How to Hook Up a PS2 Online

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Turn off your PS2 and unplug it.

   These are sold separately from the console.
   
   You can find them new and used on sites like Gamestop.com, Amazon.com and eBay.com., The expansion bay is located at back and bottom of your PS2.
   
   The cover can be removed by simply popping it off, no tools are needed to remove it., The adapter should snap into place with relative ease., A small Phillips-head screwdriver is ideal for this., The memory card needs 137 kilobytes of free space to save all of your network settings and registration information.,,, The disc is typically included when you purchase the network adapter, but if you lose or break it, some games (such as SOCOM and NFL 2K3) have stand-alone operations that configure and save your network settings., A text prompt will appear telling you that you need at 137 kilobytes of free space on your memory card.
   
   Tap the "X" button to continue.
   
   You can confirm how much space your card has by accessing the system's browser and selecting the memory card icon.
   
   In this menu, you can choose to delete game save files to make more free space available.
   
   To access the browser, make sure no disc is in the console and turn it on.
   
   This will bring up the main system menu, including the browser. , The next screen brings up a prompt, allowing you to register some personal information with SCEA customer support via phone or online (through the system).
   
   Unless you have a dial-up connection, it is faster to register online.,, The next prompt will allow you to create, edit, and delete ISP settings.
   
   Choose "New" and give the setting a name.
   
   Make it something memorable in case you have to come back and edit it later.
   
   If you don't already have an ISP, the program provides links to different ISP services (such as America Online and Earthlink)., The "Automatic" setting is for ISPs that automatically assign new internet protocol (IP) addresses for different devices on the network.
   
   The "Manual" setting is for people who need to enter specific IP and domain name system (DNS) information.
   
   If you need to manually enter your ISP settings and don't know the particular information that needs to be entered, consult your ISP documentation and your primary computer used to access the Internet. , If your Internet connection is protected, a username and password are required to access it.
   
   Enter that information in this portion of the setup to sync it with your PS2 online access., Once setup is complete, you can remove the disc and start a game with network functionality.
   
   Go to the multiplayer section of the game to test and see if your network settings were configured correctly.
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   Step 2: Purchase a PS2 network adapter.

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   Step 3: Remove the cover from the expansion bay of the PS2.

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   Step 4: Align the ports of the adapter with the ports of the PS2 and plug it in.

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   Step 5: Tighten the screws on either side of the adapter to secure it place.

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   Step 6: Insert a PS2 memory card into the Player-1 card port on the front of the console.

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   Step 7: Plug your PS2 back in and turn it on.

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   Step 8: Plug your (Internet-connected) Ethernet cable or phone line cable into the ports on the back of the adapter.

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   Step 9: Insert the adapter's startup disc into the PS2.

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    Step 10: Choose the "ISP Setup" option from the main menu.

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    Step 11: Register with Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA).

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    Step 12: Allow the program to save your configuration files to your memory card.

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    Step 13: Create a new ISP setting.

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    Step 14: Choose between "Automatic" and "Manual" settings.

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    Step 15: Select whether you have a connection that requires a username and password or not.

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    Step 16: Remove the startup disc and start a game with multiplayer capabilities.

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