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Securing Wireless Network

Discussion in 'Networking (Hardware & Software)' started by tjv1960, 2006/07/23.

  1. 2006/07/23
    tjv1960 Contributing Member

    tjv1960 Inactive Thread Starter

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    I've attempted to secure my wireless network. When I set a wep key on linkys from my desktop I cannot get on the internet from my laptop. I believe I'm missing a step.

    Thanks.
     
  2. 2006/07/23
    Jason Qi

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    Yes, you need input the key to your laptop.
     

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  4. 2006/07/25
    TonyT

    TonyT SuperGeek Staff

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    On the laptop:
    double click wifi icon next to clock
    click on View available wifi networks
    click on change order of preferred networks
    delete your net connection from the list
    click search for available wifi networks
    click on your network & then on connect
    enter wep key when prompted
     
  5. 2006/07/27
    Skipslot

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