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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". | ||
