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Thread ID: 113729	2010-11-01 20:53:00	Deleting a security passphrase/word	curly (6655)	Press F1

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1149536	2010-11-01 20:53:00	I have an Acer Aspire 5100 laptop which is connected to our wireless network via a Dlink Airplus G wireless acess point. The computer has security enabled. A recent problem with the laptop caused me to reinstall a backup of the Hard Drive. Since doing this the laptop will not go online, instead asking for a security password or pass phrase. I know exactly what the password is yet the laptop claims it is wrong. How do I delete/remove the previous password, so I can install another one ? I'm not sure, but WEP may have been selected as the security system, which is presently installed. The modem/router is a Dlink ADSL2+ DSL 504T. The laptop can "see" the wireless network but cannot connet to it !	curly (6655)
1149537	2010-11-01 21:53:00	What is the OS ? Depending on what Version of windows will determine the exact instructions. But generally you go into the wireless LAN connections, Adapter settings , Wireless tab and it will list all the networks previously connected, select it then delete. Then reconnect to the Network with the new password.	wainuitech (129)
1149538	2010-11-01 22:41:00	Are you sure the AP is set up using WEP? If so, it probably shouldn't be - WEP has been thoroughly discredited as an encryption scheme. Sure you're not using WPA or WPA2? - the laptop encryption type has to match the AP one as well as having the correct password. You should be able to select the encryption type & password from the connection properties manually - try right-clicking on the wireless entry with the correct SSID. Failing that, you could try a temporary wired connection & check the AP's wireless settings via its browser interface - assuming you know the AP's IP address.	MushHead (10626)
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