Update: It seems many people have troubles connecting the Internet with their PSP, if you followed my guide and still can’t get online or you get some weird error message go to this PSP Knowledge Center page for troubleshooting.
Many people do not know that the PSP can connect to the Internet and visit web-pages just like a computer although not as refined ad a laptop but it still does the job for a little bit of casual surfing or reading emails. The on-screen keyboard takes a bit getting used to. I would not recommend using the PSP to chat with your friend online to long because the keyboard is a little clumsy.
Connecting the PSP to the internet is pretty easy once you get all your settings in place. Here’s how to connect the psp to the Internet. You will need a wireless router in order to connect the PSP to the internet or you could “borrow” your neighbours wireless access although it’s better to have your own. Wireless routers are very cheap nowadays you could find a good one for about 30 for 50 bucks.
- With your Psp turned on go to the “Settings” in the menu (scroll to the left)
- Scroll all the way down until you have reached “Network Settings” and click the “X” button to enter
- Select “Infrastructure Mode” and hit “X”
- Select “New Connection” and hit the X button again
- Now you will have a number of options for connecting to a wireless connection. Choose “Scan” and press the control pad to the left, the PSP will now scan for wifi signals around your area
- When the PSP finishes scanning you will probably have a few different wifi connections. SSID is the name of the connection, the Security column tells you whether or not the connection is password protected, and the last one is the signal strength the higher the better
- If you want to borrow your neighbors unprotected wifi select a connection with “None” in the Security column and a strong signal. If you want to use a secure wifi than you will need to know the password. Select one and press the X button
- Now the Psp will confirm your settings proceed by pressing left on the d-pad and save your settings
- Now test your connection if you are able to connect, awesome. If you were not able to connect try doing the settings again
- With the connection settings in place we can now connect the PSP to the internet. In the home menu scroll all the to the left until you have reached “Network” and go down to “Internet Browser” and hit “X”
- Your browser will appear, select the little square box to enter the web address, play around with the different options. Have fun with your PSP online
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IT DOES NOT WORK /DO YOU NEED A USB TO GO TO THE INTERNET.DO YOU HAVE TO BE CLOSE TO THE COMPUTER.
You do not need a usb cable you just need to be close to wireless hotspot so your psp will be able to log into the connection. So you need a wireless router.
There is NO way around using a wireless router? I know this probably sounds stupid, but isn’t they’re some way to use your USB to connect it to your desktop?
Sorry Dave there’s no way. You need to connect to a network by wireless.
ok ill try it now
My psp won’t let me on the inter net. the test works and i did everything u said to up top. It says a DNX error has occured and then underneath it has a number. Help!!!!
Errors usually occur when signal strength is weak. How strong is your signal?
how do i get my password 4 the internet?i typed in the really long number /character thingy but it didnt work.it must be a secure connection boo hoo
does it necessarly have to be a router cant i just use my laptop coz i connect to other computer via wifi and if i can what are the settings
hi there,
i allready own a ps3, and i am now thinking of buying a psp slim/light, so i can synchronize the the console (ps3) to the hand held
(psp)so i can have the ability to access my psp/ps3 remotely,(dual portal)
is there any way that i can hard wire the psp to my modem/router ,via ethernet cable??…/ or usb???
I just recently bought a psp and i have a thing that connects to a laptop called USBconnect 881 which provides internet access to the laptop. it is connected via usb but it says sierra wireless on the back. Please tell me how to figure this thing out!
e-mail me at clbrans@cox.net if you guys have the answer, and scan does not work on it.
doesn’t work
when i m opening a website then it is saying that dns hs occured what will i do my signal strength is 100%.plz repl me at ashskyal@rediff.com
For people who have been getting DNS errors on the PSP check out these forums for more details on what you need to do. http://www.mypsp.com.au/ForumPosts.aspx?id=785 and http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/319233
i tried connecting the psp with my wireless router, but everytime i press scan, this message appears: “A connection error has occured. The WLAN switch is not turned on.” i dont know what to do or how to turn on the WLAN switch. any ideas???
The WLAN switch is on the bottom left hand side side of the PSP, push it upwards to turn it on.
or the switch is on the top left if you own a psp slim
Hei…. no need wireless router to do it. I already try on my usb wireless lan and can browse the net via my laptop and computer…
for anyone who want description can mail me the setting.
I used PSP slim ver 4.01 m33-2
my wireless usb lan 802.11g Lan mini USB Adapter very cheap one.
my computer windows XP sp 2 Black edition USA
just setting on my wireless as AP then setting the IP and gateway.. than set on advance menu share internet connection.
on psp just scan it. and save than whala…. you are on the net and you can browse your psp on computer
mail at magnus@dps.centrin.net.id
yeah I’m in Indonesia on BALI…
ive done everything it says to do but when i try to get on the internet it says a connection error has occured. the attempt to obtain the ip address timed out. what do i do!!!
what do they mean by key information exchange has timed out?
That could mean that your password settings on your psp is different than the router. I usually get errors like that then I try again and it works fine.
Make sure you have a strong signal as well.
what is the router?
This is all about connecting in home!
Wat about in pubic wifi hotspo
what is a WEP KEY, OR A WPA-PSK(TKIP) and WPA-PSK(AES)KEYS? where i can find them???
pleaassssssssss help!!! sos
To connect to a public wifi, scan for wifi with the psp and connect to a connection that is not password protected, pick the one with the strongest signal.
A WEP key or WPA Key are wireless connections that are password protected so if the connection is protected with a key you cannot connect to it.
I bought a 2nd hand PSP last month. I wanted to put a PIN code for security purposes but the it seems the unit had it already. Now i have no idea what the password the last owner had put into.
Hey Jayr, try resetting the password by going to System settings then Restore Default settings.
what you need is a wifi connection and some common sense and thats it!
Tech4idiots! =)
ok here goes.my scan does not work , each time i scan it says error even thought im sitting right beside my router.and how do i know how strong my signal is.please help as soon as possible ty alot!
ok, mine says it runs out of time to find the ISP address bar?
My scan is picking up the correct SSID but under “security” it is flashing “Not Supported” and signal strength is 100%. No other options. The router in the house is getting a signal to our laptop and main PC – why can’t my PSP pick up the internet?
Here’s a nice link for troubleshooting PSP Internet connection problems http://playstation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/playstation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=472
Thanks Tyler for the contact. Found out PSP only supports WEP security level and nothing more robust – need to decide whether to lower my router security setting to WEP or stay with WPA2-PSK and loose any chance of getting my PSP online.
Hey i try to setup the internet on my psp i have the update 5.02 and it finds my internet but says the its not supported how do i do it?
i got the same prob with psp connection to a wireless router….get the prompt ‘not supported’ next to my router…..i manage my neighbours router but not my own???? any solutions??
i dont get.so which part is wireless?the plug in part?or the wired to the modem part?
i AM HAVING THE SAME TROUBLES CONNECTING THIS THING TO THE NET.
hiya, i have done everything it says but it says ” a connection error has occurred. The key information exchange timed out. ”
What do i do ?
how can i connect psp to cell network
Hi.. Just wanna ask where can I find hotspots? Where are the hotspots located..? Any particular places like computer shops or what??? PLease answer me. I really need your help!-mah psp can’t connect to the net. I’m from Philippines…… Tulong naman o..! Calling all kababayanz out there…
ok.it worked but when i went on…………it said the connection to the server timed out.what do i do?
cant log on it keep saying attempt to obtain the ip address timed out
my only hotspot is T-moblie and that won’t work what do i do and where are hotspots Sharon,Pa,USA
Email me at mcballers10@yahoo.com
I have no trouble connecting however I can not see my entire home page. How do I scroll across so I can open my email and other sites on my home page.
Hello, Ok here is whats happening at first I got a security error i then put in the code on my wireless router now it tells me that ip timed out help please!
hello.can you please help me with my problem in my psp. i tried connecting to the internet and it kept saying that obtaining address has timed out.i have my own router at home but still it has this problem. what will i do?please help me.i really need to know.thank you so much.
Where do you find the WEP key!?
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