i just mean, can i connect to the internet with a 56k modem

you can connect to the internet with PS2 56k modem, but there are few games that support dialup connection and some programs like AR Max and BB navigator are broadband only.
Although in some cases you can fool them with connecting your PS2 to your PC and use your PC modem.

is this the cable i need ?

http://12.129.78.160/iwwida.pvx?;ite...omp=cct?%22%3E

Yeah that's correct and good price for 3ft cable.
do you still want to buy AR Max with those issues that I told you ?

yeah the ones on ebay come with a 8 mb mem card i seen and i also own 2 mem cards so i will give it a shot i will look for a 5ft cable i dont think 3 will be long enough but at least i know im on the right track