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[Megaflare]

well i know what i need to play online but could some one give me a pic of what the router is

[ghost2258]

this is what a wireless router looks like http://files.quadrantcommunications.be/Quadrant.nsf/804ab887fef03a13c12566bb0030464c/45680c6e91b74fc2c1256c8e0060ed32/$FILE/Linksys%20Wireless-G%20Broadband%20Router%20with%20Speedbooster%20WRT 54GS%20-%201200x1100.jpg

[Megaflare]

Dose it matter what kind i get?

[PSP_Newbie]

well, kinda, most routers will work, but first of all u must get one with wireless capabilities, for security(recommended as an unsecured network can easily be exploited) get one that can do WEP encryption if u have a 1.5 psp, or if u already upgraded to 2.0, i would recommend one that can do WPA-PSK encryption, as it is much harder to break then WEP, however, it is all optional to get connected. I cant confirm this, but i read somewhere that the psp only supports a 802.11b connection, and doesnt work with a 802.11g connection. again, this isnt a problem in most cases, as the average router will broadcast both g and b
anyways, this wont usually be problem as the average wireless router will work
i think thats it, dont think i missed anything...anyone?

[PSP_Newbie]

oh, and i would recommend a Linksys or a D-link, or maybe a Netgear, im pretty sure those would work pretty well....

[Megaflare]

how much do they cost? like in canada

[Kpow]

PSP is B standard and will not work at the speeds of G standard, however, G is backward compatible, so if you have a G router it will work with a B card and PSP except it will not be the same speed (B 11mps, G 54mps). I would reccommend getting a G router/WiFi card as it is much faster and you will be able to use you PSP with it too.

[cmelodysax]

I have a follow up question. I dont have broadband, why, I dont know, but anyway I was trying setup my wifi router. Me a my brother were trying to use ics with dial up but I still cant get it to work. I can scan with the psp and find the router, but when i try and connect it gets an error message. I prolly need to give more info, uh, but my networking knowledge is negligible at nest. err best.

[TMG]

It only supports B band, go for a linksys WRT54G or WRT54GS, i cant do mixed band mode, have 2 antennas, great range, all types of encryption. The HyperWRT firmware upens up 13 channels and adjustable antenna power ect.

[Megaflare]

K so what dose these things cost?

[BlackxKnight]

you can get a nice router for like 80 bucks
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Linksys-Wireless-Router-WRT54GP2AAT-/sem/rpsm/oid/111264/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do