My PSP and the router problems it comes with. - PSP-Forum.com

ACE_1212 · 06-19-2006, 10:19 PM

Hey Guys and Gals ,
I've been trying to connect my psp to my wireless router alllllll day......but to no avail :{......I mean i can connect to other unsecured networks....but when I enter my WEP in......the psp says

"The key you have entered is invalid. Enter a 10- or 26-character key when using hexadecimal, or a 5- or 13- character key when using ASCII characters".

I seriously dont understand what the problem is.....I just cant connect to my own network. However I can connect to my neighbours (dont tell him i told you ). I'm no computer whizz......but its times like these i wish i was

Heres some basic info about my router and psp

PSP Software : 2.50

Router Name : Bt Voyager 2091.

Number of characters in WEP : 13

Number of sucessful connections : None

I would really appreciate help from you guys...it would make my day if i could use my own wireless router

Your Friend, Ace.

p.s im clueless about hexadecimals and ASCII and what have you :$....

2poor · 06-19-2006, 10:45 PM

My first guess is that you're using the "passphrase" you picked and not the actual hexadecimal key you should be using. The WEP key is usually generated from the passphrase (that you picked out) and ends up being an indistinct string of letters and numbers; this is the network key you have to use to connect.

On the other hand, you should probably consider using WPA/TKIP for security on your router. WEP keys are pretty useless nowadays and can be easily cracked; all they really keep out are the casual leecher. Also, the network key for WPA/TKIP is what you pick out, not a mixture of random letters and numbers.

ACE_1212 · 06-19-2006, 10:50 PM

Thanks for the swift reply.....

The key I input into the PSP is on the bottom of my router and is a mixture of letters and numbers. I was wondering how can I change my security to WPA/TKIP ?

2poor · 06-20-2006, 12:37 AM

It would be an option in your router settings, if its available. For the wireless security section, I would assume there is some sort of dropdown box where you can select different types of security.

ACE_1212 · 06-20-2006, 09:58 AM

Hi 2poor,
I tried looking at the security settings for the router.....However there is nothing that even mentions WPA/TKIP security. I dont think it will let me change it....Nor can I find anything about the WEP and change that.

pirate · 06-20-2006, 11:08 AM

Sounds like you will have to start with the settings on your router. I don't have a BT router but I guess they are much alike. How are the other wireless connections managed? WEP? WPA? Try using the same settings that the other connections use. My Netgear router has the option of only accepting connections from a known mac address, a better option then WEP keys as mac addresses are unique.

Hope this helps.

ACE_1212 · 06-21-2006, 07:23 AM

Hi Pirate,
Other wireless connections are handled using WEP also :{......I tried looking for the function where you can accept certain MAC addresses. But I cant see anything about it in my Router Manager. I was thinking about bringing my security down from 128bit to 64bit. But I'm not sure how to do that also......OMG.....I'm a right n00b :{

pirate · 06-21-2006, 12:10 PM

Ace,

For some reason BT don't supply a manual with the 2091 but you may find the manual for the 2000 will give you enough info to figure it out.

http://www.voyager.bt.com/2000/userg...userguide.html

Was this set up by BT or someone else? I'd make a note of the settings and print off the guide before you start messing with it.

06-19-2006, 10:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
ACE_1212 Hi! I'm new around here... Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4	My PSP and the router problems it comes with. Hey Guys and Gals , I've been trying to connect my psp to my wireless router alllllll day......but to no avail :{......I mean i can connect to other unsecured networks....but when I enter my WEP in......the psp says "The key you have entered is invalid. Enter a 10- or 26-character key when using hexadecimal, or a 5- or 13- character key when using ASCII characters". I seriously dont understand what the problem is.....I just cant connect to my own network. However I can connect to my neighbours (dont tell him i told you ). I'm no computer whizz......but its times like these i wish i was Heres some basic info about my router and psp PSP Software : 2.50 Router Name : Bt Voyager 2091. Number of characters in WEP : 13 Number of sucessful connections : None I would really appreciate help from you guys...it would make my day if i could use my own wireless router Your Friend, Ace. p.s im clueless about hexadecimals and ASCII and what have you :$....

06-19-2006, 10:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
2poor PSP-Forum Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Posts: 265	My first guess is that you're using the "passphrase" you picked and not the actual hexadecimal key you should be using. The WEP key is usually generated from the passphrase (that you picked out) and ends up being an indistinct string of letters and numbers; this is the network key you have to use to connect. On the other hand, you should probably consider using WPA/TKIP for security on your router. WEP keys are pretty useless nowadays and can be easily cracked; all they really keep out are the casual leecher. Also, the network key for WPA/TKIP is what you pick out, not a mixture of random letters and numbers. __________________ Never looking back...or too far in front of me; the present is a gift - and I just wanna BE. Life is fast - some choose to be quicker.

06-20-2006, 12:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
2poor PSP-Forum Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Posts: 265	It would be an option in your router settings, if its available. For the wireless security section, I would assume there is some sort of dropdown box where you can select different types of security. __________________ Never looking back...or too far in front of me; the present is a gift - and I just wanna BE. Life is fast - some choose to be quicker.

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06-19-2006, 10:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
ACE_1212 Hi! I'm new around here... Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4	Thanks for the swift reply..... The key I input into the PSP is on the bottom of my router and is a mixture of letters and numbers. I was wondering how can I change my security to WPA/TKIP ?

06-20-2006, 09:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
ACE_1212 Hi! I'm new around here... Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4	Hi 2poor, I tried looking at the security settings for the router.....However there is nothing that even mentions WPA/TKIP security. I dont think it will let me change it....Nor can I find anything about the WEP and change that.

06-20-2006, 11:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
pirate Hi! I'm new around here... Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Darkest Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 17	Sounds like you will have to start with the settings on your router. I don't have a BT router but I guess they are much alike. How are the other wireless connections managed? WEP? WPA? Try using the same settings that the other connections use. My Netgear router has the option of only accepting connections from a known mac address, a better option then WEP keys as mac addresses are unique. Hope this helps.

06-21-2006, 07:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
ACE_1212 Hi! I'm new around here... Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4	Hi Pirate, Other wireless connections are handled using WEP also :{......I tried looking for the function where you can accept certain MAC addresses. But I cant see anything about it in my Router Manager. I was thinking about bringing my security down from 128bit to 64bit. But I'm not sure how to do that also......OMG.....I'm a right n00b :{

06-21-2006, 12:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
pirate Hi! I'm new around here... Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Darkest Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 17	Ace, For some reason BT don't supply a manual with the 2091 but you may find the manual for the 2000 will give you enough info to figure it out. http://www.voyager.bt.com/2000/userg...userguide.html Was this set up by BT or someone else? I'd make a note of the settings and print off the guide before you start messing with it.