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Well I have been trying to set up the internet connection on my PSP for the first time today for a few hours, and it just doesn't seem to work. I followed all of the steps in many different tutorials but it still doesn't connect.
These are the Network Setting steps that I followed:
Infrastructure Mode>New Connection>Scan, then I choose an SSID with None security>then I don't change anything and go through it, press X to save, but when I test the connection, it doesn't work.
These are the error messages I get when trying to set it up:
*A connection error has occurs. A connection to the access point could not be established. Check the security settings for the network then try again.
or sometimes when I use a different SSID I get to the part where it says Obtaining IP address, but then it says *A connection error has occurred. The attempt to obtain the IP address timed out.
I don't know if this will help, but the router I am using is a Lynksys. The router itself is placed in the basement of my house. Sometimes when i take my PSP upstairs and try to connect, and Scan the WLAN thingy, the signal strengths of some SSIDs get to higher numbers.
Please try and help me, I have been stuck on this stuff for several hours.
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I don't think your problem is with the distance from the router..if it's trying to connect then I would guess it's a security setting. Another user on here recently had this problem and solved it by entering their MAC address. If all else fails, try contacting Sony and/or Lynksyis. They've both more than likely dealt with alot of PSP connection issues. <Also, if you check the Sony website, for your router, there may be postings reguarding this issue.
I really think it's in your security settup.
Goodluck & let us know what happens.
Chance
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Thanks so um, lol, what do I do?
I don't think I should contact Lynksys/Sony yet. I'm pretty sure I did everything right, it's just I know I'm missing something.
And for the other user, where did he enter his MAC address? Anyways I don't use a MAC...
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Ok..the MAC address isn't referring to the type of computer you have.. it's a security setting. It is somewhere in your adress settings.. Otherwise.. I would try googling linksys/psp issues.. it's more than likely an issue with your settings. I know you dont wanna call sony..but it may save you a heap of time and headaches.
Again..goodluck. Peace.
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Things to check:
Make sure your router is 802.11b (some are only g). The PSP is b (not g).
Turn off all WiFi security features (temporarily) on your router and see if that works.
Turn off all the extra features like turbo and traffic shaping.
Try a laptop to see if the router actually works at all.
Take the PSP to another hotspot to see if it works at all.
Purchase another cheap and simple 802.11b&g router and start again.
You only need to worry about MAC addresses if MAC Address Filtering is turned on.
I assume that your router is connected to a (DSL or Cable) modem and thus to the Internet.
Look up the menu address inside your router (sometime link and see if you get at least that far.
If the router has never worked, there seems to be a certain rate of them being defective. I've had to refund WiFi hardware because it just didn't work.edited: Jan 10 2008
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JeffyPooh said: "Things to check:
Make sure your router is 802.11b (some are only g). The PSP is b (not g).
Turn off all WiFi security features (temporarily) on your router and see if that works.
Turn off all the extra features like turbo and traffic shaping.
Try a laptop to see if the router actually works at all.
Take the PSP to another hotspot to see if it works at all.
Purchase another cheap and simple 802.11b&g router and start again.
You only need to worry about MAC addresses if MAC Address Filtering is turned on.
I assume that your router is connected to a (DSL or Cable) modem and thus to the Internet.
Look up the menu address inside your router (sometime link and see if you get at least that far.
If the router has never worked, there seems to be a certain rate of them being defective. I've had to refund WiFi hardware because it just didn't work."
Thanks, but:
What do you mean; "Make sure your router is 802.11b (some are only g). The PSP is b (not g)."? Please explain, lol..how do I make sure my routher is 802.11b? What does b and g mean?
And how do I turn off WiFi features and extra features?
Thanks a lot, but just please explain these few things. 
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Those letter are just standards. 802.11g routers are the most common standard these days. The newest standard is n and it's just getting started (you can ignore it for now). Most g routers also do 802.11b, even at the same time as they're doing g. The PSP is b. But some cheap g routers don't include the capability to do b at all. Then your PSP doesn't work.
Maybe you could post you brand and model number and someone could help you look it up.
To turn features on and off, you need to crack open the manual and find the menu address (similar to the address I posted above). Then you just open your browser and wander though the menus. But you'll need to open the manuals and try it.
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Thanks for chiming in JP! I don't have anything close to the in depth knowledge you appear to have. Nice of you to help out. Cheers!
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