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Old 01-31-2008, 11:17 AM
Bob Willard
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Default Re: Help please with wireless security

matt1971 wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Although I have setup my router (Linksys WAG 354G) ages ago - all is
> working fine. My 360, Wii and PPC connects via wireless and my XP
> machine is wired to it.
>
> I recently dug out my Windows ME PC, and bought a tp-link TL-WN321G
> (USB Wireless adaptor)
>
> I have setup my router so that the SSID is disabled, the MAC address
> filter is on and the security is WPA-TKIP.
>
> I reversed all of those settings and sure enough the tp-link found the
> router, connected and allowed me to use the internet.
>
> I then enabled the security, and this is where my problems began.
>
> When using the tp-link's application to configure the connection, the
> only options are have are "Open, Shared OR LEAP." I choose shared, then
> the only other option is "Disabled or WEP".
>
> I am expecting to see WPA, however its not listed. In addition the box
> for the Preshared Key is greyed out and will not activate.
>
> I know the tp-link supports WPA, so am not sure if its a Windows ME
> problem, or me missing the obvious.
>
> Its my first post to please dont flame me for not searching. I did
> search but couldnt find any posts similar to this issue.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
> Matt


Try TP-LINK's website to see if they have an updated driver for that NIC.

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Cheers, Bob

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