Ssid and web key number

Hi,

The SSID(Service Set Identifier) is the ID of a wireless router. If you have a device like a PSP or wireless laptop and you search for available wireless connections you will get a list of available in range networks. What you see is the SSID of access points. This is basically just the name of the router.

If the router is password protected then in order to use your PSP on it you will need to enter the WPA/WEP key(password/security key). If you do not know this information you can click here and read my article which goes over how to obtain the router security key or set one.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Regards,
G33k

Hi there... There is a point where you enter manually the SSID while trying to connect to your wireless network right? That point is the cue. The SSID you put in your PSP must be THE SAME (ultimately) with the NETWORK NAME, in order to communicate to it directly. Say, if your network is named MYHOME, your SSID in your PSP should also be MYHOME and putting it MY HOME (with space) will result to error. That's apart from the network password (WEP key) that you input in the next field...
Hope this helps...

Well the SSID isn't given by the PSP.
A SSID is given by the router, which the PSP connects to or otherwise known as your Router name.
By default your router should be showing its SSID publicly so nothing to do there.
On your PSP scan for wifi networks to connect to in the list of access points you'll see names under SSID.
Select and connect and enter the security key of your router if needed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5lsiwQNskc - What Is the SSID on a PSP?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I65uMQf1r8 - How to connect PSP to Wifi connection.

Hi zablancruzma,

To be able to connect your psp wirelessly you need to know the settings of your router. I've listed the steps on how to get the information on your router and Connecting your psp to the internet.

How to access the Router:

1. You need to know the ipaddress of your router. You can refer to the manual or check the Default Gateway of your computer (Make sure that you connect the computer to the router using an ethernet cable for you to get the Default Gateway). Click on START then RUN. Type CMD on the small box on the lower left of the screen. Type IPCONFIG on the black window and get the value of your DEFAULT GATEWAY (it starts with 192.168.x.x)

2. Open a Browser, Type the DEFAULT GATEWAY on the address bar of your Browser. It will ask you for a username and password. (Refer to the manual of your router or post a reply so that i can provide you the username and password of your router)

3. Go to the Wireless Settings Page of your router. Look for the SSID or the Network Name and the Network Key or Passphrase. You can personalize it so that you can easily remeber the details.

4. Make sure you connect to your SSID and enter the Network Key to make it secure.

How to connect your PSP

1. Open Psp
2. Go to Network Settings
3. Go to Infrastructure Mode
4. New Connection (then select available connection)
5. Under Wlan Setting choose Enter Manually or Scan your SSID
6. SSID (Select your SSID)
7. Wlan Security Setting (WEP/WPA/WPA2)
8. Enter you Network Key
9. Test Connection Settings

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i need to know where to find the SSID number so i can get wireless internet on my psp, can you help me

the psp connects wirelessly, you can't connect it to your computer. you need to have a wireless router. the ssid is the name of your wireless network and the security is the password to get into the wireless network.

The following items are generally required to set up to connect to a network.

• A WLAN access point or a wireless broadband router
• Settings for the access point (SSID, WEP key, WPA key, etc. as specified when the access point was configured)
• A network device, such as an ADSL/DSL modem or a cable modem.
• An account with an Internet service provider

Hints

• An access point is a device used to connect wirelessly to a network.
• A router is necessary if a PC and the PSP™ system will be connected to the Internet at the same time. A router is a device that enables multiple devices to be connected to one Internet line.
• SSID, WEP and WPA keys are types of wireless network information. This information may be required when connecting to an access point or a router.
• User is responsible for Internet service fees.

Example of a network configuration Network equipment connection and setup methods vary depending on the equipment used.

Common settings You can create network settings for use in connecting to the Internet through an access point and save them on the PSP™ system. You can save up to 10 connections.
Setting methods may vary depending on usage conditions. The following is an example of commonly used settings.
1.
Check that the settings for the access point have been completed.
Check that there is an access point connected to a network with Internet service near the PSP™ system. Settings for the access point are typically set using a PC. For details, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point.
2.
Select (Network Settings) under (Settings).
3.
Select [Infrastructure Mode].
4.
Select [New Connection].
5.
Select [Scan].
The system searches for nearby access points.
Depending on the model of PSP™ system in use, you may have the option [Automatic]. Select [Automatic] when using an access point that supports automatic setup. If you follow the on-screen instructions, the necessary settings will be completed automatically. For information on access points that support automatic setup, contact your local retailer.
6.
Select the access point that you want to use.
SSID is an identifier assigned to an access point. If you do not know the SSID or the SSID is not displayed, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point.
7.
Select the type of security that you will use.
The type of security settings required vary depending on the access point. For details on what type to use, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point.
8.
Enter the encryption key for the security settings.
The encryption key field displays eight asterisks no matter how many characters you enter as the key. For information on the encryption key, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point.
9.
Select [Easy].
Basic settings are set automatically.
10.
Enter a name for the connection.
You can choose any name for the connection.
11.
Check the list of settings.
12.
Save the settings.
13.
Test the connection.
If you select [Test Connection], the system will connect to the selected access point.
14.
Confirm the connection test results.
If the connection is successful, information about the network connection is displayed.
Hints

• If the connection test fails, follow the on-screen instructions to check the settings. Network settings for the connection can be changed from the options menu. For additional information, refer to the instructions supplied with the network device and by your Internet service provider.
• Depending on the access point settings, you may need to enter the system's MAC address to connect to the network. The system's MAC address can be checked under (Settings) > (System Settings) > [System Information].

To connect to the internet;

1. Check that you have your PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system set up for Wireless (WLAN) networking in Infrastructure Mode.
   
2. Make sure the WLAN switch on the left side of the PSP® is turned on so that the PSP® can connect to the internet.
3. Make sure you are within range of a wireless access point (or hotspot) that allows connections to the internet.
4. Select (WWW) under (Network) from the home menu and press .
5. Use the up and down buttons to select the address bar and press to display the on-screen keyboard.
6. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the address for the web page you want to display.
   
7. When you have finished entering the address, highlight the Enter button and press .
8. Select a connection and press .
9. The web page will be displayed.
10. To hide the on-screen menu, press .

Setting up Infrastructure Mode;

Infrastructure Mode allows you to connect your PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system to the internet through a wireless network (WLAN) access point.
Required items:

• A PSP® with system software version 2.0 or later.
• A wireless network(WLAN) access point with internet access, such as:
  • A Wi-Fi hotspot (such as those at cafés, hotels and airports).
  • A home wireless network, which might include:
    • A subscription to an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
    • A DSL or cable modem
    • A wireless broadband router
• Settings used for the SSID, WEP/WPA-PSK encryption and WEP/WPA-PSK key, as specified when the wireless access point was configured.
  

To set up Infrastructure Mode on your PSP®:

1. Make sure the WLAN switch on the left side of the PSP® is turned on so that the PSP® can connect to the internet.
2. Highlight (Settings) from the home menu.
3. Select (Network Settings) and press .
4. Select Infrastructure Mode and press .
5. Select New Connection and press .
6. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter a name for the connection, then press the right arrow button to continue.
   
7. To set the Service Set Identifier (SSID) for the access point, select one of the following:
   • Scan: searches for and then displays a list of access points (or wireless networks) and displays the SSIDs.
   • Enter Manually: allows the user to enter the SSID using the keyboard. Select this option if you know the SSID of the access point.
8. If you choose the Scan option in the previous step, select the access point to be used and press .
9. Confirm the SSID and press the right directional button.
10. To enter security information for the access point, choose one of the following:
    • None: does not set security information.
    • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA-PSK (AES): all set security information. Press the right arrow button to move to the screen for entering WEP or WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) keys. Note: The WEP and WPA key fields display eight asterisks no matter how many characters you enter as the key.
      
11. After entering the security information, press the right arrow button to continue.
12. To select the address setting method, choose one of the following:
    • Easy: the following information is automatically set
      • IP address settings: Automatic
      • DNS settings: Automatic
      • Proxy server: Do Not Use
      • Internet browser: Do Not Start
      Note: Most home networks will allow you to use the Easy address setting, which is recommended.
      
    • Custom: you can manually enter detailed setting information, such as when you are using a static IP network. For details, see the instructions supplied with the network device or the information provided by your ISP.
13. After selecting the address setting method, press the right arrow button to continue.
14. Check the settings, using the left arrow button to return to previous screens to make any necessary corrections.
15. To save the new connection, press .
16. To test the connection, select Test Connection and press .
17. If the connection is successful, information about the network connection will appear. Press to end the connection test.

You can also check http://www.us.playstation.com/support/psp
for more information.