It seems like most people I've met so far that have a ps3 use a router to connect to PSN. When I had mines, I never was able to get it to work online. I have Verizon DSL, which I heard wasn't very ps3 friendly. I hooked up my modem box directly to the ps3 and tried many things.

I was wonderin if it was even possible to connect to psn without a router? I plan on gettin a 360 or ps3 soon and I'd rather not have to buy a router to get my ps3 online if I decide to get one. Thanks.

yes, it is possible. I don't have DSL, but may cable works fine when directly connected to the PS3, as do the 360. If anything, it's connecting it to a router that has given me issues with PSN.

i would think if anything. it would be your modem not agreeing with the ps3. not your internet.

i have verizon DSL they gave me a modem/router when i sign up with them as most providers do it's a westel 327w if that helps and works fine with my ps3 i never opened any ports or put the ps3 in the DMZ i run it wirelessly

by the way get the ps3

My PS3 plugs into a router. I don't think anything special had to be done for it though.

I plug it directly into the modem. I used to be able to set a DMZ on my router and have the PS3 connect to that, but my router doesn't do that anymore for whatever reason and I always get a NAT 3.

My PS3 will not connect to my modem, no matter what. The modem works perfect with a 360. But my PS3 only works with my linksys router.

Well there is a big difference between different brands and versions of routers. Most home/consumer routers should support UPnP, which is technology that allows devices to dynamically open TCP/UDP ports as needed. If you have an Xbox or PS3, a UPnP router is recommended.

You can directly connect your PS3/Xbox to your DSL or cable modem and it should work just fine. Most ISPs use common industry supported DHCP and DNS, but I wouldn't expect a PS3 to work directly attached to a PPPoE DSL configuration. You would need a router to establish the PPPoE connection and then manage your internal networks addressing, NAT, and DNS. Some DSL modems will do this for you automatically, but your mileage may vary.

The one thing that people either forget, or don't know is that you can upgrade the firmware on your router to fix bugs or add functionality. Most routers ship with a 1.0 or 2.0 version of code, and the manufacturer continually updates the software as they find problems. If you buy a new router, make sure you install the latest version of router software for the best possible network experience.

I have a Linksys router. I could connect to the store, download games, play demos online just fine. However whenever I play GTA4 or Midnight Club LA (both Rockstar games) I have connection issues. I even setup the router and assigned IP address to the PS3. I enabled DMZ all that stuff. Still had connection issues.

This weekend I decided to hookup as follows, so far so good:
Qwest vdsl cable box/modem
to hub
hub to ps3
hub to router
router to PC's

I set the PS3 on automatic all the way. I was able to play MC:LA online without any connection issues or crashes. I have yet to test GTA4. When I tried hooking the PS3 direct to the modem to play GTA4 I had connection issues. I need to test GTA4 again and see if it works correctly now.

I have Verizon DSL and have never had an issue with my PS3. I think Verizon dsl is very ps3 friendly.