Play Station 2 hooked up to braodband question

[whr2206]

Today I bought the network adapter for the ps2. I am going to install it soon. I have Cox High Speed Internet and I would like to hook it up to braodband. What would I need to do this? Would I need a router that my ps2 and computer would share? Like where should the netowrking cable from the ps2 plug into? Should I buy a router for this? thanks a lot!

[Tiretool]

If you're not going to plug directly into the cable modem, you'll likely need to get a router with a built-in switch, such as the Linksys BEFSR41. There are plenty more on the market. Do some checking around first and then pick which one meets your budget, application, etc.

[Joeberg]

Hello Whr2206,

If you'd like to have your PC and your PS2 share an internet connection, then the answer would be yes, get a router to connect both your PS2 and PC To. If you'd just like to have one of them on the internet at a time, it wouldn't be neccecary to have a router. If you'd like to establish a home network with other PC's and your PS2, then get a router (I currently use a Netgear MR314 Wireless Router;Works like a charm). The networking cable should plug from the cable/dsl modem into your PS2 network adapter If you plan to not have a network amongst your PC and PS2 made. If you'd like to have a network, an RJ-45 cable would run from the router into the PS2. The router would also then inturn be connected your Cable/DSl modem to you PC from it's Network card. The router would be optional, however I recomend it as it would also prove to be a firewall between your PC(s) against all of the internet.
Hope That Helps
Joe

[whr2206]

I plan to have 2 pcs sharing teh connection as well as my ps2. I have a tv, a ps2, and computer that I all plan to have hooked up to broadband in my room. But I plan on hooking up the downstairs pc with broadband via router as well....