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<blockquote data-quote="mrplow" data-source="post: 1199034" data-attributes="member: 38928"><p>WPA and WPA2 are wireless security protocols (similar but more robust than WEP).</p><p></p><p>Unforetunately, after a bit of digging, it appears as though WPA doesn't support AD HOC networks (like you're creating) and while WPA2 does support AD HOC it's not support in OSX yet!</p><p></p><p>Your problem seems to stem from the windows laptops are struggling to connect to a WEP secured network, hence why they work when security is turned off.</p><p></p><p>Have you tried both 40-bit and 128-bit WEP? (edit-re-read your posts, looks like you have)</p><p></p><p>WEP isn't considered very secure but it's better than nothing so it's worth trying 40-bit if you haven't already.</p><p></p><p>I'd still suggest investing in a wi-fi hotspot like a Three MiFi going forward. They offer near setup-free use.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mrplow, post: 1199034, member: 38928"] WPA and WPA2 are wireless security protocols (similar but more robust than WEP). Unforetunately, after a bit of digging, it appears as though WPA doesn't support AD HOC networks (like you're creating) and while WPA2 does support AD HOC it's not support in OSX yet! Your problem seems to stem from the windows laptops are struggling to connect to a WEP secured network, hence why they work when security is turned off. Have you tried both 40-bit and 128-bit WEP? (edit-re-read your posts, looks like you have) WEP isn't considered very secure but it's better than nothing so it's worth trying 40-bit if you haven't already. I'd still suggest investing in a wi-fi hotspot like a Three MiFi going forward. They offer near setup-free use. [/QUOTE]
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