The wireless doesn't have WPA

[chicagotech]

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
<saraqpost> wrote in message
> 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.com/ ... t-text-o...
>
> >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/ ... press.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

[chicagotech]

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.

- 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.