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CaptainNemo's avatar
CaptainNemo
Aspirant
Jul 17, 2011

WN2000RPT :: Cannot enter PSK Key

Hi

I've started with the installation of my WN2000RPT to extend my WLAN. I use a WPA/WPA2-PSK encryption. The Netgear does find the network but it seems that the passkey is no accepted - nothing happens... When I configure the WLAN for no encryption, to connection could be established.

I would like to have an encrypted network, so what would be the best way to get it working?

Thanks
Norbert

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7 Replies

  • CaptainNemo's avatar
    CaptainNemo
    Aspirant
    Jul 17, 2011
    I tried different configuration, and none was working. Except the unsecured network.

    Are there limitations with secured networks?
  • jmizoguchi's avatar
    jmizoguchi
    Virtuoso
    Jul 17, 2011
    Issue sound like chipset compatibility for both devices

    I would also tru different wireless mode .ex G only etc
  • idxpired's avatar
    idxpired
    Guide
    Jul 19, 2011
    very common error with all wn2000rpt

    u will have to manually enter all the setings of your router

    when u run the setup wizard
    it scanns and tells the network available
    in place of selecting urs
    click manually enter or manually input which is the last choice
    then enter the name as ur router's wireless is . make sure that its case sensitive and has to be exactly the same
    tehn enter the security type , u can come to know the security type from the very screen where u get stuck, where u cannot proceed after entering ur passphrase or key

    see which security type u have, then the last is enter the passphrase in the manual input method and do the setup

    good to go
  • jmizoguchi's avatar
    jmizoguchi
    Virtuoso
    Jul 19, 2011
    Manual doesnt do much when OP tried and only unsecure setup works.
    Providing passphrase upong finding the SSID to connected or manually give SSID and encryption is no different
  • divinedark's avatar
    divinedark
    Aspirant
    Jul 19, 2011
    idexpired is right...WN2000RPT has an issue sometimes where is scans for network, ask u to enter the key but the setup wizard doesn't progress to the next step it just freezes there. The only way around is to enter the settings manually like told by idexpired.