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wireless (secure) on w2k Looking for WPA assistant
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georgepds
2009-02-25 22:33:49 UTC
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I can connect to open networks on my w2k laptop, but not to secure
ones, apparently this is a defect in w2k, rectified in wxp sp2.

There was a company that solved it for w2k , and provided a freeware
download called wpa assistiant, described here
(http://products.wi-fiplanet.com/wifi/software/1074716813.html)

but as near as I can make out, that company is long gone, the offered
the prioduct as freeware

Here are the notes from the site that describes it

"WPA includes a mode to use a shared key, or passphrase, to control
access to the wireless network. This passphrase is programmed into
both the access point and into each 802.11 wireless computer or
device. WPA is not as vulnerable to the types of attacks that were
prevalent on WLANs using previous security standards that relied on
shared keys. Because of its simplicity, WPA Assistant is ideal for
home users with a single computer or small businesses that do not use
their WLAN for essential business functions or transmitting
confidential information.

WPA Assistant for Windows 2000 will provide an easy and free
alternative for Wi-Fi networks where the rudimentary security of
WPA-PSK is sufficient, typically at home. Businesses that want
stronger security may want to consider more complete solutions"
Steve H
2009-02-26 00:32:23 UTC
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Post by georgepds
I can connect to open networks on my w2k laptop, but not to secure
ones, apparently this is a defect in w2k, rectified in wxp sp2.
There was a company that solved it for w2k , and provided a freeware
download called wpa assistiant, described here
(http://products.wi-fiplanet.com/wifi/software/1074716813.html)
but as near as I can make out, that company is long gone, the offered
the prioduct as freeware
I went through much the same a while back and got so fed up with it
that I ended up buying a Buffalo wireless router and pcmcia card just
to get my hands on a wpa client that worked properly with W2000.
I'd be inclined to look for a used Buffalo card on ebay and then
download the client from the support website.
Not sure they guarantee it will connect to any other make of router,
but it'll certainly work with the card.

Failing that, have a look here:

http://www.lucidlink.com/lucidlink_wifi_client.htm

Regards,
--
Steve ( out in the sticks )
Email: Take time to reply: timefrom_usenet{at}gmx.net
Johnw
2009-02-26 02:35:17 UTC
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Post by georgepds
I can connect to open networks on my w2k laptop, but not to secure
ones, apparently this is a defect in w2k, rectified in wxp sp2.
There was a company that solved it for w2k , and provided a freeware
download called wpa assistiant, described here
(http://products.wi-fiplanet.com/wifi/software/1074716813.html)
but as near as I can make out, that company is long gone, the offered
the prioduct as freeware
Here are the notes from the site that describes it
"WPA includes a mode to use a shared key, or passphrase, to control
access to the wireless network. This passphrase is programmed into
both the access point and into each 802.11 wireless computer or
device. WPA is not as vulnerable to the types of attacks that were
prevalent on WLANs using previous security standards that relied on
shared keys. Because of its simplicity, WPA Assistant is ideal for
home users with a single computer or small businesses that do not use
their WLAN for essential business functions or transmitting
confidential information.
WPA Assistant for Windows 2000 will provide an easy and free
alternative for Wi-Fi networks where the rudimentary security of
WPA-PSK is sufficient, typically at home. Businesses that want
stronger security may want to consider more complete solutions"
You can download here.

http://www.torrentbar.com/torrent/517213/0/WSC%20WPA%20Assistant%201%200%20zip%20torrent
georgepds
2009-02-26 04:13:52 UTC
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Post by Johnw
Post by georgepds
I can connect to open networks on my w2k laptop, but not to secure
ones, apparently this is a defect in w2k, rectified in wxp sp2.
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Post by Johnw
You can download here.
http://www.torrentbar.com/torrent/517213/0/WSC%20WPA%20Assistant%201%200%20zip%20torrent
No luck... no peers .. no seeds... but thankyou anyways
Johnw
2009-02-26 06:03:48 UTC
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Post by georgepds
Post by Johnw
Post by georgepds
I can connect to open networks on my w2k laptop, but not to secure
ones, apparently this is a defect in w2k, rectified in wxp sp2. ...
You can download here.
http://www.torrentbar.com/torrent/517213/0/WSC%20WPA%20Assistant%201%200%20zip%20torrent
No luck... no peers .. no seeds... but thankyou anyways
McAfee has rolled WPA Assistant's functionality into a "Wireless
Security" product and is no longer offering it for free.
http://www.zdnet.com.au/reviews/software/security/soa/McAfee-Wireless-Protection/0,139023452,339272159,00.htm

WPA Assistant, here is another free option - the open-source
wpa_supplicant package. The page itself says it's for Linux, but if you
scroll down you can download a set of Windows 2000-compatible binaries.
The Windows version requires WinPCap to be installed first.
http://hostap.epitest.fi/wpa_supplicant/
http://www.winpcap.org/install/default.htm
georgepds
2009-02-26 15:00:39 UTC
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Post by Johnw
Post by georgepds
Post by Johnw
Post by georgepds
I can connect to open networks on my w2k laptop, but not to secure
ones, apparently this is a defect in w2k, rectified in wxp sp2. ...
You can download here.
http://www.torrentbar.com/torrent/517213/0/WSC%20WPA%20Assistant%201%200%20zip%20torrent
No luck... no peers .. no seeds... but thankyou anyways
McAfee has rolled WPA Assistant's functionality into a "Wireless
Security" product and is no longer offering it for free.
http://www.zdnet.com.au/reviews/software/security/soa/McAfee-Wireless-Protection/0,139023452,339272159,00.htm
WPA Assistant, here is another free option - the open-source
wpa_supplicant package. The page itself says it's for Linux, but if you
scroll down you can download a set of Windows 2000-compatible binaries.
The Windows version requires WinPCap to be installed first.
http://hostap.epitest.fi/wpa_supplicant/
http://www.winpcap.org/install/default.htm
Thankyou .. I/ll give wpa_supplicant a try

Johnw
2009-02-26 02:53:00 UTC
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Post by georgepds
I can connect to open networks on my w2k laptop, but not to secure
ones, apparently this is a defect in w2k, rectified in wxp sp2.
There was a company that solved it for w2k , and provided a freeware
download called wpa assistiant, described here
(http://products.wi-fiplanet.com/wifi/software/1074716813.html)
but as near as I can make out, that company is long gone, the offered
the prioduct as freeware
Here are the notes from the site that describes it
"WPA includes a mode to use a shared key, or passphrase, to control
access to the wireless network. This passphrase is programmed into
both the access point and into each 802.11 wireless computer or
device. WPA is not as vulnerable to the types of attacks that were
prevalent on WLANs using previous security standards that relied on
shared keys. Because of its simplicity, WPA Assistant is ideal for
home users with a single computer or small businesses that do not use
their WLAN for essential business functions or transmitting
confidential information.
WPA Assistant for Windows 2000 will provide an easy and free
alternative for Wi-Fi networks where the rudimentary security of
WPA-PSK is sufficient, typically at home. Businesses that want
stronger security may want to consider more complete solutions"
This also may interest.

http://wire.cs.nthu.edu.tw/wire1x/
http://wire.cs.nthu.edu.tw/wire1x/howto.htm
http://wire.cs.nthu.edu.tw/wire1x/faq.htm
http://wire.cs.nthu.edu.tw/wire1x/downloads_xp.htm
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