Hi Lyndon,
I contacted Sony like I should have done in the first place and they informed me that if my diagnostics check is giving the green light on everything then my PS2 is good to go onto the internet. All I have to do is put in my game and away I go.
In order to register/activate your account with Central Station, I have been told to go to
www.yourgamingname.com and you can do this there.
I have done this and I am now a happy man
Thank you for your suggestions.
Ray