Windows XP Crossover Cable Setup

1) Ensure that Simple File Sharing is enabled (it should be on by default). To check do
this: My computer -> Tools -> Folder Options -> View tab.
Scroll down in the window and make sure that Use Simple File Sharing
(Recommended) is ticked. Press OK.
2) We need to setup a shared folder. Right click on the folder you want to share (or
Partition drive), and go to Sharing and Security.
3) In Network Sharing and Security, place a mark in the box for Share this folder on
the network, then give the share name PS2SMB, which is the default name. Press OK.
See screenshot below.

4) Now we need to setup your network settings. Go to control panel, right click your
Local Area Connection, and go to Properties. Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and go
to Properties. Set it up like below and press OK.

PC section is done. Go to PS2 section.

Windows XP Router Setup

Do not need to give your computer a static IP address. Computer portion is done. Make
sure you have an ethernet cord connected between router and PC, and another ethernet
cord between router and PS2. Please go to the PS2 section.

Windows 7 Crossover Cable Setup

Sharing in Windows 7 is enabled by default.
1) We need to setup a shared folder. Right click on the folder you want to share (or
Partition drive), and go to Properties, and then Sharing Tab.
2) Click on Advanced Sharing. Click on Share this folder.

3) Give share name of PS2SMB. Click OK. Below is a screenshot of this process:

4) Now click on Network and Sharing Center. It is the blue link as shown in the
picture above. Under the Public profile, please configure it as shown in the screenshot
below:

Click save changes.

5) Now its time to setup the IP address. Go to control panel, to the network and sharing
center. Click on Change adapter settings. Right click on Local Area Connection and go
to properties.
6) Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and go to properties. Setup the
settings as shown in screenshot below:

Press OK. PC section is now done. Go to PS2 section.

Windows 7 Router Setup

Do not need to give your computer a static IP address. Computer portion is done. Make
sure you have an ethernet cord connected between router and PC, and another ethernet
cord between router and PS2. Please go to the PS2 section.

PS2 Section

Launch OpenPS2Loader. Go to the network settings and you want it to look like the
settings below:
PS2
IP: 192.168.0.10
MASK: 255.255.255.0
GW: 192.168.0.1
PC
IP: 192.168.0.2 (If using crossover cable, your static IP address of PC is 192.168.0.2. If
using router method, then make sure the PC ip address matches what your router assigns
your PC).
PORT: 445
SHARE NAME: PS2SMB
NOTE (added 8-9-10): If your router has an ip address such as 192.168.1.1, then
this is how your parameters will change:
PS2
IP: 192.168.1.10
MASK: 255.255.255.0
GW: 192.168.1.1
PC
IP: 192.168.1.2 (If using crossover cable, your static IP address of PC is 192.168.1.2.
If using router method, then make sure the PC ip address matches what your router
assigns your PC).
PORT: 445
SHARE NAME: PS2SMB
You can leave network startup parameters on or off. My preference is off. Click OK.
Now go to Network Games, and start the countdown. If everything is working
correctly, you will see your list of games and now you can play! Can you say success?!