Unable to enter correct network key
Hi - sorry if this has already been posted elsewhere.
I am having difficulty in entering the correct network key on my iMac which I think is due to not being allowed to enter a '£' in the password.
Has anybody ever had this problem before - is there an easy solution?
Richard
Hi,
Yes I have tried copying from a text file but it won't let me paste it into the password file (It will if I don't include the '£').
Also interestingly, I tried going through network setting and using the 'assist me' option. Here it lets me use the '£' sign but it still won't connect to the network. I can't connect using my iPhone either using the same password - I can however connect using my work laptop.
Just for information; the pound sign on my keyboard is obtained using 'shift+3'. 'Option + 3' gives a # symbol.
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