How to troubleshoot and fix online problems

[Koleax]

I've noticed that sometimes I will not receive a pickup after going over the pad, even when it's lit, I hear the noise, and know it should be active. Is this just a problem with lag that can't be remedied? In some eliminator races it happens more than half the time.

[QjonPL]

It is called Vista Pad - well known online 'feature' of W HD ^^

[Lance]

It is called a program glitch. A coding fault.

[Darkdrium777]

It is called a Vista pad. A Windows fault.

There I fixed it for you.

[sylware]

Hi,
Is there a "network mode" in order to check lantency against the server and other things?

[blackwiggle]

Only in the PS3 settings > check network settings,you have to quit any game to check it.
I can't remember if it checks latency,best to get on to a internet speed test that will show it, use the PS3 web browser to do that

[sylware]

Originally Posted by blackwiggle

Only in the PS3 settings > check network settings,you have to quit any game to check it.
I can't remember if it checks latency,best to get on to a internet speed test that will show it, use the PS3 web browser to do that

Unfortunately... it does not. It has to be done based on wipeout HD/Fury servers/clients. I suspect issues with my ISP, or worst: peering issues between my ISP and the network where the servers are.
I bet they have such measurements mode built in. To give user access to such mode would help them to troubleshoot latency issues with their ISP.

[Whizzer-Hawk]

Hello, I can't seem to get online - it just stays at the 'connecting' box on the menu screen. I left it for around a couple of hours but it still had the 'connecting' box up on the menu screen, and it refused to let me on.

I can get online with other games, it's just Wipeout HD Fury that seems to be the problem. The problem just happened today for some unusual reason as I was racing perfect yesterday.

If it helps...My NAT type varies between 1 & 2, but I don't know how often. The router I use has 7 built-in antennas so that if one fails it would scan through the other 6 for a clear connection. (I have this expensive router because there are a lot of appliances in the house that run on wireless)

[SaturnReturn]

WipEout HD and Pulse servers, amongst other games, are down for maintenance. I can't remember until what time, something like 9 PM tonight.