PS2 + Socom + Netgear FM114P Router + No Headset sound problems...

To me it seems like the problem lies with your router. Do you have a
simple hub laying around or have a friend that could lend you it just to
test it out? If so, enable ICS along with the hub and test it out.

Your headset is working fine if it works in single player mode so scratch
that off your list.

Also make sure you turn off any firewall programs and if the router has this
function turn it off also. If you are using XP, remember that it brings it's
own firewall as well so turn this off too.

Finally, it could be the device you are using to connect to your ISP. I
doubt this one is the problem and would leave it for the end.

So first turn off any firewall hardware, software(third party or o/s) TEST.
If nothing yet leave the firewalls off and concentrate on the router. Search
on the web for your router and socom headsets and you should get some good
info. Hope this gives you a better idea.


"plasmaman" <vm@techemail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi all! (Guru Brad Barclay - you out there!?)
>
> Many thanks in advance for any help given!
>
> The problem I have is the headset while playing Socom online does not
> work at all. I receive no sound, and nobody else (I believe) can hear
> me either (I've asked many to shoot me, but they dont!). The
> gameplay/connectivity itself is fine otherwise.
>
> I am able to hear the audible beep sound from the headset when you
> hold the speak circle/square (depending on controller config) button
> and the Icon in the bottom right of the screen changes accordingly
> while active.
>
> Out of curiosity, does the voice recognition still work on the
> multiplayer online commands? Vote, Radio, Tactical....etc...!!? (It
> does not on mine).
>
> The headset does function happily in 1 Player mode by the way. I have
> seen the other posts regarding similar issues but can get my head
> round finding the solution. Would appreciate it if anyone else out
> there could offer some advice please!?
>
> My setup is as follows:
>
> NTL 1MB Cable Ethernet Modem with a Cat 5 into
> Netgear FM114P Router/Wireless/Firewall/NAT physically wired via Cat 5
> to
> Sony PS2 with Socom provided headset in either USB port (have tried
> both)
>
> The PS2 picks up its IP via DHCP from the FM114P router. (I've tried a
> static too without success) There is another PC machine on the
> network, but it has never been on during my attempts to get the
> headset working.
>
> I'm aware the PS2 with Socom needs the following ports open...
>
> Allow ICMP
> 53
> 80
> 443
>
> TCP Ports: 10070 - 10080
> UDP Ports: 6000-6999
>
> I've made sure these have been open, the rules set both inbound and
> outbound pointing to the PS2 IP (being obtain via DHCP or given a
> static IP) without success.
>
> I've then tried placing the PS2 IP in the DMZ zone without success
> either. Again, with and without the above rules set. No success.
>
> Regarding the FM114P router, I am using the latest firmware from
> Netgear. I'm contemplating trying the next Beta release but wont try
> that until its a last resort. Not keen on replacing the router as I
> use it for its print server facilities too.
>
> Could anyone else out there with a similar type of setup please let me
> know how you've got yours going ! Or any other ideas please! ?
>
> Lonely on Socom...!
>
> Many Thanks, v