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1st Apr 2009, 23:02
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I bought a netbook Asus 701 to use for connecting to the internet at work through wifi hotspot but apparently it it is not compatible cos I can't sign on. I was given a password but it wouldnt work which I'm told means that its not compatible. Why is this and would an Acer one be compatible? What is it that makes it not compatible? The fact that its a netbook and not a proper laptop?
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#2
3rd Apr 2009, 13:48
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are you sure the passwords not wrong?
also, do you mean it wont connect, or it does connect but the internet doesnt work, or something else. MCTW |
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4th Apr 2009, 04:14
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Well I conected to the wireless network and got to the login stage. The receptionist gave me a user name and password and when I entered it it just kept saying incorrect login. I then got a new login from the reception and tried again but still the same message. The whole time my wireless connection is saying that I'm connected. So I call the reception and tell them and they say that maybe my laptop is incompatible. I have now bought an acer netbook but I havent tried it at work yet.
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#4
4th Apr 2009, 12:50
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login stage??
i guess your network has a domain you have to logon to, 'cos you dont need a user name and password for wifi (you need a password for the security if the wifi network has one obviously). from a quick google, it seems your netbook is running on linux, which might be whats causing the problems. but if youve bought a new netbook i guess its not really a issue anymore. MCTW |
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#5
4th Apr 2009, 15:55
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It wasnt linux it was windows xp.
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4th Apr 2009, 18:16
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hey assuming ou kpt the linux, yoou have to set up a wifi/wireless update rom the settings tab but you'll need internet to do so, basically if i'm right then your key is wpa-tkip-wpa2 etc
try this and post back please thanks |
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#7
5th Apr 2009, 10:25
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I dont think i understood that last post.
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5th Apr 2009, 10:25
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I'm gonna try again with my new acer one on monday.
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#9
7th Apr 2009, 06:46
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Im posting this from my acer netbook and I'm at work so it is working. thanks for your efforts.
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