Playstation 3: change NAT type - how it works

This guide shows you how to change the NAT type on the PlayStation 3.

Change NAT type for PlayStation 3: Here's how

1. Open the Internet connection settings on your PlayStation 3 and select "Custom".
2. In the next step, select the appropriate connection method and then "Enter manually".
3. Click on your network and, if necessary, the corresponding security key. Also enter your WiFi password if you are using WiFi.
4. Select the "PPPoE" option under "Setting the IP address" and enter your user data in the next step. You can find this in the documents of your internet provider.
5. Under "DNS Settings" click on "Automatic" and also select the option "Automatic" under "MTU". Click "Do not use" under "Proxy Server" and activate "UPnP" in the next step.
6. Then test your connection. With "NAT type 1" you can use all functions of the PS3 without restrictions.