drcobalt

while there is a wireless thread here

I have a desktop and a laptop connected via wireless router.

Currently have the network set up with WEP. If i want to change to WPA is it as simple as going into the router webpage and selecting WPA and entering my passphrase - then entering the passphrase when connecting my pc's to the wioreless networks.

Or is there more to it - ie. attaching the laptops to the router (like when you initially set it up) and resetting options bla bla

retired_jhr2211

No, its easy, just make sure all your network (wifi) cards implement WPA.

retired_oldfierce

had something like this problem earlier, also setting up mother's 'puter.

no idea whatsoever how i fixed it. i entered the WEP key again and it worked.

doesn't help in the slightest, i know.

drcobalt

cheers kris

I think the desktop card does allow it - not sure about the laptop (inbuilt wireless)

how do i check if they do allow WPA

retired_jhr2211

enable WPA on the router and see if the clients can connect

Else post the network (wifi) card manufcaturer and model numbers and Ill do a bit of checking

drcobalt

just checked on my desktop - there is a Belkin wireless card utility thingy and that has an option under security of enabling WPA. so i would say thats ok

will have to check my laptop tomorrow. So its as simple as i said yes. Enable WPA on the belkin web page account thing. Then when trying to connect to the network - enter the passphrase i entered into the web page.

retired_jhr2211

That should work fine SC.