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[Taxi_Driver]

I was using WEP encryption on my Linksys router......

But the other day noticed it could do WPA......so thought I'd change to it...so changed it on the router.....then noticed I didnt have the WPA option on my laptop driver  

But I thought the laptop card must be able to WPA, coz it came with the router.....

I had an older Linksys router and replaced it after it broke.......but i must have not updated the laptop driver for the newer card.

So onto Linksys site for the correct driver........it wasnt available for download   Version 1/2/3/7 was there, but my card is version 5  

Did a search on google and found a chat forum.....apparently according to the forum.....V5 was taken off the linksys site because of 'issues' with the driver/software. But I found a link eventually to the driver/software on the Linksys site and downloaded the V5 version  

But can I get it to work........no I bloody carnt  

It can see my card fine.....and will search for access points, so I know the driver/card is fairly happy......but will it connect to my router....NO.....I even tried disabling encryption totally (temp) and it still wont connect to my router.

I think it must be the flakey software that installs with the driver and can see why Linksys have removed it off the 'obvious' download page.

So Ive uninstalled the V5 software and gone back to using XP to configure the card using the V5 driver.......however choice of using WPA has also disapeared........so back to using WEP  

Better than none I guess!

[Mr Skrunts]

Linksys are Naff

Bought some wireless kit for my lappy a few years ago, more hassle than it was worth.

Recently bought a Lynksys N.A.S. Box. same story, more hassle than it's worth, currently sat on shelf and switched off.  :-/

[Bandit127]

Better than none I guess!

Right you are!

The chances are slim of someone with the tools to crack your WEP turning up when I bet they can find an open connection within 1/2 a mile.

Treat yourself to a new card when you can though, they are pretty cheap now.

Linksys card on Amazon

[TheBoy]

Linksys are Naff

Bought some wireless kit for my lappy a few years ago, more hassle than it was worth.

Recently bought a Lynksys N.A.S. Box. same story, more hassle than it's worth, currently sat on shelf and switched off.  :-/

Linksys (the blue and black) was good reliable kit.  The horrid silver stuff is average, as Cisco tried to seperate the Cisco and Linksys brands.

[Taxi_Driver]

Better than none I guess!

Right you are!

The chances are slim of someone with the tools to crack your WEP turning up when I bet they can find an open connection within 1/2 a mile.
Treat yourself to a new card when you can though, they are pretty cheap now.

Linksys card on Amazon

Dont quite have to go that far  

Try nextdoor  

[Taxi_Driver]

Linksys are Naff

Bought some wireless kit for my lappy a few years ago, more hassle than it was worth.

Recently bought a Lynksys N.A.S. Box. same story, more hassle than it's worth, currently sat on shelf and switched off.  :-/

Linksys (the blue and black) was good reliable kit.  The horrid silver stuff is average, as Cisco tried to seperate the Cisco and Linksys brands.

My old Linksys (blue/black) broke (wireless on it gave up working)
Thats what I have now a silver/grey one

[TheBoy]

TD - I'd replace the kit to stuff that is secure - it is very dangerous to run without security (or WEP, which is same thing).

[TheBoy]

or disable wireless, and use a cable

[Taxi_Driver]

or disable wireless, and use a cable

That would mean walking........the only walking i do is walking Holly  

But see your point......the Link Bandit127 provided certainly gives food for thought  

Wouldnt be able to use the speedbooster bit i dont think, as the router carnt do that.....but notice the card can do WPA  

Did find a cheaper card on Amazon, for £12, but in the description it only mentions WEP......so im no better off with that card...

Mind  tho i am serious about a neighbour......not sure which one tho....
They have obviously bought a router, taken it outa the box and turned it on without changing ANY default settings  

I can hop onto it anytime I like  

Its even still set with the manu default admin password  

[TheBoy]

TD, splash out on complete new kit - just drive somebody the long way, that shoudl pay for it

[Taxi_Driver]

TD, splash out on complete new kit - just drive somebody the long way, that shoudl pay for it

Did that earlier  

Love it when a punter gets in the car.....and says......."I want streetname do you know it? Ive never been there before"  

[TheBoy]

TD, splash out on complete new kit - just drive somebody the long way, that shoudl pay for it

Did that earlier  

Love it when a punter gets in the car.....and says......."I want streetname do you know it? Ive never been there before"  

I might have a 3com pcmcia one that is wpa compat. Yours if you want it  (and if I can find it )

[Taxi_Driver]

TD, splash out on complete new kit - just drive somebody the long way, that shoudl pay for it

Did that earlier  

Love it when a punter gets in the car.....and says......."I want streetname do you know it? Ive never been there before"  

I might have a 3com pcmcia one that is wpa compat. Yours if you want it  (and if I can find it )

Well if you can find it   Cheers Jaime  

If you find it.......bring it along to Newent, save the postage, Newent is only a few weeks off  

[TheBoy]

TD, splash out on complete new kit - just drive somebody the long way, that shoudl pay for it

Did that earlier  

Love it when a punter gets in the car.....and says......."I want streetname do you know it? Ive never been there before"  

I might have a 3com pcmcia one that is wpa compat. Yours if you want it  (and if I can find it )

Well if you can find it   Cheers Jaime  

If you find it.......bring it along to Newent, save the postage, Newent is only a few weeks off  

As soon as I find it, I'll let you know the model, see if drivers still available for it.  I used it wpa under XP SP2, so should be easy enough to get driver, as SP3 doesn't break things like SP2 did...

[Taxi_Driver]

TD, splash out on complete new kit - just drive somebody the long way, that shoudl pay for it

Did that earlier  

Love it when a punter gets in the car.....and says......."I want streetname do you know it? Ive never been there before"  

I might have a 3com pcmcia one that is wpa compat. Yours if you want it  (and if I can find it )

Well if you can find it   Cheers Jaime  

If you find it.......bring it along to Newent, save the postage, Newent is only a few weeks off  

As soon as I find it, I'll let you know the model, see if drivers still available for it.  I used it wpa under XP SP2, so should be easy enough to get driver, as SP3 doesn't break things like SP2 did...

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