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I've recently got online with my PS2 and I also have a wireless lan but currently I haven't got the PS2 off my trailing ethernet cable.
I've found these products (Ethenet/WiFi adaptors) : http://www.wifi-warehouse.co.uk/products.asp?pm=581 and am wondering if any of you have any other ideas? Ideally I want to go 802.11G (54Mb) but as cheap as poss.
I also found this 802.11b in a mag where they said it would be about £30odd but I haven't located any stores yet. It's apparently the worlds smallest access point (the size of a packet of fags) and in addition to it being an ethernet adaptor, it's also an access point and a bridge.
http://uk.asus.com/products/communication/wireless/wl-330/wl330_l.jpg
I'd be interested in the thoughts of those who have done this. It seems the adaptors can be more expensive than another access point. :shrug:
ScottishManiac
25-01-2004, 02:18
Is it worth going for 802.11g? The connection will still be limited by your cable modem, so 802.11b would be just as good for a lot less money, unless your PS2 is a *long* way from your WAP.
Don't think there is really a cheap way of doing it though, unless you have an old laptop lying around?
-N
The thought was to just future proof me a little. Who nows when it might be useful to use it for inter PC transfers etc :confused:
I am still considering 11b but apart from the Asus one (if I can locate one) there doesn't seem to be too much price difference - maybe £20-30. Not sure if this is worth it or not?
Hi Scotty,
I have this (http://www.wifi-warehouse.co.uk/product.asp?pr=WAP54G&pm=309) particular router hooked up to my pc in my spare room upstairs by an ethernet cable and a wireless bridge (http://www.wifi-warehouse.co.uk/product.asp?pr=WET11&pm=581) connected to my ps2/xbox in my living room.
Everything works fine, even though the wireless bridge operates on the slower 802.11b protocol, that's plenty fast enough for the kind of gaming that we're going to be playing.
ScottishManiac
"Don't think there is really a cheap way of doing it though, unless you have an old laptop lying around?"
This bit interested me because I do have a laptop using 802.11b to my connection. Is it possible to use that to get the PS2 online? What would I need to get?
TIA.
All you really need is a wireless bridge. Both Linksys & Netgear make them I believe.
I can't see the point of 802.11G for connecting a PS2 though...:shrug:
All you really need is a wireless bridge. Both Linksys & Netgear make them I believe.
I can't see the point of 802.11G for connecting a PS2 though...:shrug:
The idea of going for 11G was purely for future proofing and flexibility of use. i.e. If I want to use it for something else i.e. another PC temporarily, it will be more useful.
The Asus device mentioned will be released into the UK on Monday. I'll post prices here as it is expect to be considerably cheaper than any of the other options posted on here. Fingers crossed.
All you really need is a wireless bridge. Both Linksys & Netgear make them I believe.
I can't see the point of 802.11G for connecting a PS2 though...:shrug:
Thanks, I already have a wireless LAN and would rather just use some sort of wireless NIC, is that possible?
Also, what extra bits would I need for the PS2?
Also, is it really worth all the effort? :naughty:
Thank again.
Gary,
You'll need the PS2 ethernet adaptor and if you want to go cheap, as I do, check out the Asus product that I mention in the first post.
I called the UK distributor today as they were meant to be released today but it has been delayed until next week. The cost is out and it is only £28.?? (can't remember pence) including VAT.
If your laptop has a wireless connection to your router, and you use Windows XP, then it's possible to use it instead of a hardware bridge.
Connect the PS2 to the laptop using a crossover cable. Then select both the wired and wireless connections in the Network Connection bit of the control panel and select 'bridge connections'. Windows will mess around for a little while, but after it finishes, it should all work nicely!
Scotty,
Have you got details of stockists for the ASUS device ?
Am I right in thinking I can just plug the ethernet cable from the modem into it and use it as a bridge, thus saving about £40-50 on the normal price of an ethernet bridge ?
SMHarman
05-02-2004, 12:17
The idea of going for 11G was purely for future proofing and flexibility of use. i.e. If I want to use it for something else i.e. another PC temporarily, it will be more useful.
The Asus device mentioned will be released into the UK on Monday. I'll post prices here as it is expect to be considerably cheaper than any of the other options posted on here. Fingers crossed.
Also if you put an 11b device on a g network the whole network slows down to cope with it.
Scotty,
Have you got details of stockists for the ASUS device ?
Am I right in thinking I can just plug the ethernet cable from the modem into it and use it as a bridge, thus saving about £40-50 on the normal price of an ethernet bridge ?
I have at work but not at home. I'll post here on Tuesday once I have this info and have confirmed that they have the device.
And yes it will do what you want at a big saving! :)
Also if you put an 11b device on a g network the whole network slows down to cope with it.
No. :no:
Can you imagine if an office environment had WAP and all users running 11g and one person came in with an 11b laptop? It wouldn't be acceptable to industry.
It's like having a 10/100 wired switch. Some can run fast ans some can run slow. :tu:
Scotty & Tristan
Thanks for all that info, I think I'll give it a go.
Cheers.
Today was the day that my longed for wireless convertor was released to the market. A parcel arrived this afternoon with it in!!! How's that for service :D
I am very impressed. Not only did it turn up today but the package is more than I was expecting. It includes the WAP which is extemely light, a power adaptor, a USB power supply (saves on a plug when using it with a USB piece of kit), a nice very short ethernet cable and a carry case/pouch for it all.
http://a3.cpimg.com/image/87/E3/29894023-5369-02000180-.jpg
The browser interface is easy to use and it comes with a CD but I haven't bothered to even look on it. I simply connected it to my pc (which I configured to be 192.168.1.2), ensured the ML-330 was in adaptor mode and not WAP mode (a slide switch on the bottom) and then in my browser went to http:\\192.168.1.1
This brought up the config page. I simply told it the name of my WLAN, typed in my 128bit WEP encrption key and saved it.
I then took it down to my PS2, plugged in the ethernet cable and powered it up and it worked!!
The picture above makes it look a lot bigger than it is so here's one to give you some scale :
http://a7.cpimg.com/image/9F/E4/29894047-3ecf-02000180-.jpg
The cost inc p&p was £36 inc VAT and p&p. Even though I am only using it as a ethernet/wireless convertor and I'm not using it as a WAP, I still think it's great value and it take up virtually no room behind the PS2 & TV.
p.s. Can you tell I'm pleased with it? :pp
p.p.s Ooops nearly forgot. Here's where you can order from :
http://www.spd.co.uk/product.asp?sku=280&dept%5Fid=27
Oops I left out that if you have your WAP restricting access to certain MAC addresses, you need to include the new one.
Today was the day that my longed for wireless convertor was released to the market. A parcel arrived this afternoon with it in!!! How's that for service :D
I am very impressed. Not only did it turn up today but the package is more than I was expecting. It includes the WAP which is extemely light, a power adaptor, a USB power supply (saves on a plug when using it with a USB piece of kit), a nice very short ethernet cable and a carry case/pouch for it all.
http://a3.cpimg.com/image/87/E3/29894023-5369-02000180-.jpg
The browser interface is easy to use and it comes with a CD but I haven't bothered to even look on it. I simply connected it to my pc (which I configured to be 192.168.1.2), ensured the ML-330 was in adaptor mode and not WAP mode (a slide switch on the bottom) and then in my browser went to http:\\192.168.1.1
This brought up the config page. I simply told it the name of my WLAN, typed in my 128bit WEP encrption key and saved it.
I then took it down to my PS2, plugged in the ethernet cable and powered it up and it worked!!
The picture above makes it look a lot bigger than it is so here's one to give you some scale :
http://a7.cpimg.com/image/9F/E4/29894047-3ecf-02000180-.jpg
The cost inc p&p was £36 inc VAT and p&p. Even though I am only using it as a ethernet/wireless convertor and I'm not using it as a WAP, I still think it's great value and it take up virtually no room behind the PS2 & TV.
p.s. Can you tell I'm pleased with it? :pp
p.p.s Ooops nearly forgot. Here's where you can order from :
http://www.spd.co.uk/product.asp?sku=280&dept%5Fid=27
Excuse me if I'm being stupid but I take it you also need a wireless router. Can you explain how this is set up.
You are correct. You need a device to send and receive from the one attached to the PS2.
The wireless router plugs into your cablemodem via ethernet. It advertises one IP address to the "outside" so NTL are happy and then it lets you use your own network on the "inside". This also makes your setup more secure from the web as no one can see the individual devices. Most wireless routers (often reffered to as WAPs - Wireless Access Points) run DCHP which allocates an IP address to each device that connects. They are generally easy to setup.
You could use a ML-330 wired to the PS2 as a wireless convertor and then buy another one for use as a WAP. The ML-330 has the capability to be used in either role.
Incidently I am now powering mine from the USB port (it comes with this cable) so that the ML-330 is only on when the PS2 is.:cool:
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