wireless internet problem

[Shibby]

Ok, back to this :) I was able to change the SSID, but can't for the life of me get it secured. I have tried all these sugestions and even some trial and error around the info here. Somewhere through the changing I saw something that said I had an invalid IP after turning the security on.


Also, I got this router second hand from my mom. She dosn't remember setting any passwords before, and the SSID was still set at Linksys...

[blm]

Reset everything back to default and start from scratch then if things still don't work it will be easier to help you...instead of assuming that everyting is factory default. You can do that by holding in the reset button for 30-45 secs.

[blm]

After that get back into the router go to > wireless > wireless security > choose WEP > choose 64 or 128 encryption (128 is better) > then type in a passphrase of your choice > hit 'Generate' this will create (4) 26 digit WEP keys. Right below the 'Security Mode' option you can choose which transmit key you want to use. Then when you are prompted for your WEP key simply type it in. You should only have to do it once.


Also, now that you have your own Linksys you can raise the power if you have problems getting a signal anywhere around the house. As long as it's V.4 or less.

[Shibby]

Well I don't know where it's messing up. I'm sure it's something simple that I'm missing or it's this laptop that has a weird setting. Thanks for your help, but I'm am just going to leave it unsecured until I can get someone here to secure it for me.

[NYCmitch25]

Going by your first post its a common problem. Try this: WinSock XP Fix

[Shibby]

Going by your first post its a common problem. Try this: WinSock XP Fix

Thanks, I will get back to you on if it worked or not. I have spent enough hours tyring to get this to work today :breakit: :wacko: