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Online game servers unable to connect wireless internet

Discussion in 'Gaming' started by mossy95, Dec 22, 2009.

  1. mossy95 Newcomer, in training Posts: 37

    Well basiclly my problem is that i cant connect to online servers when gaming online on my PC.I cant play any of all my PC games online as they cant find servers but however i can when i use a wired connection. But on my PS3 theres no problem with playing online on wirless or wired connection as i can host games join partys everthyng. i always have my PS3 wirless connection on nat type 1.

    I usally play bf2 have other games on steam they used to work online but dont anymore.
    PLease help me i need to get playing a mod for BF2 Project reality its the best plz ill give a cooike to someone if they help me succsefly.

    Thanks

    Regards Myles
  2. mossy95 Newcomer, in training Posts: 37

    Anybody want to help me???
  3. mossy95 Newcomer, in training Posts: 37

    ****in help me!
  4. LookinAround TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 7,677   +39

    I'm not a "gamer" but will try to help...

    First, could you please give more details on your network equipment/connections?
    > What is the make/model of your home router?
    > Make/model of your computer and what version of Windows?

    So are you saying you only have problem when trying to connect to servers when between computer's wireless <==> your router?

    But it works computer ethernet <==> your router?
  5. mossy95 Newcomer, in training Posts: 37

    The make of my modem is moterrla 12vdi

    my computer is packard bell and i use vista home premium.

    and the thing you said at the end is what i ment.

    thanks for repying.
  6. Relic TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,368   +11

    So from what I understand when you use your PS3 you can connected through wireless and wired no issues. But on your PC you can ONLY connect when you are wired? This may sound like a dumb question but do you even have a wireless adapter for your PC? You will not be able to use a wireless connection on your PC without one. And most Playstations if I'm not mistaken have built in WiFi hence you probably not buying any add-on feature for it.
     
  7. mossy95 Newcomer, in training Posts: 37

    i do have a wirless adapter and use to be able to play both wirless
  8. LookinAround TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 7,677   +39

    /** original post deleted by author */
    Ooops, posted the text to the wrong thread. Sorry
  9. Relic TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,368   +11

    Is it a hardware one you connected via PCI or a USB dongle type? Are the drivers properly installed? Can you even see other wireless networks from the given software or default Microsoft tool? Is it possible you switched onto someone elses wireless signal and didn't change it back to yours?
  10. LookinAround TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 7,677   +39

    All good questions from Relic. If i could add a couple more if you can also clarify:

    Are you saying you have problems with wireless only when you want to connect to your online game servers? Does your computer's wireless work fine otherwise (such as for web browsing)?

    /* edit *
    Also you might find this link here helpful to check to see if your wireless adapter is seeing any networks
  11. mossy95 Newcomer, in training Posts: 37

    only have problems connecting online game servers but otherwise my computer works perfect for borowsing the internet
  12. mossy95 Newcomer, in training Posts: 37

    @Relic's post
    ye i can only connect to pc onlime games with a wired connection
    im using PCI
    for what i know there all properly installed
    andi can see my own brodband no one elses.
    I also let my freinds use the brodband for using iPhones online if that is any help?
  13. mossy95 Newcomer, in training Posts: 37

    ALso i use to be able to play both PS3 and PC wirlessl perfect until i changed my NAT type to 1 from 3. After that i was not able to play my PC with a wirless connection.My freind did this using command prompt so if thats any help.I tryed changing back to nat type 3 and it didnt change my ability of being aloud to play on the PC wirleseley
  14. LookinAround TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 7,677   +39

    Hmmm....

    1) From what i read online, NAT 1 is only when PS3 is connected directly to a cable modem (no router involved). Though if you're using a PS3 wireless, i'd think you're router must be connected (meaning it should be set NAT 2 or NAT 3 as i understand it from reading)

    2) I'd double check your router settings but i can't find info about a Motorola 12vdi router. Could you double check your router model number? (there's usually a metal tag on the back or bottom of the router with the model number)

    3) Let's also look at your IP address settings on your computer. Click Start->Run, then copy/paste the command line below.
    Code:
    cmd /c ipconfig /all > "%userprofile%\desktop\ipconfig.txt"
    The command will put an ipconfig.txt file on your desktop. Please attach it to your next post
  15. mossy95 Newcomer, in training Posts: 37

    Windows IP Configuration

    Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : user-PC
    Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
    Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
    IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
    WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

    Wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network Connection:

    Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
    Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 802.11g Network Adapter
    Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-11-50-F6-6E-F8
    DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
    Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
    Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::857a:2af5:da49:3ae5%11(Preferred)
    IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 86.45.58.58(Preferred)
    Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.0.0
    Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 09 June 2010 11:58:26
    Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 09 June 2010 12:29:27
    Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 159.134.155.29
    DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.254
    DHCPv6 IAID . . . . . . . . . . . : 184553808
    DHCPv6 Client DUID. . . . . . . . : 00-01-00-01-12-B5-DC-2C-00-11-50-F6-6E-F8
    DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 213.94.190.195
    213.94.190.235
    NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Enabled

    Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

    Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
    Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
    Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8168D/8111D Family PCI Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)
    Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-19-66-EF-01-7D
    DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
    Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

    Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 6:

    Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
    Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
    Description . . . . . . . . . . . : isatap.{17EF7C5F-8AF0-424F-A241-15B600E5BE6C}
    Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
    DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
    Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

    Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 7:

    Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
    Description . . . . . . . . . . . : 6TO4 Adapter
    Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
    DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
    Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
    IPv6 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 2002:562d:3a3a::562d:3a3a(Preferred)
    Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 2002:c058:6301::c058:6301
    DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 213.94.190.195
    213.94.190.235
    NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Disabled

    Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 11:

    Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
    Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface
    Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 02-00-54-55-4E-01
    DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
    Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
    IPv6 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 2001:0:5ef5:73b8:20b0:e84:a9d2:c5c5(Preferred)
    Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::20b0:e84:a9d2:c5c5%13(Preferred)
    Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . :
    NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Disabled

    Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 12:

    Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
    Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
    Description . . . . . . . . . . . : isatap.{5FE9A8AE-584C-4689-8DCB-300D83BC75E8}
    Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
    DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
    Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
  16. mossy95 Newcomer, in training Posts: 37

    also i just found out that i can not check for packet loss on a wirless coneection the packetes dont get sent back. but on wired my packet loss is 0%
    I also found out that on my moms laptop which is connect to the exact same modem as my computer.
    My mums laptop is connected wirleesly to the same modem and has 0%.
  17. jobeard TS Ambassador Posts: 12,210   +118

    imo, that's a total mess
    the gateway is not in the same subnet as the IPv4 address, ego no routing
  18. mossy95 Newcomer, in training Posts: 37

    How do i fix it?
  19. ElShotte TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 154

    Go to Network and Sharing Center in Control Panel, on the left side click on Change adapter settings. Right-click on your wireless adapter and choose Properties. In the window labeled "The connection uses the following items:" select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. Make sure both IP Address and DNS are set to obtain automatically, click OK. In the previous window click either OK or Close. This should have your adapter get your IPv4 info automatically from your Router.

    Sidenote: Im giving him instructions from Windows 7. From what I remember, Vista is the same, but if Im off you guys can feel free to correct me.
  20. mossy95 Newcomer, in training Posts: 37

    Pleas give me screenshots instead as whein i click on it wireless adapter settings nutin that you said comes up