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rx7speedjp

11-08-2003 08:10 PM

whats up everybody umm i have adelphia cable for my comp and i need to get a line to use for my ps2 soo what im asking is...what do i need to split the line and can i use my comp and me online on ps2 at the same time?? thanks

FrestyleFC3S

11-08-2003 08:17 PM

you need a networking hub.....

www.tigerdirect.com

theres one on there for 25 bucks with a rebate that fcomes out to free

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...4&Sku=TC1-9208P

rx7speedjp

11-08-2003 08:19 PM

thanks....do is it just like a input/output deal?

rfreeman27

11-08-2003 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rx7speedjp' date='Nov 8 2003, 10:19 PM

thanks....do is it just like a input/output deal?

Yep.

Plug line in, it splits the signal, plug line into computer.

RattyPatty

11-09-2003 01:08 PM

Dont get one with a built in firewall, some firewalls wont let u play online games

defprun

11-09-2003 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RattyPatty' date='Nov 9 2003, 11:08 AM

Dont get one with a built in firewall, some firewalls wont let u play online games

I'll have what the guy in your avatar is having!

RattyPatty

11-09-2003 02:38 PM

hmmm yes...

phinsup

11-09-2003 04:24 PM

Actually you prolly need a router and not a hub/switch. You can use the hub if you have multiple ips, which is rare from any ISP. The router will share one ip using NAT/DHCP.

phinsup

11-09-2003 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RattyPatty' date='Nov 9 2003, 11:08 AM

Dont get one with a built in firewall, some firewalls wont let u play online games

There aren't really any switches that will disable ports, a router will, but I have not had any issues with gaming all you have to do is open the ports.

RattyPatty

11-09-2003 05:45 PM

Not Linksys my friend, hes right you do need a router, not a hub. Deffinately dont go with linksys(according to me) but it still might work. A friend of mine uses a linksys router for xbox live and it seems to work but you wont be able to host any servers. I say check out D-Link, their routers are solid

-pat

rfreeman27

11-09-2003 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RattyPatty' date='Nov 9 2003, 07:45 PM

And linksys customer support cannot speak english.

phinsup

11-09-2003 06:12 PM

I recommend the DLink as well, but on any router if you are trying to accept incoming connections you are going to have to forward the ports to proper ip, doesn't matter the brand. Playstation has it's own servers, nothing is hosted on your end so as long as he's just using his PS2 it won't be an issue.

Nemesis

11-09-2003 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RattyPatty' date='Nov 9 2003, 05:45 PM

I have the Linksys units and they work perfectly for gaming. You just have to know how to properly configure a router, and know which ports you need opened. Try reading the instructions, or online FAQ's/forums before you qualify something as not working.

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Dont get one with a built in firewall, some firewalls wont let u play online games

Also incorrect, firewalls do not prevent you from playing online games. People who do not take the time to understand how to properly configure them keep themselves from playing games, etc. Don't blame the equipment.

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