docrice
join:2008-03-31
Fremont, CA
| reply to depaw
Re: Vista won't Connect to WPA
One thing you can check is on the access point (I don't like using the term "router" since access points don't always include routing functionality). If there's a logging function that you can access via the admin console, you can see what might be happening from there. You might even be able to set the logging to a higher debug level and see more explicit messages which can help you troubleshoot.
Another area you can check is the Windows event log, which on Vista is a lot more granular (in a good way).
Ideally, however, it'd be much better to verify whether you can see the 4-way handshake take place by sniffing the communication via a Radiotap interface (typically on Linux with the proper drivers). With Windows, you can't get this kind of functionality unless you purchase AirPCap (at least $200) or buy a much more expensive solution like AirMagnet.
Which wireless card are you using on the Vista machine? If it's an older card, it may need a firmware update to support WPA. Another thing to check - WPA or WPA2? TKIP or AES / CCMP? Also, some access points require entering the WPA key as a hex value and not ASCII (some allow both). You should also check to see what the firmware / software version of your access point is and compare it to what's currently offered by Belkin for download. There might be a bug (although such a device having a bug in its WPA implementation would seriously question the reputation of the vendor). |
