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WPA is it harware or software dependent?



 
 
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Old January 7th 04, 10:43 PM
bjrugg
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Default WPA is it harware or software dependent?

You need 802.11g hw that supports it, a patch from MS for the XP, and then
you have to set up the interface between the various components.
This article by an MS MVP should help you understand the setup:
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/e...3october13.asp


"DumbQ" wrote in message
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My PC running XP home edition does not show the WPA option when setting up
wireless networking. Only WEP is an option.

Is this caused by the network adapter not supporting WPA or XP needs a
patch of some sort?



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Old January 7th 04, 10:44 PM
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Default WPA is it harware or software dependent?

"=?Utf-8?B?RHVtYlE=?=" wrote in
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My PC running XP home edition does not show the WPA option when
setting up wireless networking. Only WEP is an option.

Is this caused by the network adapter not supporting WPA or XP needs a
patch of some sort?


Depends. Some Wireless hardware vendors provide a firmware update for
some of thier products to allow you to use WPA. With other,s You'll ned
to get new hardware.

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