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Your PSP can connect to the internet as long as you have access to a wireless network, which will allow you to surf the web and play certain games against other people online. In order to connect to the internet, you will need to set up a network connection on the PSP. | Your PSP can connect to the internet as long as you have access to a wireless network, which will allow you to surf the web and play certain games against other people online. In order to connect to the internet, you will need to set up a network connection on the PSP. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
#Check that the WLAN switch is ON. Your PSP has a physical switch that enables the wireless adapter. If the switch is turned off, you won't be able to connect to a wireless network. | #Check that the WLAN switch is ON. Your PSP has a physical switch that enables the wireless adapter. If the switch is turned off, you won't be able to connect to a wireless network. | ||
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#*On the PSP-2000 and -3000, the WLAN switch is along the top of the handheld. Move the switch to the RIGHT to enable the wireless adapter. | #*On the PSP-2000 and -3000, the WLAN switch is along the top of the handheld. Move the switch to the RIGHT to enable the wireless adapter. | ||
#Check your network security configuration. Most modern networks run WPA2 security, which can cause issues with the PSP. You will need to ensure that your wireless security is configured correctly in order for your PSP to be able to join the network. | #Check your network security configuration. Most modern networks run WPA2 security, which can cause issues with the PSP. You will need to ensure that your wireless security is configured correctly in order for your PSP to be able to join the network. | ||
| − | #*Open your router configuration page on a computer connected to the network. See [[Access | + | #*Open your router configuration page on a computer connected to the network. See [[Access a Router|this guide]] for more details. If you have an AirPort router, [[Configure Your Apple Airport Router#Changing_Network_Configurations_sub|click here]]. |
#*Navigate to the "Wireless" section. | #*Navigate to the "Wireless" section. | ||
#*Change your security type to "WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]" or "WPA2 Personal TKIP+AES". | #*Change your security type to "WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]" or "WPA2 Personal TKIP+AES". | ||
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#Select "[New Connection]". This will create a new connection that will be stored on your PSP, allowing you to automatically connect to the same network in the future. The PSP can store up to ten networks. | #Select "[New Connection]". This will create a new connection that will be stored on your PSP, allowing you to automatically connect to the same network in the future. The PSP can store up to ten networks. | ||
#Select "Scan". This will scan for any local wireless networks. ensure that you are within range of the wireless router you are attempting to connect to. | #Select "Scan". This will scan for any local wireless networks. ensure that you are within range of the wireless router you are attempting to connect to. | ||
| − | #*If you'd rather, you can enter in the name of your network manually. This is useful if your network is [[Secure | + | #*If you'd rather, you can enter in the name of your network manually. This is useful if your network is [[Secure Your Wireless Home Network|not broadcasting its SSID]]. |
#Select your network. After the scan is complete, a list of available networks will be displayed. Select the one you want to connect to. The signal strength for each network will be displayed in the list. For best performance, you want a signal strength over 50%. | #Select your network. After the scan is complete, a list of available networks will be displayed. Select the one you want to connect to. The signal strength for each network will be displayed in the list. For best performance, you want a signal strength over 50%. | ||
#Enter a name for your connection. By default, the connection will be named the same as your SSID. You can change this to be more recognizable, such as "Home" or "Office". | #Enter a name for your connection. By default, the connection will be named the same as your SSID. You can change this to be more recognizable, such as "Home" or "Office". | ||
