what wireless card> have you looked for a newer driver that supports
WPA? what laptop? does it have built in wireless? please post the
text results of ipconfig /all

http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.c...t-text-output/

On Sat, 2 Aug 2008 17:21:22 -0700 (PDT), "saraqpost@yahoo.com"
wrote:

>Hi -
>
>I have been using a Linksys router and connecting just fine. Now we
>have a new router (Linksys) and it's password protected.
>
>I was told to set it up to choose "WPA" and I don't have that option.
>
>I went to Windows Downloads and took all the possible steps (I'm on
>Windows XP - I had SP2, and loaded SP3) and still don't have WPA.
>
>I tried just the WPA download KB893357 and it says I already have the
>SP that should have this in it.
>
>Is there some way I can get WPA onto my laptop? I am NOT technical -
>just a [frustrsted] user!
>
>thanks -
>Sara
--

Barb Bowman
MS-MVP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com

On Aug 3, 4:48*am, Barb Bowman wrote:
> what wireless card> have you looked for a newer driver that supports
> WPA? what laptop? does it have built in wireless? please post the
> text results of ipconfig /all
>
> http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.c...-to-get-text-o...
>
> On Sat, 2 Aug 2008 17:21:22 -0700 (PDT), "saraqp...@yahoo.com"
>
>
>
>
>
> wrote:
> >Hi -
>
> >I have been using a Linksys router and connecting just fine. *Now we
> >have a new router (Linksys) and it's password protected.
>
> >I was told to set it up to choose "WPA" and I don't have that option.
>
> >I went to Windows Downloads and took all the possible steps (I'm on
> >Windows XP - I had SP2, and loaded SP3) and still don't have WPA.
>
> >I tried just the WPA download KB893357 and it says I already have the
> >SP that should have this in it.
>
> >Is there some way I can get WPA onto my laptop? *I am NOT technical -
> >just a [frustrsted] user!
>
> >thanks *-
> >Sara
>
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS-MVPhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspxhttp://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Hi Barb -

What I really need is the Download that puts WPA onto Windows XP.
Though I've taken all MS updates, somehow I don't have this one. I
tried to download it yesterday a few times and I get the message that
what I've already downloaded (SP2) contains the WPA. But it's not on
my laptop.

My laptop has built-in wireless. I suspect it still has a "card", and
if it does I don't know how to tell you what that card is. I did have
to have my hard drive put into a new laptop (Thinkpad T42) when the
screen/monitor died, so maybe that new "hardware" was missing the
WPA?

This is not my area, so I apologize for the vague details. I do know
that when I go into "Change Advanced Settings" and see "wireless
networks" and choose "Properties" for the one I need to set up and
enter a PW, I only have "Open or Shared" for "Network Authentication"
and "WEP or Disabled" for Data Encryption. My brother thought I
needed updates, but I have them all (did SP3 yesterday).

I can get on at the airport and on a neighbor's wireless (they're
open). RIght now I'm on using a lan cable.

Does this info help? And here's the ipconfig /all:

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\sadelizzi.BUILDING19>ipconfig /all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : LT1024
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . : building19.com
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : building19.com
cable.rcn.com

Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection 3:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Cisco Systems PCI Wireless
LAN Adapt
er
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0E-9B-B2-12-00

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : cable.rcn.com
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT
Mobile Connecti
on
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-11-25-47-FF-29
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.106
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 207.172.3.8
207.172.3.9
Primary WINS Server . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.10
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, August 03, 2008
7:13:33 AM
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, August 04, 2008
7:13:33 AM

C:\Documents and Settings\sadelizzi.BUILDING19>

MANY thanks!
sara

Do a simple test. Disable windows WZC and install manufacturer's wireless
utility. Do you have WPA?

--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com
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On Aug 3, 4:48 am, Barb Bowman wrote:
> what wireless card> have you looked for a newer driver that supports
> WPA? what laptop? does it have built in wireless? please post the
> text results of ipconfig /all
>
> http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.c...-to-get-text-o...
>
> On Sat, 2 Aug 2008 17:21:22 -0700 (PDT), "saraqp...@yahoo.com"
>
>
>
>
>
> wrote:
> >Hi -
>
> >I have been using a Linksys router and connecting just fine. Now we
> >have a new router (Linksys) and it's password protected.
>
> >I was told to set it up to choose "WPA" and I don't have that option.
>
> >I went to Windows Downloads and took all the possible steps (I'm on
> >Windows XP - I had SP2, and loaded SP3) and still don't have WPA.
>
> >I tried just the WPA download KB893357 and it says I already have the
> >SP that should have this in it.
>
> >Is there some way I can get WPA onto my laptop? I am NOT technical -
> >just a [frustrsted] user!
>
> >thanks -
> >Sara
>
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS-MVPhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspxhttp://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com-
> Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Hi Barb -

What I really need is the Download that puts WPA onto Windows XP.
Though I've taken all MS updates, somehow I don't have this one. I
tried to download it yesterday a few times and I get the message that
what I've already downloaded (SP2) contains the WPA. But it's not on
my laptop.

My laptop has built-in wireless. I suspect it still has a "card", and
if it does I don't know how to tell you what that card is. I did have
to have my hard drive put into a new laptop (Thinkpad T42) when the
screen/monitor died, so maybe that new "hardware" was missing the
WPA?

This is not my area, so I apologize for the vague details. I do know
that when I go into "Change Advanced Settings" and see "wireless
networks" and choose "Properties" for the one I need to set up and
enter a PW, I only have "Open or Shared" for "Network Authentication"
and "WEP or Disabled" for Data Encryption. My brother thought I
needed updates, but I have them all (did SP3 yesterday).

I can get on at the airport and on a neighbor's wireless (they're
open). RIght now I'm on using a lan cable.

Does this info help? And here's the ipconfig /all:

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\sadelizzi.BUILDING19>ipconfig /all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : LT1024
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . : building19.com
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : building19.com
cable.rcn.com

Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection 3:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Cisco Systems PCI Wireless
LAN Adapt
er
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0E-9B-B2-12-00

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : cable.rcn.com
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT
Mobile Connecti
on
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-11-25-47-FF-29
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.106
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 207.172.3.8
207.172.3.9
Primary WINS Server . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.10
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, August 03, 2008
7:13:33 AM
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, August 04, 2008
7:13:33 AM

C:\Documents and Settings\sadelizzi.BUILDING19>

MANY thanks!
sara

On Aug 3, 9:21*am, "Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)"
wrote:
> Do a simple test. Disable windows WZC and install manufacturer's wireless
> utility. Do you have WPA?
>
> --
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting onhttp://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access onhttp://www.HowToNetworking.com wrote in message
>
> news:b6236638-84f8-420e-88df-7f4c112c1eca@p25g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
> On Aug 3, 4:48 am, Barb Bowman wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > what wireless card> have you looked for a newer driver that supports
> > WPA? what laptop? does it have built in wireless? please post the
> > text results of ipconfig /all
>
> >http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.c...-to-get-text-o...
>
> > On Sat, 2 Aug 2008 17:21:22 -0700 (PDT), "saraqp...@yahoo.com"
>
> > wrote:
> > >Hi -
>
> > >I have been using a Linksys router and connecting just fine. Now we
> > >have a new router (Linksys) and it's password protected.
>
> > >I was told to set it up to choose "WPA" and I don't have that option.
>
> > >I went to Windows Downloads and took all the possible steps (I'm on
> > >Windows XP - I had SP2, and loaded SP3) and still don't have WPA.
>
> > >I tried just the WPA download KB893357 and it says I already have the
> > >SP that should have this in it.
>
> > >Is there some way I can get WPA onto my laptop? I am NOT technical -
> > >just a [frustrsted] user!
>
> > >thanks -
> > >Sara
>
> > --
>
> > Barb Bowman
> > MS-MVPhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx...
> > Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> Hi Barb -
>
> What I really need is the Download that puts WPA onto Windows XP.
> Though I've taken all MS updates, somehow I don't have this one. *I
> tried to download it yesterday a few times and I get the message that
> what I've already downloaded (SP2) contains the WPA. *But it's not on
> my laptop.
>
> My laptop has built-in wireless. *I suspect it still has a "card", and
> if it does I don't know how to tell you what that card is. I did have
> to have my hard drive put into a new laptop (Thinkpad T42) when the
> screen/monitor died, so maybe that new "hardware" was missing the
> WPA?
>
> This is not my area, so I apologize for the vague details. *I do know
> that when I go into "Change Advanced Settings" and see "wireless
> networks" and choose *"Properties" for the one I need to set up and
> enter a PW, I only have "Open or Shared" for "Network Authentication"
> and "WEP or Disabled" for Data Encryption. *My brother thought I
> needed updates, but I have them all (did SP3 yesterday).
>
> I can get on at the airport and on a neighbor's wireless (they're
> open). *RIght now I'm on using a lan cable.
>
> Does this info help? *And here's the ipconfig /all:
>
> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\sadelizzi.BUILDING19>ipconfig /all
>
> Windows IP Configuration

>
> MANY thanks!
> sara- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I don't know how to disable windows WZC or install manufacturer's
wireless utility. Can I get the utility on the Web? How do I find out
who the manufacturer is?

I assume by "Do you have WPA" you mean after I take the above 2
steps? If you mean do I have it now, the answer is no, I think.

Sara

go to http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...IGR-42683.html and
get drivers, utilities, etc. to manage this wireless card.

On Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:31:04 -0700 (PDT), "saraqpost@yahoo.com"
wrote:

> Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Cisco Systems PCI Wireless
>LAN Adapt
>er
--

Barb Bowman
MS-MVP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com

On Aug 3, 4:15*pm, Barb Bowman wrote:
> go tohttp://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-42683.htmland
> get drivers, utilities, etc. to manage this wireless card.
>
> On Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:31:04 -0700 (PDT), "saraqp...@yahoo.com"
>
> wrote:
> > * Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Cisco Systems PCI Wireless
> >LAN Adapt
> >er
>
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS-MVPhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspxhttp://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com

Isn't that for hardware? I thought all I needed is the WPA software.
It was an update from Microsoft, but since I already loaded SP2, the
system says that since I have SP2, I "must" already have the WPA
software. Problem is I don't have WPA. Is there anyway to get the
WPA update loaded onto my laptop even though I already have SP2 (and
SP3) loaded (Windows XP Pro)?

I was able to get my printer on the network, just not my laptop. I
don't get the WPA as a choice - so I can't connect to the router.

Sara

Hi
Windows gets the encryption options from the Wireless Card Drivers.
If the card is Not WPA capable Windows would not offer it.
Connect with a wire to your Router and disable or change the security to
WEP.
(The Router's manual should explain how to connect, and how to configure
security).
In general.
From the weakest to the strongest, Wireless security capacity is.
No Security
MAC______(Band Aid if nothing else is available).
WEP64____(Easy, to "Break" by knowledgeable people).
WEP128___(A little Harder, but "Hackable" too).
WPA-PSK__(Very Hard to Break).
WPA-AES__(Not functionally Breakable)
WPA2____ (Not functionally Breakable).
Note 1: WPA-AES the the current entry level rendition of WPA2.
Note 2: If you use WinXP and did not updated it you would have to download
the WPA2 patch from Microsoft. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/893357
The documentation of your Wireless devices (Wireless Router, and Wireless
Computer's Card) should state the type of security that is available with
your Wireless hardware.
All devices MUST be set to the same security level using the same pass
phrase.
Therefore the security must be set according what ever is the best possible
of one of the Wireless devices.
I.e. even if most of your system might be capable to be configured to the
max. with WPA2, but one device is only capable to be configured to max . of
WEP, to whole system must be configured to WEP.
If you need more good security and one device (like a Wireless card that can
do WEP only) is holding better security for the whole Network, replace the
device with a better one.
Setting Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).

wrote in message
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> Hi -
>
> I have been using a Linksys router and connecting just fine. Now we
> have a new router (Linksys) and it's password protected.
>
> I was told to set it up to choose "WPA" and I don't have that option.
>
> I went to Windows Downloads and took all the possible steps (I'm on
> Windows XP - I had SP2, and loaded SP3) and still don't have WPA.
>
> I tried just the WPA download KB893357 and it says I already have the
> SP that should have this in it.
>
> Is there some way I can get WPA onto my laptop? I am NOT technical -
> just a [frustrsted] user!
>
> thanks -
> Sara

the card must have firmware that supports WPA and drivers that
support it. if WPA does not display as an option, then you may need
updated drivers. it is possible that this old old wireless card may
not support WPA.

On Sun, 3 Aug 2008 13:59:13 -0700 (PDT), "saraqpost@yahoo.com"
wrote:

>On Aug 3, 4:15*pm, Barb Bowman wrote:
>> go tohttp://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-42683.htmland
>> get drivers, utilities, etc. to manage this wireless card.
>>
>> On Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:31:04 -0700 (PDT), "saraqp...@yahoo.com"
>>
>> wrote:
>> > * Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Cisco Systems PCI Wireless
>> >LAN Adapt
>> >er
>>
>> --
>>
>> Barb Bowman
>> MS-MVPhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspxhttp://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com
>
>Isn't that for hardware? I thought all I needed is the WPA software.
>It was an update from Microsoft, but since I already loaded SP2, the
>system says that since I have SP2, I "must" already have the WPA
>software. Problem is I don't have WPA. Is there anyway to get the
>WPA update loaded onto my laptop even though I already have SP2 (and
>SP3) loaded (Windows XP Pro)?
>
> I was able to get my printer on the network, just not my laptop. I
>don't get the WPA as a choice - so I can't connect to the router.
>
>Sara
--

Barb Bowman
MS-MVP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com

In addition to Jack's excellent post, if one has XP SP2 and does not desire
to install SP3, then there is a newer update to the WPA hotfix that can be
found at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917021/en-us. The same or newer
files are included in XP SP3, so you are good as far as XP is concerned, but
you need to find out if the card in your laptop will handle WPA, and the
only way to do that is to install the latest drivers, reboot, and check
again.

As others have noted, you must have the WPA patch AND a wireless card with
drivers capable of WPA or WPA2, whichever you desire.

You can only connect at the highest encryption supported by your **weakest**
link. You have XP patched already, so you need the drivers updated or a new
card capable of WPA.

If your laptop is less than about three years old, you should be able to get
drivers for the built-in card that will enable WPA2. Follow Barb Bowman's
link http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...IGR-42683.html and install
the latest drivers, then check to see if WPA is offered.

Gregg Hill




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On Aug 3, 4:15 pm, Barb Bowman wrote:
> go tohttp://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-42683.htmland
> get drivers, utilities, etc. to manage this wireless card.
>
> On Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:31:04 -0700 (PDT), "saraqp...@yahoo.com"
>
> wrote:
> > Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Cisco Systems PCI Wireless
> >LAN Adapt
> >er
>
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS-MVPhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspxhttp://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com

Isn't that for hardware? I thought all I needed is the WPA software.
It was an update from Microsoft, but since I already loaded SP2, the
system says that since I have SP2, I "must" already have the WPA
software. Problem is I don't have WPA. Is there anyway to get the
WPA update loaded onto my laptop even though I already have SP2 (and
SP3) loaded (Windows XP Pro)?

I was able to get my printer on the network, just not my laptop. I
don't get the WPA as a choice - so I can't connect to the router.

Sara