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xbox connection problem

  • 21-12-2008 2:47pm
    #1
    docklands13
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭


    I have a problem and need some help. When i run the test xBox live connection the xbox cannot connect to my wireless network. It was working with a sweex router (but i reset the password of that on line and screwed it up - i'm not a techie and should have ignored the fact that others could access my router). Anyway i'm using a Mac Airport Express with a WPA password which I have entered correctly over and over again and it still won't work. Any ideas out there? PS I can connect fine when i remove password protection from my router but that's not the answer i want.


Comments

  • #2
    Dexterm99
    Registered Users Posts: 330 ✭✭Dexterm99


    Might be a dumb question, but are you sure the key is correct?
    Can you connect to it with WPA on from a PC?

    Also, try using 128 bit WEP with a different key and see if that works.


  • #3
    docklands13
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭docklands13


    Thanks for the response. I'm sure the key is correct.

    I can connect to it with WPA on from this Mac, so it surely works.

    Can you please post a sample 128 bit WEP ('cause I don't actually know what that is - yes i'm a dunce), i'll alter it a bit and try it.


  • #4
    honeybadger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 869 ✭✭✭honeybadger


    well,you should check what secuirty type encryption(wep wpa wpa2) the xbox uses in xbox settings and check to see you are using the same type on the router,i know its a diferent machine but it could be the same fix, the bro had the same trouble when setting up his ps3, ps3 woudnt connect to network and after much fiddlin around with it it turned out the ps3 was only compatible to wpa settings iirc,it worth a try and if all else fails just reset the router to factory settings and set it up the way you had it again


  • #5
    Dexterm99
    Registered Users Posts: 330 ✭✭Dexterm99


    docklands13 wrote: »
    Thanks for the response. I'm sure the key is correct.

    I can connect to it with WPA on from this Mac, so it surely works.

    Can you please post a sample 128 bit WEP ('cause I don't actually know what that is - yes i'm a dunce), i'll alter it a bit and try it.

    WEP will encrypt your data. It's not as good as WPA or AES but is good enough to secure your system from most intruders apart from the really determined.

    In your wireless router config, select 128 bit WEP encryption if you can. A password with 13 characters should be strong enough but you can enter one up to 24 characters I think. There are password generators out there which can do a good job against dictionary attacks so you may want to use one of them.

    Anyway, keep it simple, then change to a stronger password when you get it working.


  • #6
    docklands13
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭docklands13


    Thanks for the help guys - i'll keep at it .


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