Not so much. Reason why you're seeing updates, ded. Srvs and patches work but not actual PSN services is because they most likely require a higher MTU.
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Fix for PSN Login Issues
- Thread starter k0ji-wd
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Negotiator
Member
IIRC, updates/patches are hosted on CDN servers (Akamai etc). I was able to download game updates even during the 2011 PSN hack debacle.
It's completely separate from the PSN infrastructure, so I don't think it's MTU-related.
AmuroChan
Member
SoraanTribal
Member
Assuming I'm doing it correctly as per that post on the first page, this still isn't working for me. My number should be 1464 (+28 = 1492), but I tried both and am still getting errors.
BobTheFork
Member
I tried that tutorial but I actually got down to 1400 and still got the error. I'm not supposed to go lower than 1400, but I never got a correct response 
SoraanTribal
Member
As a new PS4 owner... if I start playing a (disc) game on the system while PSN is having issues, will I still keep my progress when I can finally sign into my own account? And will the trophies transfer over as well?
GifGafIsTheBestGaf
Member
did you regirster/create a psn account before this whole ordeal? if you did then yes, when you log in again it will sync your stuff. if not, i dont think it will work.
cripterion
Member
Doesn't work for me either, "The service is currently undergoing maintenance".
At least I can use Netflix for once, usually I get locked out of all of my games and apps. Still, what a year for PSN. I know this is due to these lizards assholes but you would think they would have it figured out by now...
At least I can use Netflix for once, usually I get locked out of all of my games and apps. Still, what a year for PSN. I know this is due to these lizards assholes but you would think they would have it figured out by now...
SoraanTribal
Member
I have a PSN account (from PS3) that I've had for years, but I can't sign into it yet. I don't really want to play anything if nothing will link with the system after I start.
It will not transfer.
nullpoynter
Member
This doesn't work for me.
Noisepurge
Member
ok this trick does not work anymore, can't login again to PSN at all :E
SoraanTribal
Member
Are you sure? That's really stupid.
I would like to actually start playing some of my new games. -_-Interesting. Odd that those services aren't being affected as well. I suppose that is telling in terms of the DDoS attack.
perfectsil
Member
this was working for me earlier, not anymore
Hidden One
Member
Didn't work for me of course.
Meus Renaissance
Member
It was working earlier today. Not anymore
cripterion
Member
PS4 is completly out of whack, trying to launch any game and it hangs, I go back to the dashboard and there's no controller input anymore, I have to manually unplug the damn console.
Monochromaticx
Member
Thanks for sharing but sadly it didn't work for me.
Filthy Casual
Member
Same.
EricTheCleric
Member
where do I find this setting in Chrome so I can access the PSN store?
Same here
GayForMaster
Banned
Confirmed working on my new PSTV, lol. Thanks OP.
thatdamnmook
Member
Also worked for me after a restart. Incredibly slow, though.
LookAtMeGo
Member
Not workin for me
Heavy_D_Forever
Banned
MTU 1473 worked for me. Good stuff!
Despite PSN being listed as fully online as of last night, I could not connect at all without changing the MTU to 1473. I actually switched back and forth between 1473 and auto a few times and every time auto would result in a NW-31194-8 error, while 1473 would immediately log in. I have no idea why this is necessary now since auto used to work before Sony started messing with their servers. Even today (Dec 28), any MTU higher than 1477 won't work. I tried a bunch of MTUs and that's the largest that works. The Test Internet Connection then ironically complains my router might not support IP packet fragmentation and PS4 network features might not be "restricted".
The really annoying thing is that if Sony hadn't fiddled with their servers, PSN would have likely been up the morning of the 26th. Instead they screwed up their own servers and it was down an addional day and a half. It's still technically not "up" since the MTU "fix" is required to log in for nearly everyone I've talked to.
Also Sony's us.playstation.com web site still reports under maintenance when I try to log in their, so Sony still has issues. There's no way to report those problems to Sony though.
The really annoying thing is that if Sony hadn't fiddled with their servers, PSN would have likely been up the morning of the 26th. Instead they screwed up their own servers and it was down an addional day and a half. It's still technically not "up" since the MTU "fix" is required to log in for nearly everyone I've talked to.
Also Sony's us.playstation.com web site still reports under maintenance when I try to log in their, so Sony still has issues. There's no way to report those problems to Sony though.
Rndm
Member
Not really a better trick as it has its flaws as well; e.g. LAN users who try to get the best connection won't really profit from that, so changing the MTU is better for them.
I feel like changing the MTU is the most simple and fastest way to try first before doing more complicated things and it works for most (all?) users anyway.
OverHeat
« generous god »
My main connection is LAN, I switch from wifi to LAN with my trick
Rndm
Member
Oh wow. Ok, so it is more useful than I thought.
It's weird that that works then. I have no idea why..
OverHeat
« generous god »
Range of IP still block on PSN I guess
~ Zyzomys ~
Member
I was able to get online last night without any changes to my settings but I had no luck getting on tonight. I changed my MTU to 1473 and it is working. Thanks.
Well, I've tried setting the MTU to 1492, 1490, 1473 and 1470. I get to the sign in screen and everytime I get the "cannot connect to the serer within the time limit" message. If I did the method on the first page correctly my MTU should be 1490, but no dice. Guess I just gotta wait, cuz I'm out of ideas.