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This thread will attempt to answer most of the common questions about wireless usage and networking but since this is such a huge area, it will be impossible to cover everything.
Index
1) Terms and definitions.
2) Setting up a profile.
3) What is the difference in ad-hoc and infastructure mode?
4) What is WEP?
5) What router/access point/hot spot can I connect to?
6) How do I get a browser on my psp?
7) Why do I get a "Not enough memory error"?
8) What is a static IP and how to I get one on my psp?
9) Trouble shooting.
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1) Terms and definitions
Wi-Fi: Short for wireless fidelity and is meant to be used generically when referring of any type of 802.11 network, whether 802.11b, 802.11a, dual-band, etc.
WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy, a security protocol for wireless local area networks (WLANs) defined in the 802.11b standard. WEP aims to provide security by encrypting data over radio waves so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one end point to another.
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Allows a computer to join an IP-based network without having a pre-configured IP address. DHCP is a protocol that assigns unique IP addresses to devices, then releases and renews these addresses as devices leave and re-join the network. Most ISPs and home networks use DHCP for assigning IP addresses.
SSID: service set identifier, a 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN that acts as a password when a mobile device tries to connect. An SSID is also referred to as a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network.
Ad-hoc: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices or stations communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point (AP). Ad-hoc mode is also referred to as peer-to-peer mode or an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS).
Infastructure: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices communicate with each other by first going through an Access Point (AP).
Router: Physical devices that join multiple wired or wireless networks together. An IP router such as a DSL or cable modem broadband router joins the home's local area network (LAN) to the wide-area network (WAN) of the Internet.
Access point: Wireless access points (APs or WAPs) are specially configured nodes on wireless local area networks (WLANs). Access points act as a central transmitter and receiver of WLAN radio signals. Access points used in home or small business networks are generally small, dedicated hardware devices featuring a built-in network adapter, antenna, and radio transmitter. Access points support Wi-Fi wireless communication standards. Access points can be internet Hot Spots, Routers, small dedicated hardware devices, or a computer with the nessesary hardware and software.
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2) Setting up a profile.
1. Select "Network Setting"
2. Select "Infastructure Mode"
3. Select "New Connection"
4. Enter a name for the network connection
5. Set the SSID for the access point. (You can use the Scan if you are in range of the access point)
6. Enter the security information for the access point. This step requires that you know the WEP settings for the network you are trying to connect to. See item 4 for more info on WEP encryption.
7. Select the address setting method. If you select "Easy" as the address setting, the WLAN must support DHCP, dynamic IP addressing. Selecting easy will set the IP address to be obtained automatically, DNS to be set automatically, and proxy to be not used. If you select "custom" here then you will be required to choose one of the three following settings: Automatic: Use this if your WLAN assigns IP information dynamically, Manual: Use this if your LAN uses static IP addresses, PPPoE: This is a common broadband system that requires you to enter a user ID and password. Normally you would only use this connection type if you have a wireless access point without a router. If at all possible use the "Easy". If you are trying to do a static IP then see item #8.
8. Check the settings.
9. Save the connection.
10. Test the connection.
11. Confirm the test results.
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3) What is the difference in ad-hoc and infastructure mode?
To determine what type of multiplayer support a specific game has, check the back of the game and look for either Ad-Hoc Support or Infastructure mode.
Ad-Hoc means that two or more psp's will directly communicate with each other. Ad-hoc mode requires that the psp be fairly close to each other, in the 20 feet range or so.
Infastructure mode meand that your psp will connect to an access point and use the internet to connect to a multiplayer game.
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4) What is WEP?
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is essentially the password that wireless devices (such as the PSPÃ?Æ?Ã?â??Ã?â??Ã?¢Ã?Æ?Ã?¢Ã?¢ââ?¬Å¡Ã?¬Ã?â?¦Ã ?¾Ã?Æ?ââ?¬Å¡Ã?â??Ã?¢ system or a wireless access point) use to connect to a wireless network. Not all wireless networks use WEP, but many do.
This key must be in one of four formats:
5 letters and numbers (ASCII)
13 letters and numbers (ASCII)
10-digit hexadecimal (0-9 and a-f)
26-digit hexadecimal (0-9 and a-f)
If you try to enter something that does not fit one of the four formats above, you will see an error message reminding you of the correct formats.
To obtain this key, you must ask the owner/administrator of the wireless network you are trying to connect to. In other words, if you are trying to connect to your neighbors wireless access point and you need to have WEP key to do so then go ask your neighbor if you can use there connection and if they say yes ask them for the key.
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5) What router/access point/hot spot can I connect to?
The psp only supports 802.11b connections. This means you can connect to any access point that supports the 802.11b standard. If you are looking to buy a router or access point, make sure it supports b. It can be a "mixed-mode" that supports 802.11b and g but the router must be setup to me in mixed mode and not g only. The access point must be either "open" (meaning no WEP encryption required) or you must know the WEP key and enter it when you set up your connection profile.
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6) How do I get a browser on my psp?
There are several browsers available for the psp. The 2.0 and above firmwares have the browser built in, so if your firmware is 2.0 or above you have a browser. If you are using a firmware below 2.0, you can use the browser built into the wipeout pure game. If you are using the 1.5 or 1.0 firmware there are several homebrew browser such as Tenchi No Mon Browser and a wipeout pure ISO rip that has removed everything but the browser.
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7) Why do I get a "Not enough memory error"?
The psp's web browser for firmwares 20 and above uses the the system memory and not the memory card. Regardless of the size of the memory card you are using, the web browser will perform the exact same. The psp has 32MB of built-in memory and that is all it can use for the web. You can try to close the pages on the other tabs (the psp supports 3 tabs for 3 seperate web pages. If you only use one and close any pages that maybe open on the other tabs, all the psp's resources will be used for the one page and not split so you may be able to open a page that you got an error from before. Large images or a page with lots of images, along with pages that have large embedded items will fill up the psp's memory quickly and generate this error.
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8) What is a static IP and how to I get one on my psp?
Static IP means that the IP address that the psp uses will not change. In order to use this setting you need to make sure that the access point you are using allows you to set a static IP. Most Routers will assign IP address to devices requesting an IP through DHCP. DHCP is a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. What it does is assigns an IP when an IP is requested. It will spool IP addresses in a range, such as 192.168.1.2 thru 192.168.1.255. You need to tell your set your router up to keep a specific IP address set aside for your psp and then assign that address in a network connection. Heres how you set the connection on the psp. All the information below came from the owners manual or the playstation home page, then clicked the trouble shooting link.
1. Select "Network Setting"
2. Select "Infastructure Mode"
3. Select "New Connection"
4. Enter a name for the network connection
5. Set the SSID for the access point. (You can use the Scan if you are in range of the access point)
6. Enter the security information for the access point.
7. Select the address setting method. If you select "Easy" as the address setting, the WLAN must support DHCP, dynamic IP addressing. We want a statis IP not a DHCP connection so we go to "Custom".
8. Select "Manual" and you will be prompted to enter your ip address. This will be the address you set up to be a static (reserved) ip in your router.
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9) Trouble shooting.
-Make sure your wireless access point or router is functioning properly.
-Make sure that the PSPÃ?Æ?Ã?â??Ã?â??Ã?¢Ã?Æ?Ã?¢Ã?¢ââ?¬Å¡Ã?¬Ã?â?¦Ã ?¾Ã?Æ?ââ?¬Å¡Ã?â??Ã?¢ system's WLAN switch is turned on.
-If you are unable to connect, there may be too much distance between the system and the wireless access point or wireless router.
-Make sure that your network settings are correct.
-Depending on the wireless LAN access point settings, it may be necessary to enter the system's MAC address. The MAC address can be found under "System Information" in the System Settings menu.
-Make sure that nothing is interfering with wireless communication (e.g., microwaves, cordless phones, other wireless devices).
-Make sure that your Wireless Access Point is securely connected to your broadband modem or router, and that your Internet connection is working correctly (you can test this using a computer connected to the Broadband modem, router, or the Wireless Access Point).
-If you are having connection issues, deactivate the Power Saving feature in the PSP. Access the 'Power Save Settings' menu from the PSP System Software. Then change the 'WLAN Power Save' option to OFF.
-Does your Wireless Access Point support 802.11g wireless devices? If so, please make sure that it is configured either to communicate using 802.11b, or is in "Mixed Mode", so it will communicate with both 802.11g and 802.11b devices.
-Try to powering off your your Wireless Access Point, router (if applicable), and broadband modem for a minimum of 2 minutes and powering back up.
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This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 4. February 2008 @ 21:55
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