Help! Linksys 4 port wireless G

I install a new linksys card in this computer and it came up asking for the
WEP Key. I had not set WEP (probably should) on this home computer so at a
loss why it is asking.

How do I clear/reset - unplugging router didn't help.

Thanks for any info.

On Tue, 18 Apr 2006 21:26:03 GMT, "Don Harvey" <(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote:

>I install a new linksys card in this computer and it came up asking for the
>WEP Key. I had not set WEP (probably should) on this home computer so at a
>loss why it is asking.
>
>How do I clear/reset - unplugging router didn't help.
>
>Thanks for any info.
>

WEP is probably set in your router. Turn if off it you don't want it,
but not recommended.

Don Harvey wrote:
> I install a new linksys card in this computer and it came up asking for the
> WEP Key. I had not set WEP (probably should) on this home computer so at a
> loss why it is asking.
>
> How do I clear/reset - unplugging router didn't help.
>
> Thanks for any info.
>
>
The WEP key on the card and the one on the router must match in order
for the machine to connect to the router. If you don't want the WEP key,
then do a hard reset of the router hold the *Reset* button for 30
seconds. That will set the router back to its default out of the box
state and there will be no WEP-key in the router. It's a blank field on
the router at that point. You can blank out the WEP-key on the wireless
card setup too. You should be able to connect.

The install of the card has nothing to do with the router. The install
has no way of knowing if you're using a WEP-key or not, so if you're not
using a WEP-key, then you don't give it one when it ask.


Duane

Thanks Duane, RAH

I set a WEP key and everything working great. In doing this it found 2
other wireless connections (also open) and I thought no need since I live in
the suburbs. So I think it is a wise thought to set security no matter
where you live.

Thanks for the help.


"Don Harvey" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:LPc1g.69814$(E-Mail Removed) et...
> I install a new linksys card in this computer and it came up asking for
the
> WEP Key. I had not set WEP (probably should) on this home computer so at
a
> loss why it is asking.
>
> How do I clear/reset - unplugging router didn't help.
>
> Thanks for any info.
>
>

"Don Harvey" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:

>I install a new linksys card in this computer and it came up asking for the
>WEP Key. I had not set WEP (probably should) on this home computer so at a
>loss why it is asking.
>
>How do I clear/reset - unplugging router didn't help.

Others have answered the key question of how to enable/disable WEP
(i.e in the router setup). However, if you're absolutely sure you did
NOT enable WEP in your router, then there's a very good chance you're
connecting to someone elses wireless router. (Especially if you
didn't bother to change the SSID from the default "linksys").
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Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

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In <(E-Mail Removed)> on Tue, 18 Apr 2006 18:42:59
-0700, Jeff Liebermann <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>... (Especially if you
>didn't bother to change the SSID from the default "linksys").

Shame on wireless vendors for not making sure that all wireless routers and
access points have unique SSIDs!

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John Navas <http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/FAQ_for_alt.internet.wireless>

That could very well have happened. The reason I switched out the card (my
son's computer) is that the upload/download slowed down to a crawl when he
was working on his web site. He might have inadvertently been logged on to
one of these open routers or one of those might have logged on here.

I have a lot to learn about wireless. Three computers here but his is the
only one that uses wireless, the other 2 are hard wired. From reading the
newsgroup wondering if WEP will be strong enough for this location.


"Jeff Liebermann" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> "Don Harvey" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:
>
> >I install a new linksys card in this computer and it came up asking for
the
> >WEP Key. I had not set WEP (probably should) on this home computer so at
a
> >loss why it is asking.
> >
> >How do I clear/reset - unplugging router didn't help.
>
> Others have answered the key question of how to enable/disable WEP
> (i.e in the router setup). However, if you're absolutely sure you did
> NOT enable WEP in your router, then there's a very good chance you're
> connecting to someone elses wireless router. (Especially if you
> didn't bother to change the SSID from the default "linksys").
> --
> Jeff Liebermann (E-Mail Removed)
> 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
> Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
> Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

John Navas <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:

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>
>In <(E-Mail Removed)> on Tue, 18 Apr 2006 18:42:59
>-0700, Jeff Liebermann <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>>... (Especially if you
>>didn't bother to change the SSID from the default "linksys").

>Shame on wireless vendors for not making sure that all wireless routers and
>access points have unique SSIDs!

To the best of my knowledge, only 2wire wireless routers have unique
SSID's and are shipped secure by default. Every time I try to make
case for shipping secure by default, I get told that "it's too
difficult".

--
Jeff Liebermann (E-Mail Removed)
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

"Don Harvey" <moark5-(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:

>I have a lot to learn about wireless. Three computers here but his is the
>only one that uses wireless, the other 2 are hard wired. From reading the
>newsgroup wondering if WEP will be strong enough for this location.

Cracking WEP is currently trivial with commonly available tools.
Search Google for "wep crack":
http://www.google.com/search?q=wep+crack
and you'll find some of these tools. WEP is much better than nothing,
especially to prevent accidental connections from other wireless
users, but for security, WEP is a lost cause. WPA is the right
answer.

--
Jeff Liebermann (E-Mail Removed)
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

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In <(E-Mail Removed)> on Wed, 19 Apr 2006 18:48:26
-0700, Jeff Liebermann <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>John Navas <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:
>
>>[POSTED TO alt.internet.wireless - REPLY ON USENET PLEASE]
>>
>>In <(E-Mail Removed)> on Tue, 18 Apr 2006 18:42:59
>>-0700, Jeff Liebermann <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>>
>>>... (Especially if you
>>>didn't bother to change the SSID from the default "linksys").
>
>>Shame on wireless vendors for not making sure that all wireless routers and
>>access points have unique SSIDs!
>
>To the best of my knowledge, only 2wire wireless routers have unique
>SSID's and are shipped secure by default. Every time I try to make
>case for shipping secure by default, I get told that "it's too
>difficult".

Which is, of course, utter nonsense.

--
Best regards, SEE THE FAQ FOR ALT.INTERNET.WIRELESS AT
John Navas <http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/FAQ_for_alt.internet.wireless>