aol online gaming using xp want use a ps2 for online gaming but have been told you can because of a diageement with aol and microsoft. is this true and can i do online gaming do have to get a router from aol or from my local pc shop. any advice please .
Well if that was true, then the Aol Help page wouldn't give this info
What do I need to get online with my games consoles and AOL Broadband?
What you need depends on the console and connection method you choose. For Xbox Live you will need your Xbox and Xbox Live starter kit, which contains your Starter disk and 12 month subscription. For PS2 online gaming, you�ll need your PlayStation2 console, a Network Adapter and Network Access Disk (NAD), plus an 8mb memory card. The latest NADs in the shops allow you to select AOL as your ISP making it really easy to get set up.
If you choose to connect your console to the Internet using a Home Networking solution you will need a gateway device from the range of AOL supported routers, plus straight Ethernet cables to connect everything up*. If you choose to connect your console using Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) you won�t need a router, but will need special Ethernet Crossover cable or a hub. You can�t connect your games consoles directly to the Internet using an AOL USB modem.
In all cases you�ll need a PC with the following: - A Network Interface Card (NIC), which provides a free Ethernet port - Windows 2000 or XP - AOL 8.0 or above
Subscription fees apply for Xbox Live and charges may apply for PlayStation 2 online play.
*AOL Parental Controls are unable to restrict Web access through external browsers where a computer is linked for network gaming."
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