for those who are haing probs with ps3 network

weed37

first u need to gain access to ur router then setup a dmz or u need to open oprts the ports u open are as follows



We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced. Here are
the TCP and UDP Port numbers
you will need to connect to our first-party game servers, as well as,
the PLAYSTATION(R)Network. If
you need port numbers for games published by third-party companies, you
will need to contact them
directly for additional information.

For all PLAYSTATION(R)3 format software titles published by Sony
Computer Entertainment America
(SCEA):

TCP Ports: 10070 - 10080
UDP Ports: 10070
Voice Chat: UDP 6000-7000, 10070 (for headset operation)
Remote Play via Access Point: TCP 9293

In addition, please note these additional ports for the following
titles:

SOCOM I,II,III:
TCP Ports: 10070 - 10080
UDP Ports: 10070, 50000
Voice Chat: UDP 6000-7000, 10070 (for headset operation)

Frequency
TCP Ports: 10070 - 10080
UDP Ports: 10070
Allow incoming ICMP Echo Reply

PLAYSTATION(R)Network
TCP Ports: 80, 443, 5223
UDP Ports: 3478, 3479, 3658

*Note: Please make sure to enable these TCP/UDP ports in BOTH
directions.

What is a Firewall?

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A firewall is a security product that employs a combination of hardware
and software to prevent
unauthorized users or Internet traffic from gaining access into a
private local area network (LAN)
or personal computers.

If your PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system is located behind
a firewall, you may be able
to create a network configuration file, but still experience problems
in connecting to game servers.
You may also encounter problems in both hosting and joining online
games.

How Do I Get Around My Firewall?

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If your PC or your router has a firewall, the easiest way to circumvent
this problem is to connect
your Ethernet cable directly from your cable or DSL modem to the
PLAYSTATION 3 system.

If this option does not work, it is possible to configure your firewall
to allow online traffic for
your PLAYSTATION 3.

If you are able to create a successful network configuration file, but
unable to connect to any game
servers, verify that the firewall setup within your network is not
preventing a valid connection.
If your firewall is preventing a valid connection, you have several
options:

1. Configure your firewall to allow information to flow in from the
ports mentioned above.
2. If you are using a router, configure your router to run the
PLAYSTATION 3 connection through a
DMZ (de-militarized zone). DMZ configures your firewall in such a way
that it places your
PLAYSTATION 3 console outside of your firewall. A PLAYSTATION 3 in a
DMZ can use and receive the
entire Internet without any restrictions. (Caution: DMZ is not
protected by a firewall.)
3. If you are not using a router, you may want to contact your Internet
Service Provider (ISP) to
see if there is anything on their network that can be adjusted to allow
your connection.

If you do not have a firewall, please check with your ISP to verify
there are no connection
limitations. Also, you may want to ask if your ISP blocks certain
Internet port ranges and supply
them with the UDP and TCP port ranges in this email for verification.

IMPORTANT: Only advanced users or network administrators should attempt
configuring firewalls. We
do not recommend modifying your firewall unless you know exactly how it
works. Each firewall is
different and may require some type of custom setup.

It may be best to contact the manufacturer of the device (i.e. router)
or publisher of the software
(i.e. Norton, Sygate, etc.) for information on how to properly
configure your firewall to allow
online traffic for your PLAYSTATION 3. Sony Computer Entertainment
America (SCEA) does not have
information specific to any firewalls at this time.