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July 23rd, 2005 23:00
No Connection after WEP enable
I have a Dell Dimension-2400 with Xp/Home connected straight to Verizon DSL Westell 327W Modem/Router(combined), another desktop with Xp/Pro used a Netgear WG111 USB wireless connect to it, but after I enable WEP on Modem/Router, the desktop with Xp/Pro no longer able to connect to internet, signal is very good, I've tried to disable both all firewalls and repaired the connection, but no luck. Is there anyone know why is that and tell me how to fix it? I think I missed some on configuration with Netgear.
more info: when I disable WEP, the desktop with Xp/Pro is able to connect to internet and IP is 192.168.1.46. but when I enable WEP, the desktop with Xp/Pro has the different IP 169.254.43.35. my qestion is; can i change IP#? if so, How?
Kent
superman59
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July 23rd, 2005 23:00
Steven:
Thank you for quick reply.
Yes, I have they both Router/Modem firmware and USB driver are up to date. So what else I can do?
Kent
volcano11
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July 23rd, 2005 23:00
The 169.254.43.35 is the IP address that Windows assigns when it cannot get an IP address from the router. Until it can get an IP address from the router, your wireless connection will not work. Have you tried upgrading the firmware on your router and upgrading the drivers for your wireless network card?
Steve
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July 23rd, 2005 23:00
superman59
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July 24th, 2005 00:00
Im not sure and confused now, what is different between Hex Key and Pass Code. can you show me an example?
Kent
volcano11
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July 24th, 2005 00:00
Kent,
Unfortunately I can't find much information on the Westell modem on the internet. Basically a pass code or pass phrase is a simple set of characters that one can use if the router and network card are from the same manufacturer. The pass phrase gets translated to a hex key which is a set of hexidicmal chacters. If the router and the network card are not from the same manufacturer, then will not use the same algorithm to generate the hex key. Thus they will not be able to communicate. In the router setup, make sure you enter a hex key itself, not a pass phrase, and use the same hex key to set up the network card.
Steve
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July 25th, 2005 01:00
superman59
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July 25th, 2005 21:00
Thank you all for help.
I've fixed the problem by created Hex key (I used 5 numbers/keys) first with Netgear wireless adapter Utility and then wrote down 10-code (like CA22CA33CB but gray-out) automatic showed on the Key 1 box after I input 5-hex keys/numbers, and then used those10 codes (CA22CA33CB) for Router/Modem Key 1. So they are communicated each other now. Especially thanks Steve's hints/clues on the last post.
Kent