ok, i need some help. searched online for some stuff...but im still lost...

I was familiar with wep wireless security. my router died, so i got a new one. i went with the wpa-psk security once I installed it. Everything is setup fine, but now my laptop wont connect to it. It detects there is a wireless connection, but says unable to connect. I believe my card (built in) is only detecting for wep, not the newer wpa-psk? My laptop is a compaq presario 2500 series.

Is this something I can download a driver for my laptop to recognize the wpa-psk? or would i need a new network card? (its internal, so would assume I could get one to plug in via the usb or the card slot?)

I mostly ask because i am getting a nintendo wii soon and wanted to use it with wifi...and it supports the newer wpa-psk...I'd rather use this since its newer and more secure...

Thanks for any input!
-Ryan

 

are you using windows to control your wifi on your laptop?? if you are, you might want to try and download T-Mobile Connection Manager and let that control your wifi. Could be your laptop's internal not liking your router. See if T-Mobile Connection Manager can pick it up

 

PROBLEM SOLVED

Hey...I went in and hit the update driver in the device manager, and it updated it for a driver for 2006, it was using one from 03. After that I tested it and it worked! Awesome! Thanks!

 

no problem man. glad I could help