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February 8th, 2006 15:00
How to add Inspiron 6000 to existing wireless network?
I have a wireless network and am trying to connect my new Inspiron 6000 to it. The laptop does detect the network, but I can't get connected to it. The network has MAC filtering, so I added the MAC address of the new laptop to the list of permitted addresses on the router. The network uses WEP encryption, so I think that is what is stopping me. When I go into the properties for the network, I select Open and WEP. I unchecked the box to let the network provide the info for me. The screen wants a network key. I don't know what that is - the WEP involves a passkey and 4 additional keys. I tried entering those codes into the network key box - but the system wants a 8 or 13 digit key and mine are all 10 digit.
Is there a place where I should be inputting the WEP keys?
Or am I basically going about this the wrong way?
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February 8th, 2006 18:00
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February 8th, 2006 20:00
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Tycat999
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February 9th, 2006 11:00
When I try to connect, I am not prompted to enter a key.
Should I be entering one of the WEP keys in the "network key" field on the network setup screen? I tried entering several - but the system kept telling me they were not the correct length. I am using 64 bit encryption which results in 10 digit alphanumeric keys.
I temporarily disabled WEP encryption on the router and was able to connect, so my problem is obviously related to the WEP. I don't want to leave the settings that way though.
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February 9th, 2006 11:00
Yes, network key is your WEP or WPA key.
Which adapter do you have? Its driver may or may not work with HEX keys.
Tycat999
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February 9th, 2006 11:00
It's an Intel Pro 2200 wireless.
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February 9th, 2006 13:00
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February 9th, 2006 13:00
Is your 2200 driver and PRO/Wireless client software up-to-date?
If I read your posts correctly, you are trying to use one of the 4 hexadecimal keys generated by the router using a Passphrase. Correct?
I haven't tried 64bit encryption, but my 2200 will accept 128bit 26 character HEX keys.
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February 9th, 2006 13:00
Well, since I just received my laptop on Tuesday I would think the software is up to date - but I will have to try to figure out how to look for updates. (Are there links on the Dell site?)
Yes, I am trying to use the keys generated by my passphrase.
I am not sure whether I can switch to the 128-bit encryption. I have another wireless card that is on the network - will have to see if it will allow 128 bit.
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February 11th, 2006 04:00
Tycat999
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February 11th, 2006 13:00
Here's what I finally figured out. If you go to Start -> Programs there is a selection for the Intel Pro wireless card. This brings up a configuration screen similar to the one in Windows. There is a checkbox for "let Windows configure the card" (or something like that). If you unclick the box, you can configure the card from that setup screen. It lets you specify the type of encryption and whether it is 64 or 128 bit (mine is 64). Then you can enter the WEP keys one at a time (I entered all 4, don't know if I needed to). There is one entry box for the WEP keys, you enter the first and there is a scroll box that shows a 1, then you roll down so it shows a 2 and then enter the second key, etc.
Took me about 5 minutes to do it this way. (I also have a Netgear router.) Make sure you add the MAC address of the Intel card to the permitted addresses on the router, too.
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February 12th, 2006 15:00