"an error occurred while contacting the server" - HELP
Getting the dreaded "an error occurred while contacting the server" error.
I can connect and play online with any other game.... but I only want to play this one, naturally :)
I have been successful in playing online in Wipeout, this only started in the last week.
My PS3 is using NAT type 2.
PSN ID: akira_2_5_0_1 .
Tried another PSN ID- same thing.
Tried the log out, launch app and auto-sign in fix.... nothing.
Set IP address to static.
Per PSKC article opened these ports on my router:TCP Ports: 80, 443, 5223, and 10070 - 10080 UDP Ports: 3478, 3479, 3658, and 10070. No dice.
Been offline, for just this game, 5 days now.
Disabled Media Server - no change.
Router is linksys WRT54G, however when I bypass the router and run an ethernet line from my modem to the PS3 with easy automatic settings I sign into PSN, but error out when I try to play Wipeout HD online, same as wired or wireless to the router.
Tried setting my PS3 IP as DMZ host on my router. No go.
Also, deleted game, reinstalled wipeout HD and unlock key (No Fury add on yet). Launched game, game automatically installed its update. Went to "online" and.... SAME THING.
Network is up per one of my friends. Oddly, If I receive an invite from a friend they show in the live game data feed at the bottom of the screen. I can see their name, and their current status/track, and also in the "community" list but if I try to connect to them I am booted back to main menu.
Any help greatly appreciated!!