Trig Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Think i may of asked this a while ago but did a seach and nothing came up. I have a cable modem from wanadoo who supply my broadband. I have bought the PS2 online thingy from game but am not sure how to connect it? the cable coming from the PS2 does not fit into the modem anywhere. Will take a pic of the cable and the modem if it helps. Any ideas? Maybe i need a router? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 You probably have a USB modem - in which case you're a bit buggered. You need an RJ45 connector to go in the back of the PS2, so a new cable modem I'm afraid. Unless you can get your PC running as a gateway via a cross over cable? I tried this, and the PS2 didn't seem to happy about not having a direct connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted March 5, 2005 Author Share Posted March 5, 2005 Yeah its a usb modem. If i got another cable modem would it still be useable with wanadoo? Should i see if they offer another modems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Your best thing to do.... Leave the modem connected to your PC... Go get a RJ45 Crossover lead which will plug into the PS2 and the PC (I'm assuming you have a network card in the Pc, if not buy one.. they are 10 quid) Then use internet connection sharing on Windows XP Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Did not know wanadoo did cable? Is it cable or ADSL? do you have a thick white coax lead or does it plug into the phone line? Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted March 5, 2005 Author Share Posted March 5, 2005 Plugs into the phone line. Think its ADSL. Im a bit of a numpty when it come sto all this technical stuff. But am willing to learn So youre saying if i plug the PS2 into the PC it could work like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 If it plugs into the ADSL...are you adverse to spending a bit of cash??? If not I would recommend something like this http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=5822976151&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=59951 It would solve all your problems and allow you to connect multiple machines to your internet connection Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=5823002718&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=51512 Get one of those for the PS2, then you aren't tied to the phone point Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 I wouldn't recommend wireless to someone that doesn't know what RJ45 is. Wireless can either work nicely first time, or more than likely (in my experience) be far more trouble that it's worth. once it's running it's great. I run wireless from my PC and Laptop. However, using a Wireless game device the PS2 was not happy at all. Easiest solution is to stay cabled and get one of these : http://www.midlandcomputers.co.uk/default.asp?area=prodview&prodid=3996 We sell them in our shop all the time to people doing this kind of thing. It will work with all ADSL connections - just login via a web interface to put in your username and password. Your PC and PS2 then get an IP address via DHCP from the router so there should be nothing more to setup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted March 5, 2005 Author Share Posted March 5, 2005 Easiest solution is to stay cabled and get one of these : http://www.midlandcomputers.co.uk/default.asp?area=prodview&prodid=3996 We sell them in our shop all the time to people doing this kind of thing. It will work with all ADSL connections - just login via a web interface to put in your username and password. Your PC and PS2 then get an IP address via DHCP from the router so there should be nothing more to setup! That sounds pretty easy but im still not understanding. Sorry im just not good with all these connections, ADSL, cable,etc Would i just plug the modem or the PS2 into the router? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Trig if u can mate, take a pic of the back of the current modem unit you got, so we can all confirm you got ADSL modem. The router replaces the modem, so you plug the line lead directly into the router , the router then cleverly shares the internet connection to all connection devies, i.e PC, PS2. you plug each device into the back of the router thats it in simple terms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted March 5, 2005 Author Share Posted March 5, 2005 This is the back of it. One lead goes to the phone line the other goes to the USB. It does say ADSL on the front (didnt notice it before) http://img164.exs.cx/img164/1052/pdr00652wq.th.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted March 5, 2005 Author Share Posted March 5, 2005 So the router replaces the modem and you would plug the RJ45 connector from the PS2 into the router? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest komp Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Well i didnt want to have my first post like this... but as im a serious gamer and part of the online console scene i thought id offer some help here... Firstly a shameless plug of our site http://www.teamxlink.co.uk on there you will not only find our free online service but some useful guides for setting up your console be it for use with us or with another choice of your own. I cant wait for GT4 online LAN play (via xlink). BTW: Hello all, been checking over the site in waiting for my TT purchase within the next 2 months. Ill be well prepared by then as this site is well presented and so far ive learned alot. Anyway enjoy the free console gaming service. Regards KOMP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 So the router replaces the modem and you would plug the RJ45 connector from the PS2 into the router? BINGO and when setting up the PS2 Yep thats a ADSL modem. With the router, you put your logon username and password for the adsl into the router so it connects and always stays connected. instead of entering it in the login software you may have on ur pc from then on, on the PC, you then just double click on internet explorer to go on, you will need a netowrk card in the PC, if you havent already got one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted March 5, 2005 Author Share Posted March 5, 2005 Waht does a network card do then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 you know the PS2 has that RJ45 on back to connect to the router? a network card is exactly the Same but for a computer instead. You have to do some minimal setting up but if you have problems when you bought it all, i can be on end of a phone for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 I cant wait for GT4 online LAN play (via xlink). am i right in thinking, your saying the non-online version can be played online via this peice of software or something? If so can you send me a direct link to info im very interested but getting lost on the forum so many topics!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest komp Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 well the game has to support LAN mode in the ps2's case. The XBOX has to support system link games for the same. This software tunnels LAN games via the net via our servers. Here is a GT4 xlink setup guide.... remember our US and JAP friends already are playing this http://www.teamxlink.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8269&highlight=gt4 regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted March 5, 2005 Author Share Posted March 5, 2005 you know the PS2 has that RJ45 on back to connect to the router? a network card is exactly the Same but for a computer instead. You have to do some minimal setting up but if you have problems when you bought it all, i can be on end of a phone for ya So all i need to do is getmeself a router and a network card? how do i know if my pc already has one or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 the port on the back of the PS2 that the RJ45 plugs into. (looks like a big telephone hole) well you will have one on the back of your PC mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted March 5, 2005 Author Share Posted March 5, 2005 Woo hoo! Network card present! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 :rich: nice one, bit of cash saved so you just need a router and then to set it up. i been reading through the GT4 online bit that komp posted up, im impressed and will definatly be giving it a go. A bit GT4 online sounds cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest komp Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 dont forget all those other driving games we love such as Rallisport Challenge, forza etc etc..... But sure look for me and maybe we can kick tyres on mon-wed night coz i know ill be playing till im blind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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