Cant connect to my wireless network when using WPA security

[showtime]

Hi,
I recently set up a new wireless network (had to change routers) and I set it to use WPA-PSK security and I cant connect to it with my laptop. When I set it up as an unsecured network, I can connect to it without any problems but when I change it back to WPA-PSK, it doesnt connect. Im using the right passphrase, I even managed to connect to it with another laptop (although it connected only with the 3rd time).. What should I do? I dont want to leave my wireless network unsecured.

 

[johnb35]

it could be that the laptop isn't compatible with that type of security.

 

[showtime]

Its a brand new laptop, how can it not be compatible with that..

 

[massahwahl]

Cant you just use a different type of security?

 

[Vizy]

Wireless adaptors can work with different types of securities even when being new. Switch the router's config to WEP and you should be able to connect.

 

[showtime]

Well, i set it to WEP now and it works, but I hear its pretty unsecure.. O well, itll have to do.

 

[johnb35]

Unless you have a pretty knowledgable hacker near you, there is nothing to worry about.

 

[massahwahl]

yeah ive used WEP for years and never had a problem. It seems to be the most universally supported.

 

[aviation_man]

If you set it to a 128 bit 26 hexadecimal key, that would be more secure if you feel like 64 bit isn't enough. But yeah, WEP should do you just good.