I can't seem to set a WEP key :confused:
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I can't seem to set a WEP key :confused:
Dear IT aces,
For some reason when I try to set a WEP key on my wireless broadband the connection, changing the SSID network name at the same time, the connection drops out, then when I re-scan for a new connection, the original network name comes up, without a WEP key.
Am I missing something obvious?
I'm operating with Windows 2000 and using Intel Pro Set wireless adapter.
For some reason when I try to set a WEP key on my wireless broadband the connection, changing the SSID network name at the same time, the connection drops out, then when I re-scan for a new connection, the original network name comes up, without a WEP key.
Am I missing something obvious?
I'm operating with Windows 2000 and using Intel Pro Set wireless adapter.
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Agree. ...Thought about raising the issue, but didn't want to over complicate things at this stage. ...But now we are (!), think also about disabling SSID broadcast once you have got the new name established.
Good site for WPA-PSK random key generation
Good site for WPA-PSK random key generation
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I've just tried as you suggested, but when I set it to use a WEP key, it drops the connection and when I re-scan it connects it only comes up with a generic connection called NETGEAR (the manufacturer of my wireless router). When I add a WEP key to the generic connection, the cycle starts again.
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Hmmm ... I'm using a DG834G and all seems fine.
Which model is yours? Mine is v2 (see the DG834G family support page for details)
Have you tried flashing the firmware to the latest version? I flashed mine to Version 3.01.29 earlier in the year, but the highest version on the above site now seems to be back to Version 3.01.25. Googling suggests that it did not working properly with static routes?
My config consists of a custom SSID, WPA-PSK encryption and Wireless Station Access Control enabled. The one thing that I've not been able to do is hide the SSID, as many laptops (including our work Dells, it turns out) get upset when SSID is hidden.
Again, a quick Google suggests that a hidden SSID is a minor inconvenience but no barrier whatsoever to a hacker that wants to get into your network.
RC
Which model is yours? Mine is v2 (see the DG834G family support page for details)
Have you tried flashing the firmware to the latest version? I flashed mine to Version 3.01.29 earlier in the year, but the highest version on the above site now seems to be back to Version 3.01.25. Googling suggests that it did not working properly with static routes?
My config consists of a custom SSID, WPA-PSK encryption and Wireless Station Access Control enabled. The one thing that I've not been able to do is hide the SSID, as many laptops (including our work Dells, it turns out) get upset when SSID is hidden.
Again, a quick Google suggests that a hidden SSID is a minor inconvenience but no barrier whatsoever to a hacker that wants to get into your network.
RC
