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changing password on router without locking anyone out
Right now the Linksys Router WRT54G has WEP key1 algorithm, with a empty paraphrase. (not sure if it is hidden or just empty). the password is 1234567890, so i am assuming that the paraphrase was left empty for it to generate such a simple password.
New devices are not able to connect to the wifi with a 1234567890 password. The older existing wifi devices (laptop/phones etc) work fine and they swear they used 1234567890 for the password.
Just to make sure all devices get a chance to connect and unclog any issues in the router, what do you recommend?
shall i from WEP to a simpler or more complex algorithm (for testing purpose in the begining) and see if all devices can connect with that password.
if i get into any bind, i can at least make it unsecure temporarily so no emergency connections will be denied (in case of any failure)?
how can you know/test if the router is working/beaming right and to its capacity?
the machines to connect are XP (for wired) Win7 for Wifi plus others.
thanks.
New devices are not able to connect to the wifi with a 1234567890 password. The older existing wifi devices (laptop/phones etc) work fine and they swear they used 1234567890 for the password.
Just to make sure all devices get a chance to connect and unclog any issues in the router, what do you recommend?
shall i from WEP to a simpler or more complex algorithm (for testing purpose in the begining) and see if all devices can connect with that password.
if i get into any bind, i can at least make it unsecure temporarily so no emergency connections will be denied (in case of any failure)?
how can you know/test if the router is working/beaming right and to its capacity?
the machines to connect are XP (for wired) Win7 for Wifi plus others.
thanks.
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>>If you can have 2.4 and 5GHZ running at the same time that might resolve your issue.
how can i confirm if this is an issue.. below is what it is running now. option 6. the network mode is mixed.
case in example: this is not able to connect to a Lenovo x220 tablet. (x220 is not able to receieve wifi). on the lenovo it says "unidentified network NO INTERNET ACCESS" (this is "connected" to the wifi now.
network.bmp
how can i confirm if this is an issue.. below is what it is running now. option 6. the network mode is mixed.
case in example: this is not able to connect to a Lenovo x220 tablet. (x220 is not able to receieve wifi). on the lenovo it says "unidentified network NO INTERNET ACCESS" (this is "connected" to the wifi now.
network.bmp
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>>as far as the channel it would have to be two different channels one with each frequency.
can you explain this more? i see 11 different 2.4x GHz channel options. where/how does the 5GHZ fit in or relate?
can you explain this more? i see 11 different 2.4x GHz channel options. where/how does the 5GHZ fit in or relate?
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>>WPA2 personal is recommended
when i choose WPA2, it asks for 2 options:
AES
TKIP+AES
then i have 'WPA Shared Key'. Is this where i put the password/key to access wifi?
WPA2-Pers.bmp
when i choose WPA2, it asks for 2 options:
AES
TKIP+AES
then i have 'WPA Shared Key'. Is this where i put the password/key to access wifi?
WPA2-Pers.bmp
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http://filedb.experts-exchange.com/incoming/2014/03_w13/841824/wep.bmp
and below are the other options.. which specific WPA are you recommending?
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