PS3 media server connection problems

LionOfJudah · 5 Oct 2008 at 12:33

used to be able to connect my pc running windows xp via windows media player 11 before but recently ps3 can't detect any media servers connected.
the only thing i have done is upgraded norton internet security from 2005 to 2008 version. I have checked the firewall settings etc and that recognises that the ps3 is on the same network. the uPnP slot is also allowed onthe firewall.
any ideas as to how I can overcome this problem?
thanks

rp2000 · 5 Oct 2008 at 12:40

LionOfJudah said:
used to be able to connect my pc running windows xp via windows media player 11 before but recently ps3 can't detect any media servers connected.
the only thing i have done is upgraded norton internet security from 2005 to 2008 version. I have checked the firewall settings etc and that recognises that the ps3 is on the same network. the uPnP slot is also allowed onthe firewall.
any ideas as to how I can overcome this problem?
thanks

Turn firewall off totally and try it. If it works then it IS YOUR FIREWALL. (Considering it is the only thing you changed since it last worked). Then check with someone who has NIS 2008 ( I don't have this software so can't check what the setting are/should be).

rp20000

LionOfJudah · 5 Oct 2008 at 12:53

it works now. so must be norton firewall.
thanks

now can anyone help me with firewall settings??

markyb · 5 Oct 2008 at 22:11

LionOfJudah said:
it works now. so must be norton firewall.
thanks

now can anyone help me with firewall settings??

You can add exceptions to programs and ports in Norton. Go into the Firewall settings.

Although best bet would be uninstall and get a decent AV/Firewall Combo

Streeteh · 5 Oct 2008 at 22:13

To be honest if you're behind a router there isn't much point in a firewall if you have a decent antivirus (IMO!). Never had a problem in the ~5 years i've had a router in my network.

markyb · 5 Oct 2008 at 22:15

Streeteh said:
To be honest if you're behind a router there isn't much point in a firewall if you have a decent antivirus (IMO!). Never had a problem in the ~5 years i've had a router in my network.

Indeed, I run networks of PCs behind a decent router without a standalone firewall 24/7 without problems. Just the Windows one enabled.

Hen_Dawg · 5 Oct 2008 at 23:28

Even though you've fixed your problem.Give tversity a try, it's great!

markyb · 6 Oct 2008 at 00:57

Hen_Dawg said:
Even though you've fixed your problem.Give tversity a try, it's great!

Funny you should mention that as I installed it a few hours ago but could not get my PS3 to pick up my server. I installed it onto my Windows 2003 Server with the firewall disabled and made sure it was all setup e.t.c. but nothing. :confused:

Quint · 6 Oct 2008 at 06:56

Delete norton, awfull software.