How to Connect Wireless Internet (WiFi) to a PlayStation
Power on your system., Tab all the way to the left., Scroll to the bottom of the settings., Scroll to the third option on the menu., Press X for OK. A message will appear saying, "Adjust settings for connection to the internet., Choose between easy...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Power on your system.
Hit the power button, and wait for it to load. , Scroll in the left until you reach the second icon.
A toolbox labeled settings., A picture of a globe and a wrench labeled network settings.
Press the X button to bring up the menu., Press the X button again., If making a wired connection, you must have an Ethernet cable connected." Press X again., Another menu will pop up asking for you to choose between an easy or custom setting.
For those who don't know much about internet connections your best bet is easy., A menu will pop up asking whether you want wired or wireless.
If you want a wired plug a Ethernet cable into the back of the system and everything will automatically set.
Press wireless for WiFi., The first option asks whether you want to scan for your SSID, (WiFi name) enter it manually, or automatically connect.
The easiest is to hit scan, and choose your network name from the list that pops up, but you can also type in the name of yours manually, or use the connect automatically button on the back of your router., The option to change your SSID presents itself if you wish to.
If not, hit the right arrow key to continue., On the WLAN security setting menu that pops up, choose the option that your WiFi has.
No security, (Unlocked with no password) WEP, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (password protected)., If your internet has a password hit the X button and enter it into the pop up menu.
When done hit the right arrow key., Hit X again to enter your settings into the system and save them., If you want to make sure your internet is working hit the X button when prompted (If not just hit the back button, you're done).
A menu will pop up showing you.
Whether it was able to obtain the IP address.
Whether it was able to connect to the internet.
Whether it was able to connect to the Play Station Network server.
Whether UPnP was available or not.
The NAT type.
The connection speed in Mbps, for downloads.
The connection speed in Mbps, for uploads. , Hit X on wireless., A menu will pop up asking whether you want wired or wireless.
If you want a wired plug a Ethernet cable into the back of the system and everything will automatically set.
Press wireless for WiFi., The first option asks whether you want to scan for your SSID, (WiFi name) enter it manually, or automatically connect.
The easiest is to hit scan, and choose your network name from the list that pops up, but you can also type in the name of yours manually, or use the connect automatically button on the back of your router., The option to change your SSID presents itself if you wish to.
If not, hit the right arrow key to continue., On the WLAN security setting menu that pops up, choose the option that your WiFi has.
No security, (Unlocked with no password) WEP, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (password protected)., If your internet has a password hit the X button and enter it into the pop up menu.
When done hit the right arrow key., Automatic, manual, or PPPoE are the options.
Scroll and hit the right arrow key when you've found the right one., In most cases, this doesn't need to be changed.
Set or do not set and press the right arrow key., Scroll to Automatic or Manual and hit the right arrow key over which one you want., Scroll to whether you want the MTU to be automatic or manual and hit the right arrow key.
Enter the MTU number if manual., Scroll to Do not use or use and hit the right arrow key.
Punch in the address and Port number if you choose to use., Scroll and hit the right arrow key., Hit the X button to enter your settings into the system and save them., If you want to make sure your internet is working hit the X button when prompted (If not just hit the back button, you're done).
A menu will pop up showing you.
Whether it was able to obtain the IP address.
Whether it was able to connect to the internet.
Whether it was able to connect to the Play Station Network server.
Whether UPnP was available or not.
The NAT type.
The connection speed in Mbps, for downloads.
The connection speed in Mbps, for uploads. -
Step 2: Tab all the way to the left.
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Step 3: Scroll to the bottom of the settings.
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Step 4: Scroll to the third option on the menu.
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Step 5: Press X for OK. A message will appear saying
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Step 6: "Adjust settings for connection to the internet.
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Step 7: Choose between easy and custom.
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Step 8: Select connection method.
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Step 9: Choose WLAN settings.
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Step 10: Choose security.
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Step 11: Enter your password.
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Step 12: Save your settings.
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Step 13: Optional test connection.
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Step 14: Choose custom setup.
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Step 15: Select connection method.
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Step 16: Choose WLAN settings.
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Step 17: Choose security.
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Step 18: Enter your password.
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Step 19: Select IP address setting.
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Step 20: Select DHCP host name.
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Step 21: Select DNS Setting.
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Step 22: Select MTU.
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Step 23: Select whether to use proxy server.
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Step 24: Select to enable or disable UPnP.
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Step 25: Press X.
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Step 26: Optional test connection.
Detailed Guide
Hit the power button, and wait for it to load. , Scroll in the left until you reach the second icon.
A toolbox labeled settings., A picture of a globe and a wrench labeled network settings.
Press the X button to bring up the menu., Press the X button again., If making a wired connection, you must have an Ethernet cable connected." Press X again., Another menu will pop up asking for you to choose between an easy or custom setting.
For those who don't know much about internet connections your best bet is easy., A menu will pop up asking whether you want wired or wireless.
If you want a wired plug a Ethernet cable into the back of the system and everything will automatically set.
Press wireless for WiFi., The first option asks whether you want to scan for your SSID, (WiFi name) enter it manually, or automatically connect.
The easiest is to hit scan, and choose your network name from the list that pops up, but you can also type in the name of yours manually, or use the connect automatically button on the back of your router., The option to change your SSID presents itself if you wish to.
If not, hit the right arrow key to continue., On the WLAN security setting menu that pops up, choose the option that your WiFi has.
No security, (Unlocked with no password) WEP, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (password protected)., If your internet has a password hit the X button and enter it into the pop up menu.
When done hit the right arrow key., Hit X again to enter your settings into the system and save them., If you want to make sure your internet is working hit the X button when prompted (If not just hit the back button, you're done).
A menu will pop up showing you.
Whether it was able to obtain the IP address.
Whether it was able to connect to the internet.
Whether it was able to connect to the Play Station Network server.
Whether UPnP was available or not.
The NAT type.
The connection speed in Mbps, for downloads.
The connection speed in Mbps, for uploads. , Hit X on wireless., A menu will pop up asking whether you want wired or wireless.
If you want a wired plug a Ethernet cable into the back of the system and everything will automatically set.
Press wireless for WiFi., The first option asks whether you want to scan for your SSID, (WiFi name) enter it manually, or automatically connect.
The easiest is to hit scan, and choose your network name from the list that pops up, but you can also type in the name of yours manually, or use the connect automatically button on the back of your router., The option to change your SSID presents itself if you wish to.
If not, hit the right arrow key to continue., On the WLAN security setting menu that pops up, choose the option that your WiFi has.
No security, (Unlocked with no password) WEP, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (password protected)., If your internet has a password hit the X button and enter it into the pop up menu.
When done hit the right arrow key., Automatic, manual, or PPPoE are the options.
Scroll and hit the right arrow key when you've found the right one., In most cases, this doesn't need to be changed.
Set or do not set and press the right arrow key., Scroll to Automatic or Manual and hit the right arrow key over which one you want., Scroll to whether you want the MTU to be automatic or manual and hit the right arrow key.
Enter the MTU number if manual., Scroll to Do not use or use and hit the right arrow key.
Punch in the address and Port number if you choose to use., Scroll and hit the right arrow key., Hit the X button to enter your settings into the system and save them., If you want to make sure your internet is working hit the X button when prompted (If not just hit the back button, you're done).
A menu will pop up showing you.
Whether it was able to obtain the IP address.
Whether it was able to connect to the internet.
Whether it was able to connect to the Play Station Network server.
Whether UPnP was available or not.
The NAT type.
The connection speed in Mbps, for downloads.
The connection speed in Mbps, for uploads.
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