WEP access on Vista SP

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Alec121

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I need help!

I recently set up a router at home (D-link DSL-2740B). This I connected to my home pc via cable. I set the encryption to WEP (this is the only security my work laptop will support). But my home laptop (running Vista SP Home Premium doesn't connect if this WEP encryption is set (it only connects if WPA).

Does Vista not recognise WEP? How can I change the settings on my Vista laptop to accept WEP?

Grateful for any advice.
 

My Computer

System One

You have to create the connection manually. If you right click on the network and sharing center, choose connect to a network. At the bottom, click on "Set up a connection or network." From there, choose "Manually connect to a wireless network." Enter your desired name and under security type, choose WEP.

On a side note, if you can avoid using WEP, by all means do. Its gone the way of the dinosaur and is VERY easy to crack, in fact, there are guides on how to do so on youtube.

Hope that helps.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Core 2 Duo
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800 ; 1440x900
    Hard Drives
    3 160gb internal 60gb external 250gb external
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