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Connecting to a network

You can enjoy online games by connecting the PlayStation

®

2 console to a 

broadband network. To play all online games, you will need the following:
• A Network Access Disc (supplied separately)
• 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)
• An External Network Device such as a Broadband enabled digital set-top 

box, a cable modem, an ADSL modem or a router (sold separately)

• 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

®

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.

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.

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

Network line
This will vary depending on the 
type of broadband service in your 
home.

Network equipment
The type of equipment used will also 
vary depending on the type of 
service.

Commercially 
available network cable

PC

Broadband modem, router etc.