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2.6. Configuration
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2.6. Configuration
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Tip
Normally there is no need to change any configuration files to get
SMS running. If you are just using SMS in standalone mode, you
can skip this section. You only need to change the configuration if
you want to use SMS in network mode (i.e. play files over a LAN).
2.6.1. Network Configuration
If you have an official Sony™ Network adaptor, and you intend to use SMS to play media
files stored on a network, you will need to assign an IP address and subnet to the PS2.
Chances are you'll want this in a semi permanent set-up, so this section helps you pick
settings that will be compatible with your home network.
IP configuration data for SMS is stored in mc0:/SYS-CONF/IPCONFIG.DAT. (not
CONFIG.DAT). Note that the two files are seperate. SMS will not look for settings in
mc0:/BxDATA-SYSTEM/CONFIG.DAT.
To set the IP address for your PS2, you will need to create a file named IPCONFIG.DAT
(e.g. using notepad) and it should have just one line of text:
<ps2_ip_address> <ps2_subnet_mask> <ps2_default_gateway>
If you created a CONFIG.DAT file in the Chapter 2,
Installation section, you can use the
same file, but remember rename it to IPCONFIG.DAT. Once you have created this file, you
must copy it to your PS2, into the location mc0:/SYS-CONF/IPCONFIG.DAT. You can do
this using the FTP technique described in the installation
section.
If you are using uLaunchELF as your boot browser, it's easy to configure your SMS IP
settings. Just use the boot browser's Network Settings option to change the settings
with your D-Pad. There's no need to create an mc0:/SYS-CONF/IPCONFIG.DAT file
manually.
You'll need to choose an IP address for your PS2 that is different from the IP address of
any other node on your network, but on the same subnet as your PC. You will have to turn
DHCP off on your PC, and use a manual (or static) IP configuration. SMS cannot
autoconfigure it's IP address from a DHCP server (see DHCP FAQ
.
PS2 Settings
PS2 IP Address: 192.168.a.x
PS2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
PS2 Default Gateway: 192.168.a.z
PC Settings
PC IP Address: 192.168.a.y
PC Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
PC Default Gateway: 192.168.a.z