PS3 How to manage multiple Wi-Fi networks?

MattMax1016

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Isn't there some shortcut, rather than having to push in all the details manually for each network we have to connect to?

I got two Wi-Fi, between which I have to alternate at times, and I use proxy to connect to PSN and the proxy server changes on each of the Wi-Fi; and one Ethernet direct connection wherever I use pkglinker on my HAN PS3. Switching is so hard .
 
The only question I have is, why? Are these two WiFi networks a part of your internal network? If they are, have them use the same SSID information so your PS3 doesn't need to switch back and forth.
 
As far as on the PS3 you're kind of stuck with what the GameOS offers you.
You could probably set up something with DHCP on each network, but that creates problems for other devices.

Another option is to ICS (Internet connection share) from a PC via wire, with all the proxy information, and use the PC for the internet however you so choose.
 
I actually don't have Wi-Fi.. I use two of my androids as Wi-Fi hotspots in shifts, as their data runs out.
MattMax1016 said:
Isn't there some shortcut, rather than having to push in all the details manually for each network we have to connect to?

I got two Wi-Fi, between which I have to alternate at times, and I use proxy to connect to PSN and the proxy server changes on each of the Wi-Fi; and one Ethernet direct connection wherever I use pkglinker on my HAN PS3. Switching is so hard .
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If someone one day write application which will be replacing predefined data in xRegistry.sys, then swapping network settings will be easy. However, that's not safe to do as any f*up and You end with no ownership over files (broken registry means that system will restore the clean default one or will force You to reinstall fw).

I'm not sure but as I remember DEX fw's allow to have two different setups (both for LAN and Wi-Fi). So maybe switch to DEX?
 
Berion said:
If someone one day write application which will be replacing predefined data in xRegistry.sys, then swapping network settings will be easy. However, that's not safe to do as any f*up and You end with no ownership over files (broken registry means that system will restore the clean default one or will force You to reinstall fw).

I'm not sure but as I remember DEX fw's allow to have two different setups (both for LAN and Wi-Fi). So maybe switch to DEX?
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Yep it does, dual network settings. One for normal and the other is used for debugging. Its in the Debug Setting's menu on the XMB.
 
Berion said:
If someone one day write application which will be replacing predefined data in xRegistry.sys, then swapping network settings will be easy. However, that's not safe to do as any f*up and You end with no ownership over files (broken registry means that system will restore the clean default one or will force You to reinstall fw).

I'm not sure but as I remember DEX fw's allow to have two different setups (both for LAN and Wi-Fi). So maybe switch to DEX?
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I can't do it on 4.82, can i?
 
Berion said:
If someone one day write application which will be replacing predefined data in xRegistry.sys, then swapping network settings will be easy. However, that's not safe to do as any f*up and You end with no ownership over files (broken registry means that system will restore the clean default one or will force You to reinstall fw).

I'm not sure but as I remember DEX fw's allow to have two different setups (both for LAN and Wi-Fi). So maybe switch to DEX?
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What he could do is make himself 2 xregistry.sys files, and then use the HAN xregistry.sys dumper/copier to swap between then, should be quicker.

If he was on CFW he could use a webman command or my configuration manager to swap them.

@MattMax1016 If you want to do this, just set your ps3 up one way so its all working, then dump the xregistry.sys, backup that file, we will put it in folder called xreg1, then set it up the other way and dump it and put it in folder called xreg2, then just use the xreg restore feature (or file copier) in HAN toolbox to swap between the two. Hopefully the auto correct remembers the paths for you to make it quick and easy.

You could probably modify that xreg copier to look to the xreg1 and xreg2 folders, I wouldn't know how though.
 
DeViL303 said:
What he could do is make himself 2 xregistry.sys files, and then use the HAN xregistry.sys dumper/copier to swap between then, should be quicker.

If he was on CFW he could use a webman command or my configuration manager to swap them.
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Yeah that should work, but isn't it more simple to use the same network name (SSID) configured in the hotspot configuration of both android devices, as complex suggested?

".. I use two of my androids as Wi-Fi hotspots in shifts, as their data runs out." As long as they are not turned on concurrently, there should not be any conflict using the same SSID.
 
aldostools said:
Yeah that should work, but isn't it more simple to use the same network name (SSID) configured in the hotspot configuration of both android devices, as complex suggested?
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Yes that would be simpler, but will that work? I never tried it, But I would have thought there was more info involved in a connection than just SSID and password. Doesn't client take a note of the mac address of router when it connects first time, so that it cant be spoofed into connecting to wrong hotspot so easily, I don't actually know but it just seems like that would be some simple bit of security. I know mac could be spoofed too but its better than nothing. :)
 
DeViL303 said:
Yes that would be simpler, but will that work? I never tried it, But I would have thought there was more info involved in a connection than just SSID and password. Doesn't client take a note of the mac address of router when it connects first time, so that it cant be spoofed into connecting to wrong hotspot so easily, I don't actually know but it just seems like that would be some simple bit of security. I know mac could be spoofed too but its better than nothing. :)
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If they share the same network name (SSID), same encryption type (e.g. PSK, WEP or WPA) and same password, the PS3 will never know if it is connecting to one device or to the other.
 
We are forgetting the OP has a LAN connection for pkg linker so the networks would need to be switched from WLAN to LAN anyways. This would work but you would have a painfully slow transfer speeds.

But as @psykosis has suggested using the PC or Laptop to share its internet connection through LAN to the PS3 with the laptop connected to the phones WiFi networks would solve all the issues at once as you would not need to change the SSID on the phones as PCs and laptops save multiple Wifi networks so it would be as simple as pressing a button to switch WiFi networks while keeping the LAN connection for pkg linker.

Setup both WiFi networks on the PC/Laptop and share both the internet connections to the one LAN connection on the PC/Laptop so the PS3 would have both internet and and the LAN connection for better transfer speeds of pkg linker and an all in one connection. But the only thing with this is the PS3 and laptop would have to on at the same time each time.

The dual SSID would work nicely if you just wanted to the internet connection and were not bothered about switching to LAN for pkg linker each time you wanted to use it.
 
Yes, the proxy through the PC is also a good option, but it requires to have the PC or laptop turned on everytime the PS3 needs to access the Internet. For some users that don't use the PC/laptop frequently or leave it turned on all the time, this could be an issue.

To switch between wired and wireless network is not too hard, specially if Easy method is used.
For the password I suggest to choose one that is easy to type with the OSD keyboard of the PS3 ;)

If I recall correctly, the last password used is remembered when you switch between wired and wireless networks.
 
Cypher_CG89 said:
We are forgetting the OP has a LAN connection for pkg linker so the networks would need to be switched from WLAN to LAN anyways. This would work but you would have a painfully slow transfer speeds.

But as @psykosis has suggested using the PC or Laptop to share its internet connection through LAN to the PS3 with the laptop connected to the phones WiFi networks would solve all the issues at once as you would not need to change the SSID on the phones as PCs and laptops save multiple Wifi networks so it would be as simple as pressing a button to switch WiFi networks while keeping the LAN connection for pkg linker.

Setup both WiFi networks on the PC/Laptop and share both the internet connections to the one LAN connection on the PC/Laptop so the PS3 would have both internet and and the LAN connection for better transfer speeds of pkg linker and an all in one connection. But the only thing with this is the PS3 and laptop would have to on at the same time each time.

The dual SSID would work nicely if you just wanted to the internet connection and were not bothered about switching to LAN for pkg linker each time you wanted to use it.
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Which ip address, of the Ethernet adapter or the Wi-Fi adapter that my pc connects to.. do i use in the ps3proxyserver GUI? I think it'd be the Ethernet one.

For pkglinker, I have my ps3 set to 223.255.0.3
While my pc is at 223.255.0.1 with opposite default gateways. DNS is at 8.8.8.8

Also, To set my proxy on the PS3 to 223.255.0.1 and run ps3proxyserver... How will it impact the pkglinker operation? I think pkglinker will not work if ps3proxyserver GUI is not kept open during the transfer.
 
aldostools said:
Yes, the proxy through the PC is also a good option, but it requires to have the PC or laptop turned on everytime the PS3 needs to access the Internet. For some users that don't use the PC/laptop frequently or leave it turned on all the time, this could be an issue.

To switch between wired and wireless network is not too hard, specially if Easy method is used.
For the password I suggest to choose one that is easy to type with the OSD keyboard of the PS3 ;)

If I recall correctly, the last password used is remembered when you switch between wired and wireless networks.
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I'm doing it that way right now.

But Due to PS3proxysever I can get online on my PS3 only if I have my PC turned on anyways...

Someone please make A VPN profile on android for ps3proxyserver!
 
DeViL303 said:
Yes that would be simpler, but will that work? I never tried it, But I would have thought there was more info involved in a connection than just SSID and password. Doesn't client take a note of the mac address of router when it connects first time, so that it cant be spoofed into connecting to wrong hotspot so easily, I don't actually know but it just seems like that would be some simple bit of security. I know mac could be spoofed too but its better than nothing. :)
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Yes, it will work. This is how roaming networks work (environments that can't be covered by one wireless access point). If they have the same SSID information, your device should pick the one with the best signal and go to it. I say it "should" but some devices are worse at roaming than others and I wouldn't expect the PS3 to be the epitome of wireless roaming due to how old the WiFi chip is.
 
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