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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.
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
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
Networking
Connecting to a network
Connecting with a network cable
Network line
This will vary depending on the
type of broadband service in your
home.
Network equipment
The type of equipment used will also
vary depending on the type of
service.
Commercially
available network cable
PC
Broadband modem, router etc.
