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So I have been trying to play COD4 online on my PS3...

I start a game and about 2min into the game I freeze up and get the "Server Connection Timed Out" message.I get kicked then I start a new game and again 2min into the game I freeze up and "Server Connection Timed Out"I join a friend in a lobby then we join an online game, again 2 min into the game I get the "SCTO" message. BUT he is still playing.Then if he joins me in my lobby, we join a game and again I get the "SCTO" message but he still plays with out a problem.

So it seems like no matter what happens I am getting kicked out about 2mins into each game. Also every now and then I just get kicked out of the PSN altogether. And when I play other PS3 titles (not online) after about an hour I get signed off of the PSN.It's like I can only be stagnant online for a certain time before I get signed off

This is oviously frustrating and I have searched on google for common answers but it seems like people started SCTO threads only durring the first few months of COD4's release because of unexpected popularity of online play.

Also I do know that there is a Gaming and Computer sections of NICO but I need help asap.

HELP


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Is you PS3 connected to the internet with wireless?

If so is you SSID set to broadcast?

I know there have been problems with wireless connections to the router with the ps3 if your SSID is not set to broadcast.

just an FYI that setting is usually turned on by default but you never know. I turn mine off all the time.

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S13FX wrote:Is you PS3 connected to the internet with wireless?

If so is you SSID set to broadcast?

I know there have been problems with wireless connections to the router with the ps3 if your SSID is not set to broadcast.

just an FYI that setting is usually turned on by default but you never know. I turn mine off all the time.
My PS3 is about 2 feet from my router and I have tried both wired and wireless connection. The wireless connections seems to work better then the wired set up.My SSID is set to broadcast and it doesn't use any type of protection (No user name & password).

Thanks for the quick post

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Are you using Fios?

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PoorManQ45 wrote:Are you using Fios?
Comcast

UPDATE:I set one of my IP#s as DMZ as a last resort.I then set up my PS3 under that IP# and now when I go online for COD4 I get "Downloading Game Settings". This happens when there is a lapse communication durring the setup process that occurs when you click the "Multiplayer" button on the COD4 menu.
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rcabrita wrote: Comcast

UPDATE:I set one of my IP#s as DMZ as a last resort.I then set up my PS3 under that IP# and now when I go online for COD4 I get "Downloading Game Settings". This happens when there is a lapse communication durring the setup process that occurs when you click the "Multiplayer" button on the COD4 menu.

Modified by rcabrita at 1:54 PM 3/17/2009
I think the problem is that you need to play on 360 so you can accept my friend request

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rcabrita wrote: Comcast

UPDATE:I set one of my IP#s as DMZ as a last resort.I then set up my PS3 under that IP# and now when I go online for COD4 I get "Downloading Game Settings". This happens when there is a lapse communication durring the setup process that occurs when you click the "Multiplayer" button on the COD4 menu.

Modified by rcabrita at 1:54 PM 3/17/2009
Could be interference from other electronic devices emitting high EMF's in the area. Happened at my friends house.

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marlin29311 wrote:
I think the problem is that you need to play on 360 so you can accept my friend request
LMAOI had Xbox but it broke and it has been tampered

If I havent accepted you freind requests then MYBAD

Send me one Via PS3 and I will accept other then that I need a job and $200 for a basic Xbox
ProudNissanFreak wrote:
Could be interference from other electronic devices emitting high EMF's in the area. Happened at my friends house.
Well it turned out to be ALL Comcast on this one. The whole area I live in was having some serious issues. It has been taken care of and COD4 ownge has been occurring ever since.

GAME ON

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^

Good to hear. I gotta make a new PSN ID, then I'll give mine out.

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I hope your a PS3er because COD4 is all I do.


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