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Old 08-11-2006, 12:03 PM
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Default Trouble getting WPA on Compaq laptop

I'm setting up our computers with a wireless router into broadband. So far, the old Celeron desktop cables to the router, my wife's Dell Latitude D505 is OK on wireless with WPA-PSK security.

The trouble I am having is getting my Compaq Presario 2100 to do WPA, it only seems to know WEP. It has an Ambit T60H424 wireless card fitted standard. This laptop is 3 years old.

Is it possible to get it up to WPA-PSK? I can't Google up any reference to this card and any security at all.
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Old 08-11-2006, 10:40 PM
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Update the drivers for the card and if you use Windows XP, make sure service pack 2 is installed. If neither of these fix it you need to replace the card with one that supports WPA.
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Old 08-12-2006, 07:53 AM
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Hi there, Yes as the WPA standard wasn't set 3 years ago you will have to download the latest drivers and or connection tools for you wifi card. You can go to here HP Support & Drivers and I think it will detect your machine and tell you the updates you can get. Having the latest Windows SP2 can help to.
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Old 08-15-2006, 01:11 AM
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Thanks for your responses. I've come to the conclusion that the card won't do WPA, and have decided to upgrade to a faster /g spec card as well. There seems to be a lot of web talk about Atheros cards for the extra range, that's where I'm looking atm.

Thanks again. I'm new to wireless, but learning quickly.
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