Playstation® 2

Connecting your PS2 game system to Fidnet has never been easier. You will need the following things to get you started.

 

How to Connect it all up

 

 

 

After installing the Sony Playstation 2 Network Adapter, turn on the console with the supplied Network Adapter Start-Up disk.

after a short video clip, you will be presented with three options:

 

 

  • Help will take you to an installation video briefly describing how to connect the Network Adapter to your Playstation® 2.

  • ISP Setup will take you to the main ISP setup options -- whether it be dial-up or a broadband connection.

  • Demos will take you to the some of the on-line demos offered on the Network Adapter Start-Up disk.

When you are ready, select "ISP Setup".
1. Press the ''X " key on your Playstation® 2 game pad to continue.
2. Be sure to have a memory card inserted with the necessary space available. Press 'X' to continue.
3. Press 'X' to register now and follow the guide, or simply select the 'Square' button to continue and register at a later time.
4. The setup process will now begin, press 'X' to continue.
5. After your Network Adapter has been detected, press the 'X' button to continue.
6. After reading this warning from SCEA, press 'X' to continue.
7. Type a name for the connection. Enter FIDNET. Press the on-screen 'Enter' key to continue.
8. Select "Yes" for subscribing to an ISP. Press 'X' to continue.
9. Select "High Speed Connection (Cable or DSL)" and press 'X' to continue.
10. Select "Automatic Settings" and press 'X' to continue.
11. Select "No" and press 'X' to continue. Also select "No" on needing a "DHCP Host Name". Press 'X' to continue.
12. The Playstation® 2 will now test the connection.
13. After the successful test, press the 'X' button to save your configuration.
14. After the save you will be taken back to the main menu.