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Clean Access and the Playstation Console

Introduction

This guide shows you how to find and register the MAC address of a Playstation.

Guide:

Finding and registering your game console's MAC address

Description:

If you own a Playstation and would like to be able to place it on the network, you will need to submit a console registration form found on our Console Registration Page. One of the things you need to submit is the MAC address, which allows us to identify your console so we can grant it access. This guide will show you how to find the MAC address of your Playstation.

Step 1

Power up the PlayStation 2 and load the Network Adaptor Startup Disc.

Step 2

Once it has loaded, select ISP Setup and press X.

Select ISP Setup and press X

Step 3

The ISP SETUP will begin to load, and you will be presented with a license agreement. Select Agree and press X to continue.

Select Agree and press X to continue

Step 4

For connection type, choose Local Area Network (LAN) and press X to continue.

Choose Local Area Network (LAN) and press X to continue

Step 5

Select Automatic Configuration and press X to continue.

Select Automatic Configuration and press X to continue

Step 6

At the connection test screen, select Advanced and press X to continue.

Select Advanced and press X to continue

Step 7

At the Advanced Broadband Settings screen, make sure Automatic is selected. While you are at this screen, make note of the MAC Address at the bottom. You will need this number to register your game console.

Make note of the MAC Address at the bottom

Step 8

Once you have the MAC address, you may proceed to the game console registration page and register your PlayStation. Once the console registration is complete, allow up to 48 hours then you should be able to successfully connect your game console to the network. When your device is registered you will receive confirmation via email.