Introduction
To connect your PSP to the internet, you need to be in range of a wireless ‘hotspot’. This can be one of a growing number of public access points, e.g. Starbucks, or your own wireless router connected to your Broadband service.
Either way, you will need the following information:
SSID - The Broadcast name of the wireless access point.
WLAN Security method - WPA, WEP or None (note that WPA2 is not supported).
Passkey or Security key - an alphanumeric code required on all secure connections.
Address Settings - usually these are set (automatically) by the access point, but you do need to check.
Ask the owner of the access point for this information. If the access point belongs to you, check your wireless router manual for this information.
Create a Wireless Connection
To create a wireless connection on your PSP, proceed as follows:
On your PSP, select Settings > Network Settings > Infrastructure Mode > [New Connection].
Select Scan. Your PSP searches for wireless services that are in range.
From the list, scroll to the access point you require and press 
.
Select the required WLAN Security setting and press .
Enter the Security or Passkey for the access point (refer to your PSP Quick Reference for details on how to enter text).
Under Address Settings, select Easy.
Enter a connection name, or accept the name created by your PSP.
Press to save your settings.
Select Test Connection and press .
If the test is successful, you are ready to go surfing. Goto Bookmark GTwap. If you receive an error message, proceed to Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you receive an error message, re-check your settings. Press 
and select Edit.
To facilitate setup, temporarily enable Broadcast SSID on your router.
Check that your router is set up for 802.11b or 802.11b+g (Mixed Mode). The PSP does not support the faster 802.11g standard.
Re-type the Passkey and check carefully that it is correct.
Also check that the WLAN Security setting is correct. If your router is set to WPA2, change it to WPA or WPA+WPA2 (Mixed Mode). The PSP does not support WPA2.
Make sure you have the latest PSP System Software installed. You can download updates from uk.playstation.com/help-support/psp/ and run them from your memory stick. Refer to the PSP online manual.
Version 3.0 of the PSP system software added WPA support for Wi-Fi, but only up to 128-bit encryption. For maximum security, you should always set the longest passkey you can, but if you use more than 13 characters the key will be too long for the PSP. For 128-bit encryption, set a passkey of between 6 and 13 characters (inclusive) on your router.
There can be incompatibility issues between some routers and the PSP, just as with any other wireless device. Try reducing the security level on your router a step at a time until you get a connection. As a last resort, disable WLAN Security on your router and PSP, and set the router to accept only the MAC Address of your PSP.
To find your PSP’s MAC Address, select Settings > System Settings > System Information. Type the address displayed here into the Add MAC Address field of your router’s control panel.
Note that that your network and data will be less safe with such basic security. Consider purchasing a different router or at least hiding the SSID of your wireless LAN.
Bookmarking GTwap
Select Network > Internet Browser. If a connection error message displays, you are out of range of the selected wireless access point -or you have set the wrong parameters.need to set up a WiFi connection. See Troubleshooting.
Press the key, then the up arrow to select the address bar.
Press the key to open the text editor.
Type: http://www.gtwap.co.uk/ and press the Start key when finished. Note that to speed up text entry, there are shortcut keys for http://www., .co and .uk.
The GTwap home page displays. Scroll to 
, press and select My Bookmarks.
Select Add to Bookmarks and press .
GTwap is now bookmarked.
Hints and Tips
Don't use standard dictionary words for passkeys and passwords. Capitalise some characters and insert numbers and/or punctuation randomly.
If you want to use passkeys you can remember, disguise them thus: discovery becomes d!sc0V3RY.
To conserve battery power and extend the intervals between charging, set the WLAN switch to off when you do not need wireless access.