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I am interested in sitting in places that utilize wi-fi technology such as
Starbucks and connect to the internet.
From what I understand, I need a pcmcia card for this to happen. I purchased
the Linksys 2.4 ghz 802.11g Wireless G Notebook
Adapter model WPC54G. My machine is a Dell Inspiron running Windows XP
Home.
I haven't yet tried to connect this card but I was looking at the quick
installation document and there are a couple of questions
that the setup will ask that I'm not quite sure how to answer:
1) I have to choose between Infrastructure and Ad Hoc mode. (I'm thinking
Infrastructure is the choice here)
2) I have to select my type of security, It looks like the choices will be
64bit WEP, 128bit WEP or WPA-PSK.
If I choose 64bitWEP, I have to supply a 10 hexidecimal passphrase. If I
choose 128bit WEP I need a 26 hexidecimal passphrase.
And, if I choose WPA-PSK I will need a 8-63 hexidecimal passphrase.
I am clueless on what I'm supposed select and how to enter these
passphrases. If someone uses their notebook to connect to public wireless
networks can you please help me out?
Thank you
I am interested in sitting in places that utilize wi-fi technology such as
Starbucks and connect to the internet.
From what I understand, I need a pcmcia card for this to happen. I purchased
the Linksys 2.4 ghz 802.11g Wireless G Notebook
Adapter model WPC54G. My machine is a Dell Inspiron running Windows XP
Home.
I haven't yet tried to connect this card but I was looking at the quick
installation document and there are a couple of questions
that the setup will ask that I'm not quite sure how to answer:
1) I have to choose between Infrastructure and Ad Hoc mode. (I'm thinking
Infrastructure is the choice here)
2) I have to select my type of security, It looks like the choices will be
64bit WEP, 128bit WEP or WPA-PSK.
If I choose 64bitWEP, I have to supply a 10 hexidecimal passphrase. If I
choose 128bit WEP I need a 26 hexidecimal passphrase.
And, if I choose WPA-PSK I will need a 8-63 hexidecimal passphrase.
I am clueless on what I'm supposed select and how to enter these
passphrases. If someone uses their notebook to connect to public wireless
networks can you please help me out?
Thank you