Networking, Connecting to a network, Connecting with an ethernet cable – Sony KDL-22PX300 User Manual

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Connecting to a network

You can enjoy online games by connecting the PlayStation

TM

2 to a

broadband network. To play all online games, you will need the following:
• A network compatible PlayStation

TM

2 game

• Broadband Internet service
• A commercially available Ethernet cable
• A memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation

TM

2) (sold separately)

Hints

• You cannot play online games using a dial-up or ISDN connection.

• USB connectivity from the External Network Device to the USB connector is not

supported.

• There are two types of Ethernet cables: straight-through cable and crossover cable.

Ensure that you use the correct type of cable when connecting the PlayStation

TM

2

to your Broadband Internet connection. Refer to the instructions supplied with the
network device, or your Broadband Internet Service Provider for details.

• Do not connect to the TV LAN using the Ethernet cable.

You can connect the built-in PlayStation

TM

2 to a network using an Ethernet

cable connected to the NETWORK connector on the rear. You can connect
to a 100 Base-TX or 10 Base-T network. Refer to the instructions supplied
with the network device for details.

Basic Network Setup

Network line: This will vary depending on the type of broadband service
in your home.
Network equipment: The type of equipment used will also vary
depending on the type of service.

Hint

When connecting the built-in PlayStation

TM

2 and a PC to the network, a network

device such as a router or a hub may be required. Refer to the instructions supplied
with the network device for details.

Networking

Connecting to a network

Connecting with an Ethernet cable

Network line

Network equipment

Ethernet cable
(not supplied)

Broadband modem,
router etc.

PC

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