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How to Connect a PSP to the Internet with a Computer

With the rise of online gaming and the increasing popularity of digital distribution, Sony's hand-held video game console, the PSP, can connect to the Internet using built in wireless support. Unfortunately, it can be more difficult to connect your PSP than simply turning the device on. For gamers having trouble connecting to their home network, you can use your computer during the initial setup to act as a bridge between your PSP and router. Use your computer to adjust your connection settings while gathering information needed to ensure your PSP can connect using your network.

Things You'll Need

PSP
Computer
Wireless router
Paper
Pencil

Instructions

- 1
  Open a web browser on your computer and enter the IP address of your router as the URL. This will take you to the setup screen for your home network. You must have a wireless router for your PSP to access online features.
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  Choose "Wireless Settings" on the setup screen. On the next screen you will see information listed as your SSID, location, and channel. Make a note of this information.
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  Select the option for "Wireless Access Point" and make sure it is listed as enabled. Do the same with "Allow Broadcast of SSID." Under the menu item for "Authentication," select "Open System." This will prepare your network to accept the PSP.
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  Locate the menu item listed as "Security Encryption Key." Select the box next to this option to generate a key code. Note this code on your sheet of paper. Submit your settings at the bottom of the page to continue.
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  Choose "LAN TCP/IP Settings" as well as "Router Status" from the main setup screen and record this information down. Your PSP can ask for any or all of this information during online connection.
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  Turn on your PSP and make sure the WLAN switch has been set to "Enabled." This switch is located on the top of your PSP.
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  Navigate to "Network Settings" on the far left of the cross media bar. Press "X" to select this option then choose "Infrastrtucture Mode" from the next screen. Select "New Connection" and then "Scan" to begin the connection with your computer and router.
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  Choose your router when it appears on the list of available connections. Press "X" to move to the next screen. Under "Security Settings" select "WEP" and enter in the code you generated with your computer. Verify all other setting match what has been written down. If they do not match, select each option with "X" to change the settings so they match.
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  Press the right directional button on the PSP until you come to the screen asking to confirm your settings. Press "X" and the PSP will run a connection test. If successful your settings will be saved and you can now access the Internet using your PSP.

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