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I have a desk top, XP pro, USR 8054 router connected to NTL set top
box. I also have an IBM T40 centrino laptop, xp pro.
I have the following on the router:
1. SSID Broadcast = disabled
2. WEP key is 64 bit
3. MAC filter is on to restrict access to the laptop and the desktop
only
4. Authentication is = Open system.
On laptop:
5. Data encryption (WEP enabled) = on with the network key specified
6. Key is provided automatically = not ticked.
My problems are:
in 4 above, if i change this to Shared access and the "Network
authentication (Shared mode)" box on the laptop is ticked, the
wireless will not work.
Also in the system tray, if I right click to see available networks, I
can see Home (which I am not sure what it is) and the correct network.
However the correct network states that the connection may not be
secured because a network WEP key is not used. infact in 5 and 6
above I have it specified.
I am worried about the security here and any help will be appreciated.
I have a desk top, XP pro, USR 8054 router connected to NTL set top
box. I also have an IBM T40 centrino laptop, xp pro.
I have the following on the router:
1. SSID Broadcast = disabled
2. WEP key is 64 bit
3. MAC filter is on to restrict access to the laptop and the desktop
only
4. Authentication is = Open system.
On laptop:
5. Data encryption (WEP enabled) = on with the network key specified
6. Key is provided automatically = not ticked.
My problems are:
in 4 above, if i change this to Shared access and the "Network
authentication (Shared mode)" box on the laptop is ticked, the
wireless will not work.
Also in the system tray, if I right click to see available networks, I
can see Home (which I am not sure what it is) and the correct network.
However the correct network states that the connection may not be
secured because a network WEP key is not used. infact in 5 and 6
above I have it specified.
I am worried about the security here and any help will be appreciated.