Help with WPA-PSK Encryption

jaaay · 05-09-2009, 02:27 PM

Ok I am trying to add a WPA-PSK Encryption on my router because I've read it is more secured then a WEP.

Now after accessing the BT router page, I changed the access point from WEP to WPA-PSK Encryption. Typed in a password and applied.

My desktop is ok with the changes and connect to the router no problem. (Desktop is Ethernet connected).

Now my LAPTOP doesn't seem to be able to pick up my router wirelessly, I managed to find my router profile and tried to changed its security settings so it matches my router settings.

My Laptop (Vista Home, brand new) doesn't seem to have a WPA-PSK Encryption option for me to connect. I can't seem to find or connect to my router.

What Im I doing wrong? Surley a Vista home allow WPA-PSK Encryption ?

jaaay · 05-09-2009, 03:44 PM

After doing further research, the following information may be of use to you guys in diagnosing my problem.

My Laptop has SP1 installed and my BT router has the latest drivers. I use ZoneAlarm firewall on both machines.

jaaay · 05-09-2009, 04:14 PM

OK I figured it out. Managed to secure my connection with WPA

johnwill · 05-09-2009, 05:39 PM

You need at least SP2 to use WPA, I guess you found that out?

jaaay · 05-09-2009, 05:48 PM

Not sure I have SP2 on my Vista? Think I only have SP1.

Anyhow WPA-PSK worked got my printer connected too

johnwill · 05-10-2009, 08:53 AM

Oh, I was thinking XP, which is what you have in your profile, I need to read more carefully next time.

05-09-2009, 02:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
jaaay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 77 OS: WinXP	Help with WPA-PSK Encryption Ok I am trying to add a WPA-PSK Encryption on my router because I've read it is more secured then a WEP. Now after accessing the BT router page, I changed the access point from WEP to WPA-PSK Encryption. Typed in a password and applied. My desktop is ok with the changes and connect to the router no problem. (Desktop is Ethernet connected). Now my LAPTOP doesn't seem to be able to pick up my router wirelessly, I managed to find my router profile and tried to changed its security settings so it matches my router settings. My Laptop (Vista Home, brand new) doesn't seem to have a WPA-PSK Encryption option for me to connect. I can't seem to find or connect to my router. What Im I doing wrong? Surley a Vista home allow WPA-PSK Encryption ? Last edited by jaaay; 05-09-2009 at 02:43 PM.

05-09-2009, 03:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
jaaay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 77 OS: WinXP	Re: Help with WPA-PSK Encryption After doing further research, the following information may be of use to you guys in diagnosing my problem. My Laptop has SP1 installed and my BT router has the latest drivers. I use ZoneAlarm firewall on both machines. Last edited by jaaay; 05-09-2009 at 03:45 PM.

05-09-2009, 04:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
jaaay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 77 OS: WinXP	Re: Help with WPA-PSK Encryption OK I figured it out. Managed to secure my connection with WPA

05-09-2009, 05:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 40,965 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Help with WPA-PSK Encryption You need at least SP2 to use WPA, I guess you found that out? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

05-09-2009, 05:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
jaaay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 77 OS: WinXP	Re: Help with WPA-PSK Encryption Not sure I have SP2 on my Vista? Think I only have SP1. Anyhow WPA-PSK worked got my printer connected too

05-10-2009, 08:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 40,965 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Help with WPA-PSK Encryption Oh, I was thinking XP, which is what you have in your profile, I need to read more carefully next time. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience