A PlayStation 2 comes with an Ethernet port for communicating with other gamers over the Internet. The port connects to a computer with Internet service so the user can compete against other gamers throughout the world. Game signals transmit from the computer to the PS2 for viewing on a connected television. Connecting the PS2 to a computer takes only seconds.
Things You'll Need:
Things You Will Need
Turn off the equipment and locate the Ethernet port on the back of the PS2 game console. The jack resembles a telephone jack, only slightly wider.
Insert the plug on one end of the Ethernet cord into the jack on the PS2. Press the plug straight in with the flexible tab on top until it clicks in place.
Plug the other end of the cable into a free Ethernet port on the computer.
Turn on the PS2 and press the "Menu" button on the controller, then use the arrow keys to scroll to "Network Settings" and choose "Ethernet," then press the "X" button on the right-hand side of the controller.
Warnings:
- Do not turn on the equipment until the cable connection is complete.