Wireless access in XP
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I am confused by terminology, again. I got the wireless dongle installed, I got the network connected ( Dlink) but cannot get pass the "network key". I tried "automatic assignment" and it did not work, I changed the network key manually - XP took it but still complains about it. I am assuming it is not same as "user password" I set in Dlink. I am obviously doing something very basic and stupid. I followed few "how to set network key " but so far no go. Would appreciate any help. Cheers Vaclav PS I need to get this setup on hardwired system so I can connect my sick PC using wireless connection, my NIC is busted on that PC.
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I am confused by terminology, again. I got the wireless dongle installed, I got the network connected ( Dlink) but cannot get pass the "network key". I tried "automatic assignment" and it did not work, I changed the network key manually - XP took it but still complains about it. I am assuming it is not same as "user password" I set in Dlink. I am obviously doing something very basic and stupid. I followed few "how to set network key " but so far no go. Would appreciate any help. Cheers Vaclav PS I need to get this setup on hardwired system so I can connect my sick PC using wireless connection, my NIC is busted on that PC.
You need to use the network key that is generated by your router. I have no idea what a Dlink looks like, but I suspect the password you set is just for access. Somewhere in the configuration wizard will be a section on Wireless Settings, where you choose WEP,WPA etc., and set the wireless access keys.
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I am confused by terminology, again. I got the wireless dongle installed, I got the network connected ( Dlink) but cannot get pass the "network key". I tried "automatic assignment" and it did not work, I changed the network key manually - XP took it but still complains about it. I am assuming it is not same as "user password" I set in Dlink. I am obviously doing something very basic and stupid. I followed few "how to set network key " but so far no go. Would appreciate any help. Cheers Vaclav PS I need to get this setup on hardwired system so I can connect my sick PC using wireless connection, my NIC is busted on that PC.
If your router looks like my old one, then there is a sticker on it somewhere stating what the key is. If that key does not work, then someone changed it - resetting the router to its defaults would fix that. --edit ..am relearning the difference between its and it is.
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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You need to use the network key that is generated by your router. I have no idea what a Dlink looks like, but I suspect the password you set is just for access. Somewhere in the configuration wizard will be a section on Wireless Settings, where you choose WEP,WPA etc., and set the wireless access keys.
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If your router looks like my old one, then there is a sticker on it somewhere stating what the key is. If that key does not work, then someone changed it - resetting the router to its defaults would fix that. --edit ..am relearning the difference between its and it is.
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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If I reset the router to defaults, will it reset the admin password too? I think I can get a file of current options so I should be able to recover anyway.
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Yes, at that is the key I set and XP took it. But it still asks for it and does not like it.
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There must be some mismatch or problem in the router. I have worked with a number of different routers and never come across such an issue.
The router has been set-up for Mac and works just fine. That is why I am hesitant to reset to default. I am tempted to temporary remove any security so I can get the other PC updated via internet, That's is all I am after. Maybe I should go to Wally's and buy me NIC with driver!
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The router has been set-up for Mac and works just fine. That is why I am hesitant to reset to default. I am tempted to temporary remove any security so I can get the other PC updated via internet, That's is all I am after. Maybe I should go to Wally's and buy me NIC with driver!
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If I reset the router to defaults, will it reset the admin password too? I think I can get a file of current options so I should be able to recover anyway.
Vaclav_Sal wrote:
If I reset the router to defaults, will it reset the admin password too?
Yes, I've done this in the past when routers have gone crazy on me (looking at you Linksys :suss:).