How do I connect to PSN with PS3 on an ADSL modem?

[donderhaas]

I am a newbie as I got my ps3 last weekend (YAY!!!), but I am struggling with connecting to the Playstation Network.

My internet connection works fine on the ps3 but I get a time out error when testing the connection or when I try to login. THe registeration went fine without any problems.

I have searched through many forums, but there are so many different opinions and configurations, that I have also tried, but still no luck.

Any advise on how to make it work?

My configuration is as follows:
Telkom MEGA 100WR modem
Connecting wireless to the modem with my PS3
I have disabled my firewall and tried to enable the DMZ, but nothing happened.

I have read alot about port forwarding, but don't really know what they are talking about.

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[@udiS3]

The quickest way of getting around this is to make the PS3 create its own PPPoE connection... This way the PS3 will not require the Mega105 to route a WAN connection to your PS3.

Enter your ISP username/password when configuring your connection. Leave all the other details as is i.e. automatically obtain IP etc.

 

[benitok]

Is your router setup as default, you didn't make any changes?

things to try:
1. Enable the router’s UPnP function
2. Is DHCP enabled on the router - is by default
3. Did you configure your PS3 to use DHCP?

 

[Mouse]

I had trouble with wireless as well, it was interference due to walls, as well as the distance from my PS3 to the router. So I moved the router to a more central location, and already had a 20 metre network cable to that point which used to connect the PS3. no more problems

 

[donderhaas]

Wow thanks for the response guys.

@udiS3 - I tried this but still didn't work. Thanks though.

Mouse - Thanks, but I have the same problem when I plug the router into the PS3.

Now drum roll...to benitok. Thanks a lot man! After you asked if my router is on default settings I went and restored all the settings and scanned with the PS3 and bingo - everything is working. WOOHOO!

Thanks again guys!!! You all rock!!!