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May 22, 2012 8:38 AM in response to unclemoby Tesserax,Do you actually have the BT Homehub configured to use WEP for wireless security? If not, it is possible that your new Mac mini is misinterpreting the security type and indicating that it is using WEP.
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May 22, 2012 11:24 AM in response to Tesseraxby unclemo,Hi Tesserax,
I will go into the Hub manager and check this out.
In the meantime - thanks
Unclemo
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May 22, 2012 12:12 PM in response to Tesseraxby unclemo,Hi Tesserax,
checked at the Hub mngr and it is selected for: WEP
: Key length 64 bit
wireless key; xxxxxxxxxx
I have been careful to enter the wireless key correctly.
Let me know if this makes sense.
rgds
unclemo
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May 22, 2012 12:30 PM in response to unclemoby Tesserax,★HelpfulThe WEP standard provides support for either:
- A 10 hexidecimal digit or 5 ASCII character key for 40-bit WEP, OR
- A 26 hexidecimal digit or 13 ASCII character key for 128-bit WEP
In order to make things easier, vendors use certain algorithms to convert simple alphanumeric passwords (or passphrases) into HEX keys, thus enabling the use of simple easy to remember WEP password rather than lengthy HEX keys. The problem is that different vendors use different algorithms to generate the HEX key and therefore a ASCII password on an AirPort Express will be hashed differently than on a non-Apple client and vice versa.
In addition, the 802.11n AirPorts do NOT support either 40-bit or 128-bit WEP in the "n" Radio Mode. You will have to switch to one of the non-"n" modes to access these wireless security options. When operating in 802.11n, the only WEP option is the WEP (Transitional Network Security) mode. Note: This mode only supports using 13 ASCII character keys. You may find the following Apple Support article helpful: AirPort: Joining an encrypted WEP or WPA Wi-Fi Network
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May 22, 2012 1:26 PM in response to Tesseraxby unclemo,went to the article you suggested and tried all combinations and still no joy.
In my hub the interface is listed as 802.11b/g, should I therefore set the airport for the same interface standard and if so how do I get into Airport to do this.
Again,
thankyou for your patience
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May 22, 2012 3:26 PM in response to unclemoby HACKINT0SH,Looks like we are using quite some ancient technology here...
At least we dont' also have a PPoE problem as well.
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May 23, 2012 1:46 PM in response to HACKINT0SHby unclemo,Hi Hackintosh,
I am guessing that this may be my problem - old versus new.
I have been back into the Hub mgr and there are two options for alternative encryption styles:
one is labelled: Use WPA-PSK Encryption
the other:Use WPA Encryption
Would either of these be of use with Airport Wi-Fi?
Thankfully I have at least got an ethernet connection but Wi-Fi is preferred.
Rgds
Unclemo
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May 23, 2012 2:43 PM in response to unclemoby HACKINT0SH,WPA-PSK is also known was WPA-Personal. It is quite compabile with Apple Routers I assure you.
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May 23, 2012 2:52 PM in response to HACKINT0SHby unclemo,O.K. I will give it a try and see what transpires.
Rgds
unclemo
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May 25, 2012 3:29 AM in response to HACKINT0SHby unclemo,Hello Hackintosh,
I have tried and still not working so I have taken the plunge and ordered a new BT HomeHub v3.0 which is their latest offering.I believe the encryption options will match Airport.
Here's hoping.
Rgds
unclemo
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May 25, 2012 8:21 PM in response to unclemoby HACKINT0SH,Well I would have suggested not to take the plung so earlye, as we could have tried other things to get your current model working.
However, if your current model only supports G type networks, and your new BT supports N then I guess there is no harm there.
Speaking of plunge, I picked up another Belkin today, since I couldn't resist a brand new Wifi router (brand name) for less than $20. Unfortunatley, it isn't dual-band, but what do you expect for twenty bucks
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May 26, 2012 12:08 AM in response to HACKINT0SHby unclemo,Hi Hackintosh,
the new router supports the latest 802.11n standard the old one didn't .
Glad you were able to pick up a Belkin router at <$20 - happy days.
I will let you know how I get on with the new router.
Rgds
unclemo