help getting ps2 online

[dwade05]

hey! i have a quick question. if i have my cable modem and my ps2 in different rooms and dont want to run a cable through the hall i could just buy a router right? but i dont understand how this whole wireless router thing works... where would i put the router? im just confused on this whole router thing and i could be in serperate rooms right? please help me out thanks.

[Rob M]

Hi dwade05,

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You can just buy a standard router and then plug your PC and your PS2 into it using ethernet leads. The router is then connected to the Stand Alone Cable Modem (SACM) and away you go.

Or, you could buy a wireless router. Connect your SACM and your PC to this and then send the signal to your PS2 via the wireless facility. To accomplish this you would need some sort of wireless device which is suitable for your PS2 (in order to enable it to connect to the router) - this is where I'm a little unsure, don't know if such a thing exists.
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Forgot to say that I'm sure someone who has already done this (or who knows the best way to do it) will be along shortly to offer more advice.

In the mean time, sit back, kick off your shoes, relax, and enjoy your stay

[Matt D]

Originally Posted by Raistlin

Or, you could buy a wireless router. Connect your SACM and your PC to this and then send the signal to your PS2 via the wireless facility. To accomplish this you would need some sort of wireless device which is suitable for your PS2 (in order to enable it to connect to the router) - this is where I'm a little unsure, don't know if such a thing exists.

Such things do exist


You'd need some sort of wireless ethernet bridge -


Wireless "B":

Linksys wireless B Game Adapter, WGA11B

or

Linksys wireless B ethernet bridge, WET11


Wireless "G":

Linksys wireless G Game Adapter, WGA54G

or

Linksys wireless G ethernet bridge, WET54G



The B or G ethernet bridge will do the job fine, although the B or G "Game Adapter" may be better suited, & easier to configure.


And obviously a wireless router:


Wireless B:

Linksys wireless B broadband router, BEFW11S4


Wireless G:

Linksys wireless G broadband router, WRT54G


Although I've given Linksys examples, Netgear etc. also make wireless routers, & wireless ethernet bridges.



EDIT:

Some general wireless info:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...ad.php?t=16296

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/article.php?a=12

Router recommendations:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/article.php?a=74

[Rob M]

Great post

I'd rep for it but I need to spread the love a bit first

[Maggy J]

Originally Posted by Raistlin

Great post

I'd rep for it but I need to spread the love a bit first

I can think of something even better.

[Rob M]

Originally Posted by Incognitas

I can think of something even better.

Don't know what you're talking about