Router problems

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teddysmith1952

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Ok, So I have a NetGear Wireless G router. I have 2 laptops I am trying to connect to this router. 1 is a newer Toshiba satelite L300 which has no problem connecting to the router whether I set a password on the router or not. The other is an older Dell Inspiron 8000. This laptop has no problem connecting as long as I do not set a password for the router. I have tried Wpa-Psk and WEP, both work fine with the Toshiba but not the Dell. I think I may just need to put the password in correctly. On the Dell when I try to connect it will just sit at the "Windows is attempting to connect to the "Blank" Network". But it will not connect. I thought that is where it is suppose to ask me for my password but it doesn't. When I go to the properties it has Network Authentication:
Data Encryption:
Network Key:
Confirm Network Key:
I am trying to set a Wpa-Psk Password but if I have to use WEP I will. Also The toshiba has a built in 801.11n wireless networking adapter and the Dell has a D-Link Wireless G Notebook adapter. (not sure if that makes a difference)

I am putting the password in the Network key slot. Is that right?

Thanks in advance for any help!
 
The Dell's card may not support new WPA encryption. I would make sure you have the latest drivers and try again, otherwise you may have to use WEP.

Not 100% sure on this, been awhile.
 
Also, we understand that a WEP encryiption is not as secure as a WPA however, we have had no luck with connectivity with either. When we use no password (unsecure) it works like a charm! Crazy.
 
teddysmith1952 said:
Also, we understand that a WEP encryiption is not as secure as a WPA however, we have had no luck with connectivity with either. When we use no password (unsecure) it works like a charm! Crazy.
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Just to throw this in there, iv had the same problem on my old D-link. I finally tossed it(to a friend) and got a Linksys.
 
Or you can add the mac address of the laptop or wireless card in the linksys router interface under wireless then security. This will allow only that laptop with that mac address to connect to the network. Then there is no need for WEP or WPA.
 
dannaswolcott said:
Or you can add the mac address of the laptop or wireless card in the linksys router interface under wireless then security. This will allow only that laptop with that mac address to connect to the network. Then there is no need for WEP or WPA.
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People can still monitor and intercept traffic, thats why encryption is still safer.
 
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