PlayStation®2 30000 - 50000 Series / Network Adaptor

Firewall and IP Address Support

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A firewall is a security product that uses a combination of hardware and software to prevent unauthorized users or internet traffic from accessing a private, local area network (LAN).

If your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system is located behind a firewall, you may be able to create a network configuration, but you could still experience problems connecting to game servers and hosting online games.


To get around your firewall, try one of the following options:

  1. Connect your Ethernet cable directly from the modem to the network adaptor.
  2. User your router's DMZ feature to bypass firewall issues.
  3. Configure your firewall to allow PlayStation®2 online traffic. Configure your firewall to allow information to flow in from the following ports:
    • SOCOM (Amplitude, US Navy Seals, Twisted Metal: Black Online, NFL GameDay 2003):
      • TCP Ports: 10070 - 10080
      • UDP Ports: 10070
    • Frequency Online:
      • TCP Ports: 10070 - 10080
      • UDP Ports: 10070
      • Allow incoming ICMP Echo Rep
  4. It may be best to contact the manufacturer of the device (for example, the router) or publisher of the software (for example, Norton or Sygate) for information on how to properly configure your firewall to allow PlayStation®2 online traffic.


NOTE:
Only advanced users or network administrators should attempt to configure firewalls. Do not modify your firewall unless you know exactly how it works. Each firewall is different and may require custom set up.

IP Addresses Back to top


If your internet service provides a Static IP address (an Internet Protocol address that does not change) or your Internet Service Provider (ISP) requires a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) for a connection, you can obtain the required information from your computer.


Windows 95/98/ME Users

  1. From the START menu, select the RUN command.
  2. Enter WINIPCFG and press ENTER.
  3. The IP configuration screen will appear.
  4. Click "More Info."
  5. Write down the settings displayed in the window to use when you create your network configuration using the network adaptor.

Windows NT Users

  1. From the START menu, select the RUN command.
  2. Enter COMMAND and a DOS box will open.
  3. Enter IPCONFIG/ALL and press ENTER.
  4. The IP configuration information will appear.
  5. Write down the settings displayed in the window to use when you create your network configuration using the network adaptor.

Windows 2000/XP Users

  1. From the START menu, select the RUN command.
  2. Enter COMMAND and a DOS box will open.
  3. Enter IPCONFIG/ALL and press ENTER.
  4. The IP configuration information will appear.
  5. Write down the settings displayed in the window to use when you create your network configuration using the network adaptor.

Macintosh Users

  1. Select the APPLE menu.
  2. Select CONTROL PANELS.
  3. Select TCP/IP.
  4. The IP configuration information will appear.
  5. Write down the settings displayed in the window to use when you create your network configuration using the network adaptor.