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    going wireless

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by eric1, Jan 11, 2005.

  1. eric1

    eric1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i havent tried this yet and was at university the other day and tried to get on their wireless network and i couldnt do it.
    i could see the network but i couldnt logon. it gave me two messages.
    the first was when i used windows to find the network it told me that i needed a pin to login.

    the other ibm network finder told me that the signal was too weak.

    maybe i am doing something wrong or something isent turned on?

    is there a good program out there to find and login to networks?
    thanks
    eric
     
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    You likely found a network secured by WEP. In that case you need a password to access it.

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    Yes, the wireless networks at universitys are set up with some kind of encryption, probably with the LEAP protocol. I suggest going to the computer help desk on your campus. they will help you get up and running.
     
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    You can also, probably find some information about it on your schools internet page, I know on mine we set it up so there are instructions on how to set it up yourself online.

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