Utilizing a WPA Wireless network

I have a WRT54G wireless router and everything works fine except for one thing. I was in the process of enabling a WPA Personal security-enabled wireless network. I am using the TKIP algorithm and typed in the WPA network key onto my laptop when I tried to connect to the wireless network. It accepts the network key just fine, but when my wireless card on my laptop attempts to acquire a network address from the router, it is unable to do so. It just indefinitely retries and I can never get a connection to my wireless router. I was wondering if I need to alter the settings on my wireless card on my laptop or I need to alter the settings on my wireless router through my desktop. If anyone has a clue as to how to fix this, I would greatly appreciate your advice.

In the non-working computer, temporarily turn off the software firewall, and see if that helps.

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    Say thanks by clicking the Kudos Thumbs Up to the right in the post.
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    I worked for HP but now I'm retired!

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    Ok... it is getting a bit clearer but there are still some questions.
    I connect to the internet via airport only and it is pretty fast.
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  • HT5022 I'm trying to add a "new client" to my wireless network using Airport Utility, but I can't find that option in the new version.  I've downloaded all available updates of the OS and the utility..  Help!

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  • HP Deskjet 3050 - Unable to connect to WPA secured wireless network

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    It's not the fact it can't be done, it's the fact it hasn't been done, yet.
    This question was solved.
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    HI,
    firstly, apologies for the delay getting back to you.  Poor health has meant I've had little time nor inclination to do much on the computer side of htings.
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    It's not the fact it can't be done, it's the fact it hasn't been done, yet.

  • I'd like to alter my Airport Extreme/Airport Express wireless network so that the 3 Expresses connect to the Extreme via Ethernet. I've been told this will create a more stable wifi signal. How do I configure this using Airport Utility? Thanks.

    I currently have an Airport Extreme Base Station connected to my DSL router by Ethernet. Because I have a long, sprawling home, I have 3 Airport Expresses configured to "Extend the Wireless Network" I've established. Because of my home environment--thick walls encompassaing wire mesh, sprawling rooms, etc., it is hard to maintain a continuously-strong, stable WiFi signal. I've been told that I can create a much more stable network by connecting the Express units to the AEBS via Ethernet cable. Since my home is already wired for Ethernet, I'm considering making this change. If I proceed to establish the Ethernet connections, how do I then set up Airport Utility to accomodate this switch from a Wireless-based WiFi network to an Ethernet-based WiFi network?
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    I don't see anyplace in the Utility to designate HOW the Express units are connected, only how they relate on the network to the Extreme,
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  • Mixture of WEP and WPA on wireless network

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    It is not possible to use WEP & WPA at a same time in a router .....
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