|
Next: [ANN] IPNetMonitorX F2.1.2
|
| Author |
Message |
External
Since: Apr 17, 2007
Posts: 4
|
(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 7:03 pm
Post subject: Internet Sharing never works
Archived from groups: comp>sys>mac>comm (more info?)
|
|
|
I have a Mac mini with the latest OS X (10.4.8 or so).. It has a cable
modem plugged in via Ethernet. I turn on Internet Sharing with the
Ethernet as to share from, and Airport "to computers using". I set a
40 bit wireless key. My PC laptop (Windows XP) detects the network,
prompts for the key, but after that just times out and fails. Any
idea how to do this? I basically want to use my Mac as a wireless
router as I cant afford one right now.
Thanks,
Tom |
|
| Back to top |
|
 | |
External
Since: Sep 17, 2005
Posts: 225
|
(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 2:53 am
Post subject: Re: Internet Sharing never works [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
In article
<1176861827.701124.82420.TakeThisOut@b75g2000hsg.googlegroups.com>,
awhost.TakeThisOut@gmail.com wrote:
> I have a Mac mini with the latest OS X (10.4.8 or so).. It has a cable
> modem plugged in via Ethernet. I turn on Internet Sharing with the
> Ethernet as to share from, and Airport "to computers using". I set a
> 40 bit wireless key. My PC laptop (Windows XP) detects the network,
> prompts for the key, but after that just times out and fails. Any
> idea how to do this? I basically want to use my Mac as a wireless
> router as I cant afford one right now.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom
Because WEP password text to hex value is non-standard between
Windows and MacOSX, you need to either A) specify a 5 character
password for the 40 bit key, or find the hex value and use that on
the PC.
A 5 character password is exactly 40 bits, so there is no munging
of the value to create a 40 bit hex key.
However, you should be able to pick up an 802.11g WiFi router
mailorder rather inexpensively if you do some searching
<http://dealmac.com>.
Bob Harris |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Apr 17, 2007
Posts: 23
|
(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 2:53 am
Post subject: Re: Internet Sharing never works [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On 2007-04-17 19:53:46 -0700, Bob Harris
<nospam.News.Bob.DeleteThis@remove.Smith-Harris.us> said:
> In article
> <1176861827.701124.82420.DeleteThis@b75g2000hsg.googlegroups.com>,
> awhost.DeleteThis@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I have a Mac mini with the latest OS X (10.4.8 or so).. It has a cable
>> modem plugged in via Ethernet. I turn on Internet Sharing with the
>> Ethernet as to share from, and Airport "to computers using". I set a
>> 40 bit wireless key. My PC laptop (Windows XP) detects the network,
>> prompts for the key, but after that just times out and fails. Any
>> idea how to do this? I basically want to use my Mac as a wireless
>> router as I cant afford one right now.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Tom
>
> Because WEP password text to hex value is non-standard between
> Windows and MacOSX, you need to either A) specify a 5 character
> password for the 40 bit key, or find the hex value and use that on
> the PC.
>
> A 5 character password is exactly 40 bits, so there is no munging
> of the value to create a 40 bit hex key.
>
> However, you should be able to pick up an 802.11g WiFi router
> mailorder rather inexpensively if you do some searching
> <http://dealmac.com>.
>
> Bob Harris
I am getting so frustrated with the WEP password thing that I am
seriously considering turning it off! After all, I live so far from my
neighbors that no one could possibly pick up the signal anyway.
--
Waddling Eagle
World Famous Flight Instructor |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Apr 17, 2007
Posts: 4
|
(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:01 am
Post subject: Re: Internet Sharing never works [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
> Because WEP password text to hex value is non-standard between
> Windows and MacOSX, you need to either A) specify a 5 character
> password for the 40 bit key, or find the hex value and use that on
> the PC.
>
> A 5 character password is exactly 40 bits, so there is no munging
> of the value to create a 40 bit hex key.
I tried both passwords like "Ab1cd" and "12345", no go on either. |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Apr 17, 2007
Posts: 4
|
(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 4:54 pm
Post subject: Re: Internet Sharing never works [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
> First, make sure the sharing works without security. Try the set up
> with no security and get it working. Then add in security. Forget WEP
> as it can be cracked in 10 min or less. Instructions have appeared on
> the net for some time. Use WPA-PSK as it is more secure. Any reasonable
> PeeCee can support WPA so it should be compatible.
>
> Forget WEP it is more trouble than it is worth in mixed environments!
>
> --
> Regards,
> John
If I disable security, it connects just fine. But then I can't get
onto the internet. |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Aug 29, 2006
Posts: 8
|
(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:35 am
Post subject: Re: Internet Sharing never works [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On 2007-04-19 01:01:39 +1000, awhost RemoveThis @gmail.com said:
>
>> Because WEP password text to hex value is non-standard between
>> Windows and MacOSX, you need to either A) specify a 5 character
>> password for the 40 bit key, or find the hex value and use that on
>> the PC.
>>
>> A 5 character password is exactly 40 bits, so there is no munging
>> of the value to create a 40 bit hex key.
>
> I tried both passwords like "Ab1cd" and "12345", no go on either.
First, make sure the sharing works without security. Try the set up
with no security and get it working. Then add in security. Forget WEP
as it can be cracked in 10 min or less. Instructions have appeared on
the net for some time. Use WPA-PSK as it is more secure. Any reasonable
PeeCee can support WPA so it should be compatible.
Forget WEP it is more trouble than it is worth in mixed environments!
--
Regards,
John |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Apr 17, 2007
Posts: 4
|
(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:27 am
Post subject: Re: Internet Sharing never works [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
> In the sharing preference panes make sure you have web sharing turned
> on. I seem to remember a problem when that was not on.
Thanks! That did it... Works without security now, but not with. |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Aug 29, 2006
Posts: 8
|
(Msg. 8) Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:25 am
Post subject: Re: Internet Sharing never works [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On 2007-04-19 09:54:27 +1000, awhost.DeleteThis@gmail.com said:
>
>> First, make sure the sharing works without security. Try the set up
>> with no security and get it working. Then add in security. Forget WEP
>> as it can be cracked in 10 min or less. Instructions have appeared on
>> the net for some time. Use WPA-PSK as it is more secure. Any reasonable
>> PeeCee can support WPA so it should be compatible.
>>
>> Forget WEP it is more trouble than it is worth in mixed environments!
>>
>> --
>> Regards,
>> John
>
> If I disable security, it connects just fine. But then I can't get
> onto the internet.
In the sharing preference panes make sure you have web sharing turned
on. I seem to remember a problem when that was not on.
--
Regards,
John |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Aug 29, 2006
Posts: 8
|
(Msg. 9) Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:50 am
Post subject: Re: Internet Sharing never works [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On 2007-04-22 02:27:44 +1000, awhost.RemoveThis@gmail.com said:
>
>> In the sharing preference panes make sure you have web sharing turned
>> on. I seem to remember a problem when that was not on.
>
> Thanks! That did it... Works without security now, but not with.
Try WPA-PSK security if the laptop supports it. WEP is a real pain in
mixed PC and Mac environments.
--
Regards,
John |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
| Related Topics: | Help with Internet Sharing - Hi, I have a G5 with airport and an Airport Base station connected to a DSL modem. This connection works fine. I would like to share this connection with another G5 that doesn't have an airport card. Both Macs are running 10.3.9 Here's what I..
Sharing Internet Connection - Under Mac OS X 10.2& 10.3, I was able to share one computer's dialup connection with another Mac. But, I have been unable to make this work under Mac OS X 10.4 (10.4.9 installed). What's the secret? -- Robert Woodward <robertaw@drizzle.com>...
Help with Windows sharing on Tiger - I have a Mac mini running MacOS X (version 10.4.6), a Windows XP laptop, and a Linksys Wireless-B router connecting them. The Mac is connected to the router by Ethernet cable, the laptop by Wi-Fi. There is a printer (HP Officejet 5610) connected to the...
Internet Connect priority - Is there a way to set which Airport/ 802.1X network my computer should connect to if more than one is available? I'd like to set certain networks to be higher priority. Thanks, Tom
Powermac/9.1 network connection problem - I have a powemac 4400/200Mhz with a PCI NIC card (Sonic) on one of the PCI slots. It is connected to a Motorola Router/WLAN unit that connects to a ADSL modem. I have PCs hooked on to the same router. PCs work fine and get their IP addresses.. |
|
You can post new topics in this forum
You can reply to topics in this forum
You can edit your posts in this forum
You can delete your posts in this forum
You can vote in polls in this forum
|
|
|
|
Hot
Bloated Email? DetachPipe for Outlook
Mac
Linux
Games
PDA
Mobile
FAQ
Search
Profile
Private Messages
Log in
Mac Forums
RSS