Playstation 2 DNAS Guide
By: Cody Mills
Made: April 3, 2006.

Index
I. Introduction
II. Frequently Asked Questions
III. DNAS Error Codes
IV. Disclaimer


I. Introduction:

Anyone who has played an online game for the Playstation2 console that has to
Authenticate DNAS data has wondered, What is this DNAS thing? And if bad luck
prevails, later to ask, Why am I getting this DNAS error?, What does it mean?
I JUST WANT TO PLAY! - I feel your frustration. Errors received during 'DNAS
Authentication' have plagued games/users, and I gathered all available
information on Sony's DNAS (You'll learn what it means in a minute), and
brought it together in this document.I have also compiled a list of the most
common DNAS errors, their definition, and possible work-arounds.
(See section III)

II. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

1. What is DNAS?

DNAS is a network verification system made by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc
(SCEI), used in most Playstation2 games with online capabilities. It stands for
Dynamic Network Authentication System.

2. What exactly does it do?

DNAS receives information about your Playstation2, including information
pertaining to the game you are playing for: Authentication; Copy protection;
Account blocking; System rules, or other game management purposes. This is done
to verify that you aren't breaking any rules stated in the Online User
Agreement, such as hacking or cheating.

3. What online games use DNAS authentication?

Every online game produced after the year 2003 uses DNAS. Games which were
produced before this time may not have DNAS.

4. What can cause me to get a DNAS error?

-Improperly configured network settings
-Use of a third-party network adaptor
-Use of a "burned" copy of a game
-Use of a "modded" Playstation2
-Use of a cheat device
-Use of a Playstation2 which is out of date
-Playing on a connection with active firewall or with closed network ports
-Interference from other network equipment

5. What can I do to pass through DNAS Authorization successfully?

Make sure your Playstation2 Network Adaptor settings are accurate and working
properly. If the test on your Network Adaptor setup disc failed, your setup is
not complete and you will most likely not pass through the DNAS check. Make
sure all Network Adaptor settings are correct before connecting, and read the
Unofficial Network Adaptor FAQ or the Playstation.com NA wizard to troubleshoot

Make sure you are using the Official Network Adaptor (Ethernet/modem)(for
PlayStation2). Other unofficial network adaptors, such as the Go-Net or
Linksys adaptors are not supported by DNAS.

Make sure you are using a full retail version of the game. DNAS will not allow
users with copied, or burned games to connect.

Make sure you are using an original legitimate Playstation2. DNAS does not
allow modded Playstation2's to connect.

Make sure you do not have any cheat devices connected. DNAS can detect the
presence of cheat devices such as GameShark, Codebreaker, and Action Replay.
Whereas any cheat device is connected, DNAS will not allow you to connect.

Although this cannot be determined from physical appearance, make sure your
Playstation2 Console is compatible with DNAS. Past users with incompatible
Playstation2 Consoles received DNAS errors during the authentication screen
including (but not limited to) -880 or -881. If this is the case, you must call
SCEA Consumer Services at 1-866-466-5333, or 1-800-345-7669 between the hours
of 6:00am - 7:00pm (Pacific Standard Time) to receive a replacement Playstation
2 Console.

Make sure the internet connection your Playstation2 Console with Network
Adaptor (Ethernet/modem)(for PlayStation2) is not behind a firewall or has any
closed network ports. DNAS requires certain ports to be open for successful
authentication.

Make sure your Playstation2 has a good, sturdy connection. Additional traffic
on a shared internet connection may result in a slow connection to the DNAS
servers. Try ensuring no other PCs, etc. are generating undue traffic while
diagnosing DNAS issues. In some instances, other machines on a shared internet
connection may be generating too much traffic for DNAS requests to flow
correctly.

6. How do I open ports for a firewall or router, so DNAS can connect?

This is explained in tcampb01's Unofficial Network Adaptor FAQ here. (DMZ host
is the preferred and easiest method. This will create an open connection for
your Playstation2.)For specific game port requirements, refer to the game's
manual or developers website. It should be documented there.In some instances,
users had conflicts with firewalls which were the responsibility of their ISP.
Any such issues must be taken up with your ISP.

7. Nothing you said here fixes my problem... What should I do?

If you receive a message during login identifying a DNAS authentication error
and you're ripping your hair out in frustration, please write down the exact
error code number, and contact SCEA at 1-866-466-5333 or 1-800-345-7669 between
the hours of 6:00am - 7:00pm (Pacific Standard Time).

III. DNAS Error Codes


Authentication Errors:
-101 sceDNAS2_SS_SERVER_BUSY DNAS server is busy. "DNAS Error (-101) The
network authentication server is busy. Please try again later."

-102 sceDNAS2_SS_BEFORE_SERVICE DNAS authentication service period has not
started for this title. "DNAS Error (-102) This software title is not in
service."

-103 sceDNAS2_SS_OUT_OF_SERVICE DNAS authentication service period has ended
for this title. "DNAS Error (-103) This software title is not in service."

-104 sceDNAS2_SS_END_OF_SERVICE All DNAS services have stopped. "DNAS Error
(-104) The network authentication server is not in service."

-105 sceDNAS2_SS_SESSION_TIME_OUT Session timeout. "DNAS Error (-105)
Connection to the network authentication server has timed out. Please try again
later."

-106 sceDNAS2_SS_INVALID_SERVER DNAS library (PS2) received an invalid server
response. "DNAS Error (-106) A network authentication system error has
occurred."

-107 sceDNAS2_SS_INTERNAL_ERROR DNAS library (PS2) internal error while
authentication DNAS server. "DNAS Error (-107) A network authentication system
error has occurred."

-108 sceDNAS2_SS_EXTERNAL_ERROR DNAS server received corrupted data. "DNAS
Error (-108) A network authentication system error has occurred."


Data Downloading Errors:
-201 sceDNAS2_SS_DL_NODATA This title does not have a data download service.
"DNAS Error (-201) A download error has occurred."

-202 sceDNAS2_SS_DL_BEFORE_SERVICE Data download service has not started for
this title. "DNAS Error (-202) A download error has occurred."

-203 sceDNAS2_SS_DL_OUT_OF_SERVICE Data download service has ended for this
title. "DNAS Error (-203) A download error has occurred."

-204 sceDNAS2_SS_DL_NOT_UPDATED No new download data. "DNAS Error (-204) A
download error has occurred."


Machine Information Errors:
-401 sceDNAS2_SS_INVALID_PS2 Invalid PS2 hardware. "DNAS Error (-401) A PS2
hardware information error has occurred."

-402 sceDNAS2_SS_INVALID_MEDIA Invalid disc. "DNAS Error (-402) A PS2 disc
information error has occurred." Incorrectly updated or missing patch.
Possibly more than one update needed.

-403 sceDNAS2_SS_INVALID_AUTHDATA Invalid or corrupted disc authentication
data. "DNAS Error (-403) A PS2 disc information error has occurred."
Incorrectly updated or missing patch. Possibly more than one update needed.

-404 sceDNAS2_SS_INVALID_HDD_BINDING Current PS2 and HDD combination is
different than registered combination. "DNAS Error (-404) A PS2 hardware
information error has occurred."


Network Errors:
-601 GLUE_ABORT A network connection was aborted. "DNAS Error (-601) A network
error has occurred." Please double-check your network connection and/or
network configuration.

-602 NET_PROXY Proxy server error. "DNAS Error (-602) A network error has
occurred." Please double-check your network connection and/or network
configuration.

-610 NET_SSL An SSL session error occured. "DNAS Error (-610) A network error
has occurred." Please double-check your network connection and/or network
configuration.

-611 NET_DNS_HOST_NOT_FOUND The DNS resolver did not recognize the DNAS server
host name. "DNAS Error (-611) A network error has occurred." Please
double-check your network connection and/or network configuration.

-612 NET_DNS_TRY_AGAIN The DNS resolver cannot be found. "DNAS Error (-612) A
network error has occurred." Please double-check your network connection
and/or network configuration.

-613 NET_DNS_NO_RECOVERY The DNS resolver response is invalid. "DNAS Error
(-613) A network error has occurred." Please double-check your network
connection and/or network configuration.

-614 NET_DNS_NO_DATA The DNS resolver found no IP address for the DNAS server
host name. "DNAS Error (-614) A network error has occurred." Please
double-check your network connection and/or network configuration.

-615 NET_DNS_OTHERS Other DNS resolver-related errors. "DNAS Error (-615) A
network error has occurred." Please double-check your network connection and/or
network configuration.

-616 NET_EISCONN A server connection already exists from this client IP address
"DNAS Error (-616) A network error has occurred." Please double-check your
network connection and/or network configuration.

-617 NET_ETIMEOUT A network timeout occurred. "DNAS Error (-617) A network
error has occurred." Please double-check your network connection and/or network
configuration.

-618 NET_ECONNREFUSED The connection was refused (the server is not running).
"DNAS Error (-618) A network error has occurred." Please double-check your
network connection and/or network configuration.

-619 NET_ENETUNREACH The network destination is unreachable. "DNAS Error (-619)
A network error has occurred." Please double-check your network connection
and/or network configuration.

-620 NET_ENOTCONN The network connection is down. "DNAS Error (-620) A network
error has occurred." Please double-check your network connection and/or network
configuration.

-621 NET_ENOBUFS An out-of-memory error occured. "DNAS Error (-621) A network
error has occurred." Please double-check your network connection and/or network
configuration.

-622 NET_EMFILE Unable to create any more network connections. "DNAS Error
(-622) A network error has occurred." Please double-check your network
connection and/or network configuration.

-623 NET_EBADF The title requested a network connection using an invalid value.
"DNAS Error (-623) A network error has occurred." Please double-check your
network connection and/or network configuration.

-624 NET_EINVAL The title requested a network function using invalid options.
"DNAS Error (-624) A network error has occurred." Please double-check your
network connection and/or network configuration.

-625 NET_OTHERS Other network-related errors. "DNAS Error (-625) A network
error has occurred." Please double-check your network connection and/or
network configuration.


Unique ID Errors:
-701 sceDNAS2_SS_ID_NOUSE The title does not use the unique *category* ID
feature. "DNAS Error (-701) A software category error has occurred."

-702 sceDNAS2_SS_ID_CAT_NOT_EXIST The specified unique *category* ID category
does not exist. "DNAS Error (-702) A software category error has occurred."

-703 sceDNAS2_SS_ID_NOT_JOIN_TO_CAT The title does not belong to the specified
unique *category* ID category. "DNAS Error (-703) A software category error
has occurred."


Unexpected Errors:
-832 Unregistered title ID. Incorrect title ID in SYSTEM.CNF. Using the wrong
regional DNAS library, thus talking to the wrong DNAS server. Using the
production server (debug=0) without DNS redirection.

-833 Region Error

-840 Server is down, try again later.

-848 Wrong authentication data or passphrase.

-864 Invalid media: e.g. using burned CD-R and DVD-R discs against the
production server, or using manufactured discs against the development server.

IV. Disclaimer:

You may not use any information in this document without my permission. Please
message me if you would like to reproduce this document in any way, shape, or
form.

I am not affiliated with SONY Computer Entertainment of America (SCEA), Zipper
Interactive, Lithium Technologies, or anybody remotely connected with any of
them other than as an individual consumer who owns and uses a Playstation2. I
am merely a consumer with an interest in reducing the frustration and confusion
surrounding DNAS authentication errors in online games. Using information from
other resources, I have privately composed this document. I take no credit for
specifics and/or technical information contained in this article. I have merely
brought all available information together into one document. This document
does not prove that any game will be cheat-free.
Original sources include but are not limited to the following:
http://www.us.playstation.com/site.aspx?id=6
http://www.us.playstation.com/useragreement.aspx
EA customer help
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