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hooking up ps3 online. easy 10 pts.?

I have a laptop, apple mini desktop, iphone, and ps3. all of my electronics are connected to my landlords wireless internet. the iphone and two computers connect fine, but the ps3 will attempt but then say 'obtaining an IP address timed out'. why is this? if i unplug the router, it works no problem, but then the next day or so it happens again. the router is upstairs so i have to call my landlord constantly to get him to restart it. there must be a better way!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    the router could be weak if it does connect look at the signal strength . if it is down at 30% or below you will not stay connected. i had to get a new router because i wasnt getting strong enough singel and on top of that my router was dieing.

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  • 1 decade ago

    ps3s wifi is very weak. it most likely isnt getting a high enough connection. what is the percentage of signal? also i have found that if too many things are connected it doesnt like it.

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    5 years ago

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    get your own router and an ethernet cable?

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