Can my X31 cope with WPA???

[teddyboy]

Dear all,

I’m not sure if this is a common problem, but it is one that has me stumped.

First the basics of my machine:

Notebook - IBM ThinkPad X31
Type - 2672
Model – CXG
Operating system – Windows XP
Wireless - Cisco Systems PCI Wireless LAN Adaptor

I am having major problems connecting to wireless internet – I think this is down to encryption.

I have no problem detecting the devices – I can easily pick up my neighbours’ signals and ones in bars and cafes – but when I click to join the network, it tells me the signal has gone out of range and is no longer available.

I am pretty certain this is down to my system only being set up for WEP encrypted wireless devices (5/10 alphanumeric or 13/26 hexadecimal keys).

When I go further into setting up a wireless device either through Windows or Access IBM, it only gives me the option of entering a WEP key and not a WPA – the check box is there to see but I am not able to check it.

I have been told that WPA is now the normal set-up so my computer is seriously limited.

I know that I can easily change the encryption type on my home wireless, but I am not able to connect at work and in cafes and they are not willing to change the encryption type just for my sake.

Is there anything I can do to resolve this or am I just going to have to put up with it?

Any help or advice would be gratefully received.

Thanks in advance,

Ed

[fredstev]

You have the same wireless "b" card that my X31 had. I had the same problem. Here's what it has now:

http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-Lenovo-Thinkpad ... 286.c0.m14

Works great, has good range and I am using WPA PSK right now as I type.

[Puppy]

Yes, just download new drivers and do firmware update of the Cisco card. Works for me:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-42683

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