Ethernet Connection Problem

Question

I have a Dimension 2400 and I want to play online PS2 games but in my Network Connections the Local Area Connection Network Cable status is unplugged. There are two Local Area Connnection, one is a modem one which is connected the other is a network cable that is unplugged. Also I connect to the internet via an ICS connection. What shall I do?

volcano11 · Answer

The way you describe the setup of your network is way too confusing.   Is the 2400 connected to another computer that is connected to a modem or is the 2400 connected to the modem and has ICS enabled so that another computer can connect to the internet using ICS through the 2400?   If it is the latter, and no other computer is currently connected to the second network adapter, then it will say that there is a network cable unplugged.   Please try to provide a better description of your setup so that we can help.   Steve

outlaw_member · Answer

It is the latter, because i made the ics so that the ps2 can connect to the internet, but it remains unplugged

volcano11 · Answer

So, are you saying that the connection that should be between the PS2 and the computer is the one that says "Network Cable Unplugged"? If so, then there are only a few possibilities. The cable or its connectors are bad, or, the PS2 is not turned on, or, the network adapter in the PS2 is bad, or, you are using a regular ethernet cable instead of a cross-over cable. Do the link lights near where you plug in the ethernet cables light up when both machines are powered on and connected by the cable? Does wiggling the connector make either of the link lights up? Has this ever worked before or is it a new problem?

Steve

Message Edited by volcano11 on 02-03-2007 09:37 PM

outlaw_member · Answer

I use a cross over connnection and when i pulg it into my ps2 the light in the adaptor goes on

volcano11 · Answer

Has this ever worked before?    Steve

volcano11 · Answer

Are you absolutely sure that you have a cross-over cable?  A regular network cable will not work.  You would make things much more simple if you just went out and bought a router.   Steve

outlaw_member · Answer

it failed first time in trying

outlaw_member · Answer

I bought a router but i have a different problem that my cd drive does'nt load any cd's, nothing loads up and you cannot load it manually either, its as if i have not put a cd in in the first place, this was not the case before.

volcano11 · Answer

So what has this got to do with the topic of discussion in this thread?  Please only discuss one problem at a time in a given thread.  If you want help with the CD problem, post in the appropriate CD/DVD forum.   Steve

outlaw_member · Answer

I only told you about that problem because you said about a router, im not looking for help on that but help with the cross over connection which im sure i have.

outlaw_member · Answer

its definitely a cross over connection

volcano11 · Answer

But are you sure that it is a working cross-over cable.  Did you buy it or make it yourself?   Steve

outlaw_member · Answer

Just to be sure what should you have done to have a cross over connection

volcano11 · Answer

The best option is to purchase a network cable that is clearly labeled as a cross-over cable.  A regular network cable will not work.   Steve

outlaw_member · Answer

I have been told by a friend that there mgiht be something wrong with my ethernet controller

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