WPA and other operating systems

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Depends on what version of the Mac OS and which card. See
http://msmvps.com/wifizone/archive/2003/11/03/520.aspx


Alan wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have an MN-700-g Wi-Fi unit and use it for three
> computers: a desktop running XP, a laptop running XP, and
> my roommate's macintosh laptop. We have trouble using the
> highest level of encryption on both our laptops, but the
> Mac gets the worst of it.
>
> My question:
>
> Is it possible to run the highest level of encryption (WPA)
> and have connectivity on systems running OS that is NOT XP?
>
> Thanks!


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Expert Zone Columnist
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MS-MVP (Windows)

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.broadbandnet.hardware (More info?)

It definitely fixed connection stability for me. It was a huge improvement.

anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com wrote:
> Hi Barb,
>
> I just wanted to say that I find your articles VERY helpful
> and I appreciate your response. My roommate does have all
> the goodies necessary for connection. Do you know if the
> recent update (just downloaded this AM) will increase the
> stability of our connections? We've had constant problem
> of our links being dropped and then having to actually
> cycle the power off the MN-700 unit to restore the ability
> to log on. Very annoying...
>
> Thanks
>> -----Original Message-----
>> Depends on what version of the Mac OS and which card. See
>> http://msmvps.com/wifizone/archive/2003/11/03/520.aspx
>>
>>
>> Alan wrote:
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I have an MN-700-g Wi-Fi unit and use it for three
>>> computers: a desktop running XP, a laptop running XP, and
>>> my roommate's macintosh laptop. We have trouble using the
>>> highest level of encryption on both our laptops, but the
>>> Mac gets the worst of it.
>>>
>>> My question:
>>>
>>> Is it possible to run the highest level of encryption (WPA)
>>> and have connectivity on systems running OS that is NOT XP?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>
>>
>> --
>> Barb Bowman
>> Expert Zone Columnist
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>> MS-MVP (Windows)
>>
>>
>> .


--
Barb Bowman
Expert Zone Columnist
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
MS-MVP (Windows)