Getting ps3 8002ae1d error prevents you from successfully logging in to the PlayStation Network, or PSN for short. This is actually a DNS error related problem, and is quite common in the world of ps3 online gaming. You can also tell that this error has something to do with your online connection because of the message: "An error occurred during communication with the server."

PS3 Error 8002AE1D: checking your network

Even for new users on the PSN, getting ps3 error 8002ae1d is common. When you try creating a PSN network account the first time, this error could already happen and prevent you from getting in.