Networking; Connecting To A Network - Sony PlayStation 2 Instruction Manual

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Networking

Connecting to a network

You can enjoy online games by connecting the PlayStation
broadband network. To play all online games, you will need the following:
• A Network Access Disc (supplied separately)
• A Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation
• A service contract with a Broadband Internet Service Provider (sold
separately)
• An Ethernet Cable (sold separately)
• An External Network Device such as a digital TV 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
console to your Broadband Internet connection. Refer to the Instruction Manual
supplied with the network device, or your Broadband Internet Service Provider for
details.
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Connecting to a network
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
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Basic network setup
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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
Connecting with a network cable
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