HELP! PSP Wireless Connection Issues

[gordy1976]

I have recently purchased a second hand PSP but am finding it difficult to connect to a wireless network. I have a laptop, pc and Xbox 360 all connected to the network fine but everytime I try to conntect my PSP to the network it says that "A connection error has occured. A connection to the access point could not be established. Check the security settings for the network and try again." Do i have too many things connecting to one network, would that make a difference or do I need to do something via my PC to allow my PSP to connect? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[HiddenAway]

Sounds like you might have put the encryption key wrong. As you've hooked up other devices, I'll assume that you know your terminology. Make sure you've entered your SSID, WEP/WPA key (make sure you choose the right option) and that you're setting up an Infrastructure connection (Ad hoc is for short range wireless between PSP's and possibly network adapters).

I don't think a router would stop accepting new devices. A good test would be if you asked a friend with a wireless laptop not configured on your router to come to your house and try to establish a wireless connection. If he manages it, the settings on the PSP are at fault.

[gordy1976]

Thanks Hidden,

I will try to connect my sisters laptop up over the weekend and see what happens. The SSID key is definitely right though because I have copied it straight from the card that I have it on from Sky Broadband and re-tried several times to make sure that I had put it in correctly.

Is there any software or upgrades that my PSP might need in order for this to work maybe?

[HiddenAway]

It depends if it's an official firmware version or not.

I'd say that if it's an unhacked v3.5+, you're covered.

[gordy1976]

How do I find out what firmware is on it?

[HiddenAway]

On the XMB (the PSP menu), go to Settings > System Settings > System Information