RE: Setting up WPA in Windows 2000

From: Dan (Dan_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 07/28/05 

Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2005 10:04:03 -0700

How many users are you going to have? If it is just home use or a small
business of less than 10 users, I would recommend Lucidlink which is very
easy to setup and maintain.

"Albatross" wrote:

> Dan,
>
> Thanks for the response.
>
> I am on for Win2000.
> The Belkin Pre-N router and PCMCIA are rated for WPA.
> I checked the Wi-Fi Network site and they show that router certified for WPA
> Personal.
>
> I installed both items using the Belkin software CDs. I haven't found
> anything in the mfg. software for WPA, yet.
>
> I did see Lucidlink software, but I thought that was for WPA Enterprise only.
>
> I am not sure if the Belkin Pre-N supports all WPA. It may.
>
> I am still looking in to it. I have emailed Belkin. You've responded faster...
>
>
>
> "Dan" wrote:
>
> > Yes, upgrade to SP4 for Win2000. Your router and wireless card must support
> > WPA. If they do, then use the manufacturer's wireless software to connect to
> > your WPA supported wireless router.
> > If you are setting up a wireless network of up to 3 users, check out
> > Lucidlink software which is free for 3 users. Very neat software for home
> > users.
> >
> > "Albatross" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > This is my first Wi-Fi network. I am using a Belkin Pre-N router and Pre-N
> > > notebook (PCMCIA) card.
> > > I am trying to setup WPA encryption under Windows 2000 Pro. All
> > > documentation I have seen shows Windows XP.
> > > Can WPA work under Windows 2000?
> > > Also, are there drawbacks to WPA over WEP?
> > > Someone here posted that netcams don't work with WPA.
> > >
> > > Thanks for the help.

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