Hi All,
Like many of you, I have been unable to access the online features of my PS2 due to the fact that I have AOL Plus and Win 2000/XP. Fortunately for us AOLer's, this no longer holds true, YOU CAN GO ONLINE WITH YOUR AOL BROADBAND CONNECTION!!! And best of all, you DO NOT need the Sony Network Adapter to get online with your console. (But, if you already forked out $40 bucks for the over-priced Sony Adapter, youre still OK though...).
Well before we start, I want to clear up a few things for you Aolers who are new to networking and to those who are skeptical.
First, you
cannot hook your modem or AOLs router directly to the PS2 because in order for it to work the PS2 would have to have the AOL software installed on the console. And since we all know that AOL is NOT installed on the PS2
this would not be an option. So, since we have established that we
cannot go online with our AOL connection and PS2 via direct hardware hookup I had to find a way for our
computer to rout an internet connection to the PS2 while we are signed on.
As you all know, (or maybe dont know) it is possible to go online with your PS2 using an AOL connection (any version) by activating Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) on Windows 98/ME. Unfortunately, Windows XP's ICS does not work with AOL... maybe it has to do with that little disagreement AOL and Microsoft had months before XP was released... just my little observation. In conclusion, Microsoft screwed us... NOT AOL! Shocking Huh? Well anyways, ICS is pretty much just a NAT (Network Address Translation). So, I figured that all us AOLer's would need is a NAT program that works with Windows XP and AOL and we would be good to go. Well, after testing several NAT programs (and having my OS crash and 2 reformats), I finally found one that worked!!!
Its name, Wingate 5, TADA!
I have tried this program on my HP, Compaq, self-built computer and even my girlfriend's Dell Laptop and I have not encountered an OS conflict yet. In addition, it works with Zone Alarm. Nonetheless, if you installed WinXP on your Commodore 64 and it crashes and dies, dont blame me... continue at your own risk!!
Of course, do not forget to create a restore point before installing this software just in case you do encounter a problem. So that being said lets continue...
OK LETS START!!
Hardware requirements: You cannot proceed unless you meet ALL of the following hardware requirements:
- (1) Ethernet DSL/CABLE Modem
- (1) Internal Ethernet Card (NIC)
- (3) CAT5 wires
- (1) 3 or more port 10/100 Dual Speed Hub w/ an UPLINK PORT!
(Recommended - Netgear 5 PORT 10/100 Fast Ethernet Hub/Switch - Model FS105)
- (1) Sony Network Adapter -
OR - Linksys External USB Ethernet Card 10/100 TX
- Playstation 2
Software requirements: - Windows XP
- AOL 6.0 w/RASPPPOE, or 7.0, or 8.0
- Wingate 5.0
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www.PostWarezAgainMikeBa ··· ever.comSetup Instructions: Hardware Setup:
REFER TO PICTURE ABOVE FOR HARDWARE SETUP!!! ~
SET UP HARDWARE BEFORE YOU INSTALL ANY SOFTWARE !!! ~
Software Setup:
I. Install America Online software.
II. Install TCP/IP and Wingate
-Your Computer:
The following is a step-by-step tutorial on how to install TCP/IP and Wingate 5.01.
1. Verify configurations of TCP/IP
2. Configure the internal network adapter with a private IP address
(Note: A private IP address is suggested, such as 192.168.0.1)
3. Install WinGate
(Note: The WinGate file is typically called wgsetup.exe)
1. The first step is to configure the Network Interface Card (NIC) that is connected to your computer. If you have already added TCP/IP to the internal adapter, skip to Step 2:
Verify that TCP/IP is installed on the Network Interface Card (NIC) that connects to your internal network.
a. Under the default Start menu select Start, Control Panel, and double click on Network Connections. *note* if using the classic Start menu you will have to right click on My Network Places located on the desktop.
b. Right click Local Area Connection to open a drop down menu
c. Select the Properties option - This will open the properties for all adapters and protocols installed on this computer. If TCP/IP in NOT listed, proceed with the next step. If it is installed, you should move to step 3
d. Click Install to open a new Dialog box
e. Single click Protocol and click Add
f. Double click TCP/IP
g. Click OK
h. Close the Select Network Component Type Dialog box
i. Click OK - you will then have to reboot your computer
2. The next step is to configure the TCP/IP protocol on the Internal NIC. Under the default Start menu select Start, Control Panel, and double click on Network Connections. When using the classic Start menu you will have to right click on My Network Places located on the desktop, which was added in Step 2.
a. Right click Local Area Connection to open a drop down menu and select the Properties option.
b. Select the Advanced Tab and verify everything within this tab is unchecked.
c. Double click the TCP/IP protocol listed in the General Tab
d. Select use the following IP Address
e. Enter 192.168.0.1 for the IP Address, the subnet mask should be 255.255.255.0, leave the Default Gateway blank
f. All other settings (for both DNS and Advanced) should be left AS IS
g. Click OK until you leave the set-up screen - you will then have to reboot your computer
3. Install WinGate on your computer. You will need to choose the option for Configure this machine as a WinGate Server. While going through the install process make sure to only install the component called ENS this is the NAT component that will allow you connect your PS2 to the internet. Continue through the installation process entering your registration key when requested.
III. Setup PS2 Network Adapter or Game Software
- Make sure that DHCP and DNS options are set to automatic!
IV. POP IN YOUR FAVORITE PS2 GAME AND ENJOY!
Remember to give thanks to the greatest QB to ever play the game!
Your Friend,
#16 JOE MONTANA
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