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In our first hints and tips article we guide you through the process of getting your PSP connected to the Internet via the use of a Wi-Fi network.
Why would I want to?
The answer is simple, it opens up some impressive features of the PSP and makes the experience a lot more enjoyable. It allows you to access the Internet from the comfort of your armchair or from a Wi-Fi network anywhere in the world. How about playing your latest game online against other players around the world? Yup it can be done if you connect your PSP to the net! It also allows you to access content on your PlayStation 3 if you wish to.
Requirements:
What do you need to get your PSP connected to the Internet?
Firstly you need the latest PSP firmware however version 2.00 or above is sufficient. The next thing you need is a Wi-Fi network which can be your own wireless home network, a friends or a local Wi-Fi hot spot.
Let’s get started
Ok so you have the requirements now what?
Go to the main menu or home as it’s known (Use the home button if you’re in-game) and go to Settings > Network Settings then select Infrastructure Mode. Choose Scan to search for the Wi-Fi network you wish to use, you can also choose to enter the network address manually if you wish to do so.
Selecting Auto-Select will mean the PSP will try to connect to your most recently used network each time you wish to use it online, while using Quick Scan will find local networks each time you wish to connect obviously easiest if you travel a lot.
Choose your network and enter your password if required.
Your PSP can now access the Internet!
Now you’re connected
Good job getting it connected. We advise you to take these quick steps to help you get the most out your PSP while online.
First lets enable Flash Player for all your web browsing and media content, allowing you to view videos and animations. We do this by going to the Main Menu (home) > Settings > System Settings and then you just follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup.
Note: Flash Player may already be enabled if you have the latest firmware.
Next we are going to enable WMA Playback as this requires an Internet connection and will prove useful in the future if you wish to play Windows Media files.
We do this by one again going to the Main Menu (home) > Settings > System Settings and selecting Enable WMA Playback. Accept the user agreement and hit Ok.
The System may ask you to select your Wi-Fi connection at this stage, once you select your connection it will Auto-Connect, at the successful screen close the browser (O button > Yes). The system now visits the Windows Media page and enables WMA Playback once the message displays telling you it was successful hit the O button to go back to the main menu.
Great! Now you can view Flash content and play WMA files on your PSP, it just keeps getting better.
Worried about security?
If you’re a parent and don’t want your child having access to the Internet you’ll want to enable password protection for the Wi-Fi connection.
This is called the Internet Browser Start Control and can be accessed by going to the Main Menu (home) > Settings > Security Settings select the Internet Browser Start Control and hit the X button. The system will now ask for a password which by default is 0000 (use the down arrow to select each zero and hit the right arrow to select the next) hit the X button once you have entered the default your password, then select On and hit the X button to confirm.
Now you need to change the default password so your child can’t guess it. Once again go to the Main Menu (home) > Settings > Security Settings and select Change Password. The system will now ask you to enter the old password (0000 by default), once you’ve done this select a new 4-digit password (use the up and down arrows to select each number and hit the right arrow to select the next) hit the X button once you have choose your password and select Yes, hit the O button at the success screen to go back to the Security menu.
Good now your child can’t access the Internet without you entering the password you choose.
Have Fun!
Good, you’ve managed to get your PSP online and set it up to make the most of any media you may stumble on while you browse, you even made it secure so your children are kept safe.
Enjoy the Internet on your PSP and have fun with it.
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Keep looking out for more Hints and Tips which we will be adding soon including making the most of Multiplayer, RSS feeds, Connecting to a TV and lots more.
Cheap PSP Games Staff