Ps3 network connection not working

[Brad25]

I have a ps3 slim and I had it for about three months and one day it wouldnt connect through my wired connection. So I ended up switching to wireless but now I'm getting the 80029020 error? Why would my wired connection just stop? I have tried messing with automatic and manual settings and changing ip adresses and all. I'm completely confused about it

[Neo003]

How's your network setup, I have same random disconnection issue with my PC,360 & PS3 and I tried switching 2 routers to finally finding out that it's the modem that's incompatible with the new routers (still not fixed yet since it's a business class cable modem). I would recommend leaving everything to automatic and if you still have problem then restart your router &/or modem.

Also little bit more info would help, you said three months but when did started having connection issue.

You said you had error 80029020, here some info from psn forum

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"Merovee"

Make sure UPnP is enabled on the PS3 and Router.

Place the PS3 in the DMZ of the router or find the appropriate ports to forward to the PS3's connecting IP (set to static in the PS3 if you have it setting dynamicly in the PS3 for either)

[Brad25]

I had it for three months with a wired Internet connection and never had any problems but like I said one day it just would not work so I switched it to wireless and when I use wireless it works but I get that error code. My 360 and pc work fine online it is just my playstation. Something just may of happened to my Ethernet wire though because I ran it my self and they run under the house. So I'll try another Ethernet cord to see if it makes a difference

[game_over]

I'm having a little problem with connection too.

I bought the black ops map packs over the weekend, they took over 6 hours to fully download... they didn't seem to be going too slow, then i tweeted the wait and someone replies saying it took them 10 minutes.

When playing it says i'm behind a strict NAT whatever that is.

It's wired

[Brad25]

Yea see I bought then and it said it was gonna take 6 hours so I did it when I went to bed and it stooped halfway through because mine randomly signed off the network. So I have to do it all over again

[Neo003]

I think all console need auto-reconnect, none 360 or ps3 do that. Not sure about wii thought.

Also brad if you can't connect then do a backup and then do a hard reset. Since you pc 360 are working fine I'm guessing it?s with the ip address or you ps3, A hard reset will at least narrow down you option to fix the problem.

[DPyro]

Reset the router, if your behind a NAT you'll need to port forward to the PS3.

[Brad25]

Well what do you mean by hard reset? And backup my ps3? And Dpyro what do you mean by port forward? Sorry I'm kinda new to some of this

[DPyro]

Go here, select your router, then select Sony PlayStation 3.

[Brad25]

I picked my router but then it wants me to buy the program

[Neo003]

  On 14/03/2011 at 23:55, Brad25 said:

I picked my router but then it wants me to buy the program

Look on the top right of the window, you'll see "Click here to skip this advertisement..." and then choose "PlayStation Network" from the list.

In short you need to add the following port in your router setting under "Port Forwarding"

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PlayStation Network

TCP Port: 80, 443, 5223

UDP Ports: 3478-3479, 3658

http://www.ehow.com/how_6793817_port-forward-ps3-linksys.html

[Brad25]

I put in the ports but how do I access them on ps3 or does it automatically do it

[Neo003]

Just try to reset network setting on ps3

1. Select (Settings) > (Network Settings).

2. Select [internet Connection Settings]. Select [Yes] when a confirmation screen is displayed stating that you will be disconnected from the Internet.

3. Select [Easy], after it connects to PSN just press [X] then test the connection.

If that doesn't work, let us know.

[Brad25]

Connection speeds are still failing. And throwing the error code 80029020

[Neo003]

Before going any further give you Modem and Router Name and model number, then I know if you know how to check duplex on your router. IF you do then check what it is on the router and change only Speed and Duplex setting on your PS3 and match the duplex speed to your router.

[Brad25]

Alright, I fixed my wired connection. One of my Ethernet ends I crimped on came loose I guess. But it's working now which is good so I don't have to fool with the wireless. But my connection speeds are failing but then it throws that code and it gives me my speeds after the code pops up. My internet still works so idk if that affects anything but does anyone know why that would throw an error code?

[Neo003]

A simple search on google woud've given you answer,

http://us.playstation.com/support/answer/index.htm?a_id=939&errorCode=80029020

[Brad25]

O haha google never fails. Thanks neo all this information has been a big help