Speeding up slow PSN downloads (video shows the difference)

**Tom1525** · 02-13-2009

all i did... was install. then go on the main main main internet settings, went to the proxy thing on advanced, then put in the IP address and the 8118 port. Set it.

Done. But its just not finding it on my ps3. (the proxy not the connection)

And every new page - (to karbine) it does a sonar green thing so it must be doing something

**SpyroViper** · 02-13-2009

Originally Posted by fulgore66

To the tech geeks out there, is there any other reason that a proxy would help speed up PS3 traffic other than bypassing throttling issues?

I think that's the main reason. That or the connection to the PS3 adn the router is slower than teh connection from the PC to the Router.

Hopefully someone more knowledeable about Networking can help, it isn't really my speciality.

**TTPS3** · 02-13-2009

in my experience proxy servers are hard to configure ... and i know networking ... so if you get stuck ... be prepared to do ALOT of researching as results can vary ... god speed!

**left_senseless** · 02-13-2009

i am trying this too. on this particular proxy provider it says that it is set for a single computer by default. it states that you have to reconfigure it to be seen by multiple devices... does anyone know how to do this?

**karbineftw** · 02-13-2009

By using safari I must have set it up correctly as my P is turning green and a radar spinning comes up which it didn't do before..
Can I just say, the in the guys video, the OP, his address is not 127.0.0.1, its a longer number. Could this be his I.P? or soemthing

**fulgore66** · 02-13-2009

Originally Posted by SpyroViper

I think that's the main reason. That or the connection to the PS3 adn the router is slower than teh connection from the PC to the Router.

That's kind of what I was wondering. I have had other problems with PS3 and networking issues. When I first got my PS3 and enable media sharing, it caused my router to reboot constantly. I wonder if maybe there are some bugs left in the PS3 net code.

**left_senseless** · 02-13-2009

i want to set my host name but i am not sure if there is a proper way to do it.... does the host name have a significant meaning. like should i use the host name of my pc? or my gamer tag or what.

i haven't done this before so i feel like a moron but thanks for the help.

**SpyroViper** · 02-13-2009

Originally Posted by karbineftw

By using safari I must have set it up correctly as my P is turning green and a radar spinning comes up which it didn't do before..
Can I just say, the in the guys video, the OP, his address is not 127.0.0.1, its a longer number. Could this be his I.P? or soemthing

You could try it. It couldn't hurt.

I'm off travelling home now though. yay! lol.. Post again in 3 hours (ish) when i get home.

Good luck and I'll let you guys know how I get on with the OS X version. Maybe we can share info lol.

**karbineftw** · 02-13-2009

Originally Posted by SpyroViper

You could try it. It couldn't hurt.

I'm off travelling home now though. yay! lol.. Post again in 3 hours (ish) when i get home.

Good luck and I'll let you guys know how I get on with the OS X version. Maybe we can share info lol.

Wow how far away do you live from home? Safe journey
Yeh sharing is caring

**Tom1525** · 02-13-2009

hahah thats what i though, could be in london traveling home to york

were i live :0 haha

**karbineftw** · 02-13-2009

So I used the same adress as the guy in OP
192.168.1.100
It seemed to work for a moment and didn't fail me straight away only taking about 30 seconds this time.
I was thinking, would I need to set up a static IP for it to work?

**StaticAge** · 02-13-2009

Just downloading a demo to test it out and it's working much faster

**karbineftw** · 02-13-2009

Originally Posted by StaticAge

Just downloading a demo to test it out and it's working much faster

Please could you help me out? If you have msn could you add me?
dann2707@hotmail.com

**Tom1525** · 02-13-2009

Originally Posted by StaticAge

Just downloading a demo to test it out and it's working much faster

HOW!?!??! Help!? what did you use ?!

**StaticAge** · 02-13-2009

I'll write a short guide here so it can help everyone out

Right this is exactly what I did;

1) Installed Privoxy

2) Opened it and went to, "Options" -> "Edit Main Configuration" which opens a Notepad page with all the settings... and scrolled down to the bit that says;

"listen-address 127.0.0.1:8118"

Now, you wanna change "127.0.0.1" to your computer IP address. To find it, go to Start -> Run -> "CMD", and hit enter.

In the CMD console, type, "ipconfig /all" and hit enter, a bunch of stuff comes up, look for the bit that says,

"IPv4 Address" - Next to this over on the right will be your IP address. Put that IP in the bit that I said above. Save that Notepad and close it.

Go to your PS3 network settings, do all your usual settings, and in the proxy part use the settings you just found. So, the IP address is the one you got from CMD and entered into Privoxy, and the port is, "8118".

That's all I did and it works fine

**Tom1525** · 02-13-2009

Right im trying it now ! thank you friend !

WORKS LEGEND !!! i LOVE YOU haha.

So, what happends if i turn it off? will the ps3 still work online?

**StaticAge** · 02-13-2009

No problem, hope it works for you

**karbineftw** · 02-13-2009

Thanks for the reply. I'm just trying it now
Thanks for your time mate

**StaticAge** · 02-13-2009

Originally Posted by Tom1525

Right im trying it now ! thank you friend !

WORKS LEGEND !!! i LOVE YOU haha.

So, what happends if i turn it off? will the ps3 still work online?

Great

You'll need to keep your computer on when you want to download stuff faster this way which I guess is a bit of a pain, but better than nothing

Originally Posted by karbineftw

Thanks for the reply. I'm just trying it now
Thanks for your time mate

No problem

**Tom1525** · 02-13-2009

but i can still play games ? i dont have to keep changing the connection of proxy on and off do i ?

**StaticAge** · 02-13-2009

Originally Posted by Tom1525

but i can still play games ? i dont have to keep changing the connection of proxy on and off do i ?

Can you play online with the proxy settings? Yeah I just went online on GTA 4 and it worked alright

**Tom1525** · 02-13-2009

i ment, if the PC is off.

Does everything still work, just no fast downloading?!

**karbineftw** · 02-13-2009

StaticAge,
I have entered all the details you told me to however when I enter the details in the ps3 is finds my IP address but it fails on the "internet connection" part. Do you have any ideas? thanks

**Tom1525** · 02-13-2009

DUDE< did you save it !?!? go to file and save once you do it.

**Shredder** · 02-13-2009

Static, I was just about to suggest what you pointed out, that they need their specific ip address. This was a very interesting thread to read from start to finish, i love problem solving. +rep btw because no one gave it to you yet. I would love to try to help all but I can't test myself because I am stuck with my g/f's terrible lap-top and a bad connection in italy.