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    ThinkVantage Access Wireless WEP Key Problem

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by jlf2, Sep 27, 2009.

  1. jlf2

    jlf2 Newbie

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    I am building a profile for my home wireless network and am unable to have ThinkVantage Access software 'associate' with my network when I use the WEP 128 encryption key. If I turn encryption off on my network and build a profile that does not require encryption the connection works great. I have installed this network on a Dell and a iMac with encryption and they work great. What's the deal with ThinkVantage! BTW, I turned the windows firewall OFF just to see if that made a difference - it didn't. Thanks in advance for your help. JLF2
     
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  2. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    Strange...

    However, just FYI, WEP is pointless. WPA AES or WPA2 is the only way to go if you actually want some sort of security.
     
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    Wow, that was quick! Yeah I know it's old, but the network here at the house was put up 4 years ago so I just wanted to go with it. This is a residential area and not many of my neighbors are close enough to 'catch my signal'. Thanks for your input !
     
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