samadams_2006@yahoo.ca wrote:
> Hello again,
>
> I just found out that the actual router I have is a Netgear model #
> WGT624 v2
>
> I called up DELL, and my new PC is working properly, but said that the
> problem looks like I am using WEP, and Vista does not support this.
> He said I might need new firmware for this router.
>
> Well, when I tried out with a friend's computer, which is also a DELL
> but running Windows NT, it would not connect wirelessly to my router
> either. So it appears this is not just a Vista issue.
>
> I wonder if there is a problem with the Dell Wireless1395 WLAN Mini-
> Card (my friend's is Dell Wireless 1390 WLAN Mini-Card) connecting to
> this router?
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
>
> firmware upgrade
>
> 1-888-638-4327
>
> cannot upgrade to vista laptop.
>
> WEP key - DELL said this would not work with VIsta.
>
>
> https://my.netgear.com/myNETGEAR/support.asp
> username: my2004email@yahoo.com
> pw: netgear
> model # WGT624 v2
>
> Online Support Submissions
>
> Click here to log a new online technical submission request.
>
> Reference Number: #7054521
>
> The reference number is 7054555, a representative will reply to you
> shortly.

Are you supplying the WEP secret via passphrase or as a hexadecimal key. If
the former, be aware that there is more than one way to convert a passphrase
to a key. If the AP and the client are using different ways, then no connection.

I'm sure you already know this, but WEP encryption can be broken in just a
few minutes. If you can, switch to WPA.

Larry