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    Windows 7, WPA Key has to be retyped every time.

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by dkwhite, Jan 18, 2010.

  1. dkwhite

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    Just ran into an issue where a client had a problem with his Windows 7 Wireless connection profile not saving the wpa key. I can't for the life of me remember what setting needs to be changed for this to happen. anyone have any suggestions?
     
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    did you try deleting the wireless network profile and try recreating it?
     
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    yeah we did try that and the issue remained. It's windows 7 starter, but I don't see that as one of the limitations, though it could have been snuck in i suppose.
     
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    Is he using the windows zero wireless configuration or some third party connection utilty
     
    gerryf19, Jan 19, 2010
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    This happens on some hardware when SSID is hidden. Try changing this setting on the router and see if problem disappears.
     
    downloads, Jan 20, 2010
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