Wireless networking on Playstation 2

themightytimmah · 05-30-05, 08:00

I've got a PS2, and I just built an 802.11g network into my house. I saw a USB adapter today that claimed it was easy to use and "plug and play" (http://store.yahoo.com/shentech/wu830g.html). Now, my question is, does anyone know if I can just plug this into my PS2 and have it work? Or am I just going to have to run 10/100 out to my PS2? (I'm hoping not, because its about 50 feet away from the nearest ethernet drop).

Thanks
Tim

Prometheus · 05-31-05, 07:52

For whatever reason the link isnt working for me, but based upon past experience, it might work. I dont have a PS2 (my friend does) and got it to work wirelessly, I'll have to ask him and see what he did. Point is I know it is possible to do, just dont know how easy it is. However, be forewarned, my buddies and I are extremely geeky, so what may be easy for us may be excruciatingly painful for somebody who's not a geek.

Edit: I got the link to work now, and I dont know if that would work. I'd be inclined to say probably not on a PS2 because those adaptors usually need drivers to work, and I am not aware of any easy way to install drivers on a PS2, would most likely need a firmware upgrade = buku bucks and many a headaches. I know there is a wireless PS2 kit out there somewhere, just a matter of finding it. Sorry I couldnt be more help.

TortoiseAWD · 05-31-05, 08:37

Will the PS2 recognize a LAN connection over USB? If not, that device probably isn't for you.

I think what you need would be something along the lines of this: http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...366&pfp=BROWSE
or this: http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...753&pfp=BROWSE

Both devices are regularly quite a bit pricier than what you linked, but both have decent rebates going on at the moment ($39 and $19 after rebate).

HTH,
Tort

themightytimmah · 05-31-05, 08:50

Thanks tort, I guess I might have to go the pricier route. Still beats 50 feet of ethernet + 4 hours with a drill and snake

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