Same here

This same thing happens to me, i click play online and it just freezes at downloading game settings. this is on ps3 by the way, and the worst part is i'm at college so i can't even touch the modem or anything like that.

I have a a small solution if hipos' does not work well for you. When it comes up with downloading game settings turn off your controller it should work and do the same same if it takes ages to finds a game or if your about to start a game when it says 'setting up game...' should work works for me but im gonna try that ohter solution. =]

None of that stuff worked for me got any other ideas?

Lol i stoped playing but right before comming back to call of duty 5, i tried to play on lan match - splitscreen, ''NOT'' a private match online (frezze the game and the ps3 system, if you have the downloarding game settings problem). Than fire some rounds, do w/e you want and then quit and come back to online. I did 3-4 times and it was working everytime. So when you the DGS issue, go back to multiplayer then start a splitscreen match alone without a second controler than go to online again, that's it :), good luck, give me a feedback

Hey man same thing happens to me i live in australia im with optus i got a router, to play online i ahve to play private match for 10 min then i have to go teamdeath match or watever and then when i start playing it does connection interupts then signs me off and its driving me crazy i have an old routeri rang up and they said that they have an better one but they didnt give it to me for some reason. And when i play some other games as in Farcry 2, Mortal Kombat vs Dc it signs me off and i need help can some one help me please!!!

I stoped playing for a while, and then i tried, my ps3 was freezing when i started a splitscreen match. I was really close to bring back the game and then it worked. If you have an old routeur you need to change it. You should be able to buy one yourself if your company allows you to do it. Make sure to chek the firwall and network settings because its blocking any distant acces that wants to connect. You can fing this option: allow distance acces and routing in the network options. I bought my routeur in october 2008, call of duty 4 is from 2007 and how come i never had a single problem with call of duty 5 ? If your signed off its your router or a network option. For call of duty 4 its a common problem i belive its their servers. I think ill try to contact them, if its possible, to have more information because its driving nuts.

http://activision.custhelp.com/...

Read this (from the link):

I'm having problems connecting to online games.


•If you are using a router try the following:
-Set port forwarding on your router to your Playstation 3. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare uses ports 3658, 3478, 3074, 3075 (UDP) and ports 80, 443, 5223 (TCP).

-Place your Playstation 3 into the DMZ of your router.

-If both fail disconnect your router and try the game. If it works regularly at this point something about your router may not be completely compatible with the specific needs of this game. Check with your router manufacturer for additional steps that may need to be done to resolve the issues you are seeing.

NOTE:If setting port forwarding or DMZ helps your gameplay you may wish to assign your Playstation 3 a static IP address inside your home network, this will help ensure that the configurations you made do not need to be redone.

NOTE: Many broadband internet modems are coming with routing capability built in. Please contact your internet service provider to determine if your internet modem has an integrated router, if it does they should be able to assist you with the steps above for setting up a router.


•Once you have verified that your network setup is not the cause of the issue you can try the following:

-Try a different server. Some servers may have other players connected to them that you do not have an optimal connection with the host. To do this simply exit the game and select "Find Game" again in the multiplayer main menu.

-Back out to the main menu and re-enter multiplayer, then attempt to join a new game.

Hipo's method of resetting the router while your attempting to connect to *FIND GAME* works like a charm!!

Thanks for the advice!