PS3 cannot connect to Wifi

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Hello, I have recently changed my router from a NETGEAR (which broke) to a ZyXEL router.

Although I am able to connect to PSN via a wired connection, I am unable to connect via wireless. The PS3 cannot scan for any networks, it retuns 'No Access Point Detected'. Custom setup returns unable to obtain IP error message.

Here is what I have tried so far:

-Restarting the PS3
-Unplug / replug the router
-Restart router via router settings.
-Restore router to factory default settings.
-Restore PS3 to factory default settings.
-Disable media server.
-Custom setup - manually entering IP and DNS settings.
-Changed the channel from the default 13, to both 1 and 6 with no success.

None of the above works and it's very frustrating.

The only time my PS3 can pick up my network is straight after I have done PS3 Restore to factory settings, just after setting up the time, I have the option to set up the network. It successfully finds my SSID even showing that it is a 100% strong connection. However, after that, when the epilepsy and seizure message comes on and I am back in the menu, it can no longer detect the SSID thus still unable to connect to PSN.

I am at my ends wits. I have read about SSID Broadcasting but I cannot locate that anywhere in my router settings which I have gone through with a fine toothcomb. The only thing I can find in regards to SSID is 'Enable SSID Autogeneration' which is checked.

It's worth noting that I am able to connect to PS4 wirelessly without any issues. I'm thinking it PS3's wireless card that is at fault?
 
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1) You're definitely running the latest PS3 firmware?
2) What happens if you manually configure the wireless settings and type in the SSID on the PS3?
 
Low the encryption on the router, also make sure you don't have any features enabled on the router such as wireless boost etc. I had that problem once with my superhub 1.
 
Have you got a phone that can create a wireless hotspot ? If not has a mate or family friend ? Try this to see if the problem is the PS3 of the router

If it can't see the phone either you know it's the PS3 wireless that's faulty.

Ps can you see any of your neighbours networks if they normally show ?
 
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