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We have had a basic DSL home wireless network for several years now, installed by SBC-Yahoo. They did it all for me, and I have no idea about networks.
The basic setup is this:
A computer on our first floor is connected by ethernet cable to the main access point (2WIRE hardware).
A computer on the third floor, and sometimes laptops, can access wirelessly.
The network works great, and is quite speedy.
Now I am trying to add my Playstation 2 to the network using a LinkSys Wireless Game Adapter (which is specifically for this purpose).
I thought I was following all the directions, but can't seem to get the PS2 to connect.
You plug in the Adapter to a computer to set it up, and that is where I start getting confused. After entering the 10 digit WEP, it asks for an IP and Mask. I don't whether to leave the default, or plug in the value I see in my Network Connections panel.
When setting up on the PS2, it asks for numerous values I am not sure about:
1. DNS Addresses
2. DHCP Server Name
3. Netmask
4. IP Address
5. Router Address
I can find some of these values by poking around in my wireless settings, but I'm never sure exactly what I'm looking for, or whether it wants values from the router or from the network. Also, would values from the wire connection downstairs be different from the wireless?
I have no idea what I am doing, and need help. :sigh: I know this is a rather vague request.
Thanks
The basic setup is this:
A computer on our first floor is connected by ethernet cable to the main access point (2WIRE hardware).
A computer on the third floor, and sometimes laptops, can access wirelessly.
The network works great, and is quite speedy.
Now I am trying to add my Playstation 2 to the network using a LinkSys Wireless Game Adapter (which is specifically for this purpose).
I thought I was following all the directions, but can't seem to get the PS2 to connect.
You plug in the Adapter to a computer to set it up, and that is where I start getting confused. After entering the 10 digit WEP, it asks for an IP and Mask. I don't whether to leave the default, or plug in the value I see in my Network Connections panel.
When setting up on the PS2, it asks for numerous values I am not sure about:
1. DNS Addresses
2. DHCP Server Name
3. Netmask
4. IP Address
5. Router Address
I can find some of these values by poking around in my wireless settings, but I'm never sure exactly what I'm looking for, or whether it wants values from the router or from the network. Also, would values from the wire connection downstairs be different from the wireless?
I have no idea what I am doing, and need help. :sigh: I know this is a rather vague request.
Thanks