prob with Linksys WRT54G2 wifi on my Powerbook

**angelomb3** · 07-31-2009, 01:09 PM

hi have a problem with my Linksys WRT54G2 on my Powerbook wifi,
i used to have a Netgear router but it was getting slow due to old age maybe so i replaced it with a Linksys WRT54G2.

Now my Powerbook can't connect using the WPA password...the error is the system is not compatible with the security system..but when i use it on the Powerbook's LAN outlet i can connect to my network

can anybody pls help? thanks

**Sponsor** · 07-31-2009 01:09 PM

**Kenneth** · 07-31-2009, 01:33 PM

WLAN outlet? Whats that? Do you mean you can connect via wired ethernet cable fine, but not via Wifi?

Did you configure your Linksys correctly, setup wireless security. Double check your protocol settings both on the router and your mac. they both have to match exactly. If it doesn't work, try making a new password or new network name.

**chu** · 07-31-2009, 01:41 PM

Try different security settings to see which one will work. Try turning the router's security off to see if it will work, then try turning it on and try different types (WEP, WPA, etc.)

**temyong** · 07-31-2009, 02:47 PM

i have the same setup in my house and if i got your description right, i ran into the same problem before. it's just something about your connection settings. sorry i haven't got back to my house for 2 weeks now

i'll see if i can check that this weekend.

**angelomb3** · 07-31-2009, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by Kenneth

WLAN outlet? Whats that? Do you mean you can connect via wired ethernet cable fine, but not via Wifi?

Did you configure your Linksys correctly, setup wireless security. Double check your protocol settings both on the router and your mac. they both have to match exactly. If it doesn't work, try making a new password or new network name.

hi kenneth sorry for the wrong term, yes i could connect thru my ethernet cable, using the automatic network configuration..but not thru wifi.

yes ive checked the password, i also tried to make a new network but error pa rin

thanks

**angelomb3** · 07-31-2009, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by chu

Try different security settings to see which one will work. Try turning the router's security off to see if it will work, then try turning it on and try different types (WEP, WPA, etc.)

hi chu,
ive tried WPA, WPA2 WEP but it still does not recognize the security setting..

**angelomb3** · 07-31-2009, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by temyong

i have the same setup in my house and if i got your description right, i ran into the same problem before. it's just something about your connection settings. sorry i haven't got back to my house for 2 weeks now

i'll see if i can check that this weekend.

thanks temyong, will wait for your reply..

also when i open the network system preferences it keeps blinking "your network settings have been changed by another application"

thanks

**Kenneth** · 07-31-2009, 05:07 PM

Set it to WEP (64bit 10 hex digit). Make sure default transmit key is "1". Type a word or whatever in the passphrase field and click generate to create some keys. Or type it yourself if you can.

Set the same on your mac. Note that the password you should enter in your mac is whatever is in the "Key 1" field. not the "passphrase"