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Can't connect iPhone to Zyxel router

timberflake
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Wonder if anyone can help. I've just installed a Zyxel P-660HW wireless router and have set up a wireless network.
Now, my laptop, netbook, PS3 and GF's Blackberry have all connected to it without a problem. However, my iPhone just won't connect! When I type in the WEP key it tells me its unable to connect, can anyone suggest why this might be? I know the key is correct because its worked on all the other devices.
Now, my laptop, netbook, PS3 and GF's Blackberry have all connected to it without a problem. However, my iPhone just won't connect! When I type in the WEP key it tells me its unable to connect, can anyone suggest why this might be? I know the key is correct because its worked on all the other devices.
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timberflake wrote: »Wonder if anyone can help. I've just installed a Zyxel P-660HW wireless router and have set up a wireless network.
Now, my laptop, netbook, PS3 and GF's Blackberry have all connected to it without a problem. However, my iPhone just won't connect! When I type in the WEP key it tells me its unable to connect, can anyone suggest why this might be? I know the key is correct because its worked on all the other devices.
Maybe the iPhone doesn't support WEP? You should set the wireless encryption to WPA/WPA2 anyway as WEP is unsecure and can be cracked within minutes.0 -
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timberflake wrote: »I would if I could but the router doesn't support WPA, only WEP
How old is this router? Maybe there is a firmware update available. if not, maybe it's time for a new (more) secure router.
Just found an interesting article via Google.
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=325375
The iPhone wants the key in HEX format, not ASCII.
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The 660HW does support WPA, its just not obvious. User guide is available on the Zyxel site (https://www.zyxel.co.uk) if you can not find your disc and Wireless LAN setup is normally around section 6.This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0
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