Advanced settings     

If you are unable to connect to the Internet with basic settings, change the necessary settings. Adjust each item as necessary for your particular network environment.

1.

Select (Network Settings) under (Settings) in the home menu.

2.

Select [Infrastructure Mode].

3.

Select the connection that you want to adjust settings for.

4.

Press the triangle button, and then select [Edit] from the options menu. Adjust each item as necessary for your particular network environment. The items displayed vary depending on the settings you select.

Wireless LAN settings

You can set the SSID for the access point.

Scan Searches for nearby access points

This setting is used when the SSID of the access point is not known. The system searches for the access point and displays information on the SSID and type of security in use.
Enter Manually Allows you to enter the SSID using the keyboard to specify the access point.

Select this option if you know the SSID of the access point.
Automatic Use the automatic settings feature of the access point.

This setting is available only on PSP™ systems sold in regions where automatic setup is supported.
Use this option if you have an access point that supports automatic setup. When you follow the on-screen instructions, the necessary settings are automatically created. For details on access points that support this feature, contact the access point manufacturer.
Use Wireless Hotspot Setting to use a wireless hotspot

This setting is available only on PSP™ systems sold in regions where wireless hotspots are supported.
A network connection for use with a public wireless LAN service can be set automatically. For details on settings and services that are available, contact the public wireless LAN service provider.
Bluetooth® Modem Set to connect to the Internet using a modem (mobile phone) that supports Bluetooth®.  

Wireless LAN security settings

You can set the encryption key for the access point.

None Does not set security information
WEP Sets the encryption key.

Press the right button to move to the screen for entering the key. The encryption key field will display eight asterisks no matter how many characters you enter as the key.
WPA-PSK (TKIP)
WPA-PSK (AES)

Authentication settings

These settings are displayed only on PSP™ systems that were purchased in Korea.

None Does not set authentication information
EAP-MD5 Used when setting authentication information for the public wireless LAN service to be used.

Press the right button to move to the next screen, where you can enter the user name and password. For details, refer to the information provided by the wireless LAN service provider.

Address settings

You can adjust detailed network settings to optimize your network environment.

Easy Automatically sets basic settings

Usually select this option.
Custom You can manually enter detailed setting information for the following items.
  • IP Address Setting
  • DNS Settings
  • Proxy Server
  • Internet Browser Start Control

For details on specific settings, refer to the instructions supplied with the network device or information provided by your Internet service provider.

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