dallas7
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Posted: Nov. 24 2004,18:45 |
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If you're using a WEP key and your access point is not set to "open" or "both" you probably need to enter the "key restricted" in iwconfig. Run netcardconfig and when you get to the one where you enter your WEP key, stop at the NEXT one which is something like "enter additional parameter for..." type in
key restricted
just like that, no quotes, dashes, equal signs.
Then just continue until netcardconfig finishes.
You can also do it using the iwconfig command line. Something like
iwconfig wlan0 key restricted
Sorry I don't have my DLS box with me to jog my memory. I done it so many times now, it's all rote for me.
But you seem to be pretty savvy so it should be a no brainer for you. Let us know if that works.
It's unfortunate that the Linux world has not yet developed a unified TCP/IP-WiFi front end. If your NIC isn't recognized by netcardconfig, you wouldn't believe what you have to do to set it up. Something as simple as pointing to your default gateway and DNS servers is a throwback to the MS-DOS TCP/IP stack.
Don't get me started on the lack of hardware drivers for stuff that isn't two years old or thrown together by code anarchists.
Welcome to Linux. If you like sticking your feet in piles of hot coals, you'll love it!
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