Wrong Password Produces Limited or No Connectivity

[Jack Gillis]

Last week, I was visiting my daughter and tried to connect to her wireless
network with my laptop (XP Home) by viewing available wireless networks and
clicking connect. I though I knew the correct password but when I typed it
in I got a 'Limited or No Connectivity' message. When I finally remembered
the password I connected normally and things were fine. I believe her
network is WEP.

Is it normal to get the Limited or No Connectivity message under this
circumstance?

Thank you.

 

[Richard G. Harper]

Yes, I've seen that happen from time to time.

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[Jack Gillis]

Hmm! Seems that the a proper response would be something like, 'Incorrect
Password.'

Thank you.

Yes, I've seen that happen from time to time.

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Last week, I was visiting my daughter and tried to connect to her
wireless network with my laptop (XP Home) by viewing available wireless
networks and clicking connect. I though I knew the correct password but
when I typed it in I got a 'Limited or No Connectivity' message. When I
finally remembered the password I connected normally and things were
fine. I believe her network is WEP.

Is it normal to get the Limited or No Connectivity message under this
circumstance?

Thank you.

 

[Richard G. Harper]

You'd think so, but the problem lies in what result the drivers return for
the error. The correct response should be to not associate with the AP, as
you'd think - but some return the wrong error and appear to be associated
but unable to pick up an IP address.

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Hmm! Seems that the a proper response would be something like, 'Incorrect
Password.'

Thank you.

Yes, I've seen that happen from time to time.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
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Last week, I was visiting my daughter and tried to connect to her
wireless network with my laptop (XP Home) by viewing available wireless
networks and clicking connect. I though I knew the correct password but
when I typed it in I got a 'Limited or No Connectivity' message. When I
finally remembered the password I connected normally and things were
fine. I believe her network is WEP.

Is it normal to get the Limited or No Connectivity message under this
circumstance?

Thank you.