Hello Guthrie,
I've seen WEP issues arise due different methods of implementing
(ASCII vs. HEX) across different manufacturers and OSes. So, make sure you
choose the same implementation and key size. Also make sure you've updated
the AirPort software from Apple. Let's you pick between ASCII and HEX. Then
I recommend you choose the 40 bit key (aka 64 bit) and then pick ASCII for
all machines. Remember, WEP keys are case sensitive. Also XP has this bug
that says you are "associated" with an AP even if you type the wrong WEP
key. If you're not getting an IP with WEP on (but w/o it you are), then
you're not associated with the AP.
-Ben
----- Original Message -----
From: "Guthrie Collin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2003 4:25 PM
Subject: [nycwireless] odd problem w/ 128bit WEP and DHCP
> Hello,
>
> I recently installed a wireless network at my friend's office. I used
LinkSys's BEFW11S4 (802.11b
> + firewall/dhcp/NAT + 4 port switch) for an access point that provided
service to two computers
> using NetGear's MA111 USB wireless adapter (which is a fantastic device
for Windows computers -
> great cfg software) and an eMac with the Airport Extreme card.
>
> I initially setup the SSID to be hidden, added 128bit WEP using a
shared-key and MAC
> authentication. All the computers could become part of the network, but
only one (a NetGear
> client) could receive an IP from the access point. All the rest complained
that they could not
> reach the DHCP server. I checked and double-checked my keys, cfg, etc. and
all was well, but it
> still wouldn't work. When I turned off the 128bit encryption, however,
each client became a valid
> part of the network, with an IP and everything.
>
> Has anyone experienced this problem before? Or does someone have an idea
why the 128-bit WEP would
> affect DHCP on this device?
>
> Any and all ideas are appreciated.
>
> Cheers,
> Guthrie
>
>
> =====
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