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Network connection problem

Professor122559
By Professor122559
Jul 16, 2008
  1. I have installed new airlink 101 wireless adapter. It detects wireless networks in the area but won't let me connect to any, even open networks. I am on a pentium 4 with xp pro sp2.
     
    Jul 16, 2008
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  2. jobeard

    jobeard TS Ambassador Posts: 12,493   +1,430

    What about your wireless router, or is this the generic "can't connect to a hotspot" issue?

    First thing is always find the latest driver for the device and (for your router) the
    latest firmware.
     
    Jul 16, 2008
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  3. fw2004

    fw2004 TS Booster Posts: 152

    When you say "open" networks, are you referring to networks without encryption, or open as opposed to shared key? There is a huge difference.
    I am using an "open" network vs one with shared key, but I use 128 bit encryption.

    When you select a network, and try to connect, what happens? Do you get a dialog asking you for the key?

    FW
     
    Jul 16, 2008
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