andyb
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join:2003-05-29
SW Ontario
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·Bell Sympatico
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Re: Speedstream 6520
Sorry I've been away.When you generate the key that is what you use for all the pc's that connect to it on wireless.
Not sure what you mean in the second post.Once wireless is enabled and you get the key and rebooted the modem your good to go.Anything else would need to be done on your pc. |
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SweetPeas
join:2008-10-04 | reply to SweetPeas
i mean a guide that shows me how to generate the key because i did but it isnt letting me connect i can seem to get it right...can u tell im new at this? |
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Glen1
These Are The Good Ol' Days.
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join:2002-05-24
GTA Canada
·Bell Sympatico
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When you go into the wireless setup, choose WPA-PSK for the security with a TKIP key. The passphrase is then chosen by yourself...like "sweetpeas". Then the same passphrase is placed in the notebook security settings and then it should be able to connect. Don't use the standard Wep key security as it is very weak.
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andyb
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join:2003-05-29
SW Ontario
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·Bell Sympatico
| reply to SweetPeas
Enter a password in the field and then click generate.The resulting pass is what you need to enter in the pc's that are gonna connect.I used anonymous in the example above and thats what it gave as the encrypted code using 128.Open or shared is up to you.
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SweetPeas
join:2008-10-04 | reply to SweetPeas
i did that and it says connection error |
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andyb
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join:2003-05-29
SW Ontario | reply to Glen1
I only used WPA here as an example.I prefer the mac id filter myself. |
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andyb
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join:2003-05-29
SW Ontario | reply to SweetPeas
Make sure you "0" is not an "O" One is a number,one a letter. |
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SweetPeas
join:2008-10-04 | reply to SweetPeas
you mean in the 128 bit key? what is that for? |
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SweetPeas
join:2008-10-04
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i have a toshiba satellite and i use the configfree to connect and i go to my network and go to connect and it asks me for a Network key what is that? |
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andyb
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join:2003-05-29
SW Ontario | Its the key that is generated when you select generate key.You need to enter it when the network asks for it. |
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SweetPeas
join:2008-10-04 | reply to SweetPeas
whens that.....? what is the network key the passphrase or 128 bit key?? |
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Glen1
These Are The Good Ol' Days.
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join:2002-05-24
GTA Canada
·Bell Sympatico
| reply to SweetPeas
Let's back up here a for a minute and explain a couple of things. When you are asked for a 128 bit key or a network key you are setting up what is called an encryption key. All of the characters sent to the router are encrypted using the key...so each side has to understand how to decrypt the information. Choosing a common key between the two devices allows them to communicate properly. I suggested using a WPA-PSK key, and you can choose that option when you see the drop down box with either 64 bit or 128 bit Wep...instead of choosing the Wep type of key, use the drop down and choose WPA-PSK. Then another drop down asks you for either TKIP or AES and you can choose TKIP. Then it asks for a "pass phrase" or personal key to use. Pick something simple so you can remember it like the word: sweetpeas. There is a group policy timing box and I put 9999 in there...click next and then the router reboots. Now when you are asked for the network key in your notebook put in the word: sweetpeas. The two devices will be able to communicate using the key: sweetpeas.
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