Connect a PSP to a Wireless Network

Want to play some of your PSP games online, or check your favorite websites? The PSP has a Wi-Fi adapter built-in, allowing you to connect to your local wireless network. Once you're connected, you can play games that support online multiplayer, or use the browser to load mobile websites. Before connecting your PSP, however, there are a couple of things you'll want to check really quick to make the experience smoother.

Steps

Connecting Your PSP

  1. Ensure the WLAN switch is ON. You will need to toggle the WLAN switch on your PSP in order to enable Wi-Fi connections.
    • On the PSP-1000 and PSPgo, the switch is on the left side, next to the analog nub. Move the switch Up to enable Wi-Fi.
    • On the PSP-2000 and 3000, the WLAN switch is on the top of the PSP, to the left of the UMD drive. Push the switch to the Right to enable Wi-Fi.
  2. Update your PSP. You will need to be running system software version 2.0 or later in order to connect to modern routers. See Upgrade-Your-PSP-Firmware for details on updating your PSP.
    • The PSP is currently on version 6.60.
  3. Turn on your PSP and navigate to the "Settings" menu on the far left of the XMB.
  4. Scroll down and select "Network Settings".
  5. Select "Infrastructure Mode". This allows your PSP to connect to a wireless access point, such as your home network's router.
    • The other option is "Ad Hoc Mode", which allows you to Play-Multi-Player-With-One-UMD-on-Sony-PSPs, but does not allow you to connect to the internet.
  6. Select "[New Connection]". This will allow you to create a new connection to be saved on your PSP. You can save up to ten different connections.
  7. Ensure that you are in range of your router, and select "Scan". Your PSP will look for any available wireless networks.
    • If you'd rather, you can enter in the name of your network manually. This is useful if your network is not broadcasting its SSID.
    • You can also select "Wireless Hotspot" if you have a valid plan with T-Mobile (this is the only carrier that supports the PSP, and requires a special data plan).
  8. Select your network. After scanning, a list of available networks will be displayed. Select the one that you want to connect to.
    • If you can't find the network that you want to connect to, ensure that you are in range of the access point. Click here for for more troubleshooting information.
    • The signal strength for each network will be listed next to the network name. For best performance, you'll want to have a signal strength greater than 50%.
  9. Confirm the SSID. After selecting the network, you can modify the SSID. Most users can leave this as is. Press Right on the directional pad to continue.
  10. Select "WPA-PSK (AES)" as the network encryption type.
    • If you cannot connect to your router after selecting "WPA-PSK (AES)", click here.
  11. Enter the password. If you don't know the password, ask the network administrator. If you've forgotten your own network password, see this guide.
    • Wireless passwords are case-sensitive, so make sure to enter the password exactly.
  12. Select the "Easy" Address Settings option. This will automatically configure your PSP's address on the network, which is fine for most users. If you want more control over the process, or have a PPPoE connection, select "Custom". You will be asked to enter your IP address manually.
  13. Enter a name for your connection. This name is only stored on your PSP, and is used to help you identify your connections. For example, you might have a "Home" and "Office" connection. By default, the name is the same as the SSID.
  14. Review your settings. You will be shown a list of all of your settings. Make sure everything looks correct, and then press the Right button on the directional pad to continue. Press "X" to save your settings.
  15. Test the connection. After saving your settings, you will be given the option to test the connection. Your PSP will attempt to connect to the internet. In the results screen, check the "Internet Connection" entry. If it says "Successful", then your connection was properly configured.[1]

Troubleshooting

  1. Find your router's IP address. This will be used to access the configuration page.
    • Windows - Open the Command Prompt by pressing the Windows key with the R key and typing cmd. Type ipconfig and note the Default Gateway address.
    • OS X - Click the Apple menu and select System Preferences. Click the Network option. Select your network adapter in the left menu. Note the "Router" IP Address.
    • If you are using an AirPort router, Configure Your Apple Airport Router.
  2. Open a web browser on your computer.
  3. Enter your router's IP address into the address bar.
  4. Log in with your administrator account. You will need to enter your username and password to be able to access your router's settings.
    • If you don't know your username and password, you can try the default information. Look up the default login information by searching for your router model online or referring to its documentation.
    • If you cannot figure out the login information, you can manually reset the router by pressing and holding the "Reset" button on the back for at least 30 seconds. You will then be able to log in with the default login information, but all of your settings will be gone.
  5. Open the "Wireless" section. The exact wording may vary on different routers.
  6. Change your security type to "WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]" or "WPA2 Personal TKIP+AES". If you choose "WPA2 [AES]" only, you will not be able to connect. You must select a security protocol that uses TKIP.
    • If you are using an AirPort router, select "WPA/WPA2 Personal".
  7. Open the Advanced Wireless Settings. Again, the wording may vary.
  8. Find the "Allowed Devices" or "Access List". Ensure that Turn-Off-MAC-Filtering, or add your PSP's MAC address to the list of allowed devices. You can find your PSP's MAC address in the "System Information" section of the PSP's Settings menu.
  9. Start the connection process on your PSP. Click here to start setting up the connection on your PSP.

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/460
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