Netflix error code nw-3-6: this is how you solve the problem

Not everything has to be a dream come true, even with a handy streaming service like Netflix. We tell you what you can do with a number of specific and common error codes. This time helping you with code ‘NW-3-56. You have to do this in Netflix on different devices.

Netflix code NW-3-6

Many services use error codes to refer to a technical problem. It is a convenient reference method. NW-3-6 is one of the Netflix codes that users see most on the following devices:

• Smart TVs
• Set-top boxes or media streamers
• Play Station 3, 4 and 5
• Xbox 360, One and Series X/S
• Blu-ray players

As you can see, there is a whole range of different devices involved and yet there is the same error at the root: a network problem. often you will see this error along with the message “There was a problem with the Netflix connection. Please try again or visit Netflix.com/help”. In this case, the problem often seems to be related to incorrect network settings.

We show simple steps for each device to help you get rid of this code. Follow the steps in chronological order and check again after each step to see if the problem has been solved.

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smart TV

Netflix is ​​a highly coveted app on smart TVs. Every TV brand wants a Netflix app on their device and on the remote control. Here’s how to fix the NW-3-6 error code:

1. If you use a VPN connection, turn it off and connect directly to your home internet.
2. If you are using custom network settings on your smart TV, please restore the default settings. Get the DNS automatically.
3. Restart your router.
4. Ask your internet provider for advice, because this way you know for sure whether your router is working properly.

Set-top boxes or media streamers

Many telecom providers have integrated the Netflix app into their decoder software. Furthermore, most media streamers offer support for the major streaming service. Here’s how to fix the NW-3-6 error:

1. If you use a VPN connection, turn it off and connect directly to your home internet.
2. If you are using custom network settings on your smart TV, please restore the default settings. Get the DNS automatically.
3. Restart your router.
4. Ask your internet provider for advice, because this way you know for sure whether your router is working properly.

Playstation 3, 4 and 5

On a PlayStation you can watch movies via DVD or Blu-ray for much longer, but luckily you will also find the Netflix app. This is what you do with the NW-3-6 error code:

1. Check your network settings. Set IP address, DNS and MTU to ‘Automatic’. Select ‘Do not use’ for Proxy server and ‘Do not specify’ for DHCP host. You can also perform a connection test in the network settings.
2. Restart your device.
3. Restart your router.
4. Ask your internet provider for advice, because this way you know for sure whether your router is working properly.

Xbox 360, One and Series X/S

You can also simply enjoy your favorite movies and series on Microsoft’s game consoles, for example when you want to rest after a tough race in the game Forza Horizon 5. This is what you do with the NW-3-6 error code:

1. Check your network settings. Set DNS to ‘Automatic’, choose your network and then ‘Configure network’.
2. Restart your router.
3. Ask your internet provider for advice, because this way you know for sure whether your router is working properly.

Blu-ray players

Blu-ray players are becoming less and less popular, precisely because of the success of streaming services. For that reason, you can now access apps from streaming services on many Blu-ray players. If you see the NW-3-6 code, you can do this:

1. If you use a VPN connection, turn it off and connect directly to your home internet.
2. If you are using custom network settings on your smart TV, please restore the default settings. Get the DNS automatically.
3. Restart your router.
4. Ask your internet provider for advice, because this way you know for sure whether your router is working properly.

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