Networking

Connecting to a network

You can enjoy online games by connecting the PlayStation®2 console to a broadband network. To play all online games, you will need the following:

•A Network Access Disc (supplied separately)

•A Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) (sold separately)

•A service contract with a Broadband Internet Service Provider (sold separately)

•An Ethernet Cable (sold separately)

•An External Network Device such as a Broadband enabled digital set-top box, a cable modem, an ADSL modem or a router (sold separately)

Notes

•You cannot play online games with this console using a dial-up or ISDN connection.

•USB connectivity from the External Network Device to the USB connector is not supported.

•There are two types of network cables: straight-through cable and crossover cable. Ensure that you use the correct type of cable when connecting your PlayStation®2 console to your Broadband Internet connection. Refer to the Instruction Manual supplied with the network device, or your Broadband Internet Service Provider for details.

Connecting with a network cable

You can connect the console to a network using an Ethernet network cable connected to the NETWORK connector on the console rear. You can connect to a 100 Base-TX or 10 Base-T network. Refer to the instructions supplied with the network device for details.

Basic network setup

Network line

 

Network equipment

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Commercially available network cable

PC

Note

When connecting the console and a PC to the network, a network device such as a router or a hub may be required. Refer to the instructions supplied with the network device for details.

For more information on network setup, visit www.playstation.com

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