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When you changed the WEP encryption from 64 bit to a stronger 128 bit encryption the encryption code gets changed and when you changes it back to 64 bit the new 64 bit encryption code will be different to the old 64 bit encryption code, that is why your laptops cannot connect to the router. The laptop wireless card needs to be configured with the new 64 bit encryption code before it can connect to the wireless router.
I suggest you configure the wireless router with WPA or WPA2 encryption, this is a much stronger encryption method than the old WEP encryption.
To secure your wireless network from unauthorized access, please click on this link and follow my instructions :- http://www.fixya.com/support/r3559128-wireless_router_security
If your using WPA and your Nintendo DS only supports WEP Encryption theres no way you can connect it to the internet. WEP encryption is different from WPA.
WEP key uses hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F or ASCII format. The ASCII format is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX over the network.
Example of WEP key encryption are:
*64-bit hexadecimal keys are exactly 10 characters in length. (12345678FA is a valid string of 10 characters for 64-bit encryption.)
*128-bit hexadecimal keys are exactly 26 characters in length. (456FBCDF123400122225271730 is a valid string of 26 characters for 128-bit encryption.)
*64-bit ASCII keys are exactly 5 characters in length (DMODE is a valid string of 5 characters for 64-bit encryption.)
*128-bit ASCII keys are exactly 13 characters in length (2002HALOSWIN1 is a valid string of 13 characters for 128-bit encryption.)
WPA Key is entered as a pass phrase between 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters in the ASCII format at both ends of the wireless connection. Although PSK accepts a minimum of eight characters, for proper security, it is a good idea to use ample length and should not use a commonly known phrase. This phrase is used to generate session keys that are unique for each wireless client.
To resolved the issue you have an option to change the WirelessSettings on your router to WEP instead of WPA since WEP is also a secured netwrok. however you need to keep in mind that if you change the encryption you need to configure all othere device connected to the router via WPA and change the settings to WEP.
if it is a 64 bit operating system the wireless encryption is not strong enogh for a 64 bit operating system and it will drop every time.whoever setup router for wireless did not set the encryption strong enough for 64 bit it is set to a weak encryption for 32 bit operating system like XP.
Hi Friend, Kindly check the below given instructions,
To access the WIRELESS (WLAN) settings window, click on the Wireless Setup button in the SETUP directory.
WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS
1.Click on the Enable Wireless box to allow the router to operate in the wireless environment.
2.The SSID identifies members of the Service Set. Accept the default name or change it to something else. If the default SSID is changed, all other devices on the wireless network must also use the same SSID.
3.Enable Auto Channel Scan so that the router can select the best possible channel for your wireless network to operate on.
4.The Wireless Channel can let you select the channel of your access point. Channel availability is different for different countries due to their regulation.
5.Select 802.11 Mode to operate in b/g/n mode. Or select specified mode to use.
6.Channel Width, Maximum rate for 20 MHz is 130 Mbps. Maximum rate for 40 MHz is 270 Mbps.
7.Transmission Rate, suggest keeping the Best (automatic) selection.
8.Click on the Hide Wireless Network box to allow the router to stop broadcasting its SSID. WIRELESS SECURITY WIZARD
1.Click on the Security My Wireless Network button to enter the 2.SECURE MY WIRELESS NETWORK window.
SECURE MY WIRELESS NETWORK 1.Input the SSID. 2.Select the Wireless Channel. 3.Select the Encryption type. WPA-PSK is more secure than WEP 64 bit. 4.Click on the Apply Settings button to apply the settings
WIRELESS SECURITY MODE - WEP
1.WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol) encryption can be enabled for security and privacy. WEP encrypts the data portion of each frame transmitted from the wireless adapter using one of the predefined keys.
2.The router offers 64 or 128 bit encryption with four keys available. Select WEP Key Length from the drop-down menu. (128 bit is stronger than 64 bit)
3.Specify the encryption key from the Current Network Key drop-down menu.
4.Enter the key into the WEP Key field 1~4. (Key length is outlined at the bottom of the window.)
5.Select Authentication type from the drop-down menu. (Shared is better than Open)
6.Click on the Apply Settings button to apply settings.
That is a 64-bit computer most likely with Vista 64-bit OS installed. You will need 64-bit drivers and they are available for the MP830 - I recently downloaded them, although I have not made the transition yet to that computer with the my MP830, mostly because of a jam I can't yet fix. Which is why I am here!
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