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    ACER connection question.

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by rayw24, May 22, 2010.

  1. rayw24

    rayw24 Newbie

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    This is probably a really retarded question but i can't figure it out, I have an extensa 4420. just recently moved into a home where the internet and utilities were already setup. They have a linksys wireless router. WRT54G they have a network and a password. When i enter this into my e-net management screen it doesnt work it asks me for a WEP key but i do not have the WEP key nor do the owners of the home. Is there any way possible i can enter the password to connect or set something differently? maybe im missing something? any help is appreciated

    Thanks,

    Ray
     
    rayw24, May 22, 2010
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  2. michael_recycled

    michael_recycled Notebook Deity

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    Hi,

    the WEP password should be visible in the configuration interface of that router. You may check Linksys website for a router manual.

    Apart from that, WEP is insecure. If possible, WPA2 should be used.

    Michael
     
    michael_recycled, May 22, 2010
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    the liksys website wasnt much help i just need to get the WEP somehow someway the routers web-based setup page wasnt much help either. bugh.
     
    rayw24, May 23, 2010
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    BruBoo Notebook Evangelist

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    The WEP key is the router password. WEP keys can be entered as a long string of nonsense (The Key) or as a text passphrase (footballmad). Make sure you select the right option before entering. (when you read the key/password from the routers screen ensure you see which is checked)

    It sometimes helps to turn the router off for 5 minutes first then on again.

    Then : are you logging into the right router ?

    and as already said it takes a matter of minutes to hack WEP using todays processors and techniques. If possible move everyone to using WPA2-PSK
     
    BruBoo, May 24, 2010
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