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Offline Gratiot

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Apple Wi Fi
« on: March 29, 2009, 01:29:23 PM »
I am currently running OS X Version 10.4.11 on a year or so old Apple iMac.  When I turn Airport On, Create a Network, and set a WEP password to protect it.  Why is it that when I connect to the network via my laptop, I am unable to access the internet?  It's a PC laptop, but I wouldn't think that would matter.

Am I missing a step or some other IT id10t error  ::)  :thatsright:

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Re: Apple Wi Fi
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2009, 02:01:35 PM »
Nevermind, I figured it out, I think  :cheersmate:
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Re: Apple Wi Fi
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2009, 11:21:32 AM »
Just for whoever else visits, to explain what I think the problem is, Apple wep passwords can be any length.  So when you set up your base station for a mac, you can set up a password that works for you.

However, the windows folks have to use a password of 13 characters, no less, no more.   So if you want a universal system, you have to do according to the windows spec.

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