Internet won't connect, hard to explain!

bumblebeedle

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Bare with me, I am a bit computer illiterate. . .
I use a linksys router (I don't exactly know what type/version, but I doubt that matters when I have connected to older models, I believe). However, the only reason why my internet will not connect seems to be that I have encrypted my router with a WEP key! I say this because I can connect to unsecured routers just fine.

I have tried connecting manually, and it will accept the WEP key I type in (well, it doesn't tell me I'm wrong). . . But once I finish typing in the WEP and checking the two option boxes (start this connection automatically, connect even if the network is not broadcasting) and try and connect (to the existing network), it says I cannot connect.

I am just wondering if it's something simple. . . Making a new WEP key, perhaps? I really have no clue and I would like to figure this out soon.
 

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By the way, if there is any information that is needed to help solve this problem, please let me know! I'm a bit frustrated from this whole ordeal so I might have left out some crucial details.
 

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Why not disable the program ur using, log in to ur router via ip. then inputting ur Hex key instead of a wep phrase and see if u can connect then! I was having a problem similar to that! and thats how I fixxed it.
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Me
    CPU
    i7 920
    Motherboard
    Asus P6T
    Memory
    12 gigs corsair (TR3X6G1333C9 x 2)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Dual 285 GTX's
    Sound Card
    Sennihesir 350 headset.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual 24" dell
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200
    Hard Drives
    WD VelociRaptor 300GB

    Seagate baracuda 7200.12 1TB
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    Thermaltake 1200W ToughPower
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    Antec P193
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    Orginal G15
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    G9
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Krazyl, do you care to explain in detail a bit more?
I have no clue what a hex key is (or where to find it), and where to disable/turn back on the wireless connection!
 

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Krazyl, do you care to explain in detail a bit more?
I have no clue what a hex key is (or where to find it), and where to disable/turn back on the wireless connection!


Does windows handle ur wireless connections??? And u have to log into ur router with the ip for ur router. since its a linksys the default user name is blank and pw is Admin.

Ip is 192.168.1.1


User:
Pw: Admin


So to log into ur router in your browser put " http://[URL="http://www.vistax64.com/od/routers/g/192_168_1_1_def.htm"]192.168.1.1 [/URL]" then its gunna ask for a user name and pw. Thats when you use those. Once logged in there, your gunna see a part for security go to there and thats where you will find your hex key. If you need any more help, be sure to ask for it.
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Me
    CPU
    i7 920
    Motherboard
    Asus P6T
    Memory
    12 gigs corsair (TR3X6G1333C9 x 2)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Dual 285 GTX's
    Sound Card
    Sennihesir 350 headset.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual 24" dell
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200
    Hard Drives
    WD VelociRaptor 300GB

    Seagate baracuda 7200.12 1TB
    PSU
    Thermaltake 1200W ToughPower
    Case
    Antec P193
    Cooling
    Air(ATM)
    Keyboard
    Orginal G15
    Mouse
    G9
    Internet Speed
    Cable
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