Playstation 2 Network Adapter

321 Responses to “Playstation 2 Network Adapter”

JAYSON, on November 23rd, 2002 at 11:52 am Said:

CAN I PLAY WWE SMACKDOWN SHUT YOUR MOUTH ONLINE ,PLEASE GET BACK TO ME
Patrick, on November 23rd, 2002 at 1:51 pm Said:

Sorry, Smackdown Shut your mouth is not able to play online… An online WWE wrestling game would certainly be cool, I’m sure its not too far off. However, I’d hate to see what lag would look like in the game.
jeremy, on December 16th, 2002 at 12:21 pm Said:

Hey Patrick, my name is jeremy sand, and i work on the newspaper staff at my high school. I was wondering if I could quote you, as I am currently working on a story on the network adapter. Please let me know. Thanks.
James, on December 24th, 2002 at 6:47 pm Said:

Will the network adaptor work with roadrunner?
Patrick, on December 24th, 2002 at 9:21 pm Said:

Yes, the network adapter will work with Road Runner or any other broadband connection.

You will need to either split your connection or get a broadband router with a 4 port switch and run an ethernet cable to your PS2. Otherwise the only thing on the “net” will be the PS2.
T, on January 8th, 2003 at 10:13 am Said:

How can you hook up a ps2 modem via a wireless connection?
Patrick, on January 8th, 2003 at 11:03 am Said:

Yes you can hook up a ps2 via wireless.

There are a couple of ways to do this, none really inexpensive though…

First option is to not get the ps2 network adapter, but instead get a linksys wireless usb adapter which if you do a google search, you’ll find instructions on how to set it up.

Second option, is to set up a wireless bridge to the ps2.

What you need is the ps2 adapter, 2 of the same wireless access points capable of being configured as a bridge. Hook up one AP at the internet connection, and then the other AP near the PS2. Then you need to use a cross over ethernet cable from the access point to the ps2.
josh, on January 16th, 2003 at 8:41 am Said:

What games can you play online? Only the new ones that have come out since it’s release? I have Unreal Tournament, and i think it has some kind of network option, can you play it online? I have been thinking of getting one, but don’t have the $ for both the adapter and games. Thank you for any advice you can help with.
Patrick, on January 16th, 2003 at 9:23 am Said:

Josh,
There are only a few games right now that support network play but that list is growing quickly.

One’s I’ve played or know about:
Madden 2003
NFL 2k3
NBA Live 2003
SOCOM Navy Seals
Twisted Metal Black online (free via card w/ Network adapter)
Tony Hawk 4(?)

Games to keep an eye out for:
Everquest Adventures Online

Be also careful when it says online play or network play. Some early games were able to hook 2 or more PS2’s via a Firewire or iLink cable not the Network adapter. I think Unreal tournament is this way, but not 100% sure.
Chuck, on January 19th, 2003 at 10:58 pm Said:

Patrick,
My son wants to play the Navy Seals game on-line. While I have not seen the network adapter yet, I am assuming that it still requires a capable or DSL modem with a patch through cable to the adapter. Is this correct? His room does not have a broadband modem yet (not going to move all his game gear to my office either!) so I am looking for the complete picture on what’s needed to get him up and running. Thanks.
Patrick, on January 20th, 2003 at 7:44 am Said:

Chuck,

Here’s my reccommendation…

Get a 4 port broadband router, like the ones from Linksys. This plugs into the cable/dsl modem and then you can plug multiple devices in the remaining 4 ports. You’d plug your office computer into one and the PS2 network adapter into the other.

You’ll just have to run a long CAT 5e cable to his room and you’ll be all set. The downside is the router will cost you $50 and the long cable about $30 plus the network adapter $40 for a total of $120. The upside is you’ll have added security of a firewall in the router vs having your computer always on the internet and you could always add other computers to your net connection too.
mike, on January 22nd, 2003 at 5:42 pm Said:

patrick im having problems getting online. i run the istall disk and it says im online. when i put game in i cant connect can u help me out here thx
Patrick, on January 23rd, 2003 at 7:32 am Said:

Mike,

Sorry you are having problems, but in order to help you, I’m going to need some more information:

What game:
What kind of connection (cable/dsl/dialup):
If Cable/DSL, what kind of router:
What ISP:
Roy, on January 23rd, 2003 at 9:56 pm Said:

Hey! I recently purchased a Network Adapter. WOW! Very very good deal! I am highly satisfied. Easy set-up. Everything you could want is all here. I do have 1 question though…

I see on the back of the network adapter, the part where you plug it into your PlayStation 2, that there seems to be something for a hard drive. Is this in fact what it is for? If so, can I just hook up a hard drive to it and use it? Or does it have to be a special Sony PS2 hard drive? Thank You for your time, I appreciate it.
Patrick, on January 24th, 2003 at 8:36 am Said:

Roy,

You are correct, that is a Hard drive slot. However, you can’t just hook up any hard drive. The file format and connectors are just a bit different to make it work.

Look for Sony to have the Hard drive option sometime this year (2003) as games that will need it will come out.

As of right now, no games would use it and you can’t access it right now anyways, but when a game like Final Fantasy XI hits the USA it should need the hard drive.

Sony does have a Linux PS2 kit which converts your PS2 into a linux box which does come with a hard drive. However, you can only use linux on it and not play PS2 games after you convert it.
erich, on February 7th, 2003 at 5:53 pm Said:

i dont have a phone jack near my ps2 so what should i do
Bob, on February 7th, 2003 at 10:31 pm Said:

I just recently bought a PS2 console and i was just wondering what are the things i need to play online,and does NHL 2K3 work online
Gretchen, on February 8th, 2003 at 7:35 pm Said:

Ok. I too am having problem connection ps2 to online. I bought a EC (rj45) and connected directly from my EC on the back of the Toshiba PCX2200 cable modem directly to the ps2 NA. I tried automatic, I tried manual. No luck. I do not have log on to my internet connection (just turn on the computer hit IE and your there) so no login should be required. I purshased a linsys router, but the guy at Linsys told me I could hook up through the Ethernet connection on the back of the cable modem. No matter how many boards I’ve spent hours reading, no luck. I even did the unplug the modem and turn off the ps2, then reconnect thing….anybody got any advise? I’ve been doing this all day!
Patrick, on February 8th, 2003 at 8:51 pm Said:

Gretchen,

Not sure what an EC is, I know you said rj45, but are we talking about a straight network cat 5 cable or a cross over cable?

All you need is a standard ethernet, cat 5e not a cross over cable from your cable modem and that should work. Try using the same cable you use for your computer to the PS2 NA and see if that works.

If all else fails, you might have a faulty network adapter, try exchanging it at the store you bought it for another.
sam, on February 16th, 2003 at 5:42 pm Said:

Instead of buying a 4 port broadband router like you suggested to chuck couuld i buy a seperate DSL modem then connnect that to the phone line in my room. If i did that could i play games online while my family surfs the web on our pc? How much would a seperate modem cost?

Note- I have AOL DSL, if that matters
sam, on February 16th, 2003 at 5:42 pm Said:

Instead of buying a 4 port broadband router like you suggested to chuck couuld i buy a seperate DSL modem then connnect that to the phone line in my room. If i did that could i play games online while my family surfs the web on our pc? How much would a seperate modem cost?

Note- I have AOL DSL, if that matters
Patrick, on February 16th, 2003 at 7:20 pm Said:

Sam,

I don’t believe you could buy a second DSL modem and surf from another phone extension.

If you had 2 phone lines into the house you could run 2 dsl modems but at double your current costs for AOL DSL.

Your best bet is to get a router like the linksys and share the internet connection your dsl modem is already providing.
Bob, on February 25th, 2003 at 8:26 am Said:

I am thinking about buying the Sony PlayStation 2 Network Adapter but before I do I was wondering if I have a 56k dial-up will there be problems and stuff cause it is too slow? What games could I actually play? Is it free to play online other than having an internet provider? Can I play SOCOM with a 56K? Is DSL better for playing games? I know I asked a lot of questions, but I hope someone anwsers them.

Thanks
BOB
Bob, on February 25th, 2003 at 8:27 am Said:

I am thinking about buying the Sony PlayStation 2 Network Adapter but before I do I was wondering if I have a 56k dial-up will there be problems and stuff cause it is too slow? What games could I actually play? Is it free to play online other than having an internet provider? Can I play SOCOM with a 56K? Is DSL better for playing games? I know I asked a lot of questions, but I hope someone anwsers them.

Thanks
BOB
Bob, on February 25th, 2003 at 8:27 am Said:

I am thinking about buying the Sony PlayStation 2 Network Adapter but before I do I was wondering if I have a 56k dial-up will there be problems and stuff cause it is too slow? What games could I actually play? Is it free to play online other than having an internet provider? Can I play SOCOM with a 56K? Is DSL better for playing games? I know I asked a lot of questions, but I hope someone anwsers them.

Thanks
BOB
Bob, on February 25th, 2003 at 8:27 am Said:

I am thinking about buying the Sony PlayStation 2 Network Adapter but before I do I was wondering if I have a 56k dial-up will there be problems and stuff cause it is too slow? What games could I actually play? Is it free to play online other than having an internet provider? Can I play SOCOM with a 56K? Is DSL better for playing games? I know I asked a lot of questions, but I hope someone anwsers them.

Thanks
BOB
Philip Pham, on March 12th, 2003 at 12:32 pm Said:

Hello Patrick,

I recently bought the network adapter for the ps2. during installation with my linksys router set at dhcp the dns was anable to verify even though when I tested the connection it worked. I did some research and I read that I have to get a cross over cable connected to the router and manually give the ip address to the playstation 2, my question is i have a home network set at dhcp and if I manually set it for the ps2, will it conflict with my other pc’s at home.

thanks
Jim, on March 15th, 2003 at 5:10 am Said:

Hi! I’m having a bit of trouble setting up my network adaptor. I set up my friend’s with no problem (he has a D-link router and Verizon DSL). However, I can’t get mine to work (I have a linksys router and roadrunner cable). When I set up the connection, it takes a while to check the connection, then says that I’m online but cannot send registration data. When I try to connect with twisted metal black online, the card connects but then gets a fatal error. I also tried the games on the demo disc…they also connect but then have errors. I’ve tried both setting up my network with DHCP as well as manual configuration, and I also tried setting the PS2 as the DMZ host so it would be outside the firewall. Any ideas? Thanks for your help! –Jim
Patrick, on March 15th, 2003 at 8:48 am Said:

Phil,

You don’t need a cross over cable to connect your PS2 to your cable modem.

The only reason to get a cross over cable would be if you were bridging it from a wireless card.

Jim,

As for your situation, you might want to try a different cable or might have a faulty PS2 network card. I’d try a different cable first, then see if that works, if not, try to exchange the network card or try borrowing someone’s that works.
ISAIAH, on March 21st, 2003 at 6:16 pm Said:

I HOOKED UP MY MODEM TO THE GAME AND I JUST GOT COMCAST 4 DAYS AGO AND WHEN I PUT THE SETUP DISC IN IT KEEPS SAYING CONNECTION FAILED I GOT A BRAND NEW COMPUTER 1 YEAR OLD AND THE ETHER NET IS PLUGED IN THE MODEM THE ETHERNET I PUT IN THE GAME COMES OUT THE ROUTER RIGHT PLEASE ANSWER WHOLE QUESTION.
mitch, on April 1st, 2003 at 7:14 am Said:

dear he/she,
I’m gonna get a ps2 network chip and my house is wireless and I use d-link and I have to buy the DWL-810+ can I get something cheaper is it compatible with linksys????
i really need to know please awnser me!!
Patrick, on April 1st, 2003 at 9:04 am Said:

Mitch,

I’m afraid I can’t help you there, you’ll have to experiment yourself. Do a google search or check the manufacturer’s websites for more information if a specific product will work for what you want it to do.

Worst case, buy the product from a store that has a good return policy, such as Circuit City which will allow you to return items without a penalty.
mitch, on April 2nd, 2003 at 8:24 pm Said:

thanks patrick!
mitch, on April 3rd, 2003 at 3:24 pm Said:

I live in Canada a can’t go to curcit city!!!
mitch, on April 3rd, 2003 at 3:24 pm Said:

I live in Canada a can’t go to curcit city!!!
Socom adict, on April 12th, 2003 at 12:12 am Said:

I have all the requirements to run 2 ps2’s online at the same time …. how do I go about hooking up the router with my network adapters? HELP ME PLZZZZ!
mike, on April 19th, 2003 at 10:49 am Said:

My dad has broadband in his room, and has a router that he uses on his notebook too. Is there any way I can hook up a network adapter via wireless router?

Thanks
Patrick, on April 19th, 2003 at 11:27 am Said:

Yeah, you can, but it’s somewhat complex. You’re dad probably has his notebook directly connected to the broadband modem.

If its not using USB and is using Ethernet, then you could buy a few things to connect your ps2

The easiest would be to buy a 4 port broadband router (w/ wireless if you want that built in). Then your dad would connect to the 4 port router and your ps2 would connect via the 2nd port.

Now, to do that wirelessly. You would need a wireless bridge from the router to the ps2. I think linksys makes a usb wireless bridge specifically for this, mainly for the X-Box but I believe it might work for the ps2 as well.

All up all in, it would cost you between 200-300 US dollars to get this all hooked up.

A long CAT 5e cable might be a bit easier and cheaper way to go.
matt, on April 21st, 2003 at 12:38 pm Said:

the network adaptor that comes with a coupon for the twisted metal game
the coupon is expired by almost 2 months
GEX, on April 21st, 2003 at 8:57 pm Said:

AM I ABLE to Use AOLDSL(USB type connection) on PS2 ? IF so how?
Sam Mook, on April 22nd, 2003 at 4:57 am Said:

I have a question… I have a PS2 and a Linksys network adapter for it, hooked up to a Linksys 4port router with my computer hooked up to it also. I also have broadband…the question is when I play NBA Live 2003 it lets me challenge others but when the “creating connection” screen comes up it takes forever and never loads…why is this???
Patrick, on April 22nd, 2003 at 7:24 am Said:

Matt,

Good news on the twisted metal coupon being expired, though I’d send it in anyways…

GEX,

I have no idea if you can use AOLDSL (USB) on your PS2. I highly doubt it, but contact your vendor and ask.

Sam,

I don’t know why you can’t connect. My guess is you probably don’t have specific ports open on your Linksys Router. Online games need to have certain ports open in order to establish the game connection. Check the online help for what those ports might be as they differ for each game. Then check your router docs for how to open those ports.
CODECX, on April 22nd, 2003 at 6:45 pm Said:

I was wondering if anyone knows how to get on SOCOM with a 56k modem. Any help would be great! Thanks! Please email me the answer: CODECX2k3@yahoo.com.
GEX, on April 22nd, 2003 at 9:09 pm Said:

Dear Codec X

Socom is only for Broadband User. Sorry to tell ya
Dante, on April 22nd, 2003 at 11:12 pm Said:

I just brought a PS2 network adapter, now i have Road Runner online cable service and it uses the USB ports on my computer, now i was wondering can i hook up a CAT 5 cable to my NIC cards or connect the CAT 5 to my Road Runner modem? My Xbox uses the NIC cards just fine and so can my PS2 right?
Dante, on April 22nd, 2003 at 11:41 pm Said:

I meant can i hook up the CAT 5 cable from the PS2 network adapter to the NIC cards on my computer
CODECX, on April 23rd, 2003 at 4:08 pm Said:

On SOCOM right now, some people are sneaking online using a modem… I wonder how they do it. They find a way to trick the system into thinking they have broadband. How does anyone do something like that?
Patrick, on April 23rd, 2003 at 5:40 pm Said:

Yeah its possible… But really at the sacrifice of everyone else online.

What it takes is setting up an ethernet connection to a pc that uses ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) and then the PC dials up to the internet.

Please do not try this as it is probably not going to be enjoyable to play or for others to play with you.
Dante, on April 24th, 2003 at 7:15 pm Said:

Hey Patrick it’s me again, look man i cannot get my PS2 online for nothing. I have Road Runner internet service and i just can’t seem to get my PS2 online. I got the damn CAT 5 cable connected it to the PS2 online adapter then into the back of my Road Runner online modem and everytime i make the PS2 look for my network connection it always says “Ethernet cable not connected to network” why is that man?! what the hell am i doing wrong? by the way my Road Runner modem is connected by using the USB ports on my computer, could that be it? Also i tried making my modem use the ethernet port on the back of my computer instead of the USB and that doesn’t seem to work, because when i tried to make it use it i couldn’t get online, but when i use that port to play my Xbox online with Xbconnect or Gamespy it works just perfectly. What is it man, do i have to change some configurations on my computer what? I brought Auto Modellista and the adapter at the same time hoping to play people online and it’s not happening, that’s the main reason i got the game. Yo Patrick if you live in NYC i will pay you to come over to fix this if you don’t live in NYC do you have any friends who do that can help me, i am willing to pay, i need to get this PS2 up and running online soon very soon.
Patrick, on April 24th, 2003 at 7:37 pm Said:

Dante,

Sorry that you are having so many problems. Not sure exactly what the problem might be. But the clue might be the fact that your computer doesn’t work with the ethernet side of the cable modem either.

I’d start there. Maybe the cable modem doesn’t work when both the usb cable and ethernet are plugged in?

As for paying me to fix it, I’d love to take you up on that, but unfortunately I am no where near NYC and don’t have a trip planned anytime soon.

So, basically, try to get RR to help you connect your Computer to your Cable Modem via ethernet using DHCP, if you can get it to do that, then you should be able to do the same with the PS2.

I’ve had a lot of success working with RR through troubleshooting connection issues. So I’d start there. If it can’t connect to your PC with Ethernet, it will never connect to the PS2 either.

One last thing I’d suggest, is might want to try out a broadband router in between the PC /PS2 and the cable modem ethernet. See if the broadband router can attach to the cable modem and then your pc can attach to it and the router.
Dante, on April 24th, 2003 at 8:17 pm Said:

oh man i never worked with a router before, what exactly is that? what am i suppose to do with that? and how much does it cost? so i gotta attach the PC the PS2 and Modem? i don’t understand Patrick
kevin, on April 24th, 2003 at 8:31 pm Said:

I was wondering if i could surf the web with a network adapter instead of using mycomputer??
Dante, on April 24th, 2003 at 8:31 pm Said:

And how do i get RR to switch it between ethernet using DHCP? i have Windows 2000 could that be the problem? I just don’t get it, how come my Xbox works just fine using that ethernet port in back of my computer? i’ve unplugged the USB wire when i connected with the ethernet wire but no results. Some suggested that i might need a router, but i got to know exactly how that thing works, what wires go into it then where do i plug that? i’m a 20 year old that is totally confused, i’m lost like a lil’ boy
Patrick, on April 24th, 2003 at 8:57 pm Said:

Kevin,

At this point, there is no software available to surf the web via your PS2. I haven’t heard of any either, but I’m sure there will be something, once the hard drive option is released.

Dante,

A router isn’t as complicated as it appears. I reccommend the Linksys series of Broadband routers. Get a 4 port Linksys Broadband router for under $50 and then its pretty straight forward.

You take the ethernet connection from the back of the cable modem, into the WAN (Wide Area Network) port of the Linksys Router. Then there are 4 extra ports. Connect your Computer to one and your PS2 to the other.

After you’ve connected all three, you should be able to connect to the internet on your computer via the Linksys router and configure any further options you might need to set up, but the defaults are good enough. Please change the default password though on the router to something you can remember for security reasons.

Assuming that’s done, then run the PS2 connectivity setup on the CD that came with the Network adapter. Select the Server assigns me an IP address, ie DHCP and all should be good.

Save that setup on your memory card, call it cable or whatever.

Launch your game and play online.

That then would be the exact setup I have, if it isn’t working for you, then I suggest you exchange the network adapter or check the cables in between the PS2 and router as there has to be a problem somewhere.
CODECX, on April 25th, 2003 at 12:49 pm Said:

I was thinking of getting broadband so I could play socom online… but I’m not sure broadband is worth the money. I’d like you to tell me a step by step way on how to get on socom with a modem. I want to go on socom briefly like that. If it is good, I’ll get broadband. I want to try socom online with a modem before ordering broadband, because bb is quite expensive… Thanks! You can email me, if you like as a response at CODECX_net@yahoo.com. Thanks a lot!
Dante, on April 25th, 2003 at 7:36 pm Said:

Hey Patrick i finally got my PS2 online, i play Auto Modellista and got my ass whooped, but hey it was my first time playing. I got online by plugging in my PS2 cable into the back of the modem then unplugging it, then out of nowhere my PS2 got all the info it needed, but now there is a problem. Ever since i restarted my modem so it can use the USB ports i haven’t been able to get my PS2 online, now what can be the problem? do i have to restart my modem again with the PS2 cable in it? because i wanna surf the web while playing PS2, i mean c’mon the PS2 uses the ethernet port while the Road Runner uses the USB, so ain’t it possible? How do you play Patrick?
Patrick, on April 25th, 2003 at 8:35 pm Said:

CODECX,

Sorry, don’t know how to do it, and even if I did I’d ruin it for others, including myself. Sorry.

Dante,

That’s probably the way the Cable modem you have works. Mine is just straight ethernet, no USB. I suggest you use just the ethernet and get a router to share the connection. Or have to reset the modem each time you want one or the other.
Dante, on April 26th, 2003 at 5:05 pm Said:

In order for me to play PS2 online i gotta keep reseting my modem for 30 secs with the PS2 cable in it, crazy huh? I only have one ethernet port on my cable modem, so i guess i do need a router. Also i was trying to type in Auto Modellista with the on screen keyboard and let me tell you, i have never felt uncomfortable in my whole life!! I gotta get a USB keyboard, like whoa! Patrick do you have Auto Modellista if so i wanna race you one day, well i gotta go, hope to see you online
PS2trouble, on April 28th, 2003 at 10:56 am Said:

I have been trying to hook up my PS2 to my router for 2 days. Ive got my two computers hooked up and sharing bandwidth through the router but the PS2 keeps telling me cant establish a connection or cant find server or something. Do I need a ethernet crossover or regular crossover from the PS2 to the router Ive just been using a straight through. Also When I first installed the router I had to unplug and shut down everything then one by one bring everything online I guess so the cable modem or the router could recognize everything should I try that with the PS2 hooked up and if so what after I bring the modem online then the router whats next the PCor the PS2
tony, on May 1st, 2003 at 1:49 pm Said:

Is there any benifit tohaving the actual ps2 network adapter or the LINKSYS USB NETWORK ADAPTER FOR PLAYSTATION 2?
Leo, on May 3rd, 2003 at 5:44 pm Said:

I Have been trying to hook up my PS2 Network adaptor to play online…But i can’t seem to work the dam thing…Connection test fails evertime i try to connect…Do i need the Linksus router thing…Please Help…ThanxI have Road Runner using a PCX2200 Cable/Modem..Thanx
Leo, on May 3rd, 2003 at 5:44 pm Said:

I Have been trying to hook up my PS2 Network adaptor to play online…But i can’t seem to work the dam thing…Connection test fails evertime i try to connect…Do i need the Linksus router thing…Please Help…Thanx…
I have Road Runner using a PCX2200 Cable/Modem..Thanx
mark, on May 5th, 2003 at 9:49 pm Said:

How do you hook up the network adaptor with Road Runner? Please Help…Thanks
Aice, on May 7th, 2003 at 9:03 pm Said:

Here’s a good idea to connect to all cabel modem or Road Runner users. If you are having trouble getting online, you could do this easy way i learned with out a router. First of all, you must buy a Category 5E Computer Network Cable.
Here are the steps…but they must be followed as it is written here.
1. Delete every file you created from the network adaptor (ex: registration file, setup file)
2. Take out the ethernet cable from your Cable Modem and unplug the cable modem.
3. Leave the cable modem unplugged for up to about 5 min.
4.Plug the cable modem and hook up the ethernet cable from you network adaptor to the bacl of the modem.
5. Do all your registration stuff and save it until you reach the na (network adaptor) setup.
6.When it says Are you currently subsribed to an ISP click yes
6.click high speed connection
7.Now you must click on Automatic Settings on this part or else it wont work.
8.click no, then click no again
9.If every things done correclty, in about 15 seconds you will be connected to the online game world.
NOTE: some companies will charge you for having seperate ip adresses. I have road runner and charges won’t apply. If it doesn’t work, don’t call me a B@*&S5$#^%$ because it worked for me and it worked for some others.
Patrick, on May 8th, 2003 at 4:58 pm Said:

Ok, quick question… Where did it state I was a go to resource for troubleshooting PS2 Network problems?

Sorry that all of you are having problems. I can’t help beyond what is already posted.

Good luck! Contact Sony if you can’t get it working. Work with your ISP’s as well.

If you want my help, click the paypal link at the top and donate some cash, and maybe I’ll help but for now, the free support is over.
Patrick, on May 8th, 2003 at 5:25 pm Said:

Oh and if you are having problems posting. It’s because I have the ability to ban IP’s and I am using it for the few that have spoiled the fun.
Dan, on May 9th, 2003 at 9:01 am Said:

how much money does it cost monthly for a network adapter? and is tribes made esp. for broadband?
micth, on May 9th, 2003 at 3:15 pm Said:

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Patrick, on May 9th, 2003 at 4:59 pm Said:

Mitch, or guy who can’t even spell his name right “Micth”.

You are right, I can delete your messages. I can ban your IP addresses you use.

Or

I can leave you to post your thoughts and reveal what an idiot you are. No wait, you actually are an insult to Idiots.

First of all, learn to capitalize your sentence structure. I know 2nd graders that have mastered this already.

Second, one exclamation point works well, two means its really important. Any more then that and the meaning is lost. Plus it detracts from your elegant use of the words “sucks”, “shit” and “fucker”.

Third, “U” is actually spelled “You” and is usually capitalized as well.

So I have decided to leave your wonderful post up for the world to see.

But trust me, this is my site, I will do what I want with it.

Quick question, why do you waste your time posting if you think it sucks???
Patrick, on May 9th, 2003 at 5:00 pm Said:

Dan,

There is no monthly charge for the PS2 network adapter, just the purchase of the device and your normal ISP charges.

As for Tribes, I don’t know if its broadband only, haven’t played it. I’d suggest you try their website.
mitch, on May 9th, 2003 at 5:06 pm Said:

I wast my time posting things TO LET PEOPLE KNOW THIS SITE SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PATRICK URE A DUSHTE BAG
Patrick, on May 9th, 2003 at 5:22 pm Said:

Mitch,

You should learn to spell. I don’t mind the feedback that you think my site sucks. In fact, that doesn’t bother me.

What bothers me is your simple uneducated attempt at insulting me through the effective use of exclamation points and spelling errors.

Let’s break your latest post down…

Congrats, you are learning. The begining of a sentence starts with a capital letter.

Wast is spelled Waste

Again, the excessive use of the exclamation and all caps. Apparently you are meaning to be screaming this really loud. Got the point, you think the site sucks. Congrats.

Now, the last part.

First, after Patrick you need a comma.

Also, URE is not a word, its “you are” and you can shorten it to “you’re”, not to be confused with “your” which is a common mistake.

DUSHTE is not a real word. I’m assuming you mean Douche as in Douche Bag. Here is a link to the correct spelling and suggested usage of Douche Bag. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Douche+Bag

So. Good try. But it really lacks in content and shows your inexperience in insulting or flaming.

Keep practicing and you might get better. Take my suggestions, practice and you might actually get a complete sentence out without a spelling error or gramatical error.

Until then, keep embarrassing yourself and making an ass out of yourself. That would be an ass as in asshole or jack-ass.
mitch, on May 10th, 2003 at 7:59 am Said:

I’m going to take your advice this one time
seth, on May 18th, 2003 at 4:20 pm Said:

where can you buy these adapters and how much do they cost
Patrick, on May 18th, 2003 at 5:59 pm Said:

Seth,

Any major electronics provider sells them. Basically any place that sells PS2’s should have the network adapter as an accessory.
david, on May 20th, 2003 at 7:13 am Said:

i know this site is for ps2 network adapter but…I just lost my napster and I want to know if kaza lite is okey to download??
patrick, on May 20th, 2003 at 7:31 am Said:

David,

This site is not for the ps2 adapter, nor is it for napster or kazaa.

Try buying an Ipod and buying music from Apple’s new music store. Of course you will need a Mac to do it as well.

Or you could wait until a few weeks when Roxio relaunches napster as PressPlay as a pay service for music download.

Don’t steal music.
Kiley Casey, on May 29th, 2003 at 5:17 pm Said:

Patrick,
I have been looking at buying the PS2 network adaptor,but I have56k modem. Is is even worth it to buy it? I have also seen these other adaptors from Linksys that claim to work. Just wondering cause I have no one to play with except for my
son (who is 1 yr. old ).
Patrick, on May 29th, 2003 at 6:16 pm Said:

Kiley,

There are a few games that work well with dialup. The PS2 adapter is a modem and ethernet in one. So you could start with dialup via your current ISP and then if you ever got Broadband you could then switch over…
Chris, on June 1st, 2003 at 5:52 pm Said:

Hey, I just bought the PS2 Network Adapter and I have roadrunner but no Idea how to hook it up.At first I thought you just run a phoneline from a jack to the adapter. if you could e-mail me and give me directions on what to do and what i need i would apreciate it.
Justin, on June 5th, 2003 at 5:09 pm Said:

Hey Patrick,
I was wondering, if I have a 56k dial-up connection in my office, with AOL, would I have to pay extra or start a new account to get my PS2 online?
Patrick, on June 5th, 2003 at 6:03 pm Said:

Chris,

Sorry I don’t offer tech support beyond what’s already outlined here. It isn’t hard to set up, just get a network cable not a phone cable…

Justin,
No, your existing aol account will work fine, not extra fees, the only catch is you can’t be online on both at the same time.
TenchiHawkwing, on June 27th, 2003 at 6:12 pm Said:

I have a Linksys NH108 Ethernet 10BaseT 8-port Hub

Ok… I think my dad bought the wrong type of Hub because, when I try to connect using multiple devices I get an error connecting to the DHCP server. Is this the wrong equipment? I know each device is correctly connected to the Hub because when I turn the hub’s power off then turn it back on I can get whichever device I have try to establish a connection first to work properly, but all others have problems. I have tried Manual and Automatic settings.

I need to know because I got the Final Fantasy XI PS2 Beta, but people like to be online the same time I am playing and I really need this to work.
Scott, on June 29th, 2003 at 2:34 pm Said:

I just got DSL and I want to set it up so that I can have it hooked up to my Playstation 2 and my CPU at the same time. I’m confused which router I should get. Could you tell me which one I should use? Also, are wireless router’s worth the money because I don’t want to run anymore wires under my carpet. If they are worth it, which one should I get? Your help would be very appreciated.

Scott
Brian, on June 29th, 2003 at 5:30 pm Said:

I have the PS2 adaptor and have a DSL line. I also bought the Linksys connector thing. I entered all the ISP info for the Linksys and have all the cables set up but when I turn the PS2 on, nothing shows up on the screen. Whats the problem?
Patrick, on June 29th, 2003 at 8:27 pm Said:

Scott,

Wireless won’t help you much unless you get a wireless bridge to connect to the PS2.

Any router will do, as long as it has more then 1 port, or you have a hub/switch to split out the lan side.

Brian,
Sorry, have no idea what’s wrong… I’d check all the connections, run the config program on the PS2 again, hook a computer up to the connection the PS2 is using and see if you can get internet that way.

Good luck.

Patrick
Alex, on July 9th, 2003 at 1:05 pm Said:

Yo, Patrick
I have Satellite DSL and i was thinking about buying the network adaper but I don’t want to spend the money if it wont work with it. So my question is… Is the Network adapter compatable with Satellite DSL.

Thanx for your time
dione, on July 13th, 2003 at 10:23 am Said:

how do i use the linksys usb adapter with my ps2.
can i use the usb port on the ps2 for wireless
Lee, on July 17th, 2003 at 9:24 am Said:

Hi Patrick,

I’ve just resently bought a network adapter and I have no idea how to get it working. I have a bt broad band and all the equipment. My pc is in a diferent room to mine by about 4.5m. Do you have any suggestions on what I need to buy to get it working and a step by step guide.

Thanks!
braden whitley, on July 17th, 2003 at 1:36 pm Said:

hey man, i just purchased the network adaptor and i i have adsl, how do i connect it all up? do i have 2 pay an extra monthly or yearly fee? and do i need any other accesories to play???? please email me back as soon as posable!!! thanks
Daniel Lewis, on July 20th, 2003 at 3:25 pm Said:

Hi Smy name is Daniel and I ‘m having problems with my smackdown shut your mouth game for PS2. the problem is when I get to the black screen with the wwe sign that says now loading it freezes up and I don’t know how to fix the problem. do you have any suggestions?
Mike, on July 24th, 2003 at 1:26 pm Said:

If I have optimun online(cable modem)how would I hook my PS2 up to it?
Patrick, on July 24th, 2003 at 4:46 pm Said:

Hey all,

Not sure where it says I offer to troubleshoot your PS2 problems… But let me say it again…

I can’t help you more then what’s posted here or other locations on the internet.

I am sorry that you are having problems with your PS2 and your cable/sat/dsl/dialup connection.

I suggest you call Sony, your ISP or someone else that offers free support.

I work for a living as a consultant and my advice and support does not come cheap.

If you can afford my rates and my airfare, hotel and incidentals, I’ll be more then happy to fly out and get your PS2 working.

If you need a quote, let me know, otherwise, good luck with your PS2 and hope to see you online soon.
Dustin, on July 24th, 2003 at 11:58 pm Said:

cmon man, i just found ur site today, and i really need help with my ps2 adapter. its late and im tired, iv been reading home networking for dummies, but nowhere does it say anything about other stuff besides comps and lap tops. i hav comcast digital cable and i dont know wut the heck is goin on. i know im askin a lot but plz plz plz help me.
Dustin, on July 25th, 2003 at 11:03 am Said:

hey, u mentioned u would b happy to come over and fix it for me, so how much would that cost do u think? i live in utah.
Patrick, on July 25th, 2003 at 2:40 pm Said:

Dustin,

Well, being that I was sarcastic, but if you can afford the airfare, hotel, rental car, meals, and my consulting rate, then sure I’ll do it.

Conservative estimate would be about $3,000 up front, plus incidentals.
Dustin, on July 26th, 2003 at 9:44 am Said:

OK, could u fix my water heater and dish washer too?
Chris, on July 26th, 2003 at 2:41 pm Said:

I just bought a network adapter and I am hving problems. I have a cable internet connection and the PS2 connects to my ISP when asked on Madden 2003, but when I try to log in my username and password, it comes back that the Madden server is down and to try again. I have had the network adapter for about 2 weeks and have only played about 3 games online and I am starting to get pissed. Why is it doing this, I have not been able to get on for about a week now!
Brian, on July 28th, 2003 at 10:17 am Said:

Ah, I just bought a network adapter too. I bought it so I could play Midnight Club: Street Racing 2 online.

I have adelphia cable as my ISP. I have my network setup so the cable modem goes to a router, the router goes to a larger 8-port hub (where I have computers plugged in). I plug my PS2 into that hub using cat 5 cable.

When I setup the network adapter on the PS2, everything went fine… i manually set up the ip address, subnet mask, and router address, and had it auto the DNS addresses. I saved it, and it said i was successfully online, but it couldn’t set the info to Sony. No big deal, I thought, as long as I’m online.

So I start up Midnight Club 2, load my game, go to network mode, get ready to go online, and it said failed to connect. So, I go to edit network configuration and test the connection. Once again, it was it was successful and that I was online. But the game can’t connect…

I also tried the demos that came on the startup disc for the network adapter (well, only Madden 2003), and it couldn’t connect either. But I don’t care about those, I just want to play midnight club.

I think that game utilizes the gamespy network (not sure if that’s common with other online games…). I was wondering if the fact that I’m using a router (and hence behind a firewall) is giving problems?

any help will be appreciated.
thanks
Dustin, on July 28th, 2003 at 3:44 pm Said:

Well, its me again, and i finally got my ps2 network adapter working, no thanks to u. i cant really say that because i only figured it out by extensive review of the previous postings. i advise all that need help the following…
Dustin, on July 28th, 2003 at 3:51 pm Said:

get an router, i hav a linksys, hook up ur ps2 to 1 port and ur computer to the other. thats for broadband users. im sorry for all those dial uppers. just go to not needed id and password and then put auto on the other 2 questions. thats how i got mine to work with the everquest setting maker. good luck and try to just leave pat alone
Dustin, on July 30th, 2003 at 9:29 pm Said:

Hey, I’ve been playing EverQuest Online Adventures for a couple of days now, after I’ve been in the game world for a few minutes I get kicked off but I’m still online and my modem is working fine. I have Roadrunner cable. Any suggestions? Thanks, Dustin.
garrett, on August 2nd, 2003 at 4:45 pm Said:

hey, I just got the PS2 network adapter and I have a cable modem (through Roadrunner). I have the ps2 and my computer going through a router (a Speedstream). during the setup for the ps2 network adapter, I can get to the point where it tests the connection, however I always get a message saying that the “Ethernet is not connected” or something along those lines. is this a problem with my router, or do I have to manually input my IP address and all that? I’m pretty sure I have a dynamic IP address. thank you for any help.
anthony, on August 3rd, 2003 at 3:14 pm Said:

i have bellsouth dsl and my modem is an external usb. when i run the network cable from my plastation to the plug-in in the back of my computer it always says “the network cable is not connected to a network” i don’t really understand this. could you please help me?
nigel, on August 7th, 2003 at 11:13 pm Said:

i have had a network adapter for a while and i had 56k now i have broadband i am having difficulties getting on line it says testing connection and then it says it fails because authentication.
Brian, on August 12th, 2003 at 10:07 am Said:

failed because of authentication? your ISP probably requires a client ID/password.
MUGU ANDY, on August 14th, 2003 at 3:51 am Said:

HAVE BEEN HERE. PRAY FOR ME
Trent, on August 17th, 2003 at 12:30 am Said:

Alright, I recently just gotten the Playstation 2 Online Pack, and I also have a Roadrunner Wireless Cable Modem, as well as NCAA Football 2004 and Madden 2004. Now I setted up my Network Adapter to my Wireless modem, it setted up and I was able to connect to the EA Sports Online Room, However when I go to play someone, It will let me go to select my team and then it always says Connection to oppenent lost, I throught it was the person I was playing against and well 45 times later, I still getting the same results, Also I noticed on my modem when it connected to someone else, my Ethernet light they shows the connection flashes on and off before it cuts off.

Just so you can give me the best advice possible, I have a Orion 3000 Wireless Modem, and I take the ethernet cord out of my Computer and hook it to the adapter, Do I need to buy another piece so that is’ connected to my computer and Playstation or does that model don’t support online playing?
Garett, on August 19th, 2003 at 12:03 pm Said:

I have a bellsouth usb dsl modem,which goes into the usb of my computer, then i have a nic on the computer which goes out to a hub, and to another computer in order to share the dsl connection. do you think the ps2 would work being plugged into that hub?
Garett, on August 19th, 2003 at 12:05 pm Said:

sorry, scratch that question.
craig zimmerman, on September 13th, 2003 at 9:15 pm Said:

midnight club 2 cant get game to to start network play i have all the settings correct for the linksys usb adapter i have tony hawk 4 working fine online but the new midnight club 2 is giving me problems i was woundering maybe the cd that comes with the playstation network card will help me and maybe i can download it.
Norm Chin, on September 15th, 2003 at 2:20 pm Said:

I bought a network adapter 2 weeks ago and I can’t get it to work. I hope you can help. I install the adapter and I run the DVD. It says the PS2 detects it. I have a static IP so I select to manually configure. When I get to the connection test, it fails, saying something like ethernet cable is not connected. Here is all my info. My ISP is Speakeasy. I have DSL. I had my friend test the adapter on his PS2. It works. The cable I have, works fine with my PC. Its a UTP Cat 5. I have shut down the modem for a few minutes before trying to connect. I have called my ISP and they say I do not need to do anything special to hook a PS2 to my DSL. I have called Sony and they are playing “pass the buck” with me. I have entered my DSL settings correctly. (I checked them over 100 times!!) What am I doing wrong!
Matt, on September 26th, 2003 at 3:21 pm Said:

Patrick,
We just purchased the network adapter. I have a DSL moden with broadband connection. I also have one phone line in my room which has my computer line for the modem and fax a line already running into. What do I need or how do I hook this up to play on line. My son just bought socom and can;t wait to play on-line. Thanks for the help, Matt in Cincy!!
Jermy J, on October 10th, 2003 at 11:29 pm Said:

my network adapter isnt workin i put everything in right im on dial up i double check everything but it still wont work wen i first tried it it said login problem but now it dont say anything any1 know how to set it up properly
Ju, on October 11th, 2003 at 1:49 pm Said:

Is it possible to link up ps2’s like you would with PC’s? This would mean instead of having split screens on multiplayer, you would have a seperate television.

Thanks
Jon, on October 12th, 2003 at 6:12 pm Said:

Is it better to select Auto or Manual IP. I can’t seem to get a test connection to work with RoadRunner Cable. I use to have DSL and that worked great. I switch to RR and I haven’t been able to connect online yet. After about 30 min of frustration every other week..I give up. What am I doing wrong. I’ve tried havng just the PS2 connected..I’ve tried my hub…no luck Any hints??
Adam, on October 15th, 2003 at 7:56 pm Said:

hey my name is adam,
how do u set up the headset for the network adaptor because i have tried many times and i have not been able to talk online, but i can still play but i want to talk online but it is not letting me. Please help me.
Whiskey Singer, on October 24th, 2003 at 10:17 am Said:

Does sing the Linksys usb adapter present any problems with virusus and or hacking?
Whiskey Singer, on October 24th, 2003 at 10:18 am Said:

Does using the Linksys usb adapter with an ethernet connection present any problems with virusus and/or hacking?
steven, on October 27th, 2003 at 2:31 pm Said:

help!,
right i have a big mind crunching problem so here goes ,,,ive setup my ps2 ethernet adaptor & added information but it wont dial up to central station
your help would be appreciated!
Carlos, on October 28th, 2003 at 12:38 am Said:

Hey i have verizon dsl with a westell dual connect dsl modem.the computer is using the usb hook up and the ps2 is using the ethernet cable. only one problem the ps2 will not get a connecton. now this is the same way i was hooked up to aol dsl 2 months ago now it won’t work on verizon. what is the problem? i have tried every thing with exception of a router.
Vladimyr, on October 31st, 2003 at 12:21 am Said:

Help…I bought a Linksys USB100H1 network adapter to connect my playstation through a dial up connection. I can’t seem to get a connection, evertime i try to do a connection test, it times out. Im wondering if this device is even compatible with PS2, they said it was. Or maybe its something I am doing.
Jim, on November 2nd, 2003 at 1:35 am Said:

Hi…just thought I’d share my experience in case it saves someone from pulling their hair out like i did mine. I have a linksys router and i had roadrunner cable at the time (i have earthlink cable now…they both work fine). I couldn’t get my ps2 online for weeks, but a firmware update for my router did the trick. So if any of you are having router problems, go to the company’s website and download an update if available (especially for older routers).

–Jim
Brian, on November 3rd, 2003 at 7:21 pm Said:

I have been considering a playstation2 network adapter how much does it cost to play a game after I buy it?
chris, on November 8th, 2003 at 7:58 pm Said:

i have my ethernet cable plugged into my comcast high speed cable modem. The modem shows that there is no link. i was able to get on until i switched computers
kohl, on November 10th, 2003 at 12:45 pm Said:

i Am wondering if you would be able to send me some instructions on how to hook up my ps2 online. like were the cables go and that kind of stuff. thank you kohl
Anthony M, on November 29th, 2003 at 2:42 pm Said:

How would you hook up a ps2 network adapter made by sony to road runner. How would you hook up the wires and everything? Please help

-Anthony(ttr125z@yahoo.com)
Joey, on December 4th, 2003 at 8:17 pm Said:

I have a PS2 with the network adapter coming. Does it cost anything to play online? Thanks.
Mike, on December 6th, 2003 at 5:30 pm Said:

I just bought an adapter but it wont connected to my internet provider(adalphia AKA crap. When you click on auto config it says error-611. What am I doing wrong
tony, on December 6th, 2003 at 5:36 pm Said:

ihave two questions

1. is road runner the only thing that alows you to talk cleary or play online?

2. if you are using a telephone jack and u plug it in the wall how does it get to ure computer
Dave, on December 7th, 2003 at 12:56 am Said:

Hey Patrick or anyone else out there that might know why I cant get a connection using my router? I can get it just using my DSL modem but i want to be able to just leave it on the router so i can go online and be on the ps2 at the same time.

What game: Madden 2004
What kind of connection (cable/dsl/dialup): DSL
If Cable/DSL, what kind of router: Linksys 4 port wirless
What ISP: Bellsouth
Stephen, on December 7th, 2003 at 9:58 pm Said:

Hi Patrick,

I recently red on Ebay how to hook up a Linkskys usb 10/100 network adapter to the usb ports, I did that about 10 months ago, I am able to get online with all the EA Sports Titles, But I can’t get online with SocomII or NFL 2k4 or any other game. Would you mind telling me why that is. Thank you I would Appreciate it
Stephen in Alabama
larry1092, on December 10th, 2003 at 6:14 pm Said:

I NEED TO KNOW HOW AND WHAT TO BE ABLE TO PLAY ONLINE WITH PS2. AND WHY DOES “XBOX LIVE” WHAT PEOPLE TO PAY FOR THE ONLINE. CAN YOU PLEASE LIST THE THINGS I NEED FOR PS2 ONLINE.

THANK YOU
LARRY1092, on December 10th, 2003 at 6:19 pm Said:

HI ITS ME AGAIN,

i just wanted to know if they were going to come out with “counter-strike” for ps2. if you played that game what you think about it.
larry1092, on December 11th, 2003 at 5:01 pm Said:

hi pat
i want to know would i be able to play ps2 online on my laptop
jones, on December 13th, 2003 at 12:10 pm Said:

I have dial-up and it always says Authetification Failure. It will not connect. how can I get it to work
Brooke, on December 13th, 2003 at 7:31 pm Said:

I have dialup connection and I bought the Playstation2 Sony Headset, but I can’t seem to communicate with other people. Can you please tell me how to set it up and why I can’t communicate with other people? Thanks.
Iguanabbq, on December 16th, 2003 at 4:42 pm Said:

RE: Linksys USB100H1 network adapter. I have this one and am selling several on ebay right now. It works as dialup adapter by connecting to a PC with a modem configured for Internet Connection Sharing. Also, I know that SONY games MC2 and SOCOM2 do not support the USB attached network adapter. Apparently SONY has deemed that anything attached to the USB port is probably a cheat device and therefore blocks it from continueing. If anyone wants to play network games through a USB attached network adapter, they should consult their game documentation to verify that it is supported. I think at this time that SONY games are the only ones affected.
Sam Estep, on December 16th, 2003 at 10:51 pm Said:

hello! i have just bought a ps2 and was wondering if the network adapter was worth it
jackdarapper, on December 16th, 2003 at 10:55 pm Said:

Sup Dog hey i read some of this stuff and there is a wresting game for online dont bother getting it however because its stuped, its relly laggy the grafics need work “theres alot of glitches” but the game im looking forward to resident evil outbrake “SWEET!!!” it looks great.
bobbie, on December 26th, 2003 at 9:44 am Said:

i bought the network adapter got online and all…but cant get the game to play when i start a game it says error 611(maddon2004) can ya help thanks
Dalilah, on December 26th, 2003 at 3:39 pm Said:

I recently got Roadrunner at my apartment. My brother got a PS2 that came with the network adapter and instead of buying another one for my PS2 he said we could have his. I don’t have any directions for it but I’m pretty sure i’m doing it correctly. I set my settings to the best of my knowledge and when I go to test the connection, it times out. I have a cable modem and the computer is hooked up to it through the USB port, and I was left with a CAT5 cable from the installation and I connected that to the PS2. What am I doing wrong ? Please e-mail me at dalily21@yahoo.com
james, on December 26th, 2003 at 9:05 pm Said:

hey pat, i just bought a playstation 2 adapter… i have dsl and i have 1 main computer which sends dsl through the whole house (main computer) when i go online with my ps2 it says on my computer I.P address conflict, but still does connect to the internet.Will this diturb the internet connection on the computer? what do i do
carwin, on December 27th, 2003 at 11:47 pm Said:

I had purchase my Network Adapter but i need another start-up disc is their any where so i could purchase(online,store,company,etc)
Zephyr, on December 28th, 2003 at 5:30 pm Said:

Hi

I have the PS2 adapter, an ethernet network adapter for my pc and a crossover wire, in my pc, i was told that if i connected the crossover wire from the PS2 to the card it’d find the connection and off id go…..

The prob is i have AOL (the techies are pish) and im trying to set up ICS (im using DSL), my Modem is a BT Voyager USB Modem, i noticed that AOL uses a VPN to connect to the i’net so XP wont let me set up an ICS, i was wondering if u knew a way to solve this prob (w/o new hardware preferiably)
My ethernet Network adapter is a netgear 1.

1 added point to make is that the LAN i set up says that it is connected, yet my PS2 says that a network connection could not be established, i thought this may help in solving the prob
ricky, on December 28th, 2003 at 9:21 pm Said:

I can’t get past the setup part of the setting up the Netork Adaptor. My internet is dial up, att worldnet. When i try to connect it say authentication failure or login failure, i have spent 3 days trying to figure it out and no luck. Please help!
daniel, on December 29th, 2003 at 12:11 am Said:

if i used one of best router and wireless connections will my playstation 2 lag when i’m playing online?
brad, on December 29th, 2003 at 8:38 pm Said:

hey how are you, i have a question for you. after putting in the network adapter getting started disc.. the prompts ask for several things: 1)do you have broadband? 2)LAN 3)user name and password? now i have a question: i have Verizon DSL service , and i am having a HUGE problem getting connected. can oyu please tell me what i have to do exactly. i am about ready to throw this entire thing out. SOCOM II is waiting to be played and i have had no luck in over 2 hours. any help will do. thank you for your time. how do i get my username and PW from Verizon(if that is in fact what has to be done?)
Thanks again,
Brad
tim, on December 30th, 2003 at 9:10 pm Said:

just a quick question. does roadrunner charge a fee for having a ps2 hooked up to the modem or is free?
Ian, on December 30th, 2003 at 11:48 pm Said:

Can anyone help me? I just bought the network adaptor for the P2 and I’m getting a DNAS 611 error???? What is this? I’m trying to connect through my school ethernet. Do I need a router or something? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
mike, on December 31st, 2003 at 3:18 am Said:

I am trying to connect a ps2 network adaptor to my computer (using a crossover cable) then using Microsoft Internet connection sharing to enable the ps2 to use the dsl modem.I have set up the lan part and information seems to be being exchanged but the ps2 network adaptor diagnostics fails on the Dns test. Is there anyone out there got this kind of config to work?
DAVE WHITE, on January 4th, 2004 at 10:40 pm Said:

CAN I USE A WIRELESS INTERNET VOICE AND DATA
PHONE JACK FOR DIAL UP CONNECTION WITH THE NETWORK ADAPTER FOR PS2?
Aaron, on January 5th, 2004 at 7:18 pm Said:

I have a question. How do i connect a the ps2 adapter to a westell wirespeed modem I have bellsouth fast access
rez, on January 7th, 2004 at 5:29 pm Said:

Hi this is rez and i would like to know whether or not tiscali broadband will work for online gaming on the PS2. It would b great if u could help me out.

Also, do you need to connect your ps2 to your pc?
Cayman, on January 8th, 2004 at 5:48 pm Said:

Hi,

I have Ps2 and the network adapter. My problem is that my high speed modem connects to my computer through a usb port, hence I am unable to hook my modem up to my playstation. Is there a solution for this? My understading is that normally you would just hook your network cable from your modem directly to your ps2, but obviously that won’t work since the cable is a USB cable rather than an ethernet? Please help me.

Thanks
Poole, on January 8th, 2004 at 9:26 pm Said:

i am having problems connecting my PS2 to the internet.i run the connection test and all that comes up is “timed out.unable to make connection.”i have verizon dsl.i connected a ethernet cable from my dsl modem to the PS2 but the light does not go on.please help!!!
Poole, on January 8th, 2004 at 9:32 pm Said:

please help me with my PS2 problems.i wrote wrong email address before
Steve, on January 10th, 2004 at 8:54 am Said:

I was wondering if I buy a second cable modem and run my cable through it if I could use that to get online with a ps2 or does it have to be hooked to my cpu.my cpu is upstairs and ps2 is downstairs I was trying to avoid a long cable run.thanks Steve
Dj, on January 11th, 2004 at 12:33 am Said:

For all of you idots out there the Network adapter startup disk tells you how to hook up the network adapter to a network. I did it without any instructions, also I am 13 years old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JD, on January 11th, 2004 at 2:09 pm Said:

Hey there, I got a Network Adapter for Christmas and SOCOM II. I’ve been waiting for weeks to get back to college where I’ve got broadband so I can play online. I went out and bought a CAT5e cable, plugged one end into my PS2 and the other into the ethernet outlet in my wall in my dorm room. I set the whole deal up using my username and password that the university’s network requires me to use, but after a while of trying to connect, it just said that it was unable to connect. What do I do? Could this have anything to do with the university’s settings and if it could be them and not something on my end, can you tell me what to ask them to see if a firewall or something is preventing my connecting?
Pat, on January 11th, 2004 at 2:54 pm Said:

I need help i put my ip address the mask address and everything else in and all i get is dnas error, its really makin me mad can you tell me what to do to get that thing to work?
Rob, on January 11th, 2004 at 3:35 pm Said:

how do i find my primary dns,ip address,netmask,and default router?i need to know it to sign on.
Rob, on January 11th, 2004 at 3:35 pm Said:

how do i find my primary dns,ip address,netmask,and default router?i need to know it to sign on.
Patrick (owner of this site), on January 11th, 2004 at 6:05 pm Said:

Ok folks, I can’t help you… The set up of the PS2 network adapter is pretty straight forward.

If you are having problems, I’m truely sorry but this site is not a troubleshooting site for ps2 issues.

This is my personal weblog, where I post my thoughts.

Not sure how my simple review the of the ps2 network adapter became a request for dozens of people to ask for help connecting the thing to the internet?

Try other resources, ones that are specifically purposed in troubleshooting networking. Call your ISP, Sony, or that neighbor kid down the street and see if they can help. But basically, if you follow the instructions, plug everything in correctly, and assuming your ISP allows it, everything should just work.

Good luck to you all, but I can’t offer any more help then what is out there already.
shawn, on January 11th, 2004 at 10:40 pm Said:

HEY PATRICK I RESIDE IN TRINIDAD AND I WOULD LIKE TO PLAY ONLINE GAMEE WITH MY PS2 I AM NOT SURE IF THE NETWORK ADAPTER WOULD WORK HERE BUT IF IT DOES WORK WILL I HAVE TO LEAVE MY PC ON WHILE PLAYING A GAME ONLINE.PLEASE RESPOND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
eric, on January 16th, 2004 at 11:51 am Said:

i hooked up my network adapter to my playstation2 and for about a week and a half it worked awesome just last night i tried playing and after about 10 minutes my playstation2 locks up then tells me i lost my connection and puts me back into the chat room. then a message comes up that says “server time has expired” and disconnects but i can reboot and start another game and then it happens all over again. what is the problem
fox, on January 16th, 2004 at 6:58 pm Said:

How do I find the ip address the netmask and all that other stuff needed to setup my network adapter. I want to do it at work, but we got firewalls and log ins. The automatic setup doesn’t work. It connects to the net, but I get a DNAS error(socom2). We’re not really suppose to do it, but I just wanted to see if it would be possible. We use dell PC’s and DSL with routers. Can you tell me what I need to know?

fox
Dennis Bonifer, on January 16th, 2004 at 9:16 pm Said:

I recently bought a Cable/DSL router, so I could play SOCOM on-line while my wife surfs the web (also it kept me from having to call the cable company to have them switch me over when I went from one device to the other). I have been able to connect, but when I try to enter one of the games, it never fully loads & I get a connection failure. I thought maybe it was the CAT5 itself, so I tried using the one that goes to my computer - which obviously works fine, but no luck. I’m not very familiar with routers and assumed it was “plug and play”. So what I’m getting to, are there specific settings that I need to set the router and/or the ps2 set-up to? Thanks for any help.
rusty, on January 21st, 2004 at 1:44 pm Said:

are there any cheat codesfor maddon03,04 see me and my cousins play it all the time and the loser has to do 100 push ups and geuss who is all ways the loser,me
james mascall, on January 25th, 2004 at 10:13 am Said:

hi mate
i am getting broadband 512kbps with a adsl line and usb connecter for my laptop my broadband modem will be in my room right near my ps2 when i by the network adapter for ps2 how can i connect my usb connection from my modem to the network adapter or do i get the cable connecter with it please help me from james mascall ps will tony hawks underground work online thank you
james mascall, on January 25th, 2004 at 10:27 am Said:

hi i am getting broadband a adsl connection to the modem then a usb connection to my laptop i want to use my ps2 online using the network adapter can i plug into the network adapter my usb connection from my laptop or can i bu a diffrent cable from my mobem to the network adapter thanks and how can i go online and plasymy ps2 online at the same time what do i need and how much will it cost from james mascall
josh, on January 25th, 2004 at 2:18 pm Said:

i am thinking about buying a ntwork adapter. what do i need and can u explain what these things are.
Dustin, on January 27th, 2004 at 7:32 pm Said:

I have socom 1&@. I just was wondering if there is any way to be able to talk to other players online without having to hit the O button. Just to be able to constantly talk
Camputer, on February 2nd, 2004 at 7:46 pm Said:

Dustin,
You cannot talk constantly on socom 1.

Patick,
I am having problem with my mic working on SOCOM 2. I have bought a new mic, it did work on SOCOM 1, but not on Socom 2(except for single player missions). I think it is my router, it is 2-5 years old, im not really sure. I was wondering what router to buy or if i just need to do something to my ps2 to get it to work. If I need a router, then which do you recommand?
Carter, on February 5th, 2004 at 7:10 pm Said:

i just bought a modem for my game and i just found your website. i have walmart dail up and i put in the right info, it tells me that my time has run out. can you help me ? i sure would be thankful if you could help me with this prob. thanks again.
carter
Jermaine Smith, on February 5th, 2004 at 10:41 pm Said:

I am having trouble getting a connection with my playstaion 2. I have road runner high speed connection it is connected to a 5 port hub to distribute the internet to different devices. Everytime I try to set it up the connection test fails. Do you have a suggestion for me?
Eddy, on February 5th, 2004 at 11:02 pm Said:

Hey patrick, I just bought the video game smackdown: here comes the pain. I heard a rumor that it was posible, to put your own music as a entrance theme song for your created wrestler.
Do you know if there is any truth to this rumor?
(would be very cool if it is LOL). Also I wanted to know if it was posible to surf the web, on playstation 2?
Rob, on February 8th, 2004 at 10:02 pm Said:

Hey Patrick,

Seems like you’re the guy to talk to when it comes to problems with PS2 online trouble. Heres my deal, hopefully you can crack the case; I have a Netgear RT314 router running two computers as well as the playstation 2. When I play Socom 2 most of the time my headset doesn’t work. I have the router configured so that ports 10070 through 10080 are open to the playstation IP address and I cannot find a DMZ configuration in the router config. . Any ideas?

Rob
Rob, on February 8th, 2004 at 10:07 pm Said:

Hey Patrick,

Sorry about that post….I just saw the one where you said this is just a personal weblog. If you want I can try and help some of these people because as you can see in my previous post, I’m not a complete moron. :0)

Rob
Jared, on February 10th, 2004 at 3:26 pm Said:

I live in a college dorm….our schools network has a firewall, and so far has been blocking my connection…i’ve tried using a router and it was unsuccessful….if you have any ideas let me know….thanks
martin, on February 10th, 2004 at 8:41 pm Said:

hey patrick im haveing alot of trouble trying to set up the network adapter.
i don’t know if im doing it right or doing it wrong it just keeps saying that the athentication is not going in. please help.
terry howard, on February 10th, 2004 at 9:12 pm Said:

i just brought a sony usb headset to play with my online games,how to i install the headset?when i plug it up i cant hear anything(i be online). I got a dial-up connection.The direction that came with it was not enough information.can u please help me try to start chattin with friends online. thanks very much
Dawson, on February 11th, 2004 at 6:58 pm Said:

I’m tyring to find the DNAS IP address, any chance you could help me out with that? Just for the PS2 network adapter, and due to the fact that all ip’s are run thru DNAS first then routed, any IP from DNAS is perfectly fine. Thanks.
dan, on February 13th, 2004 at 3:31 pm Said:

hey man can i play socomII u.s.navy seals with earthlink, if not why?
dan, on February 13th, 2004 at 3:35 pm Said:

socomII is a good game and i play it over my friends house and i need a service to play socomII so what is the cheapest service that i can use?????
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halifax, on February 19th, 2004 at 12:57 pm Said:

I keep getting error (-617) when i try and install my adapter what’s up with that eh
Jordan, on February 22nd, 2004 at 12:39 pm Said:

I need Help
JD, on February 22nd, 2004 at 4:30 pm Said:

Hi I hooked 2 playstations ypu to the internet, when we try to play socom2 online with both, the headsets dont work, I got a linksys router.If you can help me out in anyway it would be appreciated.

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