[SOLVED] Getting PS3 to support Wireless N signal
August 7th, 2016
What i want to know will my PS3 convert my G wireless signal to N if i use this product like a bridge, it this possible??:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TL-WPA281-Powerline-Extender-Wireless-Access/dp/B0067GS0YO
thanks in advance!
Where is your Virgin router placed at and where is your PS3?
I too have N router although a (N draft) and I have no issues. It’s on wireless as well. If you want to have a decent connection, just use 4/8 port switch.
Where is your Virgin router placed at and where is your PS3?
I too have N router although a (N draft) and I have no issues. It's on wireless as well. If you want to have a decent connection, just use 4/8 port switch.
My Virgin router is downstairs in the main living room, with my Virgin cable box.
The PS3 Is in my bedroom located upstairs.
Regarding my previous question will this product enable me to use N mode with my virgin router, on the ps3 which does not support N mode officially. Their have few suggestion on the internet of work-around this limitation with ps3….but i am new to this all. http://www.amazon.co.uk/TL-WPA281-Powerline-Extender-Wireless-Access/dp/B0067GS0YO
Where is your Virgin router placed at and where is your PS3?
I too have N router although a (N draft) and I have no issues. It's on wireless as well. If you want to have a decent connection, just use 4/8 port switch.
My Virgin router is downstairs in the main living room, with my Virgin cable box.
The PS3 Is in my bedroom located upstairs.
Regarding my previous question will this product enable me to use N mode with my virgin router, on the ps3 which does not support N mode officially. Their have few suggestion on the internet of work-around this limitation with ps3....but i am new to this all. http://www.amazon.co.uk/TL-WPA281-Powerline-Extender-Wireless-Access/dp/B0067GS0YO
You see the thing is, that’s not going to make a difference in your connection at all.
The PS3 has a maximum network speed of 54mbps. You are limited to what the PS3 can support. As I said in my previous post, you’re better of using a 4 port switch hooked up the homeplugs. I’ve got this kind of setup but with my media player in the living room and router in the bedroom.
Ok great thanks, i will follow your advice! So could you please give me a walk-though of your current setup, so i can replicate it.
What switch model you using? And do i have to setup my router in modem mode or something?
Ok great thanks, i will follow your advice! So could you please give me a walk-though of your current setup, so i can replicate it.
What switch model you using? And do i have to setup my router in modem mode or something?
Sure.
This was a diagram I did couple of months ago. There is a lot of things which is missing which I didn’t bother drawing, like the Xbox, wii and the Ps3 I have now. Basically this is what I was trying to achieve.
This is what I have in the bedroom.
In this setup I used the following:
1.Two Thomson router (One is the main where the Rj11 cable goes in and the other one is a just a access point/switch) The reason why I used the other one was because, for some reason my ISP sent me two router, so I put them in good use since 4 ports wasn’t enough for me on the router
2. Linksys wrt54GL with DD-WRT (This is what I am using in the living room)
3. Three homeplug (Comtrend Powerline Powergrid). You don’t need three, I was just being extra since I didn’t want to run a lot of wires in the living room.
4. Safecom 4 port switch (Now used with inconjunction with my media player and a CCTV system in the living room.
5. A 24 port switch which is in the bedroom (You don’t need this unless you have a lot of devices)
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Amendments:
Since I’m always upgrading my home network, I have added a homeplug behind the TV so I can put the 4 port switch for a faster networking since the media player grabs my movies from the router (I also have a NAS connected to my main router). The wireless access point (Linksys wrt54GL, which is in the diagram) is only there when I bring my tablet or laptop in the living room for wireless surfing since I have brick walls and it’s hard to get any sort of signal from the bedroom to the living room.
I know this may have confused you but I hope this helps. I have tried to keep it as minimal a I could but to be honest with you I have about 50 devices in the house which are either wired or wireless.
Is there a reason you cant just wire in some cat 6 ? Its dirt cheap nowadays and if your console is at the TV as it usually is you probably have coax weird in .
You don’t need to feed it through with the jacks its easy to punch them into a keystone. More than likely you can avoid the costly powerline alternative.
Is there a reason you cant just wire in some cat 6 ? Its dirt cheap nowadays and if your console is at the TV as it usually is you probably have coax weird in .
You don't need to feed it through with the jacks its easy to punch them into a keystone. More than likely you can avoid the costly powerline alternative.
I’m assuming that the OP doesn’t like to use wires. Homeplugs/powerline are quite costly but a better alternative to running long wires.
In the attic ? Most houses already have coax wired in the rooms adding another line alongside it wont do any damage.
In the attic ? Most houses already have coax wired in the rooms adding another line alongside it wont do any damage.
Not everyone has a attic.
Ok great thanks, i will follow your advice! So could you please give me a walk-though of your current setup, so i can replicate it.
What switch model you using? And do i have to setup my router in modem mode or something?
Sure.
This was a diagram I did couple of months ago. There is a lot of things which is missing which I didn't bother drawing, like the Xbox, wii and the Ps3 I have now. Basically this is what I was trying to achieve.
This is what I have in the bedroom.
In this setup I used the following:
1.Two Thomson router (One is the main where the Rj11 cable goes in and the other one is a just a access point/switch) The reason why I used the other one was because, for some reason my ISP sent me two router, so I put them in good use since 4 ports wasn't enough for me on the router
2. Linksys wrt54GL with DD-WRT (This is what I am using in the living room)
3. Three homeplug (Comtrend Powerline Powergrid). You don't need three, I was just being extra since I didn't want to run a lot of wires in the living room.
4. Safecom 4 port switch (Now used with inconjunction with my media player and a CCTV system in the living room.
5. A 24 port switch which is in the bedroom (You don't need this unless you have a lot of devices)
________________________________________________
Amendments:
Since I'm always upgrading my home network, I have added a homeplug behind the TV so I can put the 4 port switch for a faster networking since the media player grabs my movies from the router (I also have a NAS connected to my main router). The wireless access point (Linksys wrt54GL, which is in the diagram) is only there when I bring my tablet or laptop in the living room for wireless surfing since I have brick walls and it's hard to get any sort of signal from the bedroom to the living room.
I know this may have confused you but I hope this helps. I have tried to keep it as minimal a I could but to be honest with you I have about 50 devices in the house which are either wired or wireless.
Excellent diagram, appreciate your help
Is there a reason you cant just wire in some cat 6 ? Its dirt cheap nowadays and if your console is at the TV as it usually is you probably have coax weird in .
You don't need to feed it through with the jacks its easy to punch them into a keystone. More than likely you can avoid the costly powerline alternative.
As clearly mentioned, i am not really a cable person lol. I prefer the freedom of wireless connectivity for all my home devices. For eg. i rather stream my movie to ps3 as oppose to connecting a HDMI cable directly to the TV…… as many would prefer easy option, but it defeats the purpose of wireless.
The game console should not be an exception too, as I want everything wireless. ( i know i am little extreme lol)
Cabling is the cheaper and better option – especially for future upgrading.
If you want to get better wireless for your PS3 than G then get a wireless N adapter for it, there are plenty on the market, eg Trendnet make one.