Within the console gaming support forums part of the tech support forum category. Wep isnt as secure as wpa but this has fixed the problem for people i know on their ps3s.
Wpa Key For Ps3
Ps3 wep key not working. Hi all there is an option to set your wep key and have it optional so both wep and none wep equipment can use an access point. Check your router manual to connect with a ps3 system your router must support 80211b or 80211g wireless protocols. This displays a listing of every wireless network your computer has ever connected to. Wep key for ps3 not working even when i know 100 it is right. If your router has a wep or wpawpa2 key yes it does matter then you arent connecting without a security password anyway. The ps3 confirms the ssid wireless home network name.
Wait a few minutes before turning them back on this will refresh the network settings. Right click the icon for the wireless network that is present in your home. You must enter your router password in to the ps3 correctly using the. Click properties open the security tab in this window and click show characters the wpa key code that you need to input into your playstation 3 will be listed on screen. On the wlan settings screen select scan and press the x button. Under ssid look for the name of your wireless home network select it and press the x button.
Unplug all network devices including the ps3 system. If you are using an 80211n router it should be set to mixed mode. Switch to a wep if you arent worried about the security as much and put your router on dont show ssid in you router setting 19816811 or 19816801. My wep is known only by its hex password so the conversion is not needed. This is a discussion on wep key for ps3 not working even when i know 100 it is rightgoing mad. Make sure you select the correct wireless security option when asked for your password for example select wep 40128 bit key if youre typing the 40 character pass key for a wep encrypted connection.
I have used this optional setting but my equipment with wep will not connect until i select the full security option i need to gradually update all the equipment with wep until this is does i need the option to use both wep and none wep equipment. Recent postings have suggested that a broadcom bug was keeping this from working for the photon. I have been happily connected to my router for the last 3 months and online gaming. But its good to know that using the hex password worked for you. Try turning your wireless card off and then on again. This will return a screen with all of the available wireless networks.
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