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The Book of Wireless, Second Edition
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The Book of Wireless, Second Edition

by John Ross
January 2008
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
336 pages
9h 43m
English
No Starch Press
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Troubleshooting the Connection

Whether you're using Windows XP or some earlier version of the operating system, it ought to be possible to set up a link to a wireless network. If the automatic connection function doesn't work, don't assume that you've done something wrong—more likely, you're a victim of somebody's bad design. Here are some things to check:

  • Is the SSID used by your computer exactly the same as the SSID of the network you want to join?

  • Is encryption turned on or off? If it's on, are you using the correct encryption key? Is encryption set to 64-bit or 128-bit?

  • Does the access point use MAC address filtering? Is your wireless adapter on the list of qualified users?

  • Does the workgroup name match the SSID?

  • Does your access point use a DHCP ...

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