Fuzz

Got a crossover cable attached via the ethernet/LAN ports between PC and PS2. (new slimline one with built in adapter)
Automatically assigned (DCHP) settings result in a "limited or no connectivity" warning, Repair fails... so I manually configured my pc's settings instead

Looked on my ISP's website for the "gateway" settings, found this
Current Status : You are now using a static IP address
Static IP: 80.229.228.102
Netmask: 255.255.255.255


Looked on my ISP's website for the DNS settings, this is what it says,

Other settings for manual connection
Primary DNS Server 212.159.13.49
Secondary DNS Server 212.159.13.50
Optional tertiary DNS server 212.159.6.9

So in my PC's LAN connection (TCP/IP Properties) I have got:

IP = 192.168.0.1
Mask = 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway = 80.229.228.102

DNS Servers,
Primary = 212.159.13.49
Secondary= 212.159.13.50

Is that correct???

When I detect network settings on the ps2 it doesn't find a connection.
If I manually configure it. it manages to light the first box green and then fail on the second as "DNS tests failed"..

PS2 settings are as follows,

"Auto detected" the duplex/full duplex setting.
PPPoE was "NO" as my ISP is PPP over ATM VCMUX
DHCP was "NO"
IP = 192.168.0.2
Mask = 255.255.255.0
Gateway = 80.229.228.102
Auto DNS "NO"
Primary = 212.159.13.49
Secondary= 212.159.13.49

HELP I know nothing.


Andy

class_A

Andy

Is your LAN like this:
DSL/Cable modem --> PC <-- PS2

If so I guess you're using something like Internet Connection Sharing on the PC. The PS2 needs to use the PC's IP address for the "Gateway" so it should be 192.168.0.1

Hope this helps,
Alex

Fuzz

broadband Modem is an internal slot in PCI card..
LAN is onboard the Motherboard (3Com).

Andy

class_A

So your PC is acting as a router for the PS2, therefore the PS2 needs to have the PC's internal IP set as the "Gateway"

Fuzz

gateway on PS2 changed for 192.168.0.1

still only the first box goes green. still fails DNS tests.

Andy

class_A

Try using 192.168.0.1 for the DNS too. ICS will probably proxy DNS requests for the PS2.

Fuzz

windoze firewall is off and temporarily Panda Platinum firewall/virus protection also off (just in case )

Details of fail are;
DNS Resolve failed,
No response from Server.(2)

Andy

class_A

out of ideas I'm afraid.

Fuzz

Primary DNS field in PS2 changed for 192.168.0.1
secondary left as was..

One green box still and still failing DNS in the same manner.

Andy

Fuzz

Fuzz

Would the purchase of a router make things easier??
As this has been suggested on another forum, quite tempted to do bite the bullet, take a trip to PC world or Maplins or something and splosh the dosh..

ANdy

Fuzz

Done...
Purchased a "zoom X5" 4 port router, ADSL modem, Gateway, firewall combo box thingy

Cured all my problems, even down to the laptop that has never worked on the ethernet port when connected via a crossover cable to my desktop.
All cables are now straight cat6 ethernet cables.


Andy

class_A

So much easier than trying to troubleshoot ICS and no need to have the PC on just because you want to go online with the PS2

kernel

Router - good idea that

Fuzz

Cheers Kernel, it was a top idea matey.

Now this is what an "always on" internet connection is all about.

Andy