Sony PSP-1001 Instruction Manual page 114

Required items
The following items are generally required to set up the system to connect to a
network and to perform a network update.
• Subscription to an Internet service provider
• A network device, such as a DSL or cable modem
• A WLAN access point or a wireless broadband router
• A PC
• Settings for the access point (SSID, WEP key, WPA key, etc. as specified
when the access point was configured)
Hints
• An access point is a device used to connect to a wireless network.
• SSID, WEP and WPA keys are types of wireless network information. They may be
required when connecting to an access point or a router. This information is generally set
in the access point or router using a PC. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with
the access point or router.
Example of a network configuration
Network equipment connections and setup methods vary depending on the
equipment used.
Connect to the
network through
an access point.
Creating a new network connection
You can adjust network settings to connect to an access point and save the
network connection data on the system. Up to 10 connections can be saved.
114 Network Settings
Access point
or router
PC
Network device
such as a DSL
or cable modem
Internet line