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[Tunerz]

Just a question. I'm using Linksys WRT54G. If I enable WPA encryption, would the router just accept one computer to be wireless and not to connect others by wireless or as long as I know the key I could set up another pc to connect using the wireless method?

[rridgely]

You can connect any computer as long as they know the password. WPA is just to keep others off your network.

[Tunerz]

So I need to disable encryption to let my other computers connect?

[rridgely]

No, you just have to enter in the password on those computers.

[Tunerz]

I'll try doing it again. Also, if I connect a cellphone to the internet using the router, will it prompt for the password?

[rridgely]

A cellphone? I don't think you can do that.
Most cellphone internet comes from your provider(Verizon, Cingular, ect)

Unless your using something like vonage(which gives you a box you just plug into your router).

[Tunerz]

My bro is using n80 and it can get connection from our router wireless

After reading some info, is it true that non-linksys products need WEP encryption (i hate WEP) just to connect to the router?

[rridgely]

No, you should be able to connect.
What is your hardware your using?

[Tunerz]

My PC can connect without problems with encryption(using the WUSB54C). My mom's laptop uses Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG and can detect the router but somehow it has a hard time connecting if encryption is enabled.

[1984]

hmmmm. i set my wireless router to only allow one wireless connection and it is WEP encrypted. I can detect 4 of my neighbours wireless networks (one is not secured ) and my own with my laptop. and after testing it on shieldsup, etc. i seem to be completely stealthed and secure.

[rridgely]

WPA encryption is way better then WEP.
WEP can be cracked rather easilly.

[1984]

rridgely, on Mar 6 2007, 09:30 AM, said:

WPA encryption is way better then WEP.
WEP can be cracked rather easilly.

freudian slip. i do in fact have WPA encryption.

[Tunerz]

I know about their encryption strengths (I want to use WPA2), but I wonder why I can't connect other computers to it.

[rridgely]

Basically with WPA you just need to know the right password.
Your using the windows xp built in wireless manager right? It will prompt you for the password, and thats it.

[Glenn]

For any computer that may have to connect to more than one wireless access point, you are best off creating a profile for each location with the appropriate settings, e.g., SSID, encryption type and key, etc. Then one click and you're connected.

For the access point, you have to consider the client with the lowest encryption capability.