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Eircom wireless dropping signal with PS3

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  • 03-08-2009 5:41pm
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    Dermster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭


    Hello All ,

    I dont know if this was covered before, but my head is wrecked with this issue.:confused:
    During game play online my network via eircom wireless keeps dropping off with PS3 causing a network error. This is so annoying when your in the middle of a game. I tried this on 2 different PS3 machines and still the same. Now i have moved the router beside PS3 and going to hard wire(Lan cable). Waiting to see if there's any difference. A mate with UPC wireless does not have same or similar problems.:confused:

    Is anyone having or had the same problem. please help:D

    ps: its a 3mb connection


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    Martyr
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    are you using WEP or WPA?

    also, is the firmware up to date?

    what kind of router do you have?


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    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,448 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    You have to establish where the problem is before you can do anything to solve it.

    Firstly is it your actual internet connection that is dropping or is it a wireless problem?

    Connect using the ethernet cabke and see what happens. If the internet connection stays stable then it is a problem with your wireless connection and if so then absolutely nothing at all to do with Eircom.


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    Dermster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭Dermster


    Martyr wrote: »
    are you using WEP or WPA?

    also, is the firmware up to date?

    what kind of router do you have?
    Thanks for reply .
    I'm using WEP and the router is the eircom standard netopia one.
    Not sure about firmware for router, but PS3 is up to date.
    dub45 wrote: »
    You have to establish where the problem is before you can do anything to solve it.

    Firstly is it your actual internet connection that is dropping or is it a wireless problem?

    Connect using the ethernet cabke and see what happens. If the internet connection stays stable then it is a problem with your wireless connection and if so then absolutely nothing at all to do with Eircom.

    Thanks, Waiting to see did this make a difference


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    Martyr
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    I'm using WEP and the router is the eircom standard netopia one.

    WPA would be much better, try using that instead if all else fails.


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    Blazer
    Registered Users Posts: 17,434 ✭✭✭✭Blazer


    Dermster wrote: »
    I'm using WEP and the router is the eircom standard netopia one.


    Pops around to Dermster's house for a spot of downloading :) Hope it's fast.:p


    Joking aside switch to WPA asap. WEP is a pile of junk and can be hacked in about a min.
    If you need help with it give a shout.


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    Dermster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭Dermster


    Sc@recrow wrote: »
    Pops around to Dermster's house for a spot of downloading :) Hope it's fast.:p


    Joking aside switch to WPA asap. WEP is a pile of junk and can be hacked in about a min.
    If you need help with it give a shout.

    Thanks man , whats the difference between them both


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    Dermster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭Dermster


    Martyr wrote: »
    WPA would be much better, try using that instead if all else fails.

    I'll give that a go cheers:D

    I was connected to another network last nite and it seem to be grand for an hour or so ,nbut then a network error comes up on screen. Its looking like a ps3 wireless issue, i'll know more over the next few days. I have it connected via LAN now. Waiting in hope.:)


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