Problems connecting PS3 to the net.
It's a ZyXel Prestige 600.
I think I have worked out what the problem was and I was half-way to fixing it, but now I am comletely and utterly lost again.
Let me explain.
I THINK, that what the problem is, is that I need to allow the router to communicate to the PS3 and to do this I need the MAC code, (or MAC something) of the PS3. Then, now I have this code, I need to instruct the router that this is ok. Now through sifting through this post and that post on the net, I had found a code, (I think), that when entered into my browser would take me to the page of my router. (Are you following this). Then I would enter the name and password, (of the router), enter the MAC code, (for the PS3), and then press save and exit.
The only problem now is that I had about 8 different tabs open and now I have lost the detals of the code required to access my router. lol
And now I can't remember what I searched for to find it in the first place.
God I am sooooo confused.
I really thought I was almost there but now it has all gone pear-shaped.
Please put me out of my misery. lol
I think I have worked out what the problem was and I was half-way to fixing it, but now I am comletely and utterly lost again.
Let me explain.
I THINK, that what the problem is, is that I need to allow the router to communicate to the PS3 and to do this I need the MAC code, (or MAC something) of the PS3. Then, now I have this code, I need to instruct the router that this is ok. Now through sifting through this post and that post on the net, I had found a code, (I think), that when entered into my browser would take me to the page of my router. (Are you following this). Then I would enter the name and password, (of the router), enter the MAC code, (for the PS3), and then press save and exit.
The only problem now is that I had about 8 different tabs open and now I have lost the detals of the code required to access my router. lol
And now I can't remember what I searched for to find it in the first place.
God I am sooooo confused.
I really thought I was almost there but now it has all gone pear-shaped.
Please put me out of my misery. lol
Personally, I think you are just making work for yourself having your Zyxel allow only permitted MAC addresses. All you need is good encryption configured (preferably WPA/WPA2)
Been a few years since I touched any Zyxel stuff but somewhere within the web interface of the router (under wireless security, or similar) you will need to specify the 12 digit MAC code of the PS3 (on the PS3 it will be under system settings -> system information)
Once this is in and you've configured the Wifi on the PS3 you should be good to go.
Still, would be worth testing with a wired cable first to make sure everything will work OK on wireless
Been a few years since I touched any Zyxel stuff but somewhere within the web interface of the router (under wireless security, or similar) you will need to specify the 12 digit MAC code of the PS3 (on the PS3 it will be under system settings -> system information)
Once this is in and you've configured the Wifi on the PS3 you should be good to go.
Still, would be worth testing with a wired cable first to make sure everything will work OK on wireless