Network Security Key Mismatch - 3rd time unlucky.

[Simmo1991]

I have Netgear Rangemax WPN824 v3.

We recently bought our 3rd laptop, and when trying to connect to the wireless network I type in the Security Key and get a "Network Security Key Mismatch" window.

The catch is that i'm using the exact same security key as I used with the previous two laptops, though that was some time ago last year, and both of them managed to connect to the network. I have checked, double checked and triple checked that I am typing the Key in correctly.

Any possible solutions/causes?

[jmizoguchi]

what encryption you are using?

[Simmo1991]

WEP 64 bits

[jmizoguchi]

Originally Posted by Simmo1991

WEP 64 bits

suggestion is stop using most hackable encryption

use WPA ,WP2

[Simmo1991]

Is the solution to reset the router to default settings?

[jmizoguchi]

Originally Posted by Simmo1991

Is the solution to reset the router to default settings?

????

Login the router and change the encryption. it does not need to be reset it fix the encryption issue

refer to manual on how to login

[Kaleesh]

Hi,
I believe, You were using the Security Pin at the back of the modem. May Need to use the Encrption Network key which is at the bottom.

Login to netgear.
Setup --> Wireless Settings --> Encrption Network Key

Thanks,
Kaleesh.

[idxpired]

manually add the network in the preferred network list of the pc and connect..will mostly connect without issues

go to network and sharing centre
manage wireless network
add

[jmizoguchi]

you should not need to manually setup.

once you now the correct encryption key then refresh the network list and "hit" connect and when box prompt for key, type in the encryption key or if you are using other wireless adapter utility then follow the box.