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    Connecting to wireless network with 128bit WEP on Vista?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by KarenA, Jun 2, 2008.

  1. KarenA

    KarenA Notebook Evangelist

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    I am having a problem when wanting to connect to a wireless network which is encrypted with 128bit WEP.

    When I try to connect, it will prompt me with Username and Password. While 128bit WEP only contains of 13 digit Hex pairs. I cannot connect unless I can enter the code, but it keeps on asking for Username/Password instead of WEP code..

    3 AM in the morning and I am still figuring it out. :confused: Thank you.

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    Solved this problem by Manually adding network connection. If anyone knows of an easier way, please tell. :)
     
    KarenA, Jun 2, 2008
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  2. Wirelessman

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    There is no another way, you must tell the client wireless adapter that you are using WEP and enter the WEP key.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 2, 2008
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  3. KarenA

    KarenA Notebook Evangelist

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    I see. I was wondering because I used XP before and it automatically open the enter WEP code when tryint to connect. Thanks. :)
     
    KarenA, Jun 2, 2008
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