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Author: Stephen
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Subject: Re: OT: wireless problem
http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/08/21/aes-vs-tkip-for-wireless-encryption.htm

can help. I use AES when i can.


On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 10:00 AM, <> wrote:
>
>> Go into network connections and remove the one for your neighbors SSID.
>> Once your system has shown a preference for it (and maybe got an unsecured
>> connection in the past), it will keep going back there. Also delete the
>> one for your own SSID. That way the card will see both signals but not
>> show a preference for either.
>>
>> Then you should be able to select your SSID and enter the :[new] pass
>> phrase instead of relying on whatever XP has in storage for your network.
>>
>> What kind of wireless security are you using on upquick (WEP, WPA.
>> WPA2..._?
>
>
> Thanks Larry. I'll give this another try.
>
> I did remove the SSID for my neighbor's connection,
> but it came right back and re-established itself again.
>
> upquick is using WPA2 PSK
>
> In network connections, I then see two options: TKIP and AES
> Can't find any explanation for whatever the difference is.
>
>
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