Connect a PS2 to the Internet

This guide will show you how to establish an Internet connection for your Playstation 2.

Sadly, due to the discontinuation of the PS2 Online services, this guide is completely obsolete.

Steps

  1. Turn off your PS2 console. Your going to need your Playstation 2 off for a minute if you want to successfully complete this task.
  2. Get your Ethernet Cable. Find your ethernet cable, it should have two plastic plug ends to it, and should be a solid color of blue. It can commonly be hooked to your internet router.
  3. Put one end of the cable into the port of the Network adapter (or slim PS2 and PSX) port labeled "Network".
  4. Connect the other end in a free port in your router (or in the port on your broadband modem).
  5. Turn on modem (and router if you have one).
  6. Turn on the Play Station 2.
  7. Put in Play Station 2 network disc or the game that has the Internet functions.
  8. Go to the online section in the game.
  9. Create a network Configuration.
  10. Load it.
  11. Create an ID.



Warnings

  • Do not turn off Play Station 2 or router (Modem) while you are online. This will disconnect your session and you may lose whatever you have gained in the game that is not saved. However, it won't damage your equipment.

Things You'll Need

  • Ethernet cable (You can get one from some computer stores)
  • PS2
  • Network Adapter (PS2 Slim and PSX Have built-in Ports)
  • Internet Connection
  • Router (not required)
  • An Online game
  • TV
  • Modem

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