ps2 online

[Satoyaki]

my freind is trying to get his ps2 togo oneline. he has wireless net service and a laptop. do you know of any haxx0r way of setting it up to play online for free?

[Sam]

It is free, If you have the slim PS2. Otherwise, you pay a one-off £20 fee for the network adaptor.

Anyway, there are three ways:

1) Connect it straight to the modem with a direct port ethernet cable. (my current setup)
2) Connect to a router, also with a direct port ethernet cable. The router has to be directly connected to the modem, though.
3) Connect it to a spare ethernet port in your computer, using a crossover cable, as long as the computer is connected to the internet in some way (obviously). I'm not too sure If this works for wireless networks, but you can have a go.

Oh, and you need broadband.

Most games use gamespy, but some you'll actually need a Central Station handle for. Go to: www.yourgamingname.com once you've got it all set up. This will give you your CS Handle.

[Exodus]

(as if anyone is still on dial-up)

I am.

Laptop is wireless though.

[Derek]

Sam, you'd be suprised at how many people still have dial-up.

[Sam]

After a bit of research, I've found that some games do work on dial-up. There's a list on the PS2 website.

[FadedDreams]

I've been meaning to figure out how to do all that, it sounds pretty nice, might as well check it out, eh?

[Sam]

Well, the best way is to use a router, becuase there's no firewall to deal with, and your'e not stealing the internet from your flatmate/annoying little tween/parents.

Oh, and this is the ONLY way to play through dial-up.

To share a connection through your computer, you need an ethernet crossover cable, and a dual-port ethernet card.
Put the crossover from the computer to the playstation, and a direct port ethernet cable form the card to the modem. Obviously, you don't need the second cable for dial-up, just connect as usual and you should be able to play.

If you have any firewall problems, your game manual should tell you which ports to open.

[FadedDreams]

ahhhh I'm not too good with this stuff, but I basically know what you're talking about. thanks man.