Playstation speed tests

[cyberninja2601 1,106]

I know that a number of you have pretty decent connections. How do you setup for PSN in order to get maximum speed and speed tests?

 

A normal speed test on the PC for me is 50 Mbps and PSN seems to max out at 11 Mbps. Even when hardwired into the modem so it's not a wireless issue. Although my wireless does perform a little worst. 802-11b is maxed out at 11 Mbps but according to the specs the PS3 is capable of 802.11b and 802.11g (54 Mbps) so I would expect to be able to achieve higher rates. 

 

The modem is capable 802.11n and is a DOCSIS 3.0 modem. 

 

thanks

[deterioration 443]

Might try turning the DMZ on for the PS3's IP.

 

I don't know what router you have, or if you have one at all, so I can't post instructions. You'll have to google it. Finding the PS3's IP is in the settings somewhere.

[cyberninja2601 1,106]

thanks, I have the DMZ setup but that should even be necessary if I am hardwired right into router (at least I don't think so). I have a cisco DCP3825 for reference

[deterioration 443]

thanks, I have the DMZ setup but that should even be necessary if I am hardwired right into router (at least I don't think so). I have a cisco DCP3825 for reference

 

Most of which I'm about to type & copy/paste you probably already know but... Also not sure if you have to enter the entire IP address into the app./gaming/dmz field or just the last 3 IP numbers for your router? The image below looks like you have to enter the whole thing? Mine I just need to enter the last 3.

 

If you set DMZ for an IP that doesn't always mean the IP for the device hasn't changed. If you turn off the power to that device, your router and/or modem the IP's might switch around depending on in what order you turn them on, or it recognizes the device(s). EG: If my PC is .100 I turn it off, power the router off and on again, then turn on my PS3 the PS3 will take .100. So the DMZ set for PC .100 is now PS3 .100. So I have to cmd.exe/ipconfig, get the new IP and change the DMZ in router settings.

 

 

To enable/change DMZ settings you have to log into your router. (192.168.0.1 into a web browser) Enter the name/pasword you chose while installing and setting up security for the router.

 

From the cisco DCP3825 manual:

 

Applications & Gaming > DMZ

Use this page to configure an IP address whose ports are directly exposed to the public Internet or to the Wide Area Network (WAN). Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) hosting is commonly referred to as "exposed host," and allows you to specify a recipient of WAN traffic that Network Address Translation (NAT) is unable to translate to a known local PC.

A DMZ is typically used by a company that wants to host its own Internet server. DMZ allows one IP address to be placed on the Internet side of the gateway firewall while others remain protected behind the firewall.

The DMZ allows a device to be directly accessible to Internet traffic, such as a web (HTTP) server, an FTP server, an SMTP (e-mail) server, and a domain name system (DNS) server. Select the DMZ tab to open the Applications & Gaming DMZ page.

 

Applications and Gaming DMZ Page Description

Use the descriptions and instructions in the following table to configure the port range triggering for the residential gateway. Select enable for each DMZ Host IP address. After you make your selections, click Save Settings to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel.

DMZ Hosting

Select the desired option:

· Enable

· Disable (factory default)

DMZ Host IP Address

DMZ allows one IP address to be unprotected while others remain protected. Enter the IP address of the computer you want to expose to the Internet in this field.

 

 

Hope this helps.

[cyberninja2601 1,106]

Thanks. To avoid the IP issue you mentioned I set a Static (rather than Dynamic) IP address on the playstation. It's 192.168.0.50 to be exact because I know there will not be 50 devices on my network and the addresses are set sequentially. Every address is set manually on the PS3. I also look to make sure this is no confict

 

 

I believe the DNS settings are really at issue.

 

I was kind of hoping to see what some people with the higher bandwidth providers measure and how. 

 

But thanks for your responses

[deterioration 443]

Thanks. To avoid the IP issue you mentioned I set a Static (rather than Dynamic) IP address on the playstation. It's 192.168.0.50 to be exact because I know there will not be 50 devices on my network and the addresses are set sequentially. Every address is set manually on the PS3. I also look to make sure this is no confict

 

 

I believe the DNS settings are really at issue.

 

I was kind of hoping to see what some people with the higher bandwidth providers measure and how. 

 

But thanks for your responses

I told you it was crap you already knew Good luck and you're welcome.