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How to Make a Lag Switch for PS2

Where there is competition, more than likely you are looking for ways to get a leg up against your opponents. Creating a "Lag Switch" for your PlayStation 2 console is one way that you can create a competitive advantage during online game play. These devices are essentially rigged Ethernet cables that are modified to be able to turn your Internet connection on or off through the use of a light switch mechanism. They are relatively cheap to make, and can be crafted using household tools and items.

Things You'll Need

Ethernet cable
Box cutter
Wire cutter
Light switch
Screwdriver
Electrical tape

Instructions

- 1
  Cut and peel the outer plastic casing of your Ethernet cable using the box cutter. Don't cut through any of the wires that are inside the casing.
- 2
  Locate the solid orange colored wire within the cable. Cut open this wire using the box cutter. Unwind the orange wire away from the rest of the wires that are located in the cable, giving yourself some space to modify the single wire.
- 3
  Remove the orange plastic casing of the wire using your box cutter to reveal the copper wiring inside.
- 4
  Wrap the two ends of the copper wire around the two feet of the light switch, so you have reestablished a closed circuit for your Ethernet cable.
- 5
  Tighten the screws on each of the switch's feet to secure the two ends of the copper wiring into the light switch.
- 6
  Seal any exposed wiring using electrical tape to clean up the appearance and prevent the wiring inside the cable from becoming damaged. Wrap the tape around the original cable, as well as around the light switch and exposed copper wiring.
- 7
  Plug the Ethernet cable into the PlayStation 2 console. To activate the lag switch, simply flip the switch to disconnect the circuit inside the cable. Return the switch to the original position to restore the connection within the cable.

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