Networking
You can enjoy online games by connecting the PlayStation®2 console to a network.
Notes
•Games that require use of the internal hard disk drive (for PlayStation®2) are not compatible with this console. Contact SCEA Consumer Services at
•There is no need to purchase the network adaptor (for PlayStation®2) (sold separately). This console has a
Items you will need
To connect to a network and to create network settings, you will need the following:
•An account with a broadband Internet service provider
•A commercially available network cable
•The online
•A memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) (sold separately) with at least 94 KB of free space
•Login and network settings information provided by your Internet service provider
Notes
•Network cables can be of either
•Some titles may not require a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) to access online content.
Connecting to a network
This model of the PlayStation®2 console supports broadband connection. See "Connecting with a network cable" ( page 44) for basic setup instructions.
Warning
Do not plug the AC power cord for the console into an electrical outlet until you have made all other connections.
About DNASSony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) uses DNAS (Dynamic Network Authentication System), a proprietary authentication system, to help protect copyright and security in connecting the PlayStation®2 console to a network. DNAS retrieves information about a user's hardware and software for authentication, copy protection, account blocking, system, rules, or game management and other purposes. The information collected does not identify the user personally. For full details, see the online user agreement in individual games.
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