Hey everyone,

I have a Sony PS3 CECHA01 Frankenstein that was serviced by Computer Booter. I'm currently running Evilnat CFW 4.92, and I'm trying to figure out whether my networking problem is firmware-related before I make any changes.

My current firmware information:

Console: Sony CECHA01, backwards-compatible fat PS3 Frankenstein

System Software shown in XMB: 4.92

Custom Firmware Tools → Cobra Tools → Cobra Information:

CEX Cobra

Cobra version 8.5

Cobra FW version 4.92

Syscall 8 enabled

External Cobra disabled

The problem:

When I run the PS3's built-in Internet Connection Test using Ethernet, I get:

Obtain IP Address: Succeeded

Internet Connection: Failed

Error: 80710806 — The connection to the server timed out

Here's what I've tested so far:

Used my known-working blue Ethernet cable, which works with my PS5.

Confirmed the router's Ethernet port shows a green link light when the PS3 is connected.

The PS3 successfully obtains an IP address.

The PS3's Internet Browser can load Yahoo and display article headlines and text, although some images don't load properly.

Despite this, the PS3's built-in Internet Connection Test still fails.

The browser results make me think the console can reach the Internet, but I'm not sure why the connection test fails.

I also came across a Reddit discussion where someone with a Frankenstein PS3 couldn't connect through Ethernet or Wi-Fi on Evilnat 4.92. Another user suggested downloading the latest Evilnat build with Wi-Fi and BD support and updating offline through USB, mentioning that something may have broken in an earlier version when online CFW updates were introduced.

My questions:

Has anyone experienced this specific 80710806 error on Evilnat 4.92/Cobra 8.5, particularly on a CECHA01 Frankenstein?

Is there a known networking bug in Evilnat 4.92 that an offline CFW update fixes?

Would updating to Evilnat 4.93 be a reasonable next step? If so, which exact build should I use for a normal CEX console?

Given that my PS3 obtains an IP address and can load Yahoo content, does this sound more like a firmware/software issue than a faulty network board?

Are there any precautions I should take before updating CFW on a Frankenstein console?

I haven't updated anything yet. I'm considering backing up my EID0 root key first, then updating through USB rather than using the PS3's network updater.

I'm not concerned about PSN access or online gaming. I simply want the PS3's Internet connection to work properly through Ethernet or Wi-Fi. I'd prefer to resolve this without formatting the HDD, reinstalling OFW, or opening the console unnecessarily.

I'd appreciate advice from anyone who has encountered this issue or has experience with Evilnat on a Frankenstein PS3. Thanks!

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- only 2 players

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Wrote a guid here for porting other versions: https://github.com/Gabarsolon/buzz-pad-bridge/blob/main/docs/PORTING.md

GitHub: https://github.com/Gabarsolon/buzz-pad-bridge 

Release: https://github.com/Gabarsolon/buzz-pad-bridge/releases/latest

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https://github.com/Calyps0man/ppsspp/releases

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https://youtu.be/1GnP0CGedl0
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Whenever I try to load a page, it just throws a network error (like page cannot be displayed / 80710a06). It won't even load basic search engines. I already tried clearing the cache, history, and cookies, turned off "Confirm Browser Close", and set the homepage to blank, but entering http://ps3xploit.me via the START button still results in a connection error. My date and time are synchronized via the internet.

Since my browser seems completely broken for external links, what is the best way to bypass this and install HEN on 4.93? Is there a fully offline method using a USB flash drive that doesn't require the PS3 browser to fetch data from the internet?

Thanks for any help

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​Hi everyone,

​I need some technical help regarding a specific hard-crash on my PS3 Slim while playing Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. ​

The Issue:

No matter what format I use (Split ISO merged in multiMAN or a direct PKG), the game launches fine, but after 1–2 minutes—specifically during/right after the early Metal Gear RAY boss fight—the console completely crashes, emits 3 fast beeps, and Shuts Down / Flashes Red. ​

My Setup & What I've Tried:

​Console: PS3 Slim with PS3HEN.

​Disc Drive: Working physical PS3 game disc inserted in the drive at all times.

​Formats Tested:

​Split ISO: Merged on dev_hdd0 via multiMAN. Crashes at the boss with 3 beeps.

​PKG Version: Installed directly to XMB. Still crashes at the exact same boss fight with 3 beeps.

​Network: Tried both offline and with update prompts. ​

Questions:

​Since 3 beeps usually indicate a Kernel Panic (HEN RAM overload) or Overheating/Thermal throttling during heavy load, is MGR known to trigger this specific hardware crash on HEN?

​Would switching to webMAN MOD (to unload multiMAN from RAM or adjust fan speeds) fix this, or is this a sign of system instability/hardware issue?

​If I buy the original physical PS3 disc of Metal Gear Rising, is it guaranteed to work and bypass this crash completely, or will it still crash if it's a console hardware/overheating issue?

​Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Acabo de sacar mi ps3 para volver a usarla luego de casi un año, recuerdo que tenía cfw 4.92 pero el disco duro está dañado ya, así que conseguí uno nuevo y ya lo he formateado, ¿Puedo colocar CFW directamente o es necesario instalar un OFW antes? Ayudenme por favor