WPA with Truemobile 1300 and 2300

You must use Windows Zero Configuration (have Let Windows handle my wireless connection checked) to use WPA.  You also need the latest 1300 driver and the latest 2300 firmware.  Yes, most have it working (those that want it).

Message Edited by johnallg on 02-04-2004 05:58 PM

Thanks for your response.   Yes, I already have it checked, and have applied all the drivers and firmware.

If I could get to the router using the updated Control Utility, I might be able to set the router...maybe.

There is no luck setting WPA with http://my.router (on my desktop)  but WEP sets up fine.

 

Hi,

Your router, are you broadcasting the SSID? If not, that can also be a problem. Enable it and see if you connect.

You can also review KB811427, Microsofts document. I know that Linksys claims that once the WPA connection is made, that you can disable the SSID broadcast. However, they may be a problem if you are in an area with other routers braodcasting their SSID

Al

Thanks, yes it is broadcasting the SSID.  It does not actually say SSID but says something like hide your network.

I'm thinking seriously about going to Staples and buying a Linksys.

 

Bill

 

There is a checkbox next to:  Hide my wireless network

I'll be very embarrassed if it is not SSID.  I did not check it, so have assumed that SSID broadcasting is enabled.

Bill

Hide my wireless network

was, of course, one of the configuration parameters for the Truemobile 2300 router.

Bill

Bill,

I am a little confused. You say the SSID is broadcasting,  but says something like hide your network. Doesn't the Dell router have a SSID option for enable and disable?

Hi Bill,

Ok now I see what you are saying. It sure sounds like SSID is broadcasting. One other item, is your WZC disabled? My understanding is that the Microsoft Patch hits this area.

Best bet is to hit up Staples

Bill,

Why are you buying another Router? You could end up with the same situation. Have you spoke with Dell??

I will tell you, even though you speak with a Wireless Tech Rep, they sometimes themselves do not ask the right questions when trying to diagnose a problem. Both of these components are Dell's. I would pursue this if it was me.

Al

Thanks, Al.

I just spent 20 minutes making a reply to you, and my wireless connection was dropped.

Yes, it seems dumb  to buy another router when the same thing may happen again.  I have been thinking about that, too.

I'm a ham radio operator (W8NY) and recognize the potential for interference.  I just replaced my 2.4 Ghz phone with a 900 Mhz phone, because it knocked the wireless down every single time.

A new Linksys router might easily fail because of the environment here.  Actually, I am not operating a ham radio transmitter here now, so it would have to be other kinds of radiation. 

My WEP connection is staying up pretty well, especially when I disabled 802.1x authenication.  The problem is:  does that defeat WEP encryption?

I'm thinking about waiting for 802.1g later this year, and also Service Pack2 for Windows XP Professional.  Maybe Dell will adjust the firmware and drivers.

It's pretty tough to attempt  problem resolution with Dell because of the offshore language differences.  It's difficult enough in our native language.

There should be no out-of-the-box problems.  I don't know what laymen do with their computer problems.  I am  a very experienced IBM System Programmer, software developer, assembly programmer, etc.  If it gives me this much hassle, then  something is bad wrong  somewhere.

Thanks so much, Al, for your kind response. 

Bill

 

 

Bill,

When you use the WPA, are you enabling the 802.1x authenication? Reading more and more on this stuff, the authenication is needed in conjunction with the WZC, and also, the router's SSID broadcast must be enabled during set-up. In your case, you may have to leave this enabled. But you may have a lot of interferance in your area.

Regards,
Al 

Bill, another source of 2.4ghz interference is a cpu that runs at 2.4ghz.  This has caused others radiatied problems, which moving the router away from the offending notebook/desktop has solved the problem.

Also be aware 802.11g is also on 2.4ghz.

73s,