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Hi All!

As if the thread title didn't give it away, i'll explain my problem!

I've just got a PSP, and can't get a wireless network connection in my area to be able to use it on the net.

I have been trying to connect the PSP to my laptop, through the laptop wireless card. The laptop itself is connected to a wired broandband connection.

I'm using XP, and have tried a few things already, but thought I'd see if i could find someone that miht have managed it already themselves!

If anyone has idea's i'd really appreciate hearing them, as i'm a bit stuck! :-)

Thanks everyone!

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Short answer: it can be done, but only in specific cases — most of the time the simplest, most reliable fix is a small wireless router or a phone hotspot. The PSP expects an infrastructure (access-point) connection to reach the Internet; its Ad‑Hoc mode is for PSP-to-PSP local play, not general Internet access. Also note the PSP’s Wi‑Fi supports older encryption (WEP and WPA/PSK) and does not support modern WPA2-only setups, so the AP’s security settings must be compatible. (scribd.com)

Practical routes to try on Windows XP (in order of likelihood of success):

  • Check the laptop Wi‑Fi vendor utility or driver for a “SoftAP”, “Create Access Point” or “Wireless Hotspot” feature. If available, create an SSID, choose WEP or WPA‑PSK (not WPA2), then enable Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) on the wired interface (Control Panel → Network Connections → right‑click the broadband connection → Properties → Advanced → Allow other network users…). On the PSP choose Settings → Network Settings → Infrastructure Mode → New Connection and scan for the SSID. (learn.microsoft.com)

If the driver has no SoftAP: create an ad‑hoc (computer‑to‑computer) network in XP and enable ICS on the wired NIC — success with this combination is hit‑or‑miss because ICS + ad‑hoc has known limitations on XP. If DHCP from ICS fails, set the PSP to a manual IP (for example: IP 192.168.0.2, Mask 255.255.255.0, Gateway/DNS 192.168.0.1) because ICS typically uses 192.168.0.1 as the private interface. Temporarily disable the laptop firewall while testing. If these steps fail, a cheap travel router / USB Wi‑Fi AP or a phone hotspot will be far easier and more secure (as suggested, a router is the simplest; was correct that some setups can work). (legacyupdate.net)

This summarizes the workable options and the common failure points called out earlier in the thread (driver lacking SoftAP, encryption mismatch, ICS quirks). , and : the vendor‑SoftAP + ICS route is the one to try first; otherwise pick a small router or mobile hotspot to avoid the XP/ICS headaches.

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Member Avatar for knsljo

You can't do it. You need a wireless router;)

Member Avatar for suziboy

Hi All!

As if the thread title didn't give it away, i'll explain my problem!

I've just got a PSP, and can't get a wireless network connection in my area to be able to use it on the net.

I have been trying to connect the PSP to my laptop, through the laptop wireless card. The laptop itself is connected to a wired broandband connection.

I'm using XP, and have tried a few things already, but thought I'd see if i could find someone that miht have managed it already themselves!

If anyone has idea's i'd really appreciate hearing them, as i'm a bit stuck! :-)

Thanks everyone!

Flagwham

it is posible to do this as i run my psp that exact way. so you can do it ya know it all

Member Avatar for dragoonmaster1

it is posible to do this as i run my psp that exact way. so you can do it ya know it all

Can you plz tell us how to do it ive been trying for a couple of weeks now and with no luck?

Member Avatar for badi agha

where is the answer ?

Member Avatar for badi agha

stupid wepsite

Member Avatar for Jen0608

i think dlink routers supports this.
check their site out or talk to their
customer service...

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