Sony PlayStation2+Singstar: Connecting to a network

Networking

Connecting with a network cable

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

supplied with the network device for details.

Please be aware that Network Gaming is not supported in all countries

at the time of going to print.

Basic network setup

You can enjoy online games by connecting the PlayStation®2 console to a

Network line

Network equipment

broadband network. To play all online games, you will need the following:

This will vary depending on the

The type of equipment used will also

type of broadband service in your

vary depending on the type of

• A Network Access Disc (supplied separately)

home.

service.

• 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)

Broadband modem, router etc.

• 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

Commercially

• You cannot play online games with this console using a dial-up or ISDN

available network cable

connection.

• USB connectivity from the External Network Device to the USB connector is not

supported.

PC

• 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.

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 playstation.com

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