Linksys WRT54GS with HP Laptop Problem

KennyD · 04-02-2006, 10:49 AM

I have a ZE4430US laptop with a built-in wireless adapter that doesn't want to connect properly. It will connect, then disconnect. It cycles about every 10 seconds. This morning, I think the laptop messed-up my pc wireless connection...Doing the same "cycle" as the laptop. As soon as I shut the laptop down, the pc connection went back to normal. I downloaded the latest driver for the adapter. I have the encryption set at 128 bit, and the connection settings on the laptop doesn't seem to show 128. Could it not be compatible with the router, or the encryption rate?

**dj913** · 04-02-2006, 04:30 PM

Make sure the encryption code on the laptop is the same as the routers.

KennyD · 04-02-2006, 05:56 PM

I just checked the adapter...It looks like it can be set fro 40 to 104 bits. Does that mean I need to alter my wireless router setting since it's at 128 bits?

**johnwill** · 04-02-2006, 06:59 PM

No, 104 bits is really 128 bits.

It's probably to complicated to explain why, but just use the 104 bit setting on one end and the 128 bit setting on the other end. Also, use hex passwords, they should be 26 characters (104 bits), don't use the ASCII passcode option.

04-02-2006, 10:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
KennyD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: OKla City Posts: 37 OS: Vista Home Premium	Linksys WRT54GS with HP Laptop Problem I have a ZE4430US laptop with a built-in wireless adapter that doesn't want to connect properly. It will connect, then disconnect. It cycles about every 10 seconds. This morning, I think the laptop messed-up my pc wireless connection...Doing the same "cycle" as the laptop. As soon as I shut the laptop down, the pc connection went back to normal. I downloaded the latest driver for the adapter. I have the encryption set at 128 bit, and the connection settings on the laptop doesn't seem to show 128. Could it not be compatible with the router, or the encryption rate?

04-02-2006, 06:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,748 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	No, 104 bits is really 128 bits. It's probably to complicated to explain why, but just use the 104 bit setting on one end and the 128 bit setting on the other end. Also, use hex passwords, they should be 26 characters (104 bits), don't use the ASCII passcode option. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

04-02-2006, 04:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
dj913 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MA Posts: 613 OS: WinXP Home Primarily	Make sure the encryption code on the laptop is the same as the routers.

04-02-2006, 05:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
KennyD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: OKla City Posts: 37 OS: Vista Home Premium	I just checked the adapter...It looks like it can be set fro 40 to 104 bits. Does that mean I need to alter my wireless router setting since it's at 128 bits?