MSBBN: Cannot Connect to MN-500 Wireless Base Station by Using an ORiNOCO Wireless Network Adapter (824871)

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, set your Base Station to use a WEP encryption level that your ORiNOCO wireless network adapter is compatible with.

Determine the Limitations of Your ORiNOCO Wireless Network Adapter

For information about the limitations of your ORiNOCO wireless network adapter, see your product documentation or visit the following Proxim Web site: Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

Configure the WEP Settings for Your Base Station

To change wireless security (WEP) encryption strength for your base station, follow these steps:

1. Open the Base Station Management Tool, and then click Security.
2. On the Security menu, click Wireless Security.
3. Make sure that the Enable wireless security check box is selected.
4. In the Encryption strength drop-down list, select the encryption strength you want.
5. If you select 64-bit encryption, you can type up to four WEP keys in the Key boxes.
   
   If you select 64-bit encryption, in the Key index drop-down list, click a key index.
6. The key index number indicates the WEP key that will be activated on the network.
7. To save the new encryption strength, click Apply.
   
   Update the encryption strength and WEP key stored on each wireless device on your network.