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1alexander2
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Jul 22, 2018
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WNA 3100 cant save security key

hello everybody hello somebody .. we had to get a new wireless modem .. computer 1 no problem connecting to its adaptor not netgear 

computer 2 with netgear adaptor type in new security key number it fails to connect and doesnt save the number .. repeat this sevral times .. after sometime it connects but its idiosycratic 

my love who NEEDS her email gets frustrated and guess who that affects

is this unique to us or has someone out there experienced something similar

thanks for reading anyway


  • 1alexander2 wrote:
    computer 2 with netgear adaptor type in new security key number it fails to connect and doesnt save the number .. repeat this sevral times .. after sometime it connects but its idiosycratic 

     

    Could be a local network issue in Windows.

     

    Have you told the recalcitrant PC to forget past wireless connections?

     

    Look for Manage known networks. Find it in Network and internet settings then WiFi.

     

     

     

     

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  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User

    1alexander2 wrote:
    computer 2 with netgear adaptor type in new security key number it fails to connect and doesnt save the number .. repeat this sevral times .. after sometime it connects but its idiosycratic 

     

    Could be a local network issue in Windows.

     

    Have you told the recalcitrant PC to forget past wireless connections?

     

    Look for Manage known networks. Find it in Network and internet settings then WiFi.

     

     

     

     

    • Blanca_O's avatar
      Blanca_O
      NETGEAR Employee Retired

      Hi 1alexander2, 

       

      We’d greatly appreciate hearing your feedback letting us know if the information michaelkenward provided has helped resolve your issue or if you need further assistance.

       

      Regards, 
      Blanca 
      Community Team