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Answer» Hello, and yes it is me. Who else did you think it was?
I'm trying to set up a wireless network using a Cisco Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router (WRT54G).
That part works. the problem is that when I try to encrypt my network, I can't seem to fill out the key combination in Windows that I also filled out in the " WPA shared key" (WPA2 shared TKIP+AES) section of my router because it'll start complaining about it having to be either.. 40 or 104 bits if I recall correctly.
When I use WEP, I am able to fill out the key combination because it generates one for me. But I know WEP isn't secure.
The password I try to fill in was randomly GENERATED on https://www.grc.com/passwords.htm[/u] so it was 63 characters in length.
Does this even make any sense? I'm not sure if it does to me.I've found that when using Windoze for the wireless connection you have very little choice as to your protection...[highlight]it'll start complaining about it having to be either.. 40 or 104 bits if I recall correctly.[/highlight].
Either use WEP (which is better than no protection) or get a Linksys wireless card. Unless you live in an urban area where war-driving may be an issue, WEP will be fine.
Compatibility is the issue here. I try to use the same brand-name wireless card with the same-brand router. Although you can mix 'n MATCH I prefer to use the same brand as it is less of a hassle.
Alan <>< All my equipment is Linksys, but I have to use Windows to connect with my router, ofcourse. The connection is not a problem, the router is 2 floors below me and still sends a strong enough signal to contact with the Laptop + PCMCIA card here. It's just the bloody WPA shared phrase that doesn't make sense to me.
I'll take the time now to whup up a few screenshots to show the problem I am facing, I had to post a quick message to answer my P.M's (You need at least one message to answer PRIVATE Messages it seems) and I was on a tight schedule.
Is that truly you R. Vogel?Quote Is that truly you R. Vogel?
How many more newbies do I need to bash to convince you!
Wait, I'll SAY something only us hardline CH'ers can know:
"The garden is in the bush.. WIndows ME.. Is.. .. Very.. Brave.. Dustbin litter.. Kids..."
Anyhow;
Here's the screenshots I mentioned earlier on
Windows XP error
- "The network password, dependant on the network settings, has to be either 40 or 104 bits. You can enter the password by supplying 5 or 13 ASCII or 10 to 26 hexademical marks."
Linksys router
- Self explanatory.QuoteQuoteIs that truly you R. Vogel?
How many more newbies do I need to bash to convince you!
Wait, I'll say something only us hardline CH'ers can know:
"The garden is in the bush.. WIndows ME.. Is.. .. Very.. Brave.. Dustbin litter.. Kids..."
It's Him ! !
Good to see you again.
patio.Have a read Raptor: http://www.whitehats.ca/main/members/Cerberus/secure_linksys_wap/securing_your_linksys_wireless_access_point.pdf#search=%22Securing%20Wireless%20Linksys%20Router%22Thanks for the welcoming.
I had a read, but it only seems to mention WEP. That's not quite what I'm looking for, because WEP is rather simplistic to set up.
I think I need someone to tell me just how long and what type of WPA shared key phrase I need to fill in to make both my router and Windows XP .. Happy.
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