[CS-FSLUG] OT:Problems connecting older laptop to wifi

[davidm at hisfeet.net]

Thanks Tim.  That web site just might have the answers I need.


> Hi there,
> It does look like you can have multiple SSIDs and have different
> encryption settings for it.
>
> http://qwest.centurylink.com/internethelp/modem-pk5000.html
>
>      - Tim Young
>
> On 9/11/2012 10:41 AM, davidm at hisfeet.net wrote:
>> I'm using LinuxMint13 on m y laptop, and my wife is using WinXP on
>> hers.
>> Hers is an older HP Compaq with only WEP connectability. Mine is
>> connected
>> WPA to an Actiontec (PK500) wireless modem. I'm having trouble getting
>> both laptops connected to the wifi.
>>
>> I've tried resetting the modem to WEP, but not sure I did it right.
>> Haven't been able to find good documentation. I did notice in the meager
>> "help section this:
>> "Multi-SSID
>> Multi-SSIDs allows wireless clients to setup up to 4 seperate wireless
>> networks through a single access point."
>>
>> Does that mean that I can set up a separate wireless network using WEP,
>> and still maiontain the WPA?
>>
>> Has someone dealt with this problem before? Or perhaps knows of a forum
>> about modem connectability, or a manual for this modem?
>>
>> David McM
>>
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