PS3 Media Server Connectivity

[arun1uk]

Is this the right place for this??!

Basically, I've got a PS3 and run my laptop as a media server (TVersity) so I can watch all my stuff on TV. Yesterday it stopped working and I cant get a connection for some reason.

I'm connected to my network on both devices (can access internet on PS3 and Laptop), but I still cant get the two to communicate.

Has this happened to anyone before? Is there a way to resolve the issue?

Thanks in advance!

[sinizter]

Usually start the PS3, with the Media server on the computer shut down (the service too, and not just the GUI).

Then restart the service on the laptop, while both devices are connected to the network. This usually fixed these issues for me.

I now use PS3MediaServer rather than TVersity. More flexibility for what I need, but whatever works for you is fine.

[Dave^]

I could never get on with Tversity, and use PS3MediaServer now...

I don't think it's failed on me once...

[arun1uk]

I've never had trouble getting it connected, apart from now. I have no idea why though...
Is there any way to eliminate the possibilities to work out where the problem is? I might try that other media server to eliminate TVersity out of the equation.

Any more tips?

[Raify]

Do you get an error code on the PS3?

I've been having similar issues, and it's solved like this:

Go to Network settings in the PS3
Disable then re-enable the media server

[arun1uk]

No, i've had no error messages. Normally, I just turn my ps3 on, then TVersity, then restart the app (no idea why, but it seems to work), then my laptop turns up automatically on the PS3. When I search for Media Servers at the moment, it comes back with nothing.

I'll try your tip Raify, cheers

[Dave^]

Have you changed any Router or Firewall settings? (Peerblock/Peerguardian etc.)

uPnP, Port Forwarding etc can cause issues...

[arun1uk]

No, nothing has changed.

I took it to my friends house the other day and connected to his internet connection. I brought it back, connected it back up to mine and it hasnt worked since. My router settings are still the same. hmmm...

[spydersingh]

Have you tired directly connecting via ethernet cable? I'm running PS3 Media Server for Mac with it and over WiFi its a bit jittery but when hard wired its spot on!

[sinizter]

arun1uk said:

No, nothing has changed.

I took it to my friends house the other day and connected to his internet connection. I brought it back, connected it back up to mine and it hasnt worked since. My router settings are still the same. hmmm...

Do you have it connected on ethernet and wireless ?

Or did you switch between ethernet and wireless at some point ?

The service may be using the wrong network card.