W\RT 160N

I have set up a WRT 160N for WEP128 bit security. A new HP desktop with wireless N, a legacy HP, bu\ laptop, and a HP Officejet HP7410 all-in-one, and my iPhone connect just fine. My new Dell Studio will not connect. I have set it up with the WEP key but get a message that the network needs either a certificate or a log on name and password. Any suggestions on the Dell connection problem.

First of all, WEP is almost useless as far a security is concerned...a chimp with a laptop and software anyone can download from the internet can crack it is less than 30 seconds...if you want your wireless network to be secure, use WPA or WPA2 (WPA2 is preferred) with AES encryption.
Secondly, which version of the 160N do you have?
There is a known issue with intermittent connectivity and the Build 11 firmware for the WRT160N V2. Build 11 is the current firmware on the Linksys site. Check to see if you have Build 11 if your router is a V2.
Downgrading to Build 8 is generally accepted to correct these issues, however Linksys have indicated to several people they do not have the build 8 firmware to give to end users.
This is ONLY for WRT160N V2 routers. This firware will not work on WRT160N V1.
You can find it at http://audipages.com/router/
I would highly recommend having stable firmware (ie build 8) on your router before proceeding.
Message Edited by kevj on 03-19-2009 11:07 PM
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