How to set up VPN portable game console PSP-3000

PlayStation Portable (PSP) holds an enriched reputation in the domain of handheld gaming consoles. Ever since its inception in the market way back in 2004 by Sony Corporation in 2004, it has been among the foremost handheld video games to sway millions around the world. PSP 3000 is one of the widely used products from its prominent manufacturers that succeeds PlayStation Portable Slime and Lite (PSP 2000) in style and features.

Uses of PSP 3000

 

PSP 3000 like all its other versions has been long considered to be a gaming console, but it promises much more than that. You can listen to your favorite music, watch videos and store images to the extent its configuration permits. Its use as graphic calculator and digital mapping system, respectively, are also noteworthy. And yes, you can also use this excellent machine to connect to internet.

VPN for PSP 3000

 

VPN is something that gives you total privacy over the internet, no matter if you wish to listen to the music from a restricted website or want to play an online game via gaming website that could be explored only in limited countries. All you need is to configure the settings on your device and you are on with your work; the same is the case with PSP 3000. However, most of the PSP series products run high risks of being hacked. Thankfully, with the help of custom firmware support software such as Custom Firmware 5.03GEN-A and connecting your PSP to a safe and secure Virtual Private Network, you can minimize such an intrusion threat comfortably.

Connecting PSP 3000 with VPN

 

In order to connect PSP 3000 with a VPN, a router such as DD-WRT would be the best choice to opt for. As far as the protocol is concerned, PPTP would be the most suitable one. Below are few easy steps that would guide you on how to setup VPN on PSP 3000 with the help of DDWRT router.

 

Steps to Setup VPN on PSP 3000

1. Get a Router that is DDWRT firmware Based (here is the post to guide you on that).


2. Open your DD-WRT control panel and move to Service Tab.


3. Click the VPN tab.


4. In the resulting screen, Enable the option of PPTP Client.


5. Provide the requisite details of your VPN service providers that include PPTP VPN Server IP, your Username and Password.


6. Enable NAT and leave the rest of the options intact


7. Navigate to the main Security Tab to open the Firewall settings tab and disable SPI Firewall.


8. Next, go to Main Administration tab, then to Management Sub-tab.


9. Finally, click Reboot Router to enable the router on your VPN