The network is offline?

[benjani86]

I'm trying to get into online mode but it's telling me the network is offline - Is anyone else having this issue?

Apologies if this is a dupe, I couldn't see any other recent posts..

 

[OSgiken]

Sounds like you need to reset your system and try again.

 

[GTP_CargoRatt]

Its been fine for me, no problems.

 

[PAPPACLART]

And me no probs

 

[Delta795]

Might also try resetting your modem & router (if using one)

 

[GTP_Monkey]

Fine here.

 

[Eric W]

All you need to do is exit the game, go to Network Settings and run the Internet Connection Test. Once completed, start GT5 again and you should be fine.

 

[Santos i7]

All you need to do is exit the game, go to Network Settings and run the Internet Connection Test. Once completed, start GT5 again and you should be fine.

Just a tip, hardwire totally eliminates having to do this.

 

[Delta795]

Just a tip, hardwire totally eliminates having to do this.

No it doesn't...every modem should be power cycled on occasion.

 

[GTP_CargoRatt]

No it doesn't...every modem should be power cycled on occasion.

Exactly.

 

[Santos i7]

No it doesn't...every modem should be power cycled on occasion.

What does power cycling a modem have to do with running Test Connection..?

 

[Delta795]

What does power cycling a modem have to do with running Test Connection..?

I was responding to the quote about hard wiring elimating the issue. The OP was saying he was having issues being online. Even hardwired you can experience problems and by power cycling your modem you can effectively refresh the settings.

 

[GTP_CargoRatt]

I was responding to the quote about hard wiring elimating the issue. The OP was saying he was having issues being online. Even hardwired you can experience problems and by power cycling your modem you can effectively refresh the settings.

Actually, after talking to my ISP tech, an even better idea would be to completely unscrew and take off the coax cable going to the modem for a few seconds. He explained what that does but I can't remember how to explain it correctly. It makes sense to me tho. Maybe a more tech savy person can explain what it does.

 

[Santos i7]

I was responding to the quote about hard wiring elimating the issue. The OP was saying he was having issues being online. Even hardwired you can experience problems and by power cycling your modem you can effectively refresh the settings.

The hardwire thing was in response to the post I quoted. That's why I quoted it.

 

[BRP17]

Actually, after talking to my ISP tech, an even better idea would be to completely unscrew and take off the coax cable going to the modem for a few seconds. He explained what that does but I can't remember how to explain it correctly. It makes sense to me tho. Maybe a more tech savy person can explain what it does.

I've had to do that with my satellite, but never with a cable modem.
Voltage runs through coax with sat, not cable.

 

[GTP_CargoRatt]

I've had to do that with my satellite, but never with a cable modem.
Voltage runs through coax with sat, not cable.

He said something along the lines that by unpluging the cable from the modem, it clears it of any traffic congestion or something like that. I only have cable internet, my TV is satellite.

 

[Bluntified]

Actually, after talking to my ISP tech, an even better idea would be to completely unscrew and take off the coax cable going to the modem for a few seconds. He explained what that does but I can't remember how to explain it correctly. It makes sense to me tho. Maybe a more tech savy person can explain what it does.

What this does is completely cut your modem/router from the internet. When you power off, it doesn't stop its (intermittent) signal, it just reboots the modem/routers firmware (like rebooting your computer).

This is similar for cellphones and mobile devices, if you have signal problems, the best solution is to pull the battery as that is the only source of power, and without power it can't send signals. When something is hardwired (DSL/Cable whatever), they hold a small amount of power in itself to hold its settings and connection. Just like a computer, some have a tiny battery in it to keep it on, even when it's off.

 

[GTP_CargoRatt]

What this does is completely cut your modem/router from the internet. When you power off, it doesn't stop its (intermittent) signal, it just reboots the modem/routers firmware (like rebooting your computer).

This is similar for cellphones and mobile devices, if you have signal problems, the best solution is to pull the battery as that is the only source of power, and without power it can't send signals. When something is hardwired (DSL/Cable whatever), they hold a small amount of power in itself to hold its settings and connection. Just like a computer, some have a tiny battery in it to keep it on, even when it's off.

Yes, that sounds pretty close to what the tech guy said. Thanks for explaining it.

 

[Bluntified]

Yes, that sounds pretty close to what the tech guy said. Thanks for explaining it.

No problem, hope it gives others insight as well.