Wi-Fi won't connect.

daedal · Nov 17, 2005, 02:41 AM

Picked up a Wi-Fi adapter with my new mobo and I just can't seem to connect..

I'm getting an error:
Windows was unable to find a certificate to log you on to the network Networkname.

I put in my WEP key in the connection settings though. What does that error mean? You guys need any addtional info? How do I diagnostic this?

I did a bit of searching and found this, which unfortunately did not help.
First step verify that your certificates have
> been installed correctly:
>> - goto start->run, "mmc.exe"
> - goto file, Add/Remove Snap-in...
> - Click Add, then Certificates, and select My User
> Account.
>> Verify that the your intended certificates are
> under Certificataes -
> Current User/Personal/Certificates.
> If it is, go back to your 802.1X configuration
> page and go to the Smart
> Card or other Certificate Properties page:
> - unselect Validate server certificate
> then check to see if it works then. Do you have
> "Use simple certificate
> selection" selected?
> On another note, I'm developing a revised set of
> howtos at the moment,
> its slowly coming together up at
> www.missl.cs.umd.edu/Projects/wireless/8021x.

Yousaif · Nov 17, 2005, 11:31 AM

Is this a school, home, or business network you are trying to connect? What kind of authentication is required and how are authentication keys provided for you?

A lot of school networks authenticate differently from home networks, especially with the number of people that connect to them on a daily basis.

daedal · Nov 17, 2005, 11:59 AM

This is my home/private network.
The security is a randomly generated WEP Key.
I generated three different keys and got the same error BUT my PSP was able to connect to the network using the proper key.

Yousaif · Nov 17, 2005, 12:02 PM

If it is your home network, just to troubleshoot it have you tried opening it up completely for a short period of time just to make sure that the new wireless adapter can connect at all?

daedal · Nov 17, 2005, 12:11 PM

Can't say I have. That's not a bad idea actually.

daedal · Nov 17, 2005, 08:31 PM

Ok, it lets me connect to it if there is no security/wep..
I'm 200% sure that I was entering the proper WEP though..

[EDIT] Got it to work by forcing me to be prompted for the WEP key.

Yousaif · Nov 18, 2005, 06:20 PM

Yayyyy glad you got it working.

Sometimes you just have to hit a problem from another direction to find the solution.

ERomano · Nov 29, 2005, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daedal

Ok, it lets me connect to it if there is no security/wep..
I'm 200% sure that I was entering the proper WEP though..

[EDIT] Got it to work by forcing me to be prompted for the WEP key.

I'm having the exact same problem i get the "Windows was unable to find a certificate to log you on to the network [network name]" error...

I put in as well the correct WEP key and still doesnt work

can you provide me step by step instruction if you dont mind on how you forced yourself to be prompted for the wep key?? because it doesnt ask for it, i went in the configuration to put it.

Thanx

Matth · Nov 29, 2005, 03:08 PM

One common issue, is where the card utilities or Windows can be used to control things.

If you wish to control the settings using the utilities, you need to uncheck the option for windows, as the default is for windows to do it.

ERomano · Nov 29, 2005, 03:28 PM

not quite sure how to do that....

Yousaif · Nov 29, 2005, 05:49 PM

In the control panel go to Windows Wireless Manager (or something like that). In the properties of it uncheck the box that says something like "Let Windows Manage this Wireless Connection."

Tipstaff · Nov 29, 2005, 09:10 PM

daedal, have you tried turing off IEEE 802.1x authentication competely? If you have a pretty good WEP key (128bit or above), as well using either MAC filtering or are not broadcasting your routers SSID then you really don't need IEEE authentication. On top of that you can also turn off DHCP and run a static IP based network. While it can get complicated if your ISP keeps changing DNS servers, it would allow you to have more control over your network.

BTW: if you do turn off "Windows Wireless Zero Configuration" as Yousaif suggested make sure that you reinstall your adapters configuration tool. Even though it theoretically should kick in right away now that Windows isn't handling connections there could be issues with the adapters software or settings. Doing a reinstall of the drivers/software is just to make sure you get a clean set of files, and that it reaserts itself as the main tool to handle connections.

One thing: If you have an Intel wireless adapter definatly dump Windows WZC, and use Intels Pro Set software instead. I've found in a number of cases where Windows WZC would keep screwing up with Intels adapters, and the connection would jump all over the place from 1mbps to normal. Up down, up down.. can drive you nuts. Using Intels softwre to run things will stablize the connection.

Yousaif · Nov 30, 2005, 10:40 AM

Tip, the WZC also screws with Netgear and Dlink adapters from my experience.

And yes, sometimes you have to reinstall the card's driver/ utitlity after you turn it off, I forgot to mention that.

Nov 17, 2005, 02:41 AM	#1
daedal Uber Coffee Drinker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gatineau, Quebec Posts: 2,250 Rep Power: 0	Wi-Fi won't connect. Picked up a Wi-Fi adapter with my new mobo and I just can't seem to connect.. I'm getting an error: Windows was unable to find a certificate to log you on to the network Networkname. I put in my WEP key in the connection settings though. What does that error mean? You guys need any addtional info? How do I diagnostic this? I did a bit of searching and found this, which unfortunately did not help. First step verify that your certificates have > been installed correctly: >> - goto start->run, "mmc.exe" > - goto file, Add/Remove Snap-in... > - Click Add, then Certificates, and select My User > Account. >> Verify that the your intended certificates are > under Certificataes - > Current User/Personal/Certificates. > If it is, go back to your 802.1X configuration > page and go to the Smart > Card or other Certificate Properties page: > - unselect Validate server certificate > then check to see if it works then. Do you have > "Use simple certificate > selection" selected? > On another note, I'm developing a revised set of > howtos at the moment, > its slowly coming together up at > www.missl.cs.umd.edu/Projects/wireless/8021x. __________________ Last edited by daedal; Nov 17, 2005 at 03:07 AM.

Nov 17, 2005, 11:59 AM	Thread Starter #3
daedal Uber Coffee Drinker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gatineau, Quebec Posts: 2,250 Rep Power: 0	This is my home/private network. The security is a randomly generated WEP Key. I generated three different keys and got the same error BUT my PSP was able to connect to the network using the proper key. __________________

Nov 17, 2005, 12:11 PM	Thread Starter #5
daedal Uber Coffee Drinker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gatineau, Quebec Posts: 2,250 Rep Power: 0	Can't say I have. That's not a bad idea actually. __________________

Nov 17, 2005, 08:31 PM	Thread Starter #6
daedal Uber Coffee Drinker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gatineau, Quebec Posts: 2,250 Rep Power: 0	Ok, it lets me connect to it if there is no security/wep.. I'm 200% sure that I was entering the proper WEP though.. [EDIT] Got it to work by forcing me to be prompted for the WEP key. __________________

Nov 29, 2005, 09:10 PM	#12
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,773 Rep Power: 191 System Specs	daedal, have you tried turing off IEEE 802.1x authentication competely? If you have a pretty good WEP key (128bit or above), as well using either MAC filtering or are not broadcasting your routers SSID then you really don't need IEEE authentication. On top of that you can also turn off DHCP and run a static IP based network. While it can get complicated if your ISP keeps changing DNS servers, it would allow you to have more control over your network. BTW: if you do turn off "Windows Wireless Zero Configuration" as Yousaif suggested make sure that you reinstall your adapters configuration tool. Even though it theoretically should kick in right away now that Windows isn't handling connections there could be issues with the adapters software or settings. Doing a reinstall of the drivers/software is just to make sure you get a clean set of files, and that it reaserts itself as the main tool to handle connections. One thing: If you have an Intel wireless adapter definatly dump Windows WZC, and use Intels Pro Set software instead. I've found in a number of cases where Windows WZC would keep screwing up with Intels adapters, and the connection would jump all over the place from 1mbps to normal. Up down, up down.. can drive you nuts. Using Intels softwre to run things will stablize the connection. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick. Last edited by Tipstaff; Nov 29, 2005 at 09:25 PM.

Nov 29, 2005, 03:08 PM	#9
Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	One common issue, is where the card utilities or Windows can be used to control things. If you wish to control the settings using the utilities, you need to uncheck the option for windows, as the default is for windows to do it.

Nov 29, 2005, 03:28 PM	#10
ERomano DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	not quite sure how to do that....