Desktop won't remember Network WEP key

Question

My Dell 3000 desktop won't remember the WEP key for my wireless network. Everytime I restart the PC I need to use Dell Network Assistant to reconnect to the network. Once connected, it stays connected for the whole session. I'm using Windows XP, and a Netgear wireless adapter. Any suggestions gratefully received.

dallascowboyswo · Answer

Why are you using WEP. It is less secure. Use WPA2 AES it is more secure. You will need this upgrade here first. Let windows manage your wireless connection.

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Inspiron E1505
Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7200 (4MB/2.00GHz/667MHz)
15.4 Inch UltraSharp TrueLife Wide-screen WSXGA+
2GB, DDR2, 667MHz Crucial Memory
256MB ATI MOBILITY RADEON X1400
120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
8X DVD+/-RW Philips Drive
Dell Wireless 1500 802.11N Mini Card
Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0 + EDR)
Windows XP Pro SP2
Bios A17
pur. Sept. 7 2006
WRT350N Linksys Router v1 firmware v1.03.2
FreeAgent 320gb Seagate Ext. HD
ZoneAlarm Pro v 7.0.408.000
Kaspersky AntiVirus v 7.0.0.125

Message Edited by dallascowboysworldchamps on 12-11-2007 03:07 PM

Captum · Answer

Thanks for the reply. I need to sort this problem first before attempting to change my security settings, but thanks for the advice. I am using Windows to manage the network connection. I think I may have solved the problem by uninstalling the network adapter, and then reinstalling it.

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Desktop won't remember Network WEP key

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