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    Connecting Wirelessly to my home router

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Jagsfan61, Jul 22, 2007.

  1. Jagsfan61

    Jagsfan61 Notebook Consultant

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    I have verizon fios internet, and a wireless router that came with the service.

    I've heard that windows vista doesn't go good with WEP keys?? I have no clue, but i just ordered a laptop with vista on it (vostro 1500). There is no way i can change the type of key because my mom works off of the router and it would cause too much problems. Does this mean there is no way i can connect.. or does vista connect with most WEP keys just not some?

    Thanks,
    Jagsfan
     
    Jagsfan61, Jul 22, 2007
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  2. Minger

    Minger Notebook Consultant

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    WEP worked fine when I used Vista...WEP is old technology, its supporte dby just about every wireless device.
     
    Minger, Jul 23, 2007
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    Jagsfan61 Notebook Consultant

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    ok sweet, i just read other threads here that it didn't work.
     
    Jagsfan61, Jul 23, 2007
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