slow psn download speed

[steedster]

I was downloading the lbp beta the other day( Im not trying to rub it in!) and i was speaking to a friend about it who was just about to start downloading it, i was on 22% when he started and he finished when i was on 80%.

It came to my attention that my download speeds had greatly lengthened as they use to be quite quick.
Im downloading wipeout HD now and its taken about an hour to do 135 mb.
Im not on Virgin so its not the infamous "capping", im on BT.

Does anyone one have the same problem or suggestions?

[Andy]

I have the same problem, only I have shitty AOL. I think my problem is just AOL

[Dextermon]

My PlayStation Network speeds have been good as of late but then they are pretty slow for me sometimes.

[Freddy]

It took me 4 hours to download the 2.42 Update for the PS3.

- Are your PS3's Internet wireless or wired? Because if it's wireless, we alread know the reason to the slow download speed.
It takes ages with the wireless Internet for the Ps3, it doesn't work good enough.
I changed to cable, and my PS3 has just downloaded WipEout HD in 45mins. -1 hour ;)

[Dextermon]

My internet connection is wired and I normally find the speeds pretty fast as of late even when I download System Updates.

[steedster]

Its wireless. I guess thats the reason, it has still slowed down a lot recently.

[Freddy]

Dextermon: What type is your NAT?
Is your PS3 connected with DMZ?



Its wireless. I guess thats the reason, it has still slowed down a lot recently.

Can you change to cable?
If yes, do it, and you'll see a BIG difference ;)

[steedster]

Cant change to cable, router is downstairs.

[Freddy]

Cant change to cable, router is downstairs.

Well..
Try to add your PS3 to DMZ.
Scroll down, and you'll see, how you do it: http://www.ps3trophies.co.uk/showthread.php?t=8114

- If you don't have a Linksys router, find you router here and find the guide how to put a PS3 into DMZ: http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm

[Dextermon]

Dextermon: What type is your NAT?
Is your PS3 connected with DMZ?




Can you change to cable?
If yes, do it, and you'll see a BIG difference ;)

Yeah I think my NAT Type is normally 2 but im not sure what you mean by DMZ I don't know a lot about networking stuff.

[steedster]

Cheers for the help Freddy.

[liambonner]

I have the same problem, only I have shitty AOL. I think my problem is just AOL

i use aol and i sometimes have the same problem aol is a pile of crap

[Freddy]

On this site, you choose the router you have: http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm
When you've done that, there are coming alot of options. Choose the option that's about DMZ. Read, and you will know how to do.

To put your PS3 in to DMZ: When you have your PS3's IP adress (it has to be static), you just copy the IP adress in the DMZ in your router. You can access your router with the IP adress and the pass that followed with the router, when you bought it.

- Btw., you have a static IP adress for your PS3, right?

[Tomza]

I got aol as well, and some days it can download really fast: 2day is not 1 of those days. Starting downloading WipEout bout 40mins ago and am on 9% 900MB to go.

[kevy21]

im d/l'in now and its taking ages im on 29mb BB connection?

[Freddy]

Cheers for the help Freddy.

No problem, mate.
Hope it's gonna work :)

[judder01]

Same im on Bt wireless and soo slow downloading things. might change to sky when contract runs out.

[Roflopticus]

I'm With BT and im next to the HUB, i used to connect wireless now i use ethernet and i get about 51mb every 4hours

[calumc13]

I'm with BT but its really anoying because we cant get virgin media in our area or sky and downloading the Burnout Paradise update took 15hrs to finish. i am officially PISSED RIGHT OFF

[theColster123]

I'm with BT but its really anoying because we cant get virgin media in our area or sky and downloading the Burnout Paradise update took 15hrs to finish. i am officially PISSED RIGHT OFF
A good tip for those with wireless connections (which is a no-brainer, really), connect wired to your PS3, and your connection will improve. D/ling 30 mb took about 2 mins when I was wireless, but using the same router only connecting with a wire, it now takes 20 seconds.