How to Connect PSP to Internet

If you don't know how to connect the PSP to the Internet, then keep reading. Within a few steps, you’ll have your PSP online and ready to battle other gamers or simply surf the Internet and check email.

There are a few things you'll need in order to connect the PSP to the Internet:

• Your PSP.
• Internet service
• Wireless network set up in your home.
• If you don't have a wireless network set up in your home, then you need to be in a Wi-Fi hotspot. These spots are more common today and you can find them almost anywhere. Starbucks, airports, and even fast food restaurants have wireless access.
• Some networks require a "key" in order to logon. This means the network is encrypted so unauthorized users can’t use the network for devious means. A network may be "security-enabled" so you’ll need the password to access the Internet.

If you can’t find a Wi-Fi access point or you don’t have a wireless router hooked onto your modem for wireless capabilities, then go out and purchase a router. The PSP can only get online wirelessly, so investing $40-$70 in a wireless router is well worth it. Pop in the CD into your computer and follow the instructions to configure the router. Make sure you encrypt it and/or secure it with a password.

Follow these instructions to get your PSP hooked into the Internet:

1. Turn the PSP on and scroll to the Settings option.
2. Go down until you see 'Network Settings. Select that.
3. Next, find Infrastructure Mode and select that option. Infrastructure mode is when the PSP is online through a network. You may have heard the term Ad-hoc Mode from gamers when they refer to the PSP, which means you are communicating between PSPs directly.
4. Click on New Connection.
5. At this point, there are a few selections. Select Scan so the PSP can search for wireless signals close to you. You can opt to enter in many of the items the PSP needs to find a wireless network, but it's easier to let the unit seek them out.
6. You may have a few wireless connections listed when the PSP completes scanning.
   1. SSID is the network name, usually given by the creator of the network.
   2. The Security section tells you if you need a password on not. None means you don't.
   3. Finally, signal strength lets you know how strong the signal is. The higher the percentage, the better. If you can connect to one that is 80% or more, then you have good speed with very low chances of being connected. If you are connected to your own network, then you should have a signal strength of 100%.
7. Pick a network. If the network is secured, then the PSP will ask for a password. You must type in a password is you want to connect to a password-protected network.
8. After the PSP checks what you've set, it will save your settings.
9. Now you can test your connection to see if you can connect. If you can't, then try picking a different network.

If you plan on using different wireless hotspots to connect the PSP to the Internet, then make sure you save the settings for each different network. That way, you don't have to worry about remembering passwords or other network information.

Finally, it's time to tell you how to connect the PSP to the Internet. With the settings saved, back out to the first menu and go to Network and find Internet Browser. Select that option and the Internet Browser should appear.

The web browser on the PSP seems clunky at first, mainly because the keyboard that pops up takes a little getting used to. Using the Internet on the PSP is good for light Internet surfing and checking your email. Other than that, it's not recommended for long-time use like chatting or writing a long email. Now you know hot to connect the PSP to the Internet! Surf away!

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