PS3 Speed Test???

[DodgerKing]

Do you know how to test the upload and download speed on a PS3?

With all of the new items I added to my home network, my router is now full. I had to remove something, so I decided to switch my PS3 from Ethernet to WiFi. I want to see how much of a difference there is between the two setups when it comes to speed.

 

[rednert]

I would think you might be able to use the PS3 Browser and go to a site like DSL reports and run one of their test. Not sure though.

 

[DodgerKing]

I've tried that. A lot of them use Flash, which doesn't work on the PS3

 

[Ronnie-]

I have tried both and havent noticed a difference in the picture of DL content. If you cant notice, it doesnt matter what the numbers say, IMO anyway.

Mine is wifi now for the record.

 

[TheForce]

You can plug in a switch and expand your hard wire capability. I have a 24 port switch on one router connection and a 5 port switch just for my Home Theater devices on the second router connection. WIFI is for those hard to reach locations like my patio and laptop, cellphone, ipad.

 

[charper1]

doesnt the PS3 have a connection speed test built-in? in the network settings area

 

[Ronnie-]

You can plug in a switch and expand your hard wire capability. I have a 24 port switch on one router connection and a 5 port switch just for my Home Theater devices on the second router connection. WIFI is for those hard to reach locations like my patio and laptop, cellphone, ipad.

Yes, this is exactly what I did in my bedroom. Ran cat 5 to the set, then put in a switch to connect all of the components. And the switches can be found cheap.

 

[DodgerKing]

You can plug in a switch and expand your hard wire capability. I have a 24 port switch on one router connection and a 5 port switch just for my Home Theater devices on the second router connection. WIFI is for those hard to reach locations like my patio and laptop, cellphone, ipad.

I do have a couple of hubs lying around. I may just put a hub in one room, plug everything in that room into that one hub, and hardwire the hub to the router

 

[dfergie]

I'm running wireless, but get a lot of stuttering for HD content, I need to re-do my wired setup so my slim will see my pc.

 

[Zookster]

When I switched from a wireless to wired connection on my PS3 a couple years ago, I noticed game demos (1-2GB) downloaded much faster, like in under 30 mins as opposed to 90-120 minutes. Of course my ISP (cable) is continually increasing its speeds.

 

[DodgerKing]

Watched a 1080p movie on VUDU through my PS3 using WiFi with no problems. Since I do not game, as long as it can handle 1080p movies I am fine with its speed.

 

[charper1]

is 1080P the HDX version?

 

[Ronnie-]

is 1080P the HDX version?

Yes.
It goes 480p for sd
720p for HD
1080p for HDX

 

[DodgerKing]

Go to Network Settings, and then select Internet Connection Test

Thanks to Rad for the info

 

[navychop]

You can plug in a switch and expand your hard wire capability. I have a 24 port switch on one router connection and a 5 port switch just for my Home Theater devices on the second router connection. WIFI is for those hard to reach locations like my patio and laptop, cellphone, ipad.

Ditto. I thought the two taps in my bedroom were enough. I now have a hub and at least a half dozen things plugged in at any given time.

 

[DodgerKing]

Go to Network Settings, and then select Internet Connection Test

Thanks to Rad for the info

15 to 19 down and about 1 up through WiFi. That is more than I need for what I use my PS3.

Keep in mind I am paying for 15 mbps with Roadrunner and I consistently getting between 20 and 30 through LAN. The 15 to 19 is more than what I am paying for anyway