what is your network setup? Perhaps someone here could help.

will i need to enter info about isp adress, user id crud, etc.? i am a simple gamer and all that stuff confoozes me. i want to plug and play.

I had some problems with my ISP, but it didn't have anything to do with the NA. Once I got it figured out on my end, it has been awesome! Everything I could have hoped for. Now I need a cheap router to share net access simultaneoulsy, and a keyboard. Entering IM's one letter at a time is a pain!

you shoudln't have to enter IP addys. It was plug and play for me. If you have a router it should work easy enough or if you plug your cable modem into the computer and your computer into a hub just enable internet connection sharing.

Can I go wireless with sharing my internet connection with my PS2? I really don't want to run cable. Also, what equipment will I need? Currently, I don't have a router or anything else.

I do, however, have the network adapter. Are these things supposed to be getting scarce? I wasn't going to get one right away, but was afraid if I waited I might left in the cold later.

I am using a router, does anyone know the port I have to unlock?

oh, you know what, connect to madden 2003 and go to the news section, it tells you the ports it requires. As for wireless, I don't know how you would do it right now, eventually I would expect someone to make an adapter of some sort.

alright i got a question, the thing wont work. im pluging it into a small rca cable modem and when ever i get on it says that it isnt connected right. are there any defective copies anywhere.

from EA Tech Support site:

If you are having difficulty connecting to the Madden NFL 2003 Playstation 2 online server, there are three main things to check.

1. Check to make sure the PS2 network adapter has been configured correctly. The adapter should have instructions you can go through to make sure it has been set up properly. You may need to contact Sony support if you are unsure about the setup process.

2. Make sure you have registered the online adapter with Sony. Again, this is something you can do by contacting Sony support.

3. Check to see if you are connecting to the internet from behind a firewall, or if your ISP blocks any ports. The following ports need to be open to be able to connect:

TCP 9995/9996 outgoing to connect to the lobby server.
UDP 1791/1792 incoming/outgoing for head-to-head play.

Where did everybody get their adapters? I've got mine on order from Best Buy, but I ordered kind of late.

Socom should be waiting for me at home.

a friend of mine is a manager at a gamestop so i got one on release date with no preorder

Oh - you suck!


...I'm mean good for you TaTTooD!

I got it on release day at Best Buy. I was in the store as soon as it opened and saw about 30 NA. But I forgot my credit card at home as well as my $5 GC and the $5 coupon from EGM. So I went to EB(I had some store credit) and they said they haven't received them yet. I thought "screw this, I don't really want one anyway." and I got home. Then I was browsing online and read that people were all happy with their NA. So at about 11:30 AM, I got back to Best Buy and they still had about 5 NA left. Picked one up, paid for it ($30+tax after it was all said and done), went home, and played MADDEN!

yeah, Best Buy for me also.

I have to quickly comment that I'm shocked at the huge demand for this adapter. Everyone I know is looking for it. Many are people that never used their online capabilities with the Dreamcast. Sony may be on to something with their online strategy.

Has anyone used this with Compuserve? Does it work or do I need to change my provider? I still use 56K right now. Can't really afford the 50.00 or more a month fee for DSL/cable.

I had trouble, cause I know very little about all th hooking up and didn't realize I had to power down the little box the isp company gave me and it wouldn't recognize the different cord plugged into it. my cpu is usb and my ps2 is an ethernet cord and it wouldn't work with both plugged into the box. but I called the sony # in the book and they helped right away. Its awesome....

I have a cable modem and was wondering if the are any services that it won't work with.

Anyone know if I can use a wireless USB adapter instead of the Sony NA for connection? I just got one today and will try to set it up... Cheap for $13 so it's worth a shot.

I've read that you can. You still need the sony software disc though. Borrow it from a friend and you're good to go.

http://www.game2extreme.com/news/art...?articleid=646

I also saw a 3rd party PS2 NA at best buy this weekend for around $30.00. I don't know how those work though.

EDIT: Sorry, I misread your question. I've heard that wireless. doesn't work with PS2, but hasn't been confirmed to me. Keep us posted.

Did you ever figure it out? I think I have the same cable modem, and before I buy everything to go online with the Xbox, I want to make sure I don't run into this problem. So if you fixed it, please post how. Thanks!

Shawn