AirPort can't connect to my home network...
Ok, I have the new WRT300N Wireless-N Linksys router, and I set it to use something like a PS2K 2 (or whatever that network security name is called). The Desktop PC found it fine and connected perfectly after I entered in my Shared Key, however, my Powerbook G4 is seemingly not able to connect to the router. I do not think it is PS2K (again, whatever it is called) compatible. The closest thing to it is WPA and WPA 2, but they still do not allow me to connect.
The reason why I chose PSK2 is because it was highly recommended when I set up the router via Windows XP on my desktop, but it doesn't seem compatible with Mac?
HELP.
Cheers,
Josh
I'll try to find out encryption, but after that step,
what do i do next? What is WPA2 connection if that is needed?
Well, if you do in fact find out it is WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) or WPA2 then your computer should join the network and automatically inquire for a password. But to configure manually, I went into System Preferences > Network > AirPort (also make sure you are in the AirPort tab) > "By default, join: Preferred networks" > click the addition sign (AKA add network) > Enter in a network name and choose which Wireless Security to use according to the router's, and enter in the correct password/passphrase.
A lot of networks use WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), which use a passphrase to generate a password/passkey that is ten digits long or something that. Talk to your administrator or whoever operates the router to find out what that key is if you are using WEP.
The main difference between all these wireless security protocols is that one is more secure than the other. Some wireless security protocols actually decrease wireless performance, however it's almost negligible.
What I did to clear my predicament was update my AirPort version or whatever it was that needed updating. The update read that it fixed problems with joining WPA2 networks and I was like, heck, there ya go!
Hope that helps you along, I am just learning about this network stuff too!
Cheers,
Josh
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