Connecting an old Playstation 2

To setup the old PlayStation2 on the BSC network you must first install the network adaptor according to the instructions found in the installation guide or on the PlayStation2 Network Adaptor Web site. Once you have installed the network adaptor you are ready to begin the ISP setup process.

  • Power up the PlayStation2 and load the Network Adaptor Startup Disc
  • Once it has loaded, Press X to enter the ISP SETUP
  • The ISP SETUP will begin to load
  • Once the setup process has loaded press X to continue
  • Your PlayStation2 will search for the network adaptor
  • After the network adaptor has been found, press X to continue
  • Press X again to continue
  • Wait while the data is accessed
  • Select NEW and then press X to continue
  • Type a name for you ISP setting. For our example we have chosen BSC, but this can be any name you would like to associate with this connection
  • When asked is you currently subscribe to an ISP service, select YES and press X to continue
  • For connection type, choose HIGH SPEED CONNECTION (CABLE OR DSL) and press X to continue
  • Select AUTOMATIC SETTINGS and press X to continue
  • When asked if you ISP requires a User ID and Password, select NO and press X to continue
  • When asked if your Internet Service Provider requires you to input a DHCP Host Name, select NO, Unplug your ethernet cord from the PlayStation2, and press X to continue (Unplugging your ethernet cord from the PlayStation2 will cause the test to fail, you want this to happen so you can get the PlayStation2 to display your MAC address)
  • Wait while your network connection is tested
  • The network connection test will fail. DO NOT press X or Triangle. Press Select to see the error message

Network connection test has failed

  • The Network Adapter / MAC address will be displayed (see picture). The address is a combination of 12 numbers and letters e.g. 00 04 1F 05 20 02 . Please submit this to the Gaming Request Form
  • To test the connection, you will need to restart the ISP SETUP program. Perform the steps listed above
  • Once the network connection test is successful press X to save the configuration to the memory card
  • The network configuration will now be saved to the memory card. Do not remove the network card while this information is being saved
  • Your PlayStation2 should now be configured to connect to the Internet and you should now be able to start playing online, press X to return to the main menu
  • Follow the instructions on screen to play an online game demo

If you find it necessary to open a port for gaming, please refer to the Firewall Waiver Process page.

Last Modified: March 3, 2011