Register Your Game Box

Fill out the form below for your Game Box to be allowed to work on Ouachita's computer network.

Please allow up to two working days for your device to be activated.

Name:
Network UserName:
Email Address:
Mac Address:
ie:  00:00:00:00:00
Device Type:

I accept responsibility for activity on Ouachita's computer network by a device with the above Mac Address.

Configuring Your Game Box

Devices such as PS2s and Xboxes need to be set up properly before they will work on the University's Residential Network. All devices should be set to use DHCP to get their network address. If you have questions about your device's settings, refer to your manual or call the manufacturer's help desk.

This page describes the steps you need to take to get the MAC address for your game box. You must report this MAC address accurately to successfully network your device.

Please note: The University offers no support for these devices other than these instructions and a live network connection

Step 1: Connecting a PlayStation 2

Installing the network adapter and starting the ISP Setup process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To setup the PlayStation 2 on ResNet, you must first install the network adaptor according to the instructions found in the installation guide on the PlayStation 2 Network Adaptor Web site. Once you have installed the network adaptor you are ready to begin the ISP setup process.

  • Power up the PlayStation 2 and load the Network Adaptor Startup Disc.
  • Once it has loaded, Press X to enter the ISP SETUP. The ISP SETUP will begin to load.
  • Once the setup process has loaded press X to continue. Your PlayStation 2 will search for the network adaptor.
  • After the network adaptor has been found, press X to continue.
  • Press X again to continue.
  • Wait while the data is accessed.Select NEW and then press X to continue.

Step 2: Connecting a PlayStation 2

Configuration settings.

 

 

 

 
  • Type a name for your ISP setting. This can be any name you would like to associate with this connection.
  • When asked if you currently subscribe to an ISP service, select YES and press X to continue.
  • For connection type, choose HIGH SPEED CONNECTION (CABLE OR DSL) and press X to continue.
  • Select AUTOMATIC SETTINGS and press X to continue.
  • When asked if your ISP requires a User ID and Password, select NO and press X to continue.
  • When asked if your Internet Service Provider requires you to input a DHCP Host Name, select NO.

Step 3: Connecting a Playstation 2

Causing the network test to fail.
  • Unplug your ethernet cord from the PlayStation 2, and press X to continue. Unplugging your ethernet cord from the PlayStation 2 will cause the test to fail. You want this to happen so you can get the PlayStation 2 to display your MAC address.


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  • Wait while your network connection is tested. You will see an error screen similar to the image on the left.


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  • After the network connection test fails, DO NOT press X or Triangle. Press Select to see the error message.
 

Step 4: Connecting a Playstation 2

Getting the PS2's MAC address.

The hardware MAC address will be displayed (see picture). The address is a combination of 12 numbers and letters (e.g. 00 04 1F 05 20 02). Your MAC address will be different. Each PS2 has a unique hardware address.

Please write the address down. You will be asked to type this information into the Game Box registration form and you will only have one chance to get it right.

Step 5: Connecting a Playstation 2

Registration and reconnection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Fill in the Game Box registration form and tell us the MAC address you just wrote down. Submit the electronic form. Your PS2 will be assigned an IP address within one business day.
  • To test the connection, plug your Ethernet cord back into the network jack. Restart the ISP SETUP program, performing steps 1-3 listed above. Leave your Ethernet chord plugged in.
  • Once the network connection test is successful, press X to save the configuration to the memory card. The network configuration will now be saved to the memory card. Do not remove the network card while this information is being saved.
  • Your PlayStation 2 should now be configured to connect to the Internet and you should now be able to start playing online. Press X to return to the main menu.
  • To test out your connection you can choose DEMOS and press X to continue. Follow the instructions on screen to play an online game demo.

     

Step 1: Connecting an Xbox
  • Turn on your Xbox with NO disk in the drive.
  • Go to the Dashboard, select Settings and hit A.

Step 2: Connecting an Xbox
  • On the Settings screen, scroll down to highlight Network Settings and hit A.

Step 3: Connecting an Xbox
  • On the Network Settings screen, in the lower right quadrant of the screen, you will see the MAC address displayed. It consists of a combination of 12 numbers and letters (e.g. 00 04 1F 05 20 02). Your MAC address will be different. Each Xbox has a unique MAC address.
  • Fill in the Game Box registration form and tell us the MAC address. Submit the electronic form. Your Xbox will be assigned an IP address within one business day.
  • To test your Xbox connection, turn it on. Go back into the Xbox Live menu and then again to Network Settings. Scroll down and open the Connect menu. This will open a diagnostic menu that verifies that a connection can be made to the Xbox Live service.
  • You should be online. To test the configuration, load an Xbox Live enabled game.

     

Connecting a GameCube

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  • Remove the GameCube’s broadband adaptor from the GameCube unit.


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  • Printed on the underside of the adaptor is its MAC address (e.g. 00 04 1F 05 20 02). Your MAC address will be different. Each GameCube has a unique address. Please write this down.


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  • Fill in the Game Box registration form and tell us the MAC address. Submit the electronic form. Your GameCube will be assigned an IP address within one business day.


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  • To test your Internet connection, insert a Memory Card with 31 blocks available, and insert a game with online capabilities, such as Phantasy Star Online.

     

Xbox 360 MAC Address

1. Go to the System area of the Xbox Dashboard and select Network Settings.

 

 

2. Select Edit Settings.

 

 

3. Under Basic Settings, check to make sure the IP Settings is on Automatic.

 

 

4. Now go to Additional Settings, select Advanced Settings.

 

 

5. At the bottom of this screen you'll see a heading called Wired MAC Address.

 

 
 

Instructions for Play Station 3

1. Power up the PlayStation 3 without any disc in the drive.

2. Once the PlayStation 3 operating system has loaded, select "Settings."

3. Once you are in "Settings" select "Network Settings."

4. When the "Network Settings" list appears, select the first option which is titled "Settings and Connection Status List."

5. The physical address will be listed under "MAC Address." Write this number down and submit a device registration

 
 
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