/AUTO) switch to OFF.

I want to connect my PS3 to go online, so far after Scan it can detect the SSID of the router and displays its serial number, but after that i don't know what settings to use for

- WLan Security Setting (I selected None)
- IP Address Setting (I selected Automatic, or should I select PPPoE to enter my streamyx login and password?)
- DCHP host name (I selected Do Not Set)
- DNS Setting (I selected Automatic)
- MTU (I selected Automatic)
- Proxy Server (I selected Do Not Use)
- UNnP - (I selected Enable)

then saved, went to test connection and it failed to obtain IP Address..


hope you guys can help me.... thanks

This post has been edited by DinKnight: Mar 18 2009, 02:07 AM

what is your modem model/brand?

if i were you, i'd set up the current modem as bridge-only, and use the buffalo to dial to streamyx (pppoe).

failing to obtain ip address means that the dhcp server in the buffalo (or your modem) isnt assigning a new ip to the ps3. it might be caused by conflicting dhcp servers or the wep/wpa keys are wrong or the ps3 mac address is not in the whitelist/allowed list.

my modem is the streamyx asdl modem DB102 2/2+.

however, during the setup of the Buffalo, the instructions was to have both the streamyx modem and buffalo router in the system.

would really appreciate how to get this to work, otherwise will regret paying for such a wireless router....

someone should compile a list of good wifi routers for PS3 on the first post...

if both are functioning as routers, there will be some complications for nat type and or port-forwarding/dmz/firewall etc. it is advised to only have one router to simplify things.

db102 is a riger modem/router

1) connect directly to the db102 first
2) set it to bridge mode -> http://www.riger.com.my/SmartConfig.pdf (follow until page 3 only)


next, connect to the buffalo (this time you can connect the buffalo & riger together)

1) set the buffalo switch to ON (page 19, on = router mode on) http://www.buffalotech.com/support/getfile..._Manual_web.pdf
2) set the buffalo to connect to pppoe (enter your streamyx setting), sorry couldnt find exact page in pdf but i saw it as an option.


set up wireless accordingly whether you want to use wep,wpa,aoss etc and make sure to use the same setting for ps3.

if you want an alternative setting, use the riger as router (page 11 in pdf) and set the buffalo to "OFF" (AP mode)

should have started a tread that says "wat is the Best broadband service for ps3"
Cos Streamyx sucks

hi vorchiel,

I truly appreciate your advise and steps to take, will give it a go tonight and let you know the results.

thanks!

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Added on March 18, 2009, 11:59 pmhi vorchiel,

i followed the steps you mentioned, however unable to connect to the IP adress specified in both Firefox and IE. Keeps on timing out.

This post has been edited by DinKnight: Mar 18 2009, 11:59 PM

did you use static dns or dynamic dns in the buffalo pppoe setting?

I had a similar error with PS3 fail to obtain IP address, but no problem with connection to laptop. The problem I had was posted in this thread last week.

The problem I has is with the WEP encryption, but it works with WPA encryption. So I don't care as long as its connected Another prob I had is the lag in online games... I not sure if its my modem setting of streamyx prob

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Added on March 20, 2009, 10:19 amyes, I am curious if maxis/celcom broadband is a better alternative?

Btw, DiGi 3G broadband is coming up, offering to be a more stable and consistent service than its competitors.

This post has been edited by chriscym: Mar 20 2009, 10:19 AM

mobile network broadbands...can they work with PS3? I thought you need to install a special software while using their modem to connect? I don't think you can install those software into the PS3...

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Added on March 22, 2009, 4:15 pmneed someone to recommend a good router...D-Link, Belkin, or Linksys? Pls respond =.=

This post has been edited by Aeon_Clock: Mar 22 2009, 04:15 PM

i also using streamxy asdl modem DB102 2/2+
i make direct connection from modem to my ps3
but out DNS error..
what is that and how to solved it??
thank..

i thought streamyx modem db102 cant do dmz and port forwarding properly.

guys, is there a speed difference for ADSL modems? I mean the speed difference for wireless LAN connection. I think streaming using Media Server can be faster if wireless LAN can be faster. Sorry for my noob question

hi guys..how to set up ps3 network using Celcom 3G Broadband

support.microsoft.com/kb/306126

assuming you are using windoze

similar steps for fista

or find a router that supports 3g/hsdpa modems (with usb port and/or pcmcia slot)

wah........so hard to understand...

just got a Linksys WAG160N to replace my crap old over heating disconnecting DLink G604T. and immediately my signal improve from 10 - 15% to 70%!!! and downloads are alot faster. highly recommended!!!