PlayStation 2 Network Setup

Network Requirements

To be able to play your online compatible PlayStation 2 games , you will need the following:

1. PlayStation 2 Game Console
2. Broadband Internet Connection (NETDOOR ADSL)
3. PlayStation 2 Network Adapter *Most PlayStation 2 online games require a broadband connection. The Network adapter, however, does have a 56k modem built in.

Setup

1. Power up the PlayStation 2 and load the Network Adaptor Startup Disc
2. Once it has loaded, Press X to enter the ISP SETUP
3. The ISP SETUP will begin to load
4. Once the setup process has loaded press X to continue
5. Your PlayStation 2 will search for the network adaptor
6. After the network adaptor has been found, press X to continue
7. Press X again to continue
8. Wait while the data is accessed
9. Select NEW and then press X to continue
10. Type a name for you ISP setting --> NETDOOR.
11. When asked "Do you currently subscribe to an ISP service", select YES and press X to continue
12. For connection type, choose HIGH SPEED CONNECTION (CABLE OR DSL) and press X to continue
13. Select AUTOMATIC SETTINGS and press X to continue
14. When asked if your ISP requires a User ID and Password, select NO and press X to continue
15. When asked if your Internet Service Provider requires you to input a DHCP Host Name, select NO, Unplug your Ethernet cord from the PS2*, and press X to continue (Unplugging your Ethernet cord from the PS2 will cause the test to fail, you want this to happen so you can get the PS2 to display your MAC address.)
16. Wait while your network connection is tested
17. To test the connection, you will need to restart the ISP SETUP program. Perform steps 1 through 16 above.
18. Once the network connection test is successful press X to save the configuration to the memory card
19. The network configuration will now be saved to the memory card. Do not remove the network card while this information is being saved.
20. Your PlayStation should now be configured to connect to the Internet and you should now be able to start playing online, press X to return to the main menu.
21. To test out your connection you can choose DEMOS and press X to continue
22. From there follow the instructions on screen to play an online game demo. For further information regarding the PS2 online service visit the Official Web Site at Playstation.com.