On Feb 9, 2:05 pm, denni...@charter.net wrote:
> On Feb 8, 8:30 pm, Jeff Liebermann <j...@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us>
> wrote:
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> > On 8 Feb 2007 16:07:32 -0800, e...@webercs.com wrote:
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> > >> I am NOT using WEP or NW Authentification.
> > (...)
> > >> I have the password (key) for my daughters wifi, but my laptop
> > >> refuses to connect.
> > >Hmm - probably not a WEP issue - since the author stated that they are
> > >not using WEP.
>
> > Maybe exept that one would not need a "password" to connect to the
> > WGR614 if some form of encryption were enabled. So, is WEP or WPA
> > encryption enabled?
>
> > I just had a nasty little battle with a WGR614v6 (not the latest).
> > Nothing worked right. Slow downloads, erratic packet loss, flakey
> > wireless, and even a dead LAN port. I clue was that the office also
> > had a dead Efficient 5360 DSL modem, a failing Panasonic fax machine,
> > and the copier repair person arrived while I was working. Hmmm...
> > Power line glitch fried some hardware.
>
> > Lacking anything better to try, I managed to re-flash the firmware in
> > the WGR614v6 with the latest version. Like magic, everything fixed
> > itself except the dead LAN port. Oh well. I replaced the DSL modem
> > and all was well.
>
> > Reading the original question, it's not clear whether the desktop with
> > the WG311 PCI card functions correctly. If so, it's unlikely that
> > there's anything wrong with the WGR614 (version number???) except
> > perhaps antique firmware. However, if the desktop also fails to
> > connect, then the router should be suspect.
>
> > Assuming that the desktop works, then the problem is probably with the
> > unspecified model Compaq laptop. My guess is simple configuration and
> > the usual muddle with encryption keys, profiles, settings,
> > authentication, etc. Also, Windoze Wireless Zero Config versus the
> > Netgear client manager. I like John's idea. Go to a free coffee shop
> > (no encryption) and see if it works. Don't bother with the neighbors
> > wireless access points as they're probably encrypted.
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> To repeat, on my home wifi, all works fine (including my Compaq laptop
> with it's WG511) with no encryption is used.
>
> My daughters wifi does use encryption. So using her "key" (and
> enabling the laptop's WG511 WEP encryption) I tried to access her
> wifi. No go!
>
> I'm heading to a "coffee-shop" free wifi and will post back with
> results there.
>
> Dennis
Coffee-shop success!
Well after making sure my WG511 encryption was disabled, Internet IP
address and DNS address were set to get automatically from ISP and my
Wireless Access point was enabled ... whew; I managed to connect to
and access the Internet at three different free wireless hotspots.
As for making an encrypted wireless connection at my daughter's house,
I'll have to try it again next time there. Maybe I tried to use the
"key" that she gave me as a "pass-phrase" instead of one of the
encryption keys.
Can anyone advise me regarding getting on an encrypted wireless
network with a given "key":
When changing the WG511 settings:
- how do I know if my daughter's "key" is 64 bit or 128 bit?
- do I enter the key as a pass-phrase?
- or do I enter it as a key?
- if a key, which key should I use: 1, 2, 3 or 4?
Thanks in advance.
Dennise