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Old April 28th 08, 09:54 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.internet
Robin CB
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Default Windows ME and Wireless Internet

Mike,

Thanks again for your help.

My router is a proprietary one from Orange (called an Orange Livebox), so I
can't easily identify it, but the firmware is INVENTEL v5.10.

Re WEP - sorry I should have said - it is currently set to "WPA Only".

I will try the Networking NG this evening.

Cheers,

Robin


"Mike M" wrote:

Robin,

Knowing the router model would possibly help, especially so as you have
been unable to determine whether router is blocking access from your
hardware based on its MAC address. Alternatively have you been able to
connect to the router using the same hardware (usb or PCMIA) but installed
in another system which would mean that either the device is registered
with the router or that the router doesn't require device registration?

You might be better posting details of your problem to the
WindowsMe.Networking NG. (microsoft.public.windowsme.networking) where one
of the networking gurus might see your post, Steve Winograd is one who
comes to mind although I know he has recently cut down on his posting to
the NGs.

Incidentally if the router doesn't require hardware registration and you
are using WEP encryption this is a bit like having your front door kept
closed by a piece of string. As you may know it takes about 20 seconds to
break WEP using readily available tools.
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Mike Maltby