Network WEP Key

[Guest Merlin]

I've recently suffered a major PC Crash and I'm trying to recover that

machine from it. One of the things I need to do is to reconnect it to my

network, but I keep getting the message "Limited or no connectivity" when I

know the signal strength is high and it did connect okay before the crash. I

suspect that I'm not entering the correct WEP key - I thought I had it noted

correctly, but it seems not.

 

Is it possible to get the correct key from the two other PCs that are

connected to the network or do I have to set up the network again from

scratch?

 

I'm running Windows XP on all machines.

 

Help please!

[Guest Jim]

Re: Network WEP Key

 

 

"Merlin" <Merlin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:5CB90992-90D9-4FBC-B450-22373ABCE881@microsoft.com...

> I've recently suffered a major PC Crash and I'm trying to recover that

> machine from it. One of the things I need to do is to reconnect it to my

> network, but I keep getting the message "Limited or no connectivity" when

> I

> know the signal strength is high and it did connect okay before the crash.

> I

> suspect that I'm not entering the correct WEP key - I thought I had it

> noted

> correctly, but it seems not.

>

> Is it possible to get the correct key from the two other PCs that are

> connected to the network or do I have to set up the network again from

> scratch?

>

> I'm running Windows XP on all machines.

>

> Help please!

Your router has it in plain text.

Jim

[Guest Alan]

Re: Network WEP Key

 

Hi Merlin,

 

I have a Linksys router, and I know that if I go into the Linksys Easylink

Advisor, it shows the WEP key and other network settings if I click on the

Support tab.

 

Alan

 

"Merlin" <Merlin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:5CB90992-90D9-4FBC-B450-22373ABCE881@microsoft.com...

> I've recently suffered a major PC Crash and I'm trying to recover that

> machine from it. One of the things I need to do is to reconnect it to my

> network, but I keep getting the message "Limited or no connectivity" when

> I

> know the signal strength is high and it did connect okay before the crash.

> I

> suspect that I'm not entering the correct WEP key - I thought I had it

> noted

> correctly, but it seems not.

>

> Is it possible to get the correct key from the two other PCs that are

> connected to the network or do I have to set up the network again from

> scratch?

>

> I'm running Windows XP on all machines.

>

> Help please!

[Guest Merlin]

Re: Network WEP Key

 

Thanks, but how do I locate that text?

 

"Jim" wrote:

>

> "Merlin" <Merlin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:5CB90992-90D9-4FBC-B450-22373ABCE881@microsoft.com...

> > I've recently suffered a major PC Crash and I'm trying to recover that

> > machine from it. One of the things I need to do is to reconnect it to my

> > network, but I keep getting the message "Limited or no connectivity" when

> > I

> > know the signal strength is high and it did connect okay before the crash.

> > I

> > suspect that I'm not entering the correct WEP key - I thought I had it

> > noted

> > correctly, but it seems not.

> >

> > Is it possible to get the correct key from the two other PCs that are

> > connected to the network or do I have to set up the network again from

> > scratch?

> >

> > I'm running Windows XP on all machines.

> >

> > Help please!

> Your router has it in plain text.

> Jim

>

>

>

[Guest Merlin]

Re: Network WEP Key

 

Thanks. I also have a Linksys router, but I don't have the Linksys Easylink

Advisor you mention, so I can't go to it to get the information I need.

 

Any other ideas where/how I can get the required information?

 

"Alan" wrote:

> Hi Merlin,

>

> I have a Linksys router, and I know that if I go into the Linksys Easylink

> Advisor, it shows the WEP key and other network settings if I click on the

> Support tab.

>

> Alan

>

> "Merlin" <Merlin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:5CB90992-90D9-4FBC-B450-22373ABCE881@microsoft.com...

> > I've recently suffered a major PC Crash and I'm trying to recover that

> > machine from it. One of the things I need to do is to reconnect it to my

> > network, but I keep getting the message "Limited or no connectivity" when

> > I

> > know the signal strength is high and it did connect okay before the crash.

> > I

> > suspect that I'm not entering the correct WEP key - I thought I had it

> > noted

> > correctly, but it seems not.

> >

> > Is it possible to get the correct key from the two other PCs that are

> > connected to the network or do I have to set up the network again from

> > scratch?

> >

> > I'm running Windows XP on all machines.

> >

> > Help please!

>

>

>

[Guest Malke]

Re: Network WEP Key

 

Merlin wrote:

> Thanks, but how do I locate that text?

 

If you forgot to write down your wireless settings, you can get them from

your router's configuration utility.

 

Have a computer connected to the router with an ethernet cable. Examples

given are for a Linksys router. Refer to your router manual or the router

mftr.'s website for default settings if you don't have a Linksys. Open a

browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox and in the addressbar type:

 

http://192.168.1.1 [enter] (this is the router's default IP address, which

varies from router to router so check your manual)

 

This will bring you to router's login screen. The default username is left

blank and the Linksys default password is "admin" without the quotes. Enter

that information. You are now in the router's configuration utility. Your

configuration utility may differ slightly from mine. If you were smart, you

changed the router login password to something other than the default. If

you did this, enter the login password accordingly.

 

Now click on the Wireless link at the top of the page. While you are there,

if you left the Wireless Network Name (SSID) at the default, this is a

golden opportunity to change it to something you will recognize. I suggest

that my clients not use their family name as the SSID. For example, you

might wish to name your wireless network "CastleAnthrax" or the like. ;-)

 

Click the Save Settings and when you get the prompt that your changes were

successful, click on the Wireless Security link which is right next to the

Basic Wireless Settings link (where you changed your SSID). Now you can see

the level of encryption set (ex. WEP, WPA2-PSK) and the passphrase. You

will enter the passphrase into the wireless utility on any computer trying

to connect to your network.

 

BTW, if you have a fairly new computer you can use the higher level of

encryption like WPA2-PSK instead of WEP. All devices using the wireless

connection must support that level of encryption. WEP is quite insecure and

should be avoided if at all possible.

 

Malke

--

MS-MVP

Elephant Boy Computers

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com

Don't Panic!

[Guest Jim]

Re: Network WEP Key

 

 

"Merlin" <Merlin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:B25231F5-B2CC-4F99-BD56-A610CECA32AC@microsoft.com...

> Thanks, but how do I locate that text?

>

> "Jim" wrote:

>

>>

>> "Merlin" <Merlin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:5CB90992-90D9-4FBC-B450-22373ABCE881@microsoft.com...

>> > I've recently suffered a major PC Crash and I'm trying to recover that

>> > machine from it. One of the things I need to do is to reconnect it to

>> > my

>> > network, but I keep getting the message "Limited or no connectivity"

>> > when

>> > I

>> > know the signal strength is high and it did connect okay before the

>> > crash.

>> > I

>> > suspect that I'm not entering the correct WEP key - I thought I had it

>> > noted

>> > correctly, but it seems not.

>> >

>> > Is it possible to get the correct key from the two other PCs that are

>> > connected to the network or do I have to set up the network again from

>> > scratch?

>> >

>> > I'm running Windows XP on all machines.

>> >

>> > Help please!

>> Your router has it in plain text.

>> Jim

>>

>>

>>

Consult the fine manual for your router. Unless you have the same router as

mine, a Linksys, I cannot tell you.

Jim

[Guest Jim]

Re: Network WEP Key

 

 

"Merlin" <Merlin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:655D5FF5-513B-4E1B-9032-896B43171DF6@microsoft.com...

> Thanks. I also have a Linksys router, but I don't have the Linksys

> Easylink

> Advisor you mention, so I can't go to it to get the information I need.

>

> Any other ideas where/how I can get the required information?

>

> "Alan" wrote:

>

>> Hi Merlin,

>>

>> I have a Linksys router, and I know that if I go into the Linksys

>> Easylink

>> Advisor, it shows the WEP key and other network settings if I click on

>> the

>> Support tab.

>>

>> Alan

>>

>> "Merlin" <Merlin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:5CB90992-90D9-4FBC-B450-22373ABCE881@microsoft.com...

>> > I've recently suffered a major PC Crash and I'm trying to recover that

>> > machine from it. One of the things I need to do is to reconnect it to

>> > my

>> > network, but I keep getting the message "Limited or no connectivity"

>> > when

>> > I

>> > know the signal strength is high and it did connect okay before the

>> > crash.

>> > I

>> > suspect that I'm not entering the correct WEP key - I thought I had it

>> > noted

>> > correctly, but it seems not.

>> >

>> > Is it possible to get the correct key from the two other PCs that are

>> > connected to the network or do I have to set up the network again from

>> > scratch?

>> >

>> > I'm running Windows XP on all machines.

>> >

>> > Help please!

>>

>>

>>

If your Linksys router is a WRT54GS, you will find the WEP key through the

Wireless TAB in the Basic Wireless Settings area.

This subject for this model of router is discussed on pages 25-28 and pages

41-44 of the fine manual.

Jim

[Guest Alan]

Re: Network WEP Key

 

Merlin,

 

I'm assuming that you CAN get into your Linksys Router's by typing

http://192.168.1.1/ into your browser's address bar -- either IE, Firefox,

or whatever you're using -- and pressing ENTER.

 

This will launch your router's login screen. Unless you have changed it

since you bought the router the default username is 'administrator' (without

the quote's) and the default password is 'admin' (also without the quotes.)

 

Once you're in, you'll see a series of tabs on the top.

 

In my WRT54G I see SETUP, WIRELESS, SECURITY, ACCESS RESTRICTIONS,

APPLICATIONS AND GAMING, ADMINISTRATION, and STATUS

 

I click on the WIRELESS tab. Directly under the now-enabled WIRELESS Tab, I

have 5 sub-categories showing, which are actually hyperlinks. These are:

Basic Wireless Settings | Wireless Security | Wireless MAC Filter |

Advanced Wireless | Settings

 

I click on the Wireless Security link and a page displays. At the bottom of

the display there are Keys 1 through Key 4. In my case I use only one key,

so all of them are the same. This is the WEP encryption key that you are

looking for.

 

What I've done in all the PCs on my network is to copy/paste this key into a

Notepad file on each machine. Then, anytime I need to re-enter this key, I

just open the file and copy the encryption key and paste it into the space

on the appropriate dialog box.

 

Please let me know if you can find your key by following these steps.

 

Alan

 

"Merlin" <Merlin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:655D5FF5-513B-4E1B-9032-896B43171DF6@microsoft.com...

> Thanks. I also have a Linksys router, but I don't have the Linksys

> Easylink

> Advisor you mention, so I can't go to it to get the information I need.

>

> Any other ideas where/how I can get the required information?

>

> "Alan" wrote:

>

>> Hi Merlin,

>>

>> I have a Linksys router, and I know that if I go into the Linksys

>> Easylink

>> Advisor, it shows the WEP key and other network settings if I click on

>> the

>> Support tab.

>>

>> Alan

>>

>> "Merlin" <Merlin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:5CB90992-90D9-4FBC-B450-22373ABCE881@microsoft.com...

>> > I've recently suffered a major PC Crash and I'm trying to recover that

>> > machine from it. One of the things I need to do is to reconnect it to

>> > my

>> > network, but I keep getting the message "Limited or no connectivity"

>> > when

>> > I

>> > know the signal strength is high and it did connect okay before the

>> > crash.

>> > I

>> > suspect that I'm not entering the correct WEP key - I thought I had it

>> > noted

>> > correctly, but it seems not.

>> >

>> > Is it possible to get the correct key from the two other PCs that are

>> > connected to the network or do I have to set up the network again from

>> > scratch?

>> >

>> > I'm running Windows XP on all machines.

>> >

>> > Help please!

>>

>>

>>

[Guest nass]

Re: Network WEP Key

 

 

Best if you used a WPA encryption method than the weak WEP encryption Key!!!

By typing the IP: 192.168.1.1 click [OK] or Hit Enter;

You will get Login into the router:

Before you can change any settings, you need to log in with a password. if

you have not yet....

Password> [ usually blank ]

Default = Leave blank

 

[ Clear ] [submit ]

 

 

Set up wizard:

Wizard > 1. Connection Type

The following information are provided by your ISP.

( ) PPPOE

( ) PPPOA

( ) Disable

 

Select the appropriate one and click

[ Next ]

-------

Wizard > 2.Parameter Setting

The following Info are usually provided by your ISP.

> User name: [ ]

> Password: [ ]

> Retype: [ ]

>VPI/VCI: [ ] / [ ]

 

 

Click Apply and you will get Configuration Parameters recheck them and click

Apply to apply.

 

--------

On the Router Home page click on the following to make changes:

LAN Settings

IP Address > [192]. [168].[1].[1]

More Info

______________________________

Subnet Mask > 255.255.255.0

_____________________________

DHCP server > (*) ON ( ) OFF

 

IP Pool starting Address> [192].[168].[1].[2]

IP Pool Ending Address > [192].[168].[1].[100]

 

________

Lease leave as is

___________

Domain [ LinksysHome ]

 

Click on Internet WAN, then on Connection Type:

WAN > Connection Type

Select your connection type:

( ) PPPoE

( ) PPPoA

( ) Disable IS (Bridge mode.....)

( ) Multiple Protocol Over

Make your selection and click Next.

 

WAN > Connection Type> Whichever your selection was

 

User Name>

Password>

Retype>

IP assigned by ISP> [Yes ▼]

IP Address> 0.0.0.0

Subnet Mask> 0.0.0.0

VPI/VCI [ 0]/ [ ] these according to your location and your ISP

Encapsulation> [ LLC ▼]

Dial On Demand [√]

Idle Time (minute)> [0] or leave Blank

 

Click Apply changes

-----------------------

WAN > DNS

 

[√] Automatic from ISP

 

DNS address > [0].[0].[0].[0]

Secondary DNS Address> [0].[0].[0].[0]

 

Click Apply changes

---------------------------

Wireless Option:

Wireless > Channel and SSID

To make changes to the wireless............................................

changes to save the settings

 

Wireless Channel> [6 ▼]

SSID > [type your Network name give a unique name] write

this down on a piece of paper instated of the default one like belkin54g.

ESSID Broadcast ( ) Enable (*) Disable select the disable Radio

button

Wireless Mode > [ (11b + 11g) ▼]

Transmission Rate> [Automatic ▼]

g Nitro> ( ) Enable ( ) Disable

 

The above step is the most sensitive you need to set it Right to get your

Network secure from your neighbourhood and from the Internet (WWW)

 

 

Wireless > Security > WPA

WPA > [ WPA-PSK (no server) ▼]

Encryption technique TKIP

Pre-shared Key (PSK) [ Type a memorable sentence you only can guess ]

 

 

[√ ] obscure PSK check this to Hash your Password.

Click Apply changes.

-----------------

Click Firewall;

Firewall>

blah............................blah.................................................

Firewall Enable / Disable (*) Enable ( ) Disable

Click Apply Changes

Now you are done.

With CD there is a PDF doc for setting up you can read this.

How to setup wireless router

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/setup/wireless.mspx

4 steps to set up your home wireless network

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/wirelesssetup.mspx

 

HTH.

Regards,

nass

--------

<http://www.nasstec.co.uk>

 

"Merlin" wrote:

> Thanks. I also have a Linksys router, but I don't have the Linksys Easylink

> Advisor you mention, so I can't go to it to get the information I need.

>

> Any other ideas where/how I can get the required information?

>

> "Alan" wrote:

>

> > Hi Merlin,

> >

> > I have a Linksys router, and I know that if I go into the Linksys Easylink

> > Advisor, it shows the WEP key and other network settings if I click on the

> > Support tab.

> >

> > Alan

> >

> > "Merlin" <Merlin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> > news:5CB90992-90D9-4FBC-B450-22373ABCE881@microsoft.com...

> > > I've recently suffered a major PC Crash and I'm trying to recover that

> > > machine from it. One of the things I need to do is to reconnect it to my

> > > network, but I keep getting the message "Limited or no connectivity" when

> > > I

> > > know the signal strength is high and it did connect okay before the crash.

> > > I

> > > suspect that I'm not entering the correct WEP key - I thought I had it

> > > noted

> > > correctly, but it seems not.

> > >

> > > Is it possible to get the correct key from the two other PCs that are

> > > connected to the network or do I have to set up the network again from

> > > scratch?

> > >

> > > I'm running Windows XP on all machines.

> > >

> > > Help please!

> >

> >

> >

[Guest Nonny]

Re: Network WEP Key

 

On Sun, 18 May 2008 02:08:00 -0700, nass

<nass@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>Best if you used a WPA encryption method than the weak WEP encryption Key!!!

 

Not all equipment will work properly with that for whatever reason.

 

I tried it with my laptop - which I know works fine - and my new

wireless router. Couldn't do anything. Connection was there, but

slower than a 28k modem.

 

Went to WEP and the connection flies.

[Guest nass]

Re: Network WEP Key

 

 

 

"Nonny" wrote:

> On Sun, 18 May 2008 02:08:00 -0700, nass

> <nass@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>

> >Best if you used a WPA encryption method than the weak WEP encryption Key!!!

>

> Not all equipment will work properly with that for whatever reason.

>

> I tried it with my laptop - which I know works fine - and my new

> wireless router. Couldn't do anything. Connection was there, but

> slower than a 28k modem.

>

> Went to WEP and the connection flies.

 

Your issue can be either or both:

- Software Updates

- Hardware Driver updates

 

Also if you are using the same wireless channel which usually (6,11) in a

bust Neighbourhood area :)

 

If you are using both Wireless Monitoring utility from the wireless

manufacturer and WZC (Windows wireless Zero Configuration) utility to manage

your wireless connection.

 

If you are using the encryption in ASCII mode!

 

Finally, WEP is weak and can be easily and penetrated to gain access to your

wireless and shared folders

HTH.

nass

---

http://www.nasstec.co.uk

[Guest Big Al]

Re: Network WEP Key

 

nass wrote:

> Best if you used a WPA encryption method than the weak WEP encryption Key!!!

> By typing the IP: 192.168.1.1 click [OK] or Hit Enter;

> You will get Login into the router:

> Before you can change any settings, you need to log in with a password. if

> you have not yet....

> Password> [ usually blank ]

> Default = Leave blank

>

> [ Clear ] [submit ]

>

>

> Set up wizard:

> Wizard > 1. Connection Type

> The following information are provided by your ISP.

> ( ) PPPOE

> ( ) PPPOA

> ( ) Disable

>

> Select the appropriate one and click

> [ Next ]

> -------

> Wizard > 2.Parameter Setting

> The following Info are usually provided by your ISP.

>> User name: [ ]

>> Password: [ ]

>> Retype: [ ]

>> VPI/VCI: [ ] / [ ]

>

>

> Click Apply and you will get Configuration Parameters recheck them and click

> Apply to apply.

>

> --------

> On the Router Home page click on the following to make changes:

> LAN Settings

> IP Address > [192]. [168].[1].[1]

> More Info

> ______________________________

> Subnet Mask > 255.255.255.0

> _____________________________

> DHCP server > (*) ON ( ) OFF

>

> IP Pool starting Address> [192].[168].[1].[2]

> IP Pool Ending Address > [192].[168].[1].[100]

>

> ________

> Lease leave as is

> ___________

> Domain [ LinksysHome ]

>

> Click on Internet WAN, then on Connection Type:

> WAN > Connection Type

> Select your connection type:

> ( ) PPPoE

> ( ) PPPoA

> ( ) Disable IS (Bridge mode.....)

> ( ) Multiple Protocol Over

> Make your selection and click Next.

>

> WAN > Connection Type> Whichever your selection was

>

> User Name>

> Password>

> Retype>

> IP assigned by ISP> [Yes ▼]

> IP Address> 0.0.0.0

> Subnet Mask> 0.0.0.0

> VPI/VCI [ 0]/ [ ] these according to your location and your ISP

> Encapsulation> [ LLC ▼]

> Dial On Demand [√]

> Idle Time (minute)> [0] or leave Blank

>

> Click Apply changes

> -----------------------

> WAN > DNS

>

> [√] Automatic from ISP

>

> DNS address > [0].[0].[0].[0]

> Secondary DNS Address> [0].[0].[0].[0]

>

> Click Apply changes

> ---------------------------

> Wireless Option:

> Wireless > Channel and SSID

> To make changes to the wireless............................................

> changes to save the settings

>

> Wireless Channel> [6 ▼]

> SSID > [type your Network name give a unique name] write

> this down on a piece of paper instated of the default one like belkin54g.

> ESSID Broadcast ( ) Enable (*) Disable select the disable Radio

> button

> Wireless Mode > [ (11b + 11g) ▼]

> Transmission Rate> [Automatic ▼]

> g Nitro> ( ) Enable ( ) Disable

>

> The above step is the most sensitive you need to set it Right to get your

> Network secure from your neighbourhood and from the Internet (WWW)

>

>

> Wireless > Security > WPA

> WPA > [ WPA-PSK (no server) ▼]

> Encryption technique TKIP

> Pre-shared Key (PSK) [ Type a memorable sentence you only can guess ]

>

>

> [√ ] obscure PSK check this to Hash your Password.

> Click Apply changes.

> -----------------

> Click Firewall;

> Firewall>

> blah............................blah.................................................

> Firewall Enable / Disable (*) Enable ( ) Disable

> Click Apply Changes

> Now you are done.

> With CD there is a PDF doc for setting up you can read this.

> How to setup wireless router

> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/setup/wireless.mspx

> 4 steps to set up your home wireless network

> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/wirelesssetup.mspx

>

> HTH.

> Regards,

> nass

> --------

> <http://www.nasstec.co.uk>

>

> "Merlin" wrote:

>

>> Thanks. I also have a Linksys router, but I don't have the Linksys Easylink

>> Advisor you mention, so I can't go to it to get the information I need.

>>

>> Any other ideas where/how I can get the required information?

>>

>> "Alan" wrote:

>>

>>> Hi Merlin,

>>>

>>> I have a Linksys router, and I know that if I go into the Linksys Easylink

>>> Advisor, it shows the WEP key and other network settings if I click on the

>>> Support tab.

>>>

>>> Alan

>>>

>>> "Merlin" <Merlin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>>> news:5CB90992-90D9-4FBC-B450-22373ABCE881@microsoft.com...

>>>> I've recently suffered a major PC Crash and I'm trying to recover that

>>>> machine from it. One of the things I need to do is to reconnect it to my

>>>> network, but I keep getting the message "Limited or no connectivity" when

>>>> I

>>>> know the signal strength is high and it did connect okay before the crash.

>>>> I

>>>> suspect that I'm not entering the correct WEP key - I thought I had it

>>>> noted

>>>> correctly, but it seems not.

>>>>

>>>> Is it possible to get the correct key from the two other PCs that are

>>>> connected to the network or do I have to set up the network again from

>>>> scratch?

>>>>

>>>> I'm running Windows XP on all machines.

>>>>

>>>> Help please!

>>>

>>>

And WPA2 is supposed to be even better than WPA.

I've read that all encryptions other than the newer WPA2 have been found

to be crackable. But I'll stick my head out on a limb and say 'not

crackable by the average neighbor'. And then, anything is better than

unsecured!!

[Guest Merlin]

Re: Network WEP Key

 

Many thanks, I followed your advice and all is working again now.

 

Much appreciated.

 

"Malke" wrote:

> Merlin wrote:

>

> > Thanks, but how do I locate that text?

>

> If you forgot to write down your wireless settings, you can get them from

> your router's configuration utility.

>

> Have a computer connected to the router with an ethernet cable. Examples

> given are for a Linksys router. Refer to your router manual or the router

> mftr.'s website for default settings if you don't have a Linksys. Open a

> browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox and in the addressbar type:

>

> http://192.168.1.1 [enter] (this is the router's default IP address, which

> varies from router to router so check your manual)

>

> This will bring you to router's login screen. The default username is left

> blank and the Linksys default password is "admin" without the quotes. Enter

> that information. You are now in the router's configuration utility. Your

> configuration utility may differ slightly from mine. If you were smart, you

> changed the router login password to something other than the default. If

> you did this, enter the login password accordingly.

>

> Now click on the Wireless link at the top of the page. While you are there,

> if you left the Wireless Network Name (SSID) at the default, this is a

> golden opportunity to change it to something you will recognize. I suggest

> that my clients not use their family name as the SSID. For example, you

> might wish to name your wireless network "CastleAnthrax" or the like. ;-)

>

> Click the Save Settings and when you get the prompt that your changes were

> successful, click on the Wireless Security link which is right next to the

> Basic Wireless Settings link (where you changed your SSID). Now you can see

> the level of encryption set (ex. WEP, WPA2-PSK) and the passphrase. You

> will enter the passphrase into the wireless utility on any computer trying

> to connect to your network.

>

> BTW, if you have a fairly new computer you can use the higher level of

> encryption like WPA2-PSK instead of WEP. All devices using the wireless

> connection must support that level of encryption. WEP is quite insecure and

> should be avoided if at all possible.

>

> Malke

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> MS-MVP

> Elephant Boy Computers

> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com

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>

[Guest Merlin]

Re: Network WEP Key

 

Thank you to all who offered advice - very much appreciated.

 

The rogue PC is connected to my network again and I can start the rebuilding

process, but what a frustration having to do it at all!

 

"Big Al" wrote:

> nass wrote:

> > Best if you used a WPA encryption method than the weak WEP encryption Key!!!

> > By typing the IP: 192.168.1.1 click [OK] or Hit Enter;

> > You will get Login into the router:

> > Before you can change any settings, you need to log in with a password. if

> > you have not yet....

> > Password> [ usually blank ]

> > Default = Leave blank

> >

> > [ Clear ] [submit ]

> >

> >

> > Set up wizard:

> > Wizard > 1. Connection Type

> > The following information are provided by your ISP.

> > ( ) PPPOE

> > ( ) PPPOA

> > ( ) Disable

> >

> > Select the appropriate one and click

> > [ Next ]

> > -------

> > Wizard > 2.Parameter Setting

> > The following Info are usually provided by your ISP.

> >> User name: [ ]

> >> Password: [ ]

> >> Retype: [ ]

> >> VPI/VCI: [ ] / [ ]

> >

> >

> > Click Apply and you will get Configuration Parameters recheck them and click

> > Apply to apply.

> >

> > --------

> > On the Router Home page click on the following to make changes:

> > LAN Settings

> > IP Address > [192]. [168].[1].[1]

> > More Info

> > ______________________________

> > Subnet Mask > 255.255.255.0

> > _____________________________

> > DHCP server > (*) ON ( ) OFF

> >

> > IP Pool starting Address> [192].[168].[1].[2]

> > IP Pool Ending Address > [192].[168].[1].[100]

> >

> > ________

> > Lease leave as is

> > ___________

> > Domain [ LinksysHome ]

> >

> > Click on Internet WAN, then on Connection Type:

> > WAN > Connection Type

> > Select your connection type:

> > ( ) PPPoE

> > ( ) PPPoA

> > ( ) Disable IS (Bridge mode.....)

> > ( ) Multiple Protocol Over

> > Make your selection and click Next.

> >

> > WAN > Connection Type> Whichever your selection was

> >

> > User Name>

> > Password>

> > Retype>

> > IP assigned by ISP> [Yes ▼]

> > IP Address> 0.0.0.0

> > Subnet Mask> 0.0.0.0

> > VPI/VCI [ 0]/ [ ] these according to your location and your ISP

> > Encapsulation> [ LLC ▼]

> > Dial On Demand [√]

> > Idle Time (minute)> [0] or leave Blank

> >

> > Click Apply changes

> > -----------------------

> > WAN > DNS

> >

> > [√] Automatic from ISP

> >

> > DNS address > [0].[0].[0].[0]

> > Secondary DNS Address> [0].[0].[0].[0]

> >

> > Click Apply changes

> > ---------------------------

> > Wireless Option:

> > Wireless > Channel and SSID

> > To make changes to the wireless............................................

> > changes to save the settings

> >

> > Wireless Channel> [6 ▼]

> > SSID > [type your Network name give a unique name] write

> > this down on a piece of paper instated of the default one like belkin54g.

> > ESSID Broadcast ( ) Enable (*) Disable select the disable Radio

> > button

> > Wireless Mode > [ (11b + 11g) ▼]

> > Transmission Rate> [Automatic ▼]

> > g Nitro> ( ) Enable ( ) Disable

> >

> > The above step is the most sensitive you need to set it Right to get your

> > Network secure from your neighbourhood and from the Internet (WWW)

> >

> >

> > Wireless > Security > WPA

> > WPA > [ WPA-PSK (no server) ▼]

> > Encryption technique TKIP

> > Pre-shared Key (PSK) [ Type a memorable sentence you only can guess ]

> >

> >

> > [√ ] obscure PSK check this to Hash your Password.

> > Click Apply changes.

> > -----------------

> > Click Firewall;

> > Firewall>

> > blah............................blah.................................................

> > Firewall Enable / Disable (*) Enable ( ) Disable

> > Click Apply Changes

> > Now you are done.

> > With CD there is a PDF doc for setting up you can read this.

> > How to setup wireless router

> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/setup/wireless.mspx

> > 4 steps to set up your home wireless network

> > http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/wirelesssetup.mspx

> >

> > HTH.

> > Regards,

> > nass

> > --------

> > <http://www.nasstec.co.uk>

> >

> > "Merlin" wrote:

> >

> >> Thanks. I also have a Linksys router, but I don't have the Linksys Easylink

> >> Advisor you mention, so I can't go to it to get the information I need.

> >>

> >> Any other ideas where/how I can get the required information?

> >>

> >> "Alan" wrote:

> >>

> >>> Hi Merlin,

> >>>

> >>> I have a Linksys router, and I know that if I go into the Linksys Easylink

> >>> Advisor, it shows the WEP key and other network settings if I click on the

> >>> Support tab.

> >>>

> >>> Alan

> >>>

> >>> "Merlin" <Merlin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> >>> news:5CB90992-90D9-4FBC-B450-22373ABCE881@microsoft.com...

> >>>> I've recently suffered a major PC Crash and I'm trying to recover that

> >>>> machine from it. One of the things I need to do is to reconnect it to my

> >>>> network, but I keep getting the message "Limited or no connectivity" when

> >>>> I

> >>>> know the signal strength is high and it did connect okay before the crash.

> >>>> I

> >>>> suspect that I'm not entering the correct WEP key - I thought I had it

> >>>> noted

> >>>> correctly, but it seems not.

> >>>>

> >>>> Is it possible to get the correct key from the two other PCs that are

> >>>> connected to the network or do I have to set up the network again from

> >>>> scratch?

> >>>>

> >>>> I'm running Windows XP on all machines.

> >>>>

> >>>> Help please!

> >>>

> >>>

> And WPA2 is supposed to be even better than WPA.

> I've read that all encryptions other than the newer WPA2 have been found

> to be crackable. But I'll stick my head out on a limb and say 'not

> crackable by the average neighbor'. And then, anything is better than

> unsecured!!

>

[Guest Malke]

Re: Network WEP Key

 

Merlin wrote:

> Many thanks, I followed your advice and all is working again now.

>

> Much appreciated.

 

I'm glad to hear that helped you and things are sorted now. Thanks for

taking the time to let me know.

 

Malke

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