On 6/22/07, Larry Finger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
This is likely a problem with Gentoo. I use openSUSE with NetworkManager with a BCM4311 and WPA-PSK TKIP encryption, but I have also used it with WEP. When I boot, it connects automatically at least 90% of the time. For the others, I only have to click on the NM applet to connect. Are you sure the WEP key has been entered correctly? WEP has the unpleasant habit of not informing anyone that the key was wrong. You need to get the hex key that your AP is expecting (not a passphrase) and enter it. Larry
Hi Larry. I forgot to mention that I am using 64studio, an offshoot of Debian, I just happened to see the kernel config options on that page. You may be right about the WEP key; I'll see what else I can try. I tried it both with and without dashes like ****-****-**. I'm pretty sure the key I have is hex- it's alphanumeric, 10 characters, and I used it under the Windows wireless dialog. But that would explain why it can scan, and why the RX count isn't zero, but is very low. I'll try a few ways of entering it, but do you have any ideas how it should go in? I also tried running "iwconfig eth1 essid "frank"" and "iwconfig eth1 key hex-code" as separate commands... Thanks for your help. -Chuckk -- http://www.badmuthahubbard.com
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