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I’ve been having this odd situation where my router will disconnect everything whenever I turn on my PS3(every time). Usually the disconnect only happens for a few seconds, but anything connected to the router(wireless or wired) gets disconnected. Sometimes I get an error that the system has been “disconnected from access point” at which time I have to power cycle the router to get network connection again(on any device going through the router). I usually have to wait about 30-60 seconds for the PS3 to estabilish a stable connection before going into an app or game.
The router is a Linksys WRT54G(almost 10 years old, but has updated firmware) and it has been happening since the first time I connected the PS3 many moons ago(7ish years). This happens whether it’s wired or wireless. I have Comcast internet if that matters, but I don’t have issues if connecting directly to the modem.
This also happens when the system goes from an app(like Netflix) back to the home screen.
If an update is required for an app or a game, there’s a 50/50 chance the connection gets dropped within a few seconds of starting the download. I then have to go back to home screen, start app/game again and try to update again. Once I’m in a game or app, I rarely have issues with dropped connection. If there are no updates required, I typically don't have an issue once the system connects.
I’ve tried port forwarding(I think I did this, but it’s been a while since I’ve screwed around with it), setting static IP…etc, but all have led to dead ends. I don't mind trying different settings, but so far I've tried most suggestions found on the internet without success.
Any suggestions? I wouldn’t object to purchasing a new router if it was as simple as that, but would prefer to keep it under $100.
The router is a Linksys WRT54G(almost 10 years old, but has updated firmware) and it has been happening since the first time I connected the PS3 many moons ago(7ish years). This happens whether it’s wired or wireless. I have Comcast internet if that matters, but I don’t have issues if connecting directly to the modem.
This also happens when the system goes from an app(like Netflix) back to the home screen.
If an update is required for an app or a game, there’s a 50/50 chance the connection gets dropped within a few seconds of starting the download. I then have to go back to home screen, start app/game again and try to update again. Once I’m in a game or app, I rarely have issues with dropped connection. If there are no updates required, I typically don't have an issue once the system connects.
I’ve tried port forwarding(I think I did this, but it’s been a while since I’ve screwed around with it), setting static IP…etc, but all have led to dead ends. I don't mind trying different settings, but so far I've tried most suggestions found on the internet without success.
Any suggestions? I wouldn’t object to purchasing a new router if it was as simple as that, but would prefer to keep it under $100.
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