How to Make a PlayStation 3 Faster on Netgear
The optimal PlayStation 3 online setup is a direct connection between console and modem, but this is often not possible as it limits your local network. A Netgear router allows you to use your PlayStation 3 and other network devices simultaneously. By default, most modern Netgear routers will work with a PlayStation 3. However, there might be some NAT-related problems with online games. Additionally, if other computers or devices are using the Internet while you are playing online, you may experience slowdowns. Make your PlayStation’s connectivity faster and more efficient by opening the NAT and setting up a Quality of Service priority rule.
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Connect an Ethernet cable between your PlayStation 3 and an available Ethernet jack on the back of your Netgear router. Look at the label on the Ethernet jack on the Netgear, and keep note of the number. This number represents which jack your PlayStation 3 is connected to.
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Open a Web browser on your PC. Type “http://routerlogin.com” in the address bar, and hit your “Enter” key. This prompts you for your Netgear’s password information. The username to use is “admin,” and the default password is “password.”
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Click the “UPnP” link on the left pane. This loads Universal Plug and Play settings and statistics at the center of the screen. Ensure the “Turn UPnP On” box is selected. If it isn't selected, click in the selection box and click the “Apply” button.
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Leave the Netgear page open and turn on your PlayStation 3. Allow a full minute for the PS3 to load up and connect with your Netgear router.
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Click the “Attached Devices” link, which is located under the Maintenance section on the Netgear interface. This should expose your PS3 in the “Wired Devices” table. Take note of the IP Address, and then right-click and copy the MAC Address. If you do not see your PS3 listed on the Wired Devices table, click the “Refresh” button at the bottom.
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Click the “LAN Setup” link, and then click the “Add” button located under the “Address Reservation” table.
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Type the PlayStation’s IP address you previously noted in the IP Address field, and paste the MAC ID in the MAC Address field. Type “PlayStation 3” in the Device Name field, and click the “Apply” button. This process assigns your PlayStation 3 the same IP address each time you turn it on. This is crucial for proper port forwarding.
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Click the “QoS Setup” link on the left pane, and then click the “Setup QoS Rule” button. This populates a QoS setup table at the center of the screen.
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Click the “Add Priority Rule” button at the bottom. Type “PS3” in the Qos Policy For field. Click the “Priority Category” menu, and select “Ethernet LAN Port.” Click the ‘Ethernet LAN Port” menu, and select the port number that the PlayStation’s Ethernet cord is plugged in to. Click the “Priority” menu, and click “Highest,” and then click “Apply.”
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Click the “Port Forwarding / Port Triggering” link on the left side of the window, and then click the “Add Custom Service” button. This opens a Ports -- Custom Services screen.
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Type “PS3 Online Gaming” in the Service Name field. Click the “Protocol” menu and click “UDP.” Type “3658” in the Starting and Ending port boxes.
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Type the PlayStation’s IP address, which you previously noted in the Server IP Address field boxes, and then click the “Apply” button.
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Click the “WAN Setup” option on the left pane, and go to the MTU Size box. If you have cable Internet, ensure this number is “1500,” and if on DSL, this should be “1492.” If you make any changes to the MTU size, click the “Apply” button.
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Close the Netgear page, and restart your PlayStation 3 to apply the changes.
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