WRT310N Wireless Security Issues

My router works fine as far as wired internet is concerned. I've set up my router configuration as WPA-2 and set up a 9 digit numeric passcode. All of my wireless devices (X-BOX 360, SAMSUNG LED TV, and SAMSUNG BLUE-RAY) can detect my network. However even as I input the passcode into my devices, they all read back " Cannot connect to network" When I turn off the wireless security to my router, all of my wireless devices work. When I turn it back on, nothing works. I have tried using auto detect settings on the wireless devices for IP, SUB, and DEF GATE, and I have tried manually inputting this information from my router page.
Perhaps someone could shed some light on this matter for me.

Is your wireless computers and devices support WPA2 security....?
Have you checked with different security like WEP or WPA...?
If it does then,try to change the Encryption to AES and check

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My router works fine when wired. But, when i try to search for the wireless signal from my laptop or my PSP2000, it doesn't even show up on the available network connections. My laptop network adaptor is the Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 AGN if that matters any. Any help would be appreciated.

Try to adjust the wireless settings on the router..Open the router setup page by typing 192.168.1.1 in the address bar.Click on the wireless tab,Change the Channel Width 20MHz only and Channel to 11...Keep the Network Mode in "Mixed" and SSID broadcast "enable" and click on save settings...
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My home Internet is Comcast high-speed.
When I take my laptop to a coffee shop, business or other location with a secure wireless network that requires a password, I have not been able to log on. I can see the wireless networks available and can click on the appropriate one, but I never get a window/pop-up box/screen in order to allow me to enter the wifi network's user name and password.
Is this a firewall issue, wireless card issue...or?
I can access unsecured wireless networks where a password is not needed.

Hi lisapapp!
One more thing to check: Is your Windows XP up to date? Older XP releases do not support the newer wireless encryption types which are now in common use (WPA, WPA2). Make sure you have SP3.
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WRT54G Strange connection issue when wireless security is enabled

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Wireless Security Problem (PC Laptop)

My PC laptop will connect wirelessly whenever I create an unsecured wireless connection; however, whenever I enable the wireless security feature; it no longer connects to the internet (0 bytes received). Any thoughts?

Hello Tesserax,
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Running WPA Wireless security w/ OSX 10.2

I am running an older G3 iBook on my wireless system and it does not seem to work with WPA wireless security. I am using a Netgear G614 router, which works fine except with the iBook. The iBook has no problem with the wireless security turned off and I would like to avoid using WEP, if possible. I posted this in the older OS sections with no response. Help!

I have a similar problem with which I've been struggling for months. My MacBook Pro suddenly stopped working with my home router - it showed as connected but would not browse.
I have eventually boiled it down to a problem with WPA security. Ethernet networking works, networking with WEP security and no security works, but WPA doesn't. This applies to any router, not just mine at home.
When it originally failed, my MacBook was running OS X 10.4.11. Rolling back to 10.4.9 and before removes the error, but 10.4.10, 10.4.11, 10.5.1 and 10.5.2 all exhibit this failure. The fault is not evident on my iMac G5 or my new iMac Intel, or on my daughter's XP PC.
Therefore, it is a combination of hardware and software issues. So don't expect a cure just by upgrading!
Does anyone have any ideas for a cure, please?
Stephen

Wrt160nv2 wireless security help

Hello I'm new to this forum and had some questions regarding the wireless security settings on this router (WRT160Nv2) I have the security mode set to: WPA2 and what I need to know is which Encryption is better AES or the other setting which is TKIS or AES shouldint it be just TKIS? Any info would be great thanks still trying to figure out the router...

AES offers a higher level of encryption than TKIP, or "TKIP or AES".
Here are my other tips for setting up wireless security:
To set up wireless security, you must use a computer that is wired to the router.
Where to find the router settings: The router's login password is usually on one of the "Administration" pages. The other settings are all found in the "Wireless" or the "Security" section of the router's setup pages, located at 192.168.1.1
First, give your router a unique SSID. Don't use "linksys".
Make sure "SSID Broadcast" is set to "enabled".
Next, leave the router at its default wireless settings (except for the unique SSID), and then use your pc to connect wirelessly to the router. Test your wireless Internet connection and make sure it is working correctly. You must have a properly working wireless connection before setting up wireless security.
To implement wireless security, you need to do one step at a time, then verify that you can still connect your wireless computer to the router.
Next, encrypt your wireless system using the highest level of encryption that all of your wireless devices will support. Common encryption methods are:
WEP - poor (see note below)
WPA (sometimes called PSK, or WPA with TKIP) - good
WPA2 (sometimes called PSK2, or WPA with AES) - best
WPA and WPA2 sometimes come in versions of "personal", "enterprise" or "radius". Most home users should use "personal". Also, if you have a choice between AES and TKIP, and your wireless equipment is capable of both, choose AES. With any encryption method, you will need to supply a key (sometimes called a "password" ).
The wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) that you have will need to be set up with the SSID, encryption method, and key that matches what you entered in the router.
Retest your system and verify that your wireless Internet connection is still working correctly.
And don't forget to give your router a new login password.
Picking Passwords (keys): You should never use a dictionary word as a password. If you use a dictionary word as a password, even WPA2 can be cracked in a few minutes. When you pick your login password and encryption key (or password or passphrase) you should use a random combination of capital letters, small letters, and numbers, but no spaces. A login password, should be 12 characters or more. WPA and WPA2 passwords should be at least 24 characters. Note: Your key, password, or passphrase must not have any spaces in it.
Most home users should have their routers set so that "remote management" of the router is disabled. If you must have this option enabled, then your login password must be increased to a minumum of 24 random characters.
One additional issue is that Windows XP requires a patch to run WPA2. The patch is located in SP3, so you will need SP3 to run WPA2.
Note:
WEP is no longer recommended. The FBI has demonstrated that WEP can be cracked in just a few minutes using software tools that are readily available over the Internet. Even a long random character password will not protect you with WEP. You should be using WPA or preferably WPA2 encryption.
Message Edited by toomanydonuts on 06-25-2009 03:43 AM

HT1695 changed broadband providers when I type in Wireless Security Key (WPA) on my Ipod it comes up as Incorrect password and I cannot log in

I have changed broadband providers - when I type in their Wireless Security Key (WPA) into my Ipod it comes up - INCORRECT PASSWORD - I know it is case sensitive I am putting in numbers and capitals but does not work. Is there another Password I should be using ???

I have recently upgraded to Mountain Lion thinking that it might solve the problem but it hasn't worked.
It's possible your current os has different keychain troubleshooting solutions. Try re-posting (copy paste) over in the OS X Mountain Lion forum area and do a Knowledge Base search.
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Wireless Security & WRT160n

Hello, I just moved into a house with 6 other people and we're all using the WRT160n to share a dsl connection wirelessly (except for two people who are wired), and I can't enable wireless security without having issues. I've tried WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption; when I enable it, I can connect to, and see the network perfectly fine, but there isn't any internet connectivity. Again, I actually connect to the wireless network, but there is no internet access when I enable encryption. When security is disabled entirely, we have full internet connectivity. Does anyone have any advice? It's the same issue for everyone here, and it's lame because we think our neighbors are mooching off our connection. Really appreciate the help.

Try this settings ...
Click on Advanced Wireless
settings>>Change the Beacon Interval to 75 >>Change the Fragmentation
Threshold to 2304 Change the RTS Threshold to 2304 >>Click on "Save Settings"

Disable wireless security

So it looks like the Verizon router will allow you to use WEP or WPA...but not neither. When I disable WEP it turns WPA back on! Is there any way to just have a plain, open wifi access point? This is the only router I've ever heard of that doesn't have that 'feature'...and it's pretty sad when lacking a feature becomes a feature itself.
Edit:
Would probably help to know the router model, huh? It's the Actiontec MI424WR Rev. 1

Why would you want just an open internet connection to your internal LAN?
Big security issue #1. #2 Allowing others to use Verizon's Internet without paying for it, I am sure is against the Terms of Service.
Now if you had another router, and double NAT with nothing else connected to the Verizon router, I quess security would not be an issue, unless you wanted to assume blame for anything someone else did on the connection.
According to the TOS below. I would say it may be in the firmware, and preventing you from violating the TOS, and requiring a password or some type of security to use the connection. I have not tried to turn it off. But have turned off WiFi completely with no issues.
http://my.verizon.com/central/vzc.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=vzc_help_policies&id=TOS
3. Restrictions on Use. The Service is a consumer grade service and is not designed for or intended to be used for any commercial purpose. You may not resell, re-provision or rent the Service, (either for a fee or without charge) or allow third parties to use the Service via wired, wireless or other means. For example, you may not provide Internet access to third parties through a wired or wireless connection or use the Service to facilitate public Internet access (such as through a Wi-Fi hotspot), use it for high volume purposes, or engage in similar activities that constitute such use (commercial or non-commercial). If you subscribe to a Broadband Service, you may connect multiple computers/devices within a single home to your modem and/or router to access the Service, but only through a single Verizon-issued IP address. You also may not exceed the bandwidth usage limitations that Verizon may establish from time to time for the Service, or use the Service to host any type of server. Violation of this section may result in bandwidth restrictions on your Service or suspension or termination of your Service.

Wireless authentication issues

I am using NM 5.5.5195 for a WRT160Nv3 router with firmware 3.0.02. The router installed and set up quickly and easily a few days ago. I am using a desktop running direct (wired) into the router and a laptop remote (wi-fi) Worked great for a day and a half. But today there is little or no connectivity. Initially I had wireless d/l speeds about 10,500-11-600 kbps and u/l speeds about a third of that. Then today, I had d/l speeds of 650 kbps and u/l speeds that I didn't let finish measuring. Now no connectivity at all. I have tried a system restore - no luck. I have reset the router to the Factory Defaults - No luck. This is not a network adapter problem in the Laptop. It sees the router/network with "excellent" signal strength. But it will not authenticate... Same situation with a PSP. It will scan and sense the network signal but can not pass the access point in the authentication process. Both units were able to access the network yesterday. This leads me to believe that it is not a firewall/antivirus issue in the laptop.
Desktop is running xp-pro...
Laptop is running win-7
My hardwired desktop running through the router can access the net perfectly. It is only the wireless units that can see but not authenticate to the network.

Hi skadee,
Do a Factory Reset on the Router, via the Button in the back of the Router. Then use your Wired Computer to reenter the information for the Wireless portion of the Router, as well as reentering the other information like the Router's Password.
Don't forget the Wireless' Security Code or passphase.
thecreator - Running Network Magic version -5.5..9195.0-Pure0 on Windows XP Home Edition SP 3
Running Network Magic version -5.5.9195.0-Pure0 on Wireless Computer with McAfee Personal Firewall Build 11.5.131 Wireless Computer has D-Link DWA-552 connecting to D-Link DIR-655 A3 Router.

MAC filter for wireless security????

I have hooked up my wireless router and had trouble with the security part. I am now set up with the wireless security disabled but the MAC filter enabled and my wireless computers mac number entered and all is working. will the MAC filter work as security for my wireless network. thanks tdm

MAC address filtering is considered a very low level of security. It will keep honest people from accidentally logging into your network, but that is about it. MAC addresses are transmitted wirelessly when you use your router. Anyone can monitor your transmissions, so it is easy to learn a working MAC address. They can then fake the MAC address and loggin to your network whenever you are not connected.
Also, when your transmissions are not encrypted, anyone within range can monitor your wireless transmissions, even without logging into your network. With a good antenna, your transmissions can probably be picked up for at least half a mile from your home. So someone could monitor the web sites you visit, your email, etc., and in some cases, your passwords.
You really should setup wireless security on your network.
Here are my tips for setting up wireless security:
To set up wireless security, you must use a computer that is wired to the router.
Where to find the router settings: The router's login password is usually on one of the "Administration" pages. The other settings are all found in the "Wireless" section of the router's setup pages, located at 192.168.1.1
First, give your router a unique SSID. Don't use "linksys".
Make sure "SSID Broadcast" is set to "enabled".
Next, leave the router at its default settings (except for the unique SSID), and then use your pc to connect wirelessly to the router. Test your wireless Internet connection and make sure it is working correctly. You must have a properly working wireless connection before setting up wireless security.
To implement wireless security, you need to do one step at a time, then verify that you can still connect your wireless computer to the router.
Next, encrypt your wireless system using the highest level of encryption that all of your wireless devices will support. Common encryption methods are:
WEP - poor (see note below)
WPA (sometimes called PSK, or WPA with TKIP) - good
WPA2 (sometimes called PSK2, or WPA with AES) - best
WPA and WPA2 sometimes come in versions of "personal" and "enterprise". Most home users should use "personal". Also, if you have a choice between AES and TKIP, and your wireless equipment is capable of both, choose AES. With any encryption method, you will need to supply a key (sometimes called a "password" ).
The wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) that you have will need to be set up with the SSID, encryption method, and key that matches what you entered in the router.
Retest your system and verify that your wireless Internet connection is still working correctly.
And don't forget to give your router a new login password.
Picking Passwords (keys): You should never use a dictionary word as a password. If you use a dictionary word as a password, even WPA2 can be cracked in a few minutes. When you pick your login password and encryption key (or password or passphrase) you should use a random combination of capital letters, small letters, and numbers, but no spaces. A login password, should be 12 characters or more. WPA and WPA2 passwords should be at least 24 characters. Note: Your key, password, or passphrase must not have any spaces in it.
Most home users should have their routers set so that "remote management" of the router is disabled. If you must have this option enabled, then your login password must be increased to a minumum of 24 random characters.
One additional issue is that Windows XP requires a patch to run WPA2. Go to Microsoft Knowledge base, article ID=917021 and it will direct you to the patch.
Sadly, the patch is not part of the automatic Windows XP updates, so lots of people are missing the patch.
Note:
WEP is no longer recommended. The FBI has demonstrated that WEP can be cracked in just a few minutes using software tools that are readily available over the Internet. Even a long random character password will not protect you with WEP. You should be using WPA or preferably WPA2 encryption.
Message Edited by toomanydonuts on 01-16-2008 03:38 AM

WRT54G V3.0 Wireless Speed Issue - ping example

Hello:
I have been having very odd wireless connectivity issues with my router. The issue happens randomly, and from what I can tell, it is not based on interference.
Basically my wireless connection always stalls. Sometimes it quits all together. I get the exact same result weather I am one foot or twenty feet away from the router.
This can clearly be displayed by pinging my device:
64 bytes from 10.0.1.1: icmp_seq=0 ttl=64 time=1.830 ms
64 bytes from 10.0.1.1: icmp_seq=1 ttl=64 time=1.076 ms
64 bytes from 10.0.1.1: icmp_seq=2 ttl=64 time=1585.422 ms
64 bytes from 10.0.1.1: icmp_seq=3 ttl=64 time=586.110 ms
64 bytes from 10.0.1.1: icmp_seq=4 ttl=64 time=1.066 ms
64 bytes from 10.0.1.1: icmp_seq=5 ttl=64 time=1.140 ms
64 bytes from 10.0.1.1: icmp_seq=6 ttl=64 time=1.100 ms
64 bytes from 10.0.1.1: icmp_seq=7 ttl=64 time=1583.515 ms
64 bytes from 10.0.1.1: icmp_seq=8 ttl=64 time=584.304 ms
64 bytes from 10.0.1.1: icmp_seq=9 ttl=64 time=1.027 ms
64 bytes from 10.0.1.1: icmp_seq=10 ttl=64 time=1.917 ms
64 bytes from 10.0.1.1: icmp_seq=11 ttl=64 time=1.062 ms
64 bytes from 10.0.1.1: icmp_seq=12 ttl=64 time=1578.423 ms
64 bytes from 10.0.1.1: icmp_seq=13 ttl=64 time=579.661 ms
64 bytes from 10.0.1.1: icmp_seq=14 ttl=64 time=2.842 ms
64 bytes from 10.0.1.1: icmp_seq=15 ttl=64 time=1.098 ms
64 bytes from 10.0.1.1: icmp_seq=16 ttl=64 time=1.050 ms
(it should be noted that if i plug directly into the router via ethernet I get perfect pings / no stalls like above)
My current Firmware Version is: v4.30.5
Here is what I've tried changing/testing and had the exact same results with:
-Tried every wireless channel- and i've tried wireless G only.
-Reset back to the default firmware/flashed the device/reinstalled everything etc etc- many times
-disabled any wireless security
-turned off all bluetooth devices, wireless phones or cordless phones in the area (no microwaves are running).
If i use another wireless router (i borrowed my AP from work one night), it works perfectly, no issues. This is why I think it may be a hardware issue with my router. (There are other wireless routers in the area, but my testing router from work is just fine with the others).
Is it possible I have a hardware issue with this WRT54G?
If not, what other things can i try?
Thank you for any help you may have.
Happy New Year!
-roscolux

i cannot think of any other settings besides the advanced wireless settings
beacon interval   -- 50
fragmentation     -- 2306
RTS                    -- 2307

Wireless Internet Issues with WRT54G.

I have the router and main computer set-up fine. Internet works great on the main computer which is wired to the router. My xbox 360 goes online and works fine as well. Now the computer upstairs has no problem connecting to the network shows 100% signal strength and gets an IP address. It just won't connect to the internet. I have worked on computers for a while and I am just baffled at this point. I've read through a bunch of similar issues on here and still don't have a fix on what's wrong. Help is greatly appreciated and my head would feel so much better when i get this figured out.

Change the wireless network name & wireless security .... on router ...
On wireless computer ... try to connect with new network ....
If it shows connected .... check the Ip address on wireless network connection ....
Disable all firewall on the computer ..........
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Mifi 4G wireless security settings

I work at a "Verizon" store and I spent 30 minutes of my afternoon today watching two co-workers waste a woman's time trouble shooting her mifi. Since I'm new they think I don't know anything so I acted as such. The issue seems rather simple but I would like some clarification on a couple of things.
First off, the default security passcode printed on the back of her device was 14 digits in length. Her laptop isn't the newest and runs XP. Attempting to connect to the Mifi using xp's wireless utility generated an error stating the passcode was incorrect and needed to be either 10 or 26 digits in length.
My question here is what is the default security mode for the Mifi's wireless signal? Also is a manual configuration sometimes needed depending on the pc's OS and wireless card?
I was also wondering if configuration of the Mifi is possible via the usb cable?
From what I can tell the answer is no but I hope I'm wrong.

Sickboy254698 wrote:
My question here is what is the default security mode for the Mifi's wireless signal? Also is a manual configuration sometimes needed depending on the pc's OS and wireless card?
I was also wondering if configuration of the Mifi is possible via the usb cable?
Hello,
To answer your questions:
1. Default security mode of the MiFi 4510L is WPA2 Personal
2. Manual configuration should not be necessary unless her wireless adapter is out of date. Any device which can establish a connection to a B/G/N router will be able to connect to the MiFi right out of the box.
3. No. Configuration of the MiFi is not possible with a USB cable. The USB cable is for firmware updates only. You will not be able to communicate with the MiFi through a USB connection. Some threads have layed out steps to help people work around this feature to both charge and use the MiFi from a USB cable. The actual connection when going through this workaround is still via wireless, but the USB cable will provide a power source to charge the device simultaneously.
One more comment from your post:
Wireless passwords are goverend by the Wireless Security mode of the wireless device, not the computer or its software. Hence a WPA2 connection will require 8-63 characters in length for a password. WPA and WEP have different requirements. If the user is being prompted to enter 10 -26 cahracters to connect to the MiFi the requirement is not coming from the MiFi itself.

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