Should the brands match for security?

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Hi,
We have three computers (desk and lap) and we share an internet
connection using a wireless network. We use cable service which is
connected to a cable modem and then a router.
The point is that we tried to enable WEP or any other security
features, but everytime we did it, there was a problem with the
connection meaning that the SSID was being broadcasted but we couldn't
connect.
Somebody's told me that all the wireless network cards and also the
router should have the same brand name - sounds silly to me. Is that
right? Can it be the reason since we are using different wireless cards
and etc.?
 
Hi,
We have three computers (desk and lap) and we share an internet
connection using a wireless network. We use cable service which is
connected to a cable modem and then a router.
The point is that we tried to enable WEP or any other security
features, but everytime we did it, there was a problem with the
connection meaning that the SSID was being broadcasted but we couldn't
connect.
Somebody's told me that all the wireless network cards and also the
router should have the same brand name - sounds silly to me. Is that
right? Can it be the reason since we are using different wireless cards
and etc.?
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There is no reason that the wireless adapters and the wireless router have
to be the same brand. You're having difficulties because of something else.
Since I don't know anything about your computers or what you did, that's as
specific as I can get. Here are some links that may help you get your
wireless network set up:

Wireless - Basic Configuration - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
Wireless - Basic Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
MVP Barb Bowman on wireless security - http://tinyurl.com/56fc5
Tom's Hardware Wireless Security FAQs
http://www.tomsnetworking.com/2006/06/30/wireless_faq_security/index.html

Malke
 
Hi,
We have three computers (desk and lap) and we share an internet
connection using a wireless network. We use cable service which is
connected to a cable modem and then a router.
The point is that we tried to enable WEP or any other security
features, but everytime we did it, there was a problem with the
connection meaning that the SSID was being broadcasted but we couldn't
connect.
Somebody's told me that all the wireless network cards and also the
router should have the same brand name - sounds silly to me. Is that
right? Can it be the reason since we are using different wireless cards
and etc.?
Click to expand...

All wireless networking equipment that conforms to the 802.11b and/or
802.11g standard should work together, regardless of brand.

Some manufacturers make equipment with proprietary, non-standard
modes. For example, any operating mode with "108", "Turbo" or "Pre-N"
in its name is non-standard and should only be used with the same
manufacturer's equipment. However, such equipment can usually operate
in the standard modes as well.
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