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Old 21-12-2005, 10:26   #4
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Re: puzzling wireless security problem
Also bear in mind that if the signal is weak (or Windows rates it anything lower than "Good"), then Windows is more likely to have trouble maintaining a secure connection than it will an insecure one.

Try (if possible) moving the router.

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Originally Posted by funkyCable
what exactly is tkip? after reading the manual it sounds as if it is a temporary key which is used. I have selected this option and keyed in the key on the laptop.

Here is the manual.
TKIP is a form of encryption. Not sure if it's part of the WPA standard, but most routers (and Windows) offer a choice between AES and TKIP encryption. Not sure which is best, but I normally use TKIP.
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