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theherm
May 07, 2017Aspirant
PS3 won't connect through WiFi
I've managed to connect my new R7000 once to my PS3 using WiFi. After that the PS3 won't connect to the router. Using a cable works fine, but I can't seem to be able to connect wireless. I've tried t...
- Jun 02, 2017
I've found the solution. I did put my ISP's modem/router in bridge mode, but appently Wifi was still on. Since I configured my Netgear router with the same SSID as the ISP's router, it probably was causing clashes or something. Anyway, after turing the Wifi signal off on the ISP's router, the PS3 is connecting flawlessly!
theherm
May 07, 2017Aspirant
Yes, tablets, phones, laptops and other devices work fine on 2.4 and 5 Ghz.
Error shown on the PS3: time out while retriving IP address
michaelkenward
May 07, 2017Guru - Experienced User
This probably means that your problem is on the PS3. The router is doing its thing, throwing out wifi that other kit can handle.
Can you tell it to forget old wifi connections and set up the link afresh?
Or consult experts in PS3.