How to go online ?

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nintendonut
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Dreamcast Games you play Online: I dont have internet connexion on my Dreamcast : (

How to go online ?

Post by nintendonut »

Hi

I would like to know how to connect the dreamcast on internet.There is no plug to put a ethernet wire :?:

I have the web browser CD


thanks

:D

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Re: How to go online ?

Post by K_I_R_E_E_K »

Dreamcast was made for dial up, to use your computer's internet you need a BBA (broadband adaptor), if by anyreason you can't get one, then use dial up.

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Combin0wnage
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Re: How to go online ?

Post by Combin0wnage »

Can you just plug your DC into the wall, or do you need to buy a Dial Up line?

nintendonut
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Re: How to go online ?

Post by nintendonut »

ok thanks :D

i will try to find one on ebay :mrgreen:

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Re: How to go online ?

Post by K_I_R_E_E_K »

Combin0wnage wrote:Can you just plug your DC into the wall, or do you need to buy a Dial Up line?
dial up line is the same as a telephone line, but yeah, you need that line to make the connection.

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Hobofreak
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Dreamcast Games you play Online: Quake III Arena
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Re: How to go online ?

Post by Hobofreak »

nintendonut wrote:ok thanks :D

i will try to find one on ebay :mrgreen:
Be prepared to spend at least $100 on one because they are fairly rare.
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Bob Dobbs
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Dreamcast Games you play Online: PSO, AFO, PBA, 4x4 Evo, IGP, Planet Ring and Max Pool
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Re: How to go online ?

Post by Bob Dobbs »

1. Which browser CD do u have?

2. If you have a standard phone connection, you're good (book with browser explains connection).

3. To note, all Dreamcasts have at least a dial-up modem.

4. BBA limits you to internet (if your browser is the latest version), PSO and Quake 3.

5. All other games online require a dial-up connection (Maximum Pool, StarLancer and 4x4 Evolution).
Regards,
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nintendonut
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Re: How to go online ?

Post by nintendonut »

and how i can use the dial up modem ? :?

thanks :D

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Gary_b
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Re: How to go online ?

Post by Gary_b »

nintendonut wrote:and how i can use the dial up modem ? :?

thanks :D
what region are you in? do your have DSL or cable? and what service provider are you using for your computers internet?

you might be able to set up a PC-DC server. this option works but its pain staking. as of now its the only way to use your PCs broadband internet on all the Dreamcasts games.

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Re: How to go online ?

Post by nintendonut »

Im in quebec in the region of mauricie

I use Videotron with the cable


for the Browser i have this one :Image

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