How do I get my wireless WEP password for my Sony PSP?

I have a Sony PSP and have been trying to connect to the Internet with my wireless base station, but it keeps asking for a "WEP" and I don't have a clue what that is or how I get it. Help!

Dave's Answer:

First off, let me show you how to ascertain your WEP password, then let me tell you the bad news...

I have rather an older SMC wireless access point that comes with a software package that runs on Windows XP called "EZ Connect". When I start the program up on a PC that's connected to the access point, here's what I see:

It's not the worlds best application - more modern wireless devices have Web-based interfaces that let you access the unit with your favorite Web browser - but it's functional. To access the WEP password, I need to actually connect to the access point, which means I need to know the AP password (which is different from the wifi password, note).

Once I'm connected, I choose Command -> Configure and here's what I see:

Lots of mysterious settings that I am sure I don't want to tweak, and the all-important button on the right side labeled Encryption.... That's what we want, so I click it and now see:

In this instance you can see that the passphrase for my wireless network is "askdavetaylor!" and that's the WEP key needed for this device. The earlier screen's SSID field showed the network name too, by the way, "WLAN".

Armed with these two pieces of information I should be able to connect to the wireless network with any wifi-enabled device, Mac, PC, Sony PSP, whatever. However, it's not always that easy, so once you've pressed "Apply", you'll see that the "Manual Entry" boxes are also filled out and those offer you a hexadecimal encrypted password too. That's useful: write the first of them down. If your device doesn't like the passphrase, try using the encrypted key instead. It'll be something like 1cf341a34c. Mac users might find that they need to prepend the "$" symbol to get an encrypted key to be accepted as a wireless password too. Lots of choices for you!

Now, having said that, I have to admit that I have never been able to get my own Sony PSP device to connect to a password-protected wireless network, even knowing all these different password entry options. I imagine some people have had success, but most of what I hear about is failure. If you can't get your PSP to work with your password-protected WEP wifi network, consider either turning off encryption (not a great idea) or scanning to see if you can find a kindly neighbor who hasn't enabled encryption on their network and borrow that connection. Many facilities including libraries and cafes offer open wireless networks too, in a pinch.

If you have had success connecting your PSP to a WEP-enabled network, please do let us know about it. Was it 64-bit or 128-bit encryption? Did you use the passphrase or the hex encrypted password?

Hope that helps you figure this out!

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Categorized: Computer and Internet Basics , iPod, Sony PSP and MP3 Player Help (Article 5838, Written by Dave Taylor)
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Reader Comments To Date: 143

Avi said, on January 18, 2006 5:18 PM:

Since the WEP key is really a hex key, the utilities need to convert the passphrase into a hex key using some algorithm. The problem is that no two implementations use the same algorithm. What you need to do is to find out the hex equivalent and enter it instead. I have no problem connecting my PSP to my Airport Extreme using the hex equivalent. Mac users using Airport: you can get the hex equivalent by running your Airport Admin Utility, configure your base station and select "Equivalent Network Password..." from the "Base Station" menu.

alex burns said, on January 20, 2006 12:06 PM:

where can u buy a wifi conection 4 my psp?

Dave Taylor said, on January 20, 2006 9:34 PM:

Alex, you can buy just about any 802.11b or "mixed mode" wireless access point / base station and be up and running pretty quickly. Buy.com, for example, has a wifi base station that costs only $30 after rebates. See:

http://www.buy.com/prod/Linksys_WAP11_Wireless_Access_Point_802_11b/q/loc/101/10259366.html

Generally, though, I'd recommend a wifi base station + mini-router so you can switch from a setup like PC -> cable modem or PC -> DSL modem (both via Ethernet) to PC -> wifi base station -> cable or DSL modem. With a regular wifi base station, you can't connect two cables, just one.

That means that you'd be looking at a low-end solution like this:

http://www.buy.com/prod/D_Link_DI_514_Wireless_Cable_DSL_Router_802_11b_11Mbps/q/loc/101/10339561.html

That's $53. Hope that's helpful info!

MrBrosco said, on January 24, 2006 8:48 AM:

Connecting a psp to the internet through a linksys befw11s4 is easy.
64 bit encryption works and 128 bit encryption works. People have been saying 128 doesnt work, but IT DOES!! It seems people cant enter in the 26 digit number into the psp correctly and give up.

In the router:

Under basic wireless setting:
1:Turn wireless on
2:set wireless network name to whatever you want
3:set wireless channel(doesnt matter which)
4:enable wireless ssid broadcast
5:Save settings

Under Wireless security
1:Enable wireless security
2:Set security mode to WEP
3:Set your encryption level 64, or 128
4:type in pass phrase
5:click "Generate" to generate the wepkey
6:Save settings

Now, you have to set up the psp to connect to the router
( --> = then go to the right)
1:In the psp, go all the way too the left and all the way down, to Network Settings
2:Choose infrastructure mode, -->
3:Choose new connection, then name it, -->
4:Under WLAN settings, scan for your network
5:When you find your network , select it -->
6: Enter the WEP key from your router -->
7:Choose "easy" under adress settings -->
8:Check settings -->
9:Press X to save -->
10: test connection

Thats it (haha) THis DOES work. It works on mine and it works on the people who pay me to come to their houses and set it up for them. If it doesnt work for you, then try again!

Ben said, on February 11, 2006 2:59 PM:

Just make sure that your router is in g and b mode or just b (PSP does not support G) and enter the key as it appears, unlike my PC this is case sensitive and it DOES work with 128bit!

phat said, on February 12, 2006 3:39 PM:

dave i have a question if i change my wep code will it affect my computers internet and my other computers internet? will i have to enter it? how will i enter it? will i have to enter it in my computer that i changed it in.... im trying to change it so i can get my psps internet to work...thanks

Dave Taylor said, on February 12, 2006 11:11 PM:

Phat, if any of your other computers are also using your access point, then changing a password will affect all of them because they will no longer be able to connect!

zac said, on February 21, 2006 10:58 PM:

i cant connect my sony psp to the internet im running version 2.60 and i still dont get it its just too hard

Dave Taylor said, on February 21, 2006 11:01 PM:

Zac, have a look at this article:

http://www.askdavetaylor.com/connect_to_the_internet_with_my_sony_psp.html

I think it'll make this seem a lot less difficult!

matt said, on February 22, 2006 11:06 AM:

this doesnt make any sense to me! you wouldnt happen to know how to do it on a sony viao with bt yahoo would you?

Izak said, on February 23, 2006 3:08 AM:

Hey, my Linksys router is set up basically the same as yours, MrBrosco, and I am still unable to get my PSP (with 2.5 firmware) to connect to my wireless, or any other wireless connections I've found. The wi-fi is on of course, and I've tried using all the WEP keys, and have even generated new ones a good half dozen times now and still nothing. But what more is that I can't to even unsecured networks, it always says that it has timed out or that it cant find the network. I've tried everything I've found here, and half the stuff on the internet on the same topics (lol). The wireless internet was a big selling point to me, and though the games are awesome thus far, I can't justify the system unless I can get everything to work on it. Thanks alot for your time, and I hope someone out there can give me a hand. I'd be happy to give someone my aim name if that would be of any assistance to my cause. Thanks again

Izak

phat said, on February 24, 2006 5:42 PM:

dave i dont really understand your directions to changing the WEP code and if i change it my other computers internet wont work so im wondering how to set it up on my other computers too...im not really a comp genious as u can c thanks 4 the help

Dave Taylor said, on February 24, 2006 9:58 PM:

Phat, you're right. You don't want to change the WEP code, you want to figure out what it *is* then use that for your PSP just as you would another laptop or computer in your house/office.

phat said, on February 26, 2006 7:22 AM:

Dave now i know that i dont want to change the WEP code i want to find out what it is but when i go to the thing on my comp where you enter your WEP code it has it like this *********** or however many star things there are...im wondering how would i find it out on my computer
thanks

Dave Taylor said, on February 26, 2006 8:32 PM:

Phat, the stars are shown as a security measure. You still need to know the password directly from the access point, you can't take the shortcut of checking a computer that connects properly to the network. Sorry!

phat said, on February 27, 2006 2:50 PM:

dave i dont understand how i would get my code you say that i cant get it on my comp and i cant ask you so honestly how would i get it? please answer this question..........

Eric said, on February 27, 2006 9:10 PM:

I'm in the same boat as you Izak so I feel your pain. I've got several systems connected to my 64-bit WEP-encrypted Linksys wireless network but so far have come up empty with two different PSPs.

tyler miles said, on March 7, 2006 4:26 PM:

how do i get why ssid thing wre i type it in?

matt said, on March 27, 2006 3:40 AM:

also it is on the bill u get with the pc

Leon said, on April 1, 2006 5:42 PM:

Hello. I just got the internet to work on my psp.
The way i did it is the following: Im using SBC yahoo DSL (AT&T now) I call them (at 1 800 number) and asked them for the WEP Key and they told me that I can find that number under my router. Its the 10-digits key in a parenthesis.
I hope this help you guys.

Ryan said, on April 2, 2006 1:12 PM:

i dont get it how to u find ur WEP key on PSP i have yahoo and i have 100 singnal strenght where do i go on my comp to find the WEP key?

Dave Taylor said, on April 2, 2006 9:21 PM:

Ryan, your WEP is something that's set in your wireless access point / wifi device, not something on your computer directly. Your wifi base station (they're all different names for the same thing) should have some administrative software or a special address that you can point your Web browser to let you get to these settings. That should get you what you need.

LIL_NASTY said, on April 30, 2006 12:20 AM:

I NEED THE WEP KEY I HAVE A WESTELL WIRELESS CONNECTION AND I HAVE 100% IN MY HOUSE WHAT DO I DO?

Devon said, on May 12, 2006 12:21 AM:

my psp will not let me on myspace.everytime i put in"www.myspace.com"it say bad request what I'm doin wrong?

Steve said, on June 7, 2006 10:56 PM:

I want to go on myspace.com on my PSP everytime I try it doesnt work it says Bad Request Can you help me

Darrell said, on June 25, 2006 5:34 PM:

everytime i go to myspace on my PSP it says Bad Request it worked for a day then stopped whats wrong?

Henners said, on July 9, 2006 1:20 PM:

heya i know i have 2 get my wep key but how ?? i read f another sie that i need to get to gateway summary where the hell is that ?? dave could u e-mail me please much appriciated.

Henry-

Nikki. said, on July 26, 2006 8:47 PM:

How do I get on my myspace through my Sony PSP?

jason said, on July 30, 2006 12:49 PM:

Dave wat do i have 2 type in my address bar 2 get my wep key i think some1 said i had 2 put in my SSID

TLTB said, on August 11, 2006 8:13 PM:

hey i got my psp online a while ago and use to be able to access myspace and suddenly it tells me "bad request" anyone know why?

Mike said, on August 27, 2006 9:41 AM:

Hey, everytime i try to sign on to myspace it says bad request can you help?

Mike said, on August 27, 2006 9:41 AM:

Hey, everytime i try to sign on to myspace it says bad request can you help?

Mike said, on August 27, 2006 11:06 AM:

Hey, everytime i try to sign on to myspace it says bad request can you help?

Chris said, on September 19, 2006 10:23 PM:

I cant get onto myspace either. Can you tell me how to fix that?

bryan said, on September 21, 2006 2:29 PM:

can you give me a ssid #or a wlansettings # and wep key

chickachicka said, on October 4, 2006 4:44 PM:

HEY. i cant get myspace to work since i switched internet programs...it just constantly goes back to the login screen or says bad request (like that other kid) any advice?

chickachicka said, on October 4, 2006 5:12 PM:

HEY. i cant get myspace to work since i switched internet programs...it just constantly goes back to the login screen or says bad request (like that other kid) any advice?

Keith Morgan said, on November 3, 2006 5:27 PM:

My PSP will no longer access the net, for some reason it just stopped. It comes up with error (80410209) and I can't find a reason for it at all. My WEP key is correct. The PSP detects the WLAN in my house BTHUB setup, but when it tries to access the net it comes up with the error now. I've tried sitching to B mode from B/G mode switching from 64 to 128 bit encryption but I have lost the capability of accessing the net on my psp now :( And can't think why? There is no reason at all for it as my pc's in the house can still access the BTHUB WLAN. What has changed on my PSP? One night I'm browsing next night I'm hist with this strange error.

jamichael said, on November 4, 2006 3:22 PM:

give me your WEP key

racheal said, on November 23, 2006 2:22 PM:

hey i am actually using my psp browser right now. I was wondering if you had an answer for the myspace problem? It used to work but not anymore and I want to know if it can be fixed or not.

ray said, on December 1, 2006 2:54 PM:

if you up graded system to 2.82 or higher it installed security patches that don't allow you to go to myspace.

al danna said, on December 7, 2006 9:33 PM:

i bought a used psp and tried to get online and it ask for a four digit password i dont know it and im lost help please anyone out there

Dalton said, on December 17, 2006 7:20 PM:

How do i get on myspace using a PSP?

Lorena said, on December 19, 2006 9:01 PM:

HI, i was wondering, where can i find the SSID for my psp?? HELP thanks!

killorbytes said, on December 26, 2006 8:01 AM:

Just found a solution to the WEP issue. Make sure your Wireless network is set to "Open" NOT "Shared." Contrary to the terminology, "Open" is actually better security.

If you choose 64 bit encryption, you'll need the default WEP key you set (I have mine set to Key1) - just enter in the 5 character code and you're golden.

Jared said, on December 27, 2006 12:12 AM:

I cant get past the WEP!!!

jj said, on December 27, 2006 11:11 PM:

For myspace bad request, is there anyway to get past the security patches? Or am I stuck? Or is it another reason that "BAD REQUEST" pops up everytime I type in myspace.com?

phade said, on December 27, 2006 11:43 PM:

Everyone to login myspace you usually have to type in your myspace url (myspace.com/xxxxxx) then click on view more pics and login from there should work... and the psp password is all 0000 and you can change it after!!

christy said, on January 2, 2007 2:23 AM:

Why does my psp always send me back to the log in screen when I try to log into myspace? Is there any way I can log onto it on my psp? Please help me if you know how to fix the problem im having with myspace.

DSperling said, on January 2, 2007 10:29 AM:

I've read through all of these (and other listings) and am still unable to connect my PSP to my wireless network.

I know quite a bit about networking, so this isn't something simple (like "what's my SSID??)!

My specifics are that I run 128 bit WEP encryption (so my hex key is 10 characters long). Also, unlike everyone else I've seen post here, I don't take the default "key1" but rather use "key3".

So... my PSP finds the network OK with OK signal strength, but when I enter the 10 digit hex key, it is still unable to connect. Can anyone else confirm that they DO enter their hex key and not their "english" key. (Please tell me that the PSP does NOT do something silly like default to 64 bit encryption with key1.) Also, for those able to connect, did it matter if you used capital letters or lower case?

Thanks!

Dave Taylor said, on January 2, 2007 10:57 AM:

I have to admit that I have never gotten my PSP to connect with my 10-digit hex-key WEP 802.11b network either. I just tap into my neighbors networks, which is darn annoying. I keep thinking that an update will fix it, but so far it's all still nonfunctional.

Interestingly, I have a Nokia 770 device which is kinda like a PSP minus games but plus bluetooth, etc., and when I first got it, it too couldn't see my network, but when I applied an OS update from Nokia it worked just fine.

Maybe Sony just isn't paying attention to this particular problem?? I'll bug 'em during CES next week.

Rich said, on January 2, 2007 1:27 PM:

Just got the WEP working on my PSP. Needed to set the authentification type to 'both' rather than 'shared' on the access point and I can now connect with 64-bit, 10 digit hex key encryption.

DSperling said, on January 2, 2007 2:23 PM:

Thanks... I also FINALLY got mine to work, but it had been a different problem. I switched my key selection from "key3" to "key1" and the PSP connected. Then, all I had to do was go around to the other four computers on my wireless LAN and change the password.

Thanks for the help!

Jason said, on January 9, 2007 12:10 PM:

Dave - I have recently boght a wireless router, and didnt realise it isnt a router/modem so I am currently tryint to set it up as a wireless access point, to do this i have plugged my USB modem in to my computer, shared internet to xbox via a hub and ran a cable from the same hub to a wireless netgear router, but obviously i cant get internet yet on DS/PSP untill its set up correctly, i need to change the DHCP setting and NAT maybe?
Please help,
Jason

callum b said, on January 30, 2007 1:40 PM:

managed to get psp connected to wireless network by starting conn from scratch & entering wep key in capitals selecting custom on next stage & selecting auto on all settings after that. thank god it now works.....

Godbrain said, on February 11, 2007 1:25 PM:

Switching to OPEN KEY (instead of shared key) and entering the HEX KEY did the trick for my PSP! I'm using a D-Link DGL-4300 router.

JERRY said, on February 11, 2007 3:13 PM:

I DID ALL THE SETTING N MY PSP IP ADRESS CANT FIND WOULD U PLZ EMAIL
GAS924@HOTMAIL.COM

THANKS

Bronson said, on February 13, 2007 1:24 PM:

hey if u wat to find ur ip adress JERRY go to the start button ad go to progams/accsesoreis or whatev its called and go to Comman prompt
type in

ipconfig and it will tell u alot of stuff

tess said, on February 18, 2007 4:14 PM:

I am sooooooooo confused!!! I don't know what any of these things are such as wep, ssid, wlan, and a bunch of other stuff. personally, i don't care!! pleez tellme how to get internet on my psp. i have been on the internet (with my computer) for weeks trying to find out how, but everyone always uses these big words that i don't understand and i am a halfway smart kid. normally i am good at following intructions, but this is crazy!! plleeeezzzzzz help. thanx bunches!!!

Santiagero said, on February 18, 2007 8:53 PM:

HOW CAN I FIND THE WEP KEY FROM THE ROUTER

adrian said, on March 3, 2007 6:36 PM:

how to put internet on your psp

yahyah said, on March 19, 2007 3:35 PM:

how come you dont answer the myspace questions [bad request]

Dave Taylor said, on March 19, 2007 3:52 PM:

Because I have written about it in a variety of different places. In a nutshell, the browser included with the PSP is very lightweight and can't handle complicated multimedia sites like YouTube nor can it handle the coding that they have on MySpace for account management. i don't know of any workaround. :-\

nat said, on March 24, 2007 4:47 PM:

hey. i tried`what you said`for getting on myspace but when i put in my URL it still says "bad request" do you know what to do or if i did something wrong?

Nate said, on March 25, 2007 11:44 AM:

I got the PSP to connect to my Netgear WGR614 with WEP encryption. the key was, on the Wireless Settings screen under the 192.168.0.1 router homepage (which is also where you'll find your WEP Key), i had to change my settings from Shared Key to Open Key, however, once i did that i had to go and change all the settings on my other wireless devices, so in the end i just decided that when i need to use my psp online, i'll just change the shared to open temporarily.

psp worked like a charm as soon as i saved it with "open key".

laflavious said, on April 1, 2007 12:18 PM:

why does my psp keep saying bad request on myspace

Steven Mcdonald said, on April 2, 2007 11:44 AM:

Can u please explain why my psp will get the access point but cant find the IP address. And how to fix it.

yoz1234 said, on April 5, 2007 4:18 PM:

myspace worked wen i got my psp then it started sayin 'bad request' then recently i tried agen n it worked (im on firmware 3.11) then i went on hotmail n that started doin 'bad request' then i went bak on myspace n it only worked4a while b4 doin 'bad request' then hotmail worked agen! y?

yoz1234 said, on April 6, 2007 10:09 AM:

SOLUTION!
If ur getting 'Bas Request' for myspace just press triangle, go on tools and delete cookies, cache, authnetication, input history (everything which says delete - delete it!) Then if it doesnt work restart ur PSP and it shud (as in turn it off n on again!)

Or if it still doesn't work go on this site as an alternative!

http://mlvb.net/www.myspace.com

It's myspace.com but simpler and takes less time to load

www.

Emma Le Page said, on April 11, 2007 5:46 PM:

how Can I get Itunes On My PSP and How Can I Get
My PSP To search For other people cause I have Try'd everything you say'd and it doesn't work for me and i'm on windows Xp Dell Pentium P mark 4 Prosser How can I get the net to work without wireless rooter everytime I try to set it up it comes up wlan settings not working properly all the time when I go to search for people and my brothers PSP it never shows up but it shows on his Thank You If You Can Help Me please can you send the answear by email or just on the sight thank you my email is greacelightning72@Yahoo.co.uk

Antwone said, on April 21, 2007 8:44 AM:

What is a wep key for psp and how do u downlode music and photos and videos

Leon said, on April 21, 2007 11:00 AM:

Locating your WEP is not really that hard.
You have to go to your router's properties.
Go to Control Panel
Open Network Connections.
Right click on your network connection "Local Area Connection" by default.
Select "Status"
A small window will pop up.
Click on "Support" Tab.
Right down your "Default Gateway" Ex: "123.456.7.890"
Open a new Internet Explorer window.
Type those numbers in the Addres Bar. This will take you to your router settings.
Now, since all the internet providers dont have the same setting display you have to do a little research yourself.
In my case i have an icon named "Home Network"
That shows me all the computer conected to my Network (router) In that same window it shows to me a option "Status at a Glance / Local Interfaces & Wireless Settings" Here is where you need to go.
Under Wireless Settings it shows my Network Name and my Access Point. I just click on "Edit Settings"
The next window it shows me if I have Wireless Security Enable or Not. In my case I do and it shows me where to find my WEP number. Which are the 10-digit number under my routher.

My internet provider is AT&T. My routher is a 2WIRE XXXXHG Gateway

Im sorry if you are confused, Im just trying to guide you step by step on how to get your WEP.

I hope this will help some of you guys. If you have any more questions just email me. Ill try to send you pics or something.

Good Luck Everyone. --Leon.

emanuel said, on April 26, 2007 12:53 PM:

i got netgear, AOL. my psp can detect the access point, but it says that it cant get the ip address, and when i type it manualy it says there was a problem the DNS.

shawn said, on May 3, 2007 4:31 PM:

alrite heres my problem i've got a wireless router at my house with no security settings and every time i try to connectit will say

a connection error has occurred.
a connection to the access point could not be established.
check the security settings for the network and try again.

why is it doing this if im right next to my router and there is no security settings?

Darrin said, on May 21, 2007 8:28 PM:

For Mac users, finding your WEP couldn't be simpler. Go to Applications/Utilities and open up the Airport Admin Utility. Click Configure to log in, and once your in, at the top of the window should be an icon of a lock that reads below password. Click on that and it will give you the 26 Hex equivalent password (WEP key)

vanpsp said, on May 25, 2007 4:41 AM:

my room mate has a 2wire connection 2wire739 but how do i get the wep key if he wont give it to me its for my psp i just want to use the internet can some one fine that password for it or fine it on ez connection please help me

amyris said, on June 2, 2007 10:49 PM:

what is the ssid password because i lost my book

Speedy said, on June 7, 2007 4:45 PM:

where do i find the wep key for my sony PSP???? please help

Loz Stokes said, on June 30, 2007 11:20 AM:

Hi I've just bought a pre owned PSP but it has a 4 digit security code on it I do not know what this is. Is there any way I can over ride this or should I just return it to the shop? I would be grateful for any help.

mike said, on June 30, 2007 1:45 PM:

I just bought my PSP and also a wireless router. I went to network settings and did all the steps but then after went i tried to go onto google it said "Communication with the server failed. A DNS error has occurred. (80410410)"
I would really like to be able to access the internet properly.

Thanks.

"B" said, on July 10, 2007 12:43 PM:

I've finally figured out where to find the WEP Key # on my wireless router after numerous hours of trying to figure out everything. It was as simple as flipping the router over and entering the unlabeled WEP # underneath the S.N.(Serial Number) in brackets.

jimy said, on August 6, 2007 11:16 PM:

dave,i dont know how to change my security settings on my psp please help

tommy d said, on August 16, 2007 3:12 PM:

Hi how do you find out your 4 digit password for psp internet where is it?

Raphael said, on August 24, 2007 3:53 PM:

How do I get started to using my Psp like a laptop. I'm reading a lot of WEP's, switching it to "Open". How can I start I have an Optimum Online.

ksenthilkumar said, on October 3, 2007 11:54 PM:

how can i get WEP key?
pls anybody explain about WEP key

Ryan said, on October 8, 2007 5:42 PM:

use the scan option to find the WEP network and click NONE for the security on the next screen. some networks will let you right in.

niru said, on November 8, 2007 6:15 AM:

hi i have wirless internet from bell and i try to do the test connect and it sayed it time out and failed what can i do ?

desiree said, on November 12, 2007 10:49 PM:

i cant find my smc and wep

Gemz said, on November 15, 2007 2:09 PM:

help dave
i have a wireless network near my house and i want to access it
but i dont have the wep key for it
i really need access to it
so any software where i can hack the network and get the wep key?plzzzzzzzzzzzz help

Dave said, on November 16, 2007 9:23 AM:

I need a master code for the 4-didget browser entry I have put a code in ove a year ago and can't remember what it is . Can you help?

kris said, on November 17, 2007 9:57 AM:

i recently bought a used psp and everytime i try to connect to the internet it asks for a four digit password . . . . i have connected it to netgear and everything i just dont understand this four digit password thing . . . can i change it or what ??

Read said, on November 25, 2007 4:28 PM:

i forgot my wireless connection password so i can't get online for my wii? how can I figure it out with no confusion?

chameleon said, on December 16, 2007 6:56 AM:

if i do not have a router how can i get the wep key

Alex said, on December 27, 2007 6:41 AM:

Just wanted to share my experience on setting up my recently received (thank-you Santa!) PSP-2000 (slim) model to work online with my in-home wireless network in the hopes that it might help some of you out there that are having issues. First, I would also like to thank Dave as this site has already helped me set up a couple of things with my new PSP, including getting online. To set up the background, I have a wireless D-Link dl-624 router in my home with 128-bit encryption, which means a 26 character WEP kep or password if you prefer. At first I tried to enter the 26 character WEP key, however the PSP would only accept 21 characters, so I couldn't enter the entire WEP key. Using the information above AND MY SET UP BOOK FOR MY ROUTER (I'm surprised how many people throw this away after the initial set-up, you must keep this information people!), I went online and reconfigured my router settings to ensure that the following were set...1) set network to "open" NOT "SHARED" 2) ensure that you are using "key 1" as your WEP key position. Finally I changed from 128 bit to 64 bit encryption so that I could reduce my WEP key from 26 characters to 10 characters. Once I reduced the number of characters in my WEP key, I re-entered this key into my PSP. I must tell you that the first time I tried to enter the Key, my PSP did not accept it, so I tried a second time. On the second time, my PSP accepted the WEP KEY, I finished up the set up with all "AUTOMATIC" settings on the PSP and PRESTO! I was able to access the internet! One word of caution if you use this method, remember to change your WEP KEY CODE on any of your in home desktops/laptops/xbox 360, etc (anything that is accessing your network) to your NEW WE KEY or you will not be able to use those devices to access the internet. If what I have written here helps even one person, then I am happy I have taken the time to submit this comment.

Cheers,

Alex

BJ said, on January 4, 2008 11:47 PM:

how do i fin the 4 digit passwrod. not the wep. this is the ;ast step and im on the net on my psp. I BOUGHT IT USED

dan said, on January 8, 2008 3:29 AM:

ok i hav a router and i flipped it over to find my WEP-key and i cant find any 10 digit codes they are all to many or to little digits
PLZ HELP!!!!

Oscar said, on January 20, 2008 2:56 AM:

Hello. I just got the internet to work on my psp.
The way i did it is the following: Im using SBC yahoo DSL (AT&T now) I call them (at 1 800 number) and asked them for the WEP Key and they told me that I can find that number under my router. Its the 10-digits key in a parenthesis.
I hope this help you guys.

firedemon631 said, on February 2, 2008 10:52 PM:

plz help me i need to know where to find the wep key. a lot of u guuys said to look under the router for the 10 digits in brackets, i did and found nothing. btw router and modem r the same rite? anyways i did wat a lot of u wrote, i tried ur way to leon but none get me far enough. i get lost in the middle. anyways if someone could help thx.

P.S
if anyone cares, a good site for psp demos is psp117 and pspiso.com. o ya did anyone downgrade there psp yet? i want to try but i don't want it to brick.

mike said, on February 22, 2008 4:28 PM:

how do i recover a passkey to connect my laptop to my wirless hub upstairs?

Eric said, on February 25, 2008 4:46 PM:

Hey. For all those who were wondering why When you got on myspace on your PSP, it said bad request because it may have a parental control. to fix that, go to settings, then go down to secuirity settings. you will see a row of parental control levels and you should change it to none, and you will have to have a password. if a password was never set, then it is just 0000.

I do have a lot to say, and questions of my own for that matter, but first I'd like to say thank you, Dave, for all your helpful information by buying you a cup of coffee!

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