trying to ftp

[Valholy]

ok,i want to instal hdloader in my mc through ftp, but when i conect my ps2 to my computer nothing hapens,i mean there should be an icon at the bottom of my screen telling me that theres some kind of network conection with my ps2 but it doesnt show anything, by the way im using execftp and a crossover cable ,so im conecting to my computer directly from ethernet port to ethernet port, i dont know whats wrong please can someone help?

[dick_onion53]

Once connected the icon dissapears (unless you select otherwise) go into network connections and see if it's connected or not...

[Valholy]

its not conected i already checked, its strange and i dont know whats wrong , since my modem works and all and when i conect my xbox it shows the icon but not with my ps2

[dick_onion53]

And whats running on the ps2 side at the time of connection?

[kubebot]

What ftp program are you running on your PC to connect to the PS2? ExecFTP will take about 10-15 seconds to fully load, then you should see.......
____FTP Server initialized on port 21...!
At this point you can connect to your PS2 with an FTP program of your choice on your choice. I would recomend BULLET PROOF FTP, since recently ULTRAFXP stopped allowing me to see the files on my memory card(might be ExecFTPs fault however). Also make sure your configuration like 'Net setup' on ExecFTP is setup properly and also on your FTP program on your PC.

PS2 ip
Netmask
Gateway IP

[dick_onion53]

Yes, make sure the ip settings displayed by execftp are correct...

[Valholy]

yep execftp shows what kubebot said , and i use smartftp ,my question is...can i conect to my ps2 eventhough my pc doesnt show that theres an active network conection? so i run smartftp and try to conect despite of the previous thing i mentioned?

[dick_onion53]

Nope... that'd be like swinging on a rope thats not there...

[Valholy]

then what is the problem , it wont show any conection

[J_A_C_K]

Ok, here is a few thing to look on when networking/FTP (I havnt tried this with a ps2/execftp tho):

How do u connect to your ps2 to your pc?
If u hook em up directly u need a crossover-cable (ususally blue).
If u hook em up using a network/router u need networkcables (ususally white/gray).

This is usually very importent if u normally use your pc/netcard to hook up to a network/router(networkcable) .... and then try to hook up using crossovercable .... then u might need to change netcard settings manually.

In Win XP: Enter control Panel/Network connections/Rightclick connection/properties/configure/advanced/ and change the "value" if u need to. A "auto"-value is a good choice if possible. So if your netcard is set to "100MBs base Full duplex"-networkcable and u are using a "10MBs base half duplex"-crossovercable change the setting

U might have a IP mixup. If u are hookin' up using crossover/direct u should only need Pc IP, subnet mask and Default gateway (ip's)

If u use network/router u need Pc IP, subnet mask and Default gateway AND 2x DNS.

Get your setting by:
start/run
type "cmd" and press enter
type "ipconfig /all" and press enter
It will then display your network settings (Write em all down)
Make sure u DONT have PC and Ps2 IP BOTH set to 192.168.1.1 because that the router.

So on your PC could be like (network):
IP address : 192.168.1.2
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS: 10.10.10.10
DNS: 20.20.20.20

And your ps2:
IP address : 192.168.1.3
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS: 10.10.10.10
DNS: 20.20.20.20

In FlashFXP:
Choose site manager, "new site", choose a name, IP is 192.168.1.3 and port is 21 (and choose a username/password if u set one up on your ps2). Then press connect

Slightly off topic: http://portforward.com/ will tell u all u ever need about how to set up your router/p2p