ethernet cable for ps3

IRISHROVER98

ive decided to try and connect my ps3 directly to my router to try to solve my nat type problem. thing is i need an ethernet cable thats 10metres in length and can obviously connect the router at one end and the ps3 at the other. went to my local computer repair shop and got what they said was an ethernet cable and although it went into the router fine, it would not go into the ps3 socket.

Lab_Mouse

dont think you're nat type depends on what way you connect.Make sure your firewall is turned off on the modem and that you have opened the ports on the modem that the game uses

amacachi

Lab_Mouse wrote: »

dont think you're nat type depends on what way you connect.Make sure your firewall is turned off on the modem and that you have opened the ports on the modem that the game uses

Connecting with ethernet should make the connection the correct NAT type automatically though, saves a fair bit of hassle. It's also good manners towards other players. :pac:

jumbone

Put the PS3 as the dmz host on your router and it should work over wireless. The ethernet cable should be the same on both ends with this connection http://img.tomshardware.com/us/2005/11/23/pc_interfaces_101/rj_45_cables.jpg

Don't pay more than 10 or 20 euro for a 10m cable btw

IRISHROVER98

thanks folks, ive tried numerous times to do the whole port forward dmz thing and hit a brickwall everytime. the ethernet cable is my last hope

amacachi

IRISHROVER98 wrote: »

ive decided to try and connect my ps3 directly to my router to try to solve my nat type problem. thing is i need an ethernet cable thats 10metres in length and can obviously connect the router at one end and the ps3 at the other. went to my local computer repair shop and got what they said was an ethernet cable and although it went into the router fine, it would not go into the ps3 socket.

Take it back. Was the plug on each end the same? Funny enough on both my fat and slim consoles I had to use a few different cables before one worked even though they worked fine with everything else.

Lab_Mouse

jumbone wrote: »

Put the PS3 as the dmz host on your router and it should work over wireless. The ethernet cable should be the same on both ends with this connection http://img.tomshardware.com/us/2005/11/23/pc_interfaces_101/rj_45_cables.jpg

Don't pay more than 10 or 20 euro for a 10m cable btw

not all modems have DMZ enabled.Eircoms one dont anyway

penev10

A wired connection is the only way to get Nat type 1 isn't it?

I havent looked back after hooking mine up with a cable.

weiland79

Playing demons souls i was being constantly disconnected until i plugged in the cable.

Funnily enough i never had any issues whilst playing anything else.

robz18

penev10 wrote: »

A wired connection is the only way to get Nat type 1 isn't it?

I havent looked back after hooking mine up with a cable.

this lad explains how to do it wirelessly if youre on eircom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JugGe7CCuNU

Mayo_Boy

Will changing your NAT type give you a better connection/signal?:o

robz18

better connection with the people you're playing with online, yeah.

BaronVon

You should always use a wired connection where possible, for best results.

I got a 20m cable on ebay for €7 a while back, very handy