Hi i recently bought an unused Fat SCHP-390002 model of Playstation 2.
I also purchased a network adaptor for it.. this is also unused it comes in original packaging and network code was unused (Not activated)

Ok i install the network card and plug in my ethernet cord which runs to my broadband router. I use the get connected section and setup my ISP connection.. it runs the diagnostics and i get 5 green lights and it tells me im already to go. It then takes me to central station to verify my network access passcode... Whilst trying to connnect to central station it comes up "Central Station cannot be contacted" Bugger i tell myself and search these forums for the answer. I find a thread taht tells me i can do this on my computer! So i goto the advised page "http://www.yourgamingname.com/"

I choose my country "New Zealand" and then i proceed to create and account. I enter my network access passcode and create my account it tells me that my pin number which will permanently activate my account weill be mailed to my home address. It then tells me taht my account is activated for 30 days until i activate permanently with the pin that will be mailed to me. Right so its told me i have access.

I started up the network acces disc again and create a connnection with my username and password that i created jsut then. It saves this connection which god all green diagnostics to my memory card. I then turn it off and put in the game "Hardware Online" which came with the network card. It starts up i select my connection and go play online... i then brings up the one server i can go on... it is called "Hardware Online New Zealand/Australia" and shows 15 players currently playing. So i click to enter this server... i get a message saying my username and password is not registered ... Unsure of whats going on as it said my username and password will be active for 30 days until i get my PIN.

So now to my question. Why does it not authenticate my username and password when Playstation states it is now active :S this is really annoying lol.