WPA key

In windows xp home I've set up my wireless network to the AP and can get a
secure connection. However, everytime I turn on the computer I have to
re-enter my WEP key. I cannot save the correct key. There is an entry in the
WEP area but it is not correct. I need to re-enter the correct WEP key
manually. I cannot seem to save my correct WEP key it defaults to the unkown
entry on re-boot. I'm stump.

The WEP key may appear to be only six or seven characters because Windows
not only hides what you type with those black dots, but it also does NOT
show a dot for each letter or number.

The idea here is to make it harder for someone to guess your password by not
allowing them to see how many characters it really is.

Carey

"ggtz" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:92E113ED-A244-4538-A0B7-(E-Mail Removed)...
> In windows xp home I've set up my wireless network to the AP and can get a
> secure connection. However, everytime I turn on the computer I have to
> re-enter my WEP key. I cannot save the correct key. There is an entry in
> the
> WEP area but it is not correct. I need to re-enter the correct WEP key
> manually. I cannot seem to save my correct WEP key it defaults to the
> unkown
> entry on re-boot. I'm stump.

I realize that. The key I enter is the correct length and all hex. XP will
simply not save the new key I enter. There is no "save" box to check in any
window. I've disabled all security (norton) thinking this was the problem -
not. Still when I change the key and reboot the computer the WEP key is
incorrect. I've tried putting this in manually because I read somewhere that
you cannot copy from notpad. Well I can copy from notepad and get my
connection, or manually input this WEP key ut XP will not saveit. I have
installed the SP2 recently too. I was using the linksys software but was
attempting to use windows to configure the wireless to give it a try.
Everything works fine except I cannot get the WEP key to save and be correct
on the next boot. Still stumped.

"Carey Holzman" wrote:

> The WEP key may appear to be only six or seven characters because Windows
> not only hides what you type with those black dots, but it also does NOT
> show a dot for each letter or number.
>
> The idea here is to make it harder for someone to guess your password by not
> allowing them to see how many characters it really is.
>
> Carey
>
> "ggtz" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:92E113ED-A244-4538-A0B7-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > In windows xp home I've set up my wireless network to the AP and can get a
> > secure connection. However, everytime I turn on the computer I have to
> > re-enter my WEP key. I cannot save the correct key. There is an entry in
> > the
> > WEP area but it is not correct. I need to re-enter the correct WEP key
> > manually. I cannot seem to save my correct WEP key it defaults to the
> > unkown
> > entry on re-boot. I'm stump.
>
>
>

With one of my Belkin cards i had to put the key in thru the XP SP2 wireless
program. Belkin knew their utility didn't work maybe u r in the same spot
now

"ggtz" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:284C5844-3015-4C1F-8B7D-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I realize that. The key I enter is the correct length and all hex. XP will
> simply not save the new key I enter. There is no "save" box to check in
> any
> window. I've disabled all security (norton) thinking this was the
> problem -
> not. Still when I change the key and reboot the computer the WEP key is
> incorrect. I've tried putting this in manually because I read somewhere
> that
> you cannot copy from notpad. Well I can copy from notepad and get my
> connection, or manually input this WEP key ut XP will not saveit. I have
> installed the SP2 recently too. I was using the linksys software but was
> attempting to use windows to configure the wireless to give it a try.
> Everything works fine except I cannot get the WEP key to save and be
> correct
> on the next boot. Still stumped.
>
> "Carey Holzman" wrote:
>
>> The WEP key may appear to be only six or seven characters because Windows
>> not only hides what you type with those black dots, but it also does NOT
>> show a dot for each letter or number.
>>
>> The idea here is to make it harder for someone to guess your password by
>> not
>> allowing them to see how many characters it really is.
>>
>> Carey
>>
>> "ggtz" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:92E113ED-A244-4538-A0B7-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > In windows xp home I've set up my wireless network to the AP and can
>> > get a
>> > secure connection. However, everytime I turn on the computer I have to
>> > re-enter my WEP key. I cannot save the correct key. There is an entry
>> > in
>> > the
>> > WEP area but it is not correct. I need to re-enter the correct WEP key
>> > manually. I cannot seem to save my correct WEP key it defaults to the
>> > unkown
>> > entry on re-boot. I'm stump.
>>
>>
>>

The Windows Zero configuration software is responsible for saving the key.
If you have third-party software installed which disabled this
functionality, this can be one result. I have one client using Boingo who
has this symptom.

You might try uninstalling all the third-party software related to the
wireless card in your machine and see if that helps. I'm assuming that you
haven't intentionally disabled any Microsoft services.

"ggtz" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:284C5844-3015-4C1F-8B7D-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I realize that. The key I enter is the correct length and all hex. XP will
> simply not save the new key I enter. There is no "save" box to check in
> any
> window. I've disabled all security (norton) thinking this was the
> problem -
> not. Still when I change the key and reboot the computer the WEP key is
> incorrect. I've tried putting this in manually because I read somewhere
> that
> you cannot copy from notpad. Well I can copy from notepad and get my
> connection, or manually input this WEP key ut XP will not saveit. I have
> installed the SP2 recently too. I was using the linksys software but was
> attempting to use windows to configure the wireless to give it a try.
> Everything works fine except I cannot get the WEP key to save and be
> correct
> on the next boot. Still stumped.
>
> "Carey Holzman" wrote:
>
>> The WEP key may appear to be only six or seven characters because Windows
>> not only hides what you type with those black dots, but it also does NOT
>> show a dot for each letter or number.
>>
>> The idea here is to make it harder for someone to guess your password by
>> not
>> allowing them to see how many characters it really is.
>>
>> Carey
>>
>> "ggtz" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:92E113ED-A244-4538-A0B7-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > In windows xp home I've set up my wireless network to the AP and can
>> > get a
>> > secure connection. However, everytime I turn on the computer I have to
>> > re-enter my WEP key. I cannot save the correct key. There is an entry
>> > in
>> > the
>> > WEP area but it is not correct. I need to re-enter the correct WEP key
>> > manually. I cannot seem to save my correct WEP key it defaults to the
>> > unkown
>> > entry on re-boot. I'm stump.
>>
>>
>>

Bill Sanderson wrote:
> The Windows Zero configuration software is responsible for saving the
> key. If you have third-party software installed which disabled this
> functionality, this can be one result. I have one client using
> Boingo who has this symptom.
>
> You might try uninstalling all the third-party software related to the
> wireless card in your machine and see if that helps. I'm assuming
> that you haven't intentionally disabled any Microsoft services.
>
I had a similar problem, but with the WPA key not being saved; the WEP key
would save OK. In addition to uninstalling third party software (PCTel and
T-Mobile) I had to clean out the registry settings using Winsock XP Fix, and
then WZC worked OK.
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html

Thanks!

"Jim Fox" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:hMadnXOIW_a6ACDcRVn-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Bill Sanderson wrote:
>> The Windows Zero configuration software is responsible for saving the
>> key. If you have third-party software installed which disabled this
>> functionality, this can be one result. I have one client using
>> Boingo who has this symptom.
>>
>> You might try uninstalling all the third-party software related to the
>> wireless card in your machine and see if that helps. I'm assuming
>> that you haven't intentionally disabled any Microsoft services.
>>
> I had a similar problem, but with the WPA key not being saved; the WEP key
> would save OK. In addition to uninstalling third party software (PCTel
> and T-Mobile) I had to clean out the registry settings using Winsock XP
> Fix, and then WZC worked OK.
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
>
>
>
>

I've made sure ther is no 3rd party software left on the machine. I'm
completely stumped. You say clean the registry. Okay...how's that done?.

"Jim Fox" wrote:

> Bill Sanderson wrote:
> > The Windows Zero configuration software is responsible for saving the
> > key. If you have third-party software installed which disabled this
> > functionality, this can be one result. I have one client using
> > Boingo who has this symptom.
> >
> > You might try uninstalling all the third-party software related to the
> > wireless card in your machine and see if that helps. I'm assuming
> > that you haven't intentionally disabled any Microsoft services.
> >
> I had a similar problem, but with the WPA key not being saved; the WEP key
> would save OK. In addition to uninstalling third party software (PCTel and
> T-Mobile) I had to clean out the registry settings using Winsock XP Fix, and
> then WZC worked OK.
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
>
>
>
>
>

ggtz wrote:
> I've made sure ther is no 3rd party software left on the machine. I'm
> completely stumped. You say clean the registry. Okay...how's that
> done?.
>
Download the Winsock XP Fix software and run it, if you are using WinXP.
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
After running it, you may have to re-enter any special setup information
that you have previously entered for your network card (Control Panel/
Network Connections, then right-click on the network adapter and select
Properties/Internet Protocol).

There is a comparable version called Winsock Fix that also works with
Windows 2000, but you will have to search for it. I don't think it works
for Win9x.

I cleaned out the registry. I removed any entires such as linksys, belkin or
and wireless. Still the WEP key does not change.

I also ran the other progrm mentioned (winsock fix) but still I cannot save
the new WEP key.

Come on Microsoft....what's wrong?.

"Jim Fox" wrote:

> ggtz wrote:
> > I've made sure ther is no 3rd party software left on the machine. I'm
> > completely stumped. You say clean the registry. Okay...how's that
> > done?.
> >
> Download the Winsock XP Fix software and run it, if you are using WinXP.
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
> After running it, you may have to re-enter any special setup information
> that you have previously entered for your network card (Control Panel/
> Network Connections, then right-click on the network adapter and select
> Properties/Internet Protocol).
>
> There is a comparable version called Winsock Fix that also works with
> Windows 2000, but you will have to search for it. I don't think it works
> for Win9x.
>
>
>
>
>