Authenticating DNAS

I'm stumped and pretty really given that prior to today I'd had no problems and yet here it is...

All of my login attempts via PS3 (and NO I don't play on PC because I only have a laptop and FF doesn't play well with it) today have met the same end: "Error Code:POL-1558."

So far I can confirm the following:

1. I have not changed nor tampered with anything since I shutdown last night.

2. I'm not logged on, as far as I know Malekith isn't running around naked otw to the AH to liquidate everything I own. I'm not hacked I'm just not able to log on period because PoL is a PoS.

3. Home network is a cable modem (ISP = Time Warner Cable) hooked into a Netgear wireless G router (model = WGR614). The PS3 itself is connected by ethernet cable directly into the router.

4. My internet is working. I know this because I'm posting here via laptop and I was able to get on the PS3's web browser and surf. I also downloaded/installed the lastest firmware upgrade. After completing that task, I did a network test and everything came back fine.

5. Under PoL's Network Config: DNS and IP settings are set to acquire automatically, and MTU is set to normal, host name generated automatically, no idividual router settings, and no proxy.

So ya... I'm stumped... /sigh

carlcarl

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I called Sony on a number I found on their website about DNAS authentication.

I was told that users who had either comcast or Timer warner were having issues.

I was informed that I was just going to have to give them time.

Raen's right;

Took this from this source > http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps2na&message.id=70348

Turns out my ISP (as well a most others I think) only allow one MAC address to connect to the modem. The modem recognizes the MAC address of the first device you connect it too (in my case, this was my PC when my ISP installed everything), and locks the address. So if you unplug your PC from the modem, and connect your PS2 (or any other device) to it, you won't be able to connect since your PC's MAC address is locked in the modem, and it doesn't recognize your PS2's MAC. So unplug the modem for about 3-4 minutes, connect your PS2 to it, and plug it back in. The point of unplugging the modem is to release the MAC lock. The modem will now lock the MAC of the next device you connect it to (your PS2), and you should be able to connect. From here, I just left all settings on automatic (for dynamic IP addresses), and it worked!

Maybe it'll work for you, looks like PS2 forum though