what do i need to play my sony ps2 online?

cashman_2

what do i need to play my sony ps2 online?

i have a broadband connection with tesco and a ps2 and a net play game so what hardware is required please.
cashman

judderman

This is the site i used.
http://eu.playstation.com/networkgaming/home.jhtml?linktype=NAV
hope this helps.

volks400

cashman,
im using tesco bb and want to get online too. did u get a modem/router(which one) and how was the online experiense with 512k speed. is it worth getting online.

cheers

MACacd

I used to play regularly online with my PS2, socom, hardware online and timesplitter FP mainly. The experience was normally positive, there is the odd idiot but generally great fun.

I'm looking forward to trying PES:5 online shortly.

At the time i was on 512k with a us robotics bb router, but my router blew up during a recent thunder storm and i haven't gotten around to replacing it.

The 512k speed was fine, the odd problem with lag but that was more to do with peak periods that the overall speed.

cashman_2

thanks for the replies guys,
i have looked on ebay and they seem to be going for 20 -30 quid if i have the correct one
http://search.ebay.co.uk/ws/search/SaleSearch?sofocus=bs&satitle=ps2+network+adapter&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC5&amp%3Bsspagename=h%3Ah%3Aadvsearch%3AUk&from=R7&nojspr=y&pfid=0&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&fcl=3&frpp=50

volks400 wrote:

cashman,
im using tesco bb and want to get online too. did u get a modem/router(which one) and how was the online experiense with 512k speed. is it worth getting online.

cheers

i'll keep my eye on a few of these on ebay and if anyone has any further advice please add to this thread, cheers cash

cashman_2

ok i got a nework adapter installed in the back of my ps2 so where the hell do i put in the cable coming from it as it will not fit in my modem from tesco broadband.
i had a quick look on ebay and think this will be the quickest and cheapest option.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-PS2-USB-Ethernet-Connecter-Network-Adapter_W0QQitemZ8228638198QQcategoryZ117047QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

1. am i correct or do i need something else.
please fell free to add anything to this as i ain got a clue.

MACacd

I really can't help with your issue as i have an ntl cable connection and an internl cat5 network vai a us robotics router.

you might find some solutions here

http://uk.playstation.com/networkgaming/support.jhtml

sorry i can't help any more.

MACacd

I did a bit of digging around the net and found this

(article taken from http://en.forums.playstation.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=8454074051&f=250107342&m=367105245&host=uk&locale=en_GB)

ADSL is not so straightforward because ADSL providers give their customers a USB modem as standard and this is not directly compatible with the PlayStation 2 as it uses Ethernet.

Therefore you need to find a way to get round this problem, and there are few to choose from! For a complete list, try here: http://uk.playstation.com/networkgaming/browseSubcat.jhtml?subcatId=208&linktype=MPC (note there are 2 pages).

Simply put the options are:

Change the modem to an Ethernet Modem
Get a Router
ICS (Internet Connection Sharing connecting PS2 to a PC)

Each method has a few issues, but hopefully the information below will assist you in sorting any issues out.



Ethernet Modems and Modems with Routing Capabilities/Routers
Most ADSL Ethernet Modems are actually Ethernet Modems with Routing capabilities, and that means that the modem will more than likely have a firewall, which may or may not interfere with PlayStation Network Gaming.

However the only way to find out is to try it first!

The first thing you have to do with ALL ADSL Ethernet Modems is to first set it up to work with a computer be it a PC, MAC or laptop/notebook. Part of the set up is to place your service provider details into the modem (username and sometimes password).

The modem should come with a software disc and this needs to be put into the computer so that you can configure the modem. Once the modem is configured to work with a computer, and you can successfully visit web sites using that computer, then you can start to look at using your PS2 with the modem.

Most Ethernet Modems with Routing capabilities require a Straight Through Ethernet Cable to connect the PlayStation 2 to the modem. However there are a few modems which actually require a Crossover Ethernet Cable to connect the PS2 to the modem, and you should check your modem manual for details.



Issues with Ethernet Modems with Routing Capabilities/Routes

Some Ethernet Modems with Routing capabilities have Firewalls and these firewalls can stop necessary information getting through to your PS2. This is done by the firewall blocking information ports. Sometimes all you need to do to overcome this is to simply go into your router settings and locate the firewall area and then simply open the ports that are required by the game which should be specified in the game instruction manual.

For more information regarding ports, you may find the following useful: http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/p/port.html (number 2).

However, in certain cases with some games, this is not good enough, but an alternative is to set up what is called a Static IP address and use Port Forwarding. In English that means you create a reserved area within the router (static IP), and then you tell the router that if any information that comes in which uses the required ports for a particular game, it must be directed to the reserved area only. Port forwarding requires you to enter an IP address and then to enter the ports required directly into the routing area and assign them to the IP address.

A similar alternative to this is to set up what is called a DMZ (De-Militarised Zone) This is essentially the same as above, but does not require port forwarding (Usually) because the DMZ is a function of routers that is outside of the firewall and completely ignores them. To set up the DMZ you usually have to enter an IP address as you would do with Port Forwarding.

IP Addressing:-

Simply put, an IP address is the address of the device that lives on a Network.

For more information regarding IP Addresses please go to: http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/I/IP_address.html

There are specific rules that need to be adhered to in regards to IP addressing. Primarily the syntax (the way it should be written), but an IP address generally consists of 4 blocks separated by a point. For simplicity, the following may be of use:

Router IP address of 192.168.0.1 = possible Static or DMZ address of 192.168.0.X (where X is a value that is out of the modem DHCP range or an unlikely value that the modem would dish out, for example 50).

Router IP address of 192.168.1.1 = possible Static or DMZ address of 192.168.1.X (where X is a value that is out of the modem DHCP range or an unlikely value that the modem would dish out, for example 50).

Router IP address of 10.0.0.2 = possible Static or DMZ address of 10.0.0.X (where X is a value that is out of the modem DHCP range or an unlikely value that the modem would dish out, for example 50).

To configure your router, you will have to navigate the router Interface, and you should always contact your Router manufacturer directly for assistance if you have never configured a router before!



ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) Set Up
OK this is just a quick cover of ICS.

First and Foremost, you need a Network port in your computer and a Crossover Ethernet Cable. A Crossover Ethernet Cable is a cable that is similar to the cable provided with the Network Adapter, but the wires internally are crossed over – hence the name crossover. If you are unsure if your computer has a Network port, then all you need to do is see if you can plug in the cable provided with the Network Adapter into anything on the back of your PC. If you can, then great you have a network card and all you need to do is buy a Crossover Ethernet cable, if you can’t then you need to get a Network Card as well.

cashman_2

thanks for the posts, i got a cross over cable this morning and tried it, all seemed ok till i connected to central station, it then came up with a dns 402 error, so i rang sony and they told me because my console was chipped i would not be able to play online.
this !!!!!! me off a bit, so if anyone knows a way round this please let me know.
cheers cash.

matty_c608

Uh Oh, caught with a chipped playstation?!

Were they angry or what ever with you?!

matty_c608

cashman I found this thread for you..

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/231821