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Yes, Some of the most popular video game consoles, such as the PS2, now have accessories that enable them to connect to the internet much like a PC does. To do this you should follow the directions provided by your game console(or game) manufacturer, but here are some general rules of thumb:

If you have DSL or cable that you purchased from a provider other than AOL all you have to do is connect your game console to the Ethernet port on your DSL modem and follow the setup instructions for your game console or game console network adapter.

If you have DSL that you purchased through AOL and are not using a router all you have to do is connect your game console to the Ethernet port on your DSL modem and follow the setup instructions for your game console or game console network adapter.

If you have DSL that you purchased from AOL and an AOL-compatible Linksys, Netgear or Actiontec router installed you will need to follow the steps below for your router brand to allow the game console to communicate freely with the Internet.

Linksys Router
1 Open your web browser on a PC that is connected to the Linksys router
2 Type in »192.168.1.1 in the url window to open the settings menu in the router
3 When the setup window is open, select PPPOE in the menu indicated and click "Apply"
4. Enter your AOL Screenname and password in the fields indicated. IMPORTANT: a) you must use the format "screenname@aol.com" (ex. john@aol.com) and b) your password must be entered in lowercase, with any spaces or special characters left out!
5. After you do this and click "Apply" you will see the "Settings are Successful" page. Your router should now be ready to be connected to a game console.

Netgear Router
1. Open your web browser on a PC that is connected to the Netgear router
2. Type in »192.168.0.1 in the url window to open the settings menu in the router (you must enter your router's user name and password to access this screen)
3. Once the settings page is open, select "other" as your Internet Service Provider and enter your AOL Screenname and password in the fields indicated. IMPORTANT: a) you must use the format "screenname@aol.com" (ex. john@aol.com) and b) your password must be entered in lowercase, with any spaces or special characters left out!
4. Select "Test" and wait for the router to establish a connection to AOL. Your router should now be ready to be connected to a game console.
Note: If you have any further questions please contact Netgear.

Actiontec router
1. Open your web browser on a PC that is connected to the Actiontec router
2. Type in »192.168.0.1 in the url window to open the settings menu in the router
3. Select Setup / Configuration
4. Select Advanced Setup
5. Select Begin Advanced Setup
6. Select Next
7. Change your "Are you using AOL as your broadband ISP?" setting to "No" and choose "Obtain an IP address through PPPoE.." Then select Next. (Note: Changing this setting is the only way force the ActionTec router to connect to your game console and AOL at the same time. AOL will continue to be your Broadband ISP. Don't worry -- We will manually configure your router to connect to AOL in the next step.
8. Enter your AOL Screen Name and password in the fields indicated. IMPORTANT: a) you must use the format "screenname@aol.com" (ex. john@aol.com) and b) your password must be entered in lowercase, with any spaces or special characters left out!
After you do this select Save and Restart. Your router should now be ready to be connected to a game console.


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by Metal Head See Profile edited by Meteor Dive See Profile
last modified: 2003-11-01 13:43:56