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October 16th, 2008 16:00

Dell 1390 Wireless - WPA2 Option Missing

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I do not have the WPA2 option in my Dell Wireless utility. I have read the other threads and tried the suggested steps, but nothing has worked. 

 

When I try to re-install the MS WPA2 update, it says the version I have is later and aborts the installation.

 

For what it's worth, Windows Zero Config (WZC) works with WPA2, but I do not like using it. As it's name implies, I have ZERO control over connecting to preferred networks (Microsoft's infinite wisdom), and it takes forever to connect. I think the connection time is due to proximity...I'm usually only 6 feet away from the router. Oddly, WZC connects faster when I'm farther from the router.

 

Steps taken:

  • Latest Dell Driver installed (Broadcom 4.170.25.12 dated 9/20/07)
  • Installed XP SP2 WPA2 Update (KB893357)
  • Installed latest driver for my router

Hardware:

  • Inspiron E1505
  • 1390 Wireless card
  • D-Link DI-624 with firmware rev 2.76 (the latest)

Any help is appreciated.

 

Thanks!

Ken

Message Edited by kwgodwin on 10-20-2008 03:21 PM
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