PS2 & Broadband probs

[Davy Holt]

Hiya,

 

Ok I've been trying to get marks PS2 online so that he can play online games.

 

I can get on the home network, it can contact the DNS servers, I can get it to Ping, Trace Route and authenticate the DNSA.. but not all 5 at once

 

It's driving me mental (ok I'm already there) Every time I get the network setup to test the connection it either freezes up or gives me a different error each time I try.

 

Any suggestions??? Please

[Newt]

What OS version Davy?

 

If it is 9X, make sure you have DUN v1.4 installed. DUN = Dial Up Networking but it updated a large number of networking files above those needed for a dial-up connection.

 

DUN v1.4 versions for 95, 98FE, 98SE available Here.

[KennyC]

Hi Newt, its a Sony playstation

 

Davy, is the PS2 connected via a router, PC or is it direct into the modem?

 

I've had a few problems with firewalls causing funnies if its not directly connected.

 

[ 20. December 2004, 12:48 AM: Message edited by: KennyC ]

[Davy Holt]

Hiya,

 

The OS is XP Pro

 

The PS2 is connected through a netgear FR114P firewall/ router. I've tried connecting it directly to the the modem, but it fails on every test.

 

Connecting through the Firewall I can get the 5 test passed but as I said never all at once. the failures are not consistent with different parts failing each time or the PS2 decides just to lock up

 

The fact that the error is not consistent seems to rule out the firewall configuration

[gonefishing]

Davy...so you've got a modem feeding a router?

 

Is DCHP setup on the router or are u using fixed assigned interal IPs? Also try just turning the firwall off. Also are you running NAT on the router?

[Davy Holt]

Hiya,

 

I have the Modem feeding the Firewall/router then the PC's and the PS" then connect to the Firewall/Router. The Firewall/Router is running NAT, since it's a combined unit I cant just turn the firewall off.

 

I have the PS2 set with a fixed IP address and I have even tried setting up a DMZ for that address only but to no avail.

[Stephen.uk]

Still having probs ?

 

I have a netgear rp114 router, similar to yours and i have no problem using a ps2 in the way you are trying to do.

 

Netgear have got some firmware updates for that router. Click here

 

It should work without setting dmz and seperate ip`s for the ps2 etc. Im on NTL cable modem to router. PS2 with the network disk on auto detect.

Use DHCP on the router itself though..

 

[ 03. January 2005, 03:52 PM: Message edited by: Stephen.uk ]

[Davy Holt]

Hiya,

 

Yup I am

 

I've updated the firm ware in the Router

 

Tried the PS2 again on auto detect with the router set on DHCP.. failed to connect to the network

 

tried again with a DMZ set up same result

 

Tried Allocating IP address to PS2, can connect to network but fails on DNS lookup server 2

 

any suggestions as I'm about to launch this bloody PS2 out a high window

[Stephen.uk]

http://uk.playstation.com

On the network gaiming section of their forums their is a thread near the top "New and Improved Resolutions to Problems!!!!" some tips n stuff in there.

 

Or if you get really stuck you could call...

PS2 Network Gaming Careline 08702 422 299

 

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