Connect to another PSP system using Infrastructure Mode

Follow our step-by-step guide for getting your PSP online.

To connect your PSP to a Wireless (WLAN) Network using Infrastructure Mode you must first define your Wireless (WLAN) Network connection settings. The PSP system can accommodate up to ten such settings.

1. Locate Wireless (WLAN) Network Settings.
From the Home Menu, navigate to [Settings and] select [Network Settings].

2. Create Connection.
Select Infrastructure Mode and select New Connection using the X button.

3. Name Connection.
Press the X button to bring up the on-screen keyboard and use the directional keys to enter a name for the Wireless (WLAN) Network connection.

4. Configure Wireless (WLAN) Settings.
Enter setting information for the Wireless (WLAN) Access Point you wish to connect to. Please refer to the instructions supplied with the Wireless (WLAN) Access Point or router for information regarding setting details. You will be required to enter the following information:

• SSID: Enter the SSID settings for your Wireless (WLAN) Access Point.
• Encryption: If a WEP/WPA encryption key is set up for your Wireless (WLAN) Access Point, use the directional buttons to select "WEP/WPA" and enter the WEP/WPA encryption key. When you enter the WEP/WPA encryption key, it appears on screen as '********'.
• Select "Scan" to search for and display a list of Wireless (WLAN) Access Points with their corresponding SSID and WEP/WPA encryption key status.
  When all the settings have been completed, press [sp]R[/sp] to go to the next screen.

5. Configure Address Settings.
This screen is used to select the settings listed below. It is recommended that you select "Easy".

Easy: The following information is automatically set.

• IP address settings: Automatic
• DNS settings: Automatic
• Proxy Setting: Do Not Use

Custom: Select Custom to enter manually detailed setting information. For more information, refer to the instructions supplied with the network device or the information provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

When you have finished entering the settings, press [sp]R[/sp] to go to the next screen.

6. Confirm Settings.
Check the settings you have entered. If you need to change any of the details, return to the previous screens. Otherwise, proceed to confirm the settings.

7. Test Connection.
Now the connection is set up, confirm that it works by testing it. Make sure that the WLAN switch is turned on, select "Test Connection", and press the X button. The connection will connect to the selected Wireless (WLAN) Access Point.

If the PSP system connects successfully, information about the network connection will be displayed. Press the X button to end the connection test.

If the connection test fails, follow the on-screen instructions to check the settings you entered previously. Please refer to the PSP system Instruction Manual for further information.

Hint: In order to access such features as Network Update, you will need to configure your network settings so that you can connect to the Internet.