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Connecting PSP-3000 to Wi-Fi: No "SSID Number" Needed—SSID Is the Network Name

You don't need an "SSID number." **SSID = Wi-Fi Network Name** (e.g., "HomeNetwork," "CoffeeShop_WiFi"). It's a name, not a number. Your PSP scans for it automatically.

Step-by-Step: Connect PSP-3000 to Wi-Fi

Settings → Network Settings
Infrastructure Mode (not Ad-Hoc)
New Connection → Scan — PSP lists nearby SSIDs
Select **your network's SSID**
Security: Choose **WPA-PSK (AES)** or **WPA2-PSK (AES)** — **WEP is insecure, avoid.**
Enter **Password (Pre-Shared Key)** — case-sensitive.
Easy / Custom: Choose **Easy** (auto IP/DNS).
Save → **Test Connection**

Common Issues

Problem	Fix
SSID not found	Router: Enable 2.4 GHz (PSP doesn't support 5 GHz). Disable "Hidden SSID."
"Security Mismatch"	Router: Set to WPA2-PSK (AES) only. Not "Mixed," not "TKIP."
DNS Error (8041040F)	Custom → DNS Settings → Manual → Primary: `8.8.8.8`, Secondary: `8.8.4.4` (Google DNS)
Proxy Error	Custom → Proxy Server → Do Not Use
Connection times out	Restart router. Move closer. Check MAC filtering on router.

PSP Wi-Fi Specs

**Standard:** 802.11b (11 Mbps) — slow by modern standards.
**Security:** WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES). **No WPA3, no Enterprise (802.1X).**
**Browser:** NetFront — barely loads modern sites. Use for RSS, PlayStation Store (closed), ad-hoc multiplayer.

Bottom Line: SSID = Network Name. Scan → Select → Enter Password → Done. Use WPA2-AES + Google DNS for best reliability.

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