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Old February 24th 07, 10:04 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.internet
Paul (Bornival)
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Default Is WPA encryption possible with Win98

I need to connect to a WiFi router using WPA encryption. I do not see this
on the configuration settings of my US Robotics WiFi card (USR5410). I sthis
because Win98 does not support WPA or do I need to upgrade the supporting
software of my WiFi card ?
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Old February 25th 07, 02:14 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.internet
Steve Winograd [MVP]
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Default Is WPA encryption possible with Win98

In article , Paul
(Bornival) wrote:
I need to connect to a WiFi router using WPA encryption. I do not see this
on the configuration settings of my US Robotics WiFi card (USR5410). I sthis
because Win98 does not support WPA or do I need to upgrade the supporting
software of my WiFi card ?


Win98 has no built-in support for any type of wireless networking.
Your WiFi card software and firmware would have to support WPA.

It's very hard to find a network card with WPA support that works with
Win98. As an alternative, you can get a wireless gaming adapter with
WPA support and connect it to a wired Ethernet port on your computer.
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Old February 25th 07, 02:38 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.internet
Paul (Bornival)
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Default Is WPA encryption possible with Win98

Thank you for your fast answer. I indeed eventually found that an update
driver vor my US Robotics card would provide support for WPA encryption.
However, it did NOT work with the router I'a trying to use. What you
mentionned let me suspect, indeed, that the card would work with WinXP but
not with Win98.
What do you mean exactly by "a wireless gaming adapter" (I am not very fond
of games...). I'am curious because this seems like an easy work around.
Regards,

"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

In article , Paul
(Bornival) wrote:
I need to connect to a WiFi router using WPA encryption. I do not see this
on the configuration settings of my US Robotics WiFi card (USR5410). I sthis
because Win98 does not support WPA or do I need to upgrade the supporting
software of my WiFi card ?


Win98 has no built-in support for any type of wireless networking.
Your WiFi card software and firmware would have to support WPA.

It's very hard to find a network card with WPA support that works with
Win98. As an alternative, you can get a wireless gaming adapter with
WPA support and connect it to a wired Ethernet port on your computer.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Networking
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm

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Old March 1st 07, 08:46 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.internet
Steve Winograd [MVP]
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Default Is WPA encryption possible with Win98

In article , Paul
(Bornival) wrote:
I need to connect to a WiFi router using WPA encryption. I do not see this
on the configuration settings of my US Robotics WiFi card (USR5410). I sthis
because Win98 does not support WPA or do I need to upgrade the supporting
software of my WiFi card ?


Win98 has no built-in support for any type of wireless networking.
Your WiFi card software and firmware would have to support WPA.

It's very hard to find a network card with WPA support that works with
Win98. As an alternative, you can get a wireless gaming adapter with
WPA support and connect it to a wired Ethernet port on your computer.


Thank you for your fast answer. I indeed eventually found that an update
driver vor my US Robotics card would provide support for WPA encryption.
However, it did NOT work with the router I'a trying to use. What you
mentionned let me suspect, indeed, that the card would work with WinXP but
not with Win98.
What do you mean exactly by "a wireless gaming adapter" (I am not very fond
of games...). I'am curious because this seems like an easy work around.
Regards,


A wireless gaming adapter lets a networkable device, such as a
computer or gaming console, connect to a wireless network via a wired
Ethernet port. It doesn't require installing any software, so it
works with all versions of Windows.

Type "wireless gaming adapter" in your Internet search engine to see
examples from manufacturers such as D-Link, Netgear, Actiontec, and
Linksys.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Networking
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm
 




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