WPA-PSK doesn't work for wifi

unclethommy · 07-25-07, 07:37 AM

Hi there, i've been trying to get my axim to connect via WPA-PSK (TKIP) to a new netgear router that I have purchased. THe axim used to work fine with my old access point which only supported WEP. But now that I have the option of better security I want to try it. My Nintendo wii is able to use the WPA-PSK key I set on the router and it connects fine at full speed which means that the key is working correctly. However, when I try the same code in my axim, it isnt able to connect. Has anyone had the same happen or got any advice on how to fix this problem? If i can fix this it would solve all my wifi woes :)

erlingt · 07-25-07, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by unclethommy

Hi there, i've been trying to get my axim to connect via WPA-PSK (TKIP) to a new netgear router that I have purchased. THe axim used to work fine with my old access point which only supported WEP. But now that I have the option of better security I want to try it. My Nintendo wii is able to use the WPA-PSK key I set on the router and it connects fine at full speed which means that the key is working correctly. However, when I try the same code in my axim, it isnt able to connect. Has anyone had the same happen or got any advice on how to fix this problem? If i can fix this it would solve all my wifi woes :)

Hi, I have a X50v with 2003SE, and is using a FON router with WPA-PSK (TKIP). The connection is setup via the WLAN utility, and then pressing the settings button. Select the network and you can enter the settings: network key and so on. If you still have problems, I'll suggest you delete the network, and create it again from the bottom up.

ikehiker · 07-25-07, 04:13 PM

WPA is supported in WM03SE and WM5, but not earlier versions. If you have an X5, X3, or X30, you'll probably have to go back to WEP.

unclethommy · 07-25-07, 05:27 PM

I have an x51v running WM5 .... so the option is there.... i will try to delete settings and try again.... any other suggestions?

fry · 07-26-07, 04:05 AM

Have you tried both Odyssey and WLAN utility? I find that with 2 WPA access points that I use, 1 only works with Odyssey while the other only works with WLAN. I configured both APs in both programs but it just seem to work 1 way.

unclethommy · 07-27-07, 05:22 AM

Hi guys and gals, it tried the odessy client and it works great with WPA-PSK! I didnt even know what it did before you suggested it. I've been using the Dell WLAN utility! lol. In any case it works great. I have setup my axim with the dell WLAN utility so that when I am at home the axim uses a fixed IP address (there's an option which asks either to ask the server or specify my own IP). Now if I use the odessy client, will it still try to get a static IP or do I have to configure something inside it to do the same thing? In any case it works which is great news. Thanks!