Crazy Network and Playstation question

[Raydee]

I recently hooked up my Linksys wireless network and I also bought a Playstation 2 for the kids which came with an network adapter to play online. The ports are for a phone line and a cable modem line. There are also 2 USB ports on the front of the playstation. Is there a way to hook up the PS2 to play online but wireless? Is there a linksys adapter that will work on the PS2??

If wireless is not possible can I just run a hard wire from the back of my router to the network adapter on the playstaion? I know this is more of a PS2 question but PS2 people have no idea!

[ecross]

Greetings Raydee,

I am not a gamer and I cannot tell what all you need for the setup. Linksys does provide a game console adapter for the Playstation2. It would seem the WGA11B Wireless B Game adapter is all you need and it seems very easy to configure.

Linksys: WGA11B - Wireless-B Game Adapter
http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=33&prid=550

[Raydee]

Thanks Eric!! Do you know if it will work with my Linksys Wireless G router?? I am also not a big gamer soI am new to this all including networking. I am still a bit confused on how the WGA11B attaches to the PS2?

[ecross]

Yes, it should work for your Linksys Wireless G router. You should read the Wireless-B Game Adapter User Guide and Quick Install, Raydee.

The Wireless-B Game Adapter gives any wired game console wireless connection capabilities. The Game Adapter can be used in two ways:

• If you have an exisiting home wireless network with a Cable/DSL Internet connection, the Game Adapter lets your Playstation2, Xbox, or GameCube attach to the network so you can play online games without running wires to the game room.
• Or use a pair of Game Adapters to form a "cable-less cable" between two game consoles for head to head gaming -- in the same room, or all the way across the house.

For more details, see the User Guide and Quick Install.

Wireless-B Game Adapter User Guide


Wireless-B Game Adapter Quick Install

[Raydee]

Thanks Eric. I did some digging around and found a Wireless G game adapter also that will match my other network gear. Now I have to do a search and see who sells them.