Wpa2 is a replacement for Wpa1 and stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access II. It is a security protocol used to secure wireless networks and was introduced by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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Linux got IP from DHCP, but still can't connect to WPA2 WIFI
Here I got a problem.
I have a Wireless Router which is Buffalo WCR-HP-GN, and I setting a WIFI which use WPA2-PSK authentication and the passphrase encrypted by TKIP. The password is a 9-letter ...
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Password required but dialog won't let me type it
On Ubuntu 2012.04 I open "Connect to Hidden Wireless Network", type the network name, click connect. After a minute the dialog below appears:
I can only cancel... not very helpful.
Why does the ...
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Wifi Connectivity problems when using WPA/WPA2 Encryption
This just seems like a common problem, however I was not able to find a solution on the net. For some reason Ubuntu doesn't like WPA/WPA2 personal encryption. I can connect to the network fine (others ...
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Trouble with WPA wifi connection - can connect to wireless networks
Good afternoon,
I'm trying to set up wireless on a new install of Ubuntu Desktop 12.10.
I am able to connect to "open" wireless networks (I am connected to my house "guest" wifi network right now) - ...
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Wifi keeps prompting for password
Hey my wifi keeps prompting for the WPA2 password. Is there something that I need to do with Network Manager?
Linux version 3.5.0-17-generic (buildd@roseapple) (gcc version 4.7.2 (Ubuntu/Linaro ...
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WPA2 authentication fails using USB network devices (Linksys and Rosewill) [closed]
Decided to reduce the clutter in the house and replace a wired connection with a wireless one on my wife's system using USB network device Rosewill RNX-X1. I can see and connect to unprotected ...
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How well does WPA2 support work on an RaLink RT2760?
I found an old post saying that WPA2 is not supported by the RTxxx (Ralink) drivers.
Is this statement still accurate for 10.04 LTS server?
Is ndiswrapper being used automatically instead?
Case ...
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Connect to a WPA2-Enterprise Connection via CLI (no desktop)
I've finally installed the drivers for my wireless adapter, however, I can't seem to find anything explaining out to connect to a WPA2-Enterprise connection. I've found many WPA/WEP/WPA2 ...
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How do I configure my wireless settings for a particular network if all I have are instructions for Windows?
I've been trying to connect to my university's secure wireless network, unfortunately they only provide instructions for Windows users here. I've tried to use the info on these instructions as best I ...
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WICD WPA2-PEAP connection without domain
I'm having trouble connecting to my school's wifi. It uses WPA2-PEAP and TKIP. The instructions for connecting tell me to leave the domain field blank and just enter my user name and password. This ...
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Why does network manager automatically choose WEP over WPA & WPA2?
I am on Ubuntu 12.10 and for some reason my wireless connection is using WEP when it is set to use WPA/WPA2 Personal.
Also I should mention that I used to be on 12.04 and was experiencing the ...
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NetworkManager: “Wireless security” only shows “None”, no way to connect to WPA2 [closed]
Here is how the "Connect to Hidden Wireless Network" dialog used to look with Ubuntu 2011.04:
The "Wireless Security" list showed different protocols, including the one I want (WPA & WPA2 ...
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How can I stop getting disconnected from my enterprise WPA2 wifi network every ~40 minutes with my Intel Wifi Link 5100?
When I'm connected to my school's wifi network, which is an enterprise WPA2 network, using PEAP authentication and MSCHAPv2, I get disconnected every 30 minutes to an hour. It won't reconnect, and the ...
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How to get wifi direct( wifi p2p) on my HP DM1 laptop?
I am an Ubuntu newbie. I have a HP DM1 laptop with Ralink RT5390 wifi card. It has the ability to connect on wifi direct with my Nexus 7 in Windows while using latest drivers located at Mediatek site. ...
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WPA2 enterprise authenticate fail
I installed lubuntu 12.10 on Dell Idea-pad 10-2. This model has Broadcom Corporation BCM4312 802.11b/g LP-PHY (rev 01) as wireless module.
I tried to use driver from both ...
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Linksys WUSB54G V4 will see networks, but not connect in 12.10
I am using a Linksys WUSB54G usb wifi adapter. Recently upgraded to 12.10 from 9.10 Koala. The adapter will see the networks, allow me to enter the wpa password, but fails to connect. WUSB54G ...
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wireless security (wpa + wpa2) passwords not accepted; wireless security = 'none' is functional [closed]
Hi I am new to Linux coming from Mac. I have several macs and formerly windows systems connecting to Netgear wpn824 router wirelessly. I just installed Ubuntu 11.10 on my daughter's Samsung NC-20 ...
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Wireless setting -WPA2 Enterprise
I'm setting my wireless environment.
I have to use WPA2 Enterprise with PEAP and have to use AES encryption.
But I can't find where encryption config is. (MS-Windows has the option)
How can I config ...
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How can I fix my WPA-EAP certificate problem?
I'm trying to connect my school's WiFi which has WPA-EAP. Everything else can connect to it except my ubuntu machine. I can connect on my HTC ONE X Android, OS X, Windows XP & 7, and iOS devices.
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Ubuntu 12.04 suddenly cannot connect to WPA2/WPA Personal protected connection. Windows 7 can
I have a laptop with Windows 7 and Ubuntu 12.04. I have a Cisco E1200 and when I set it up, it created 2 SSIDs. Let's name them:
MyConnection (WPA/WPA2 personal), and
MyConnection-Guest (no ...
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BT Home Hub 2.0
I have used my old BT Home Hub with no problems. But now I have upgraded it and it works fine on my Windows laptop but although Lubuntu sees it, it cannot connect and is stuck on "Obtaining IP ...
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Lost wifi connection since i connected ethernet cable
I've had trouble at my office using wifi. The thing is, the wifi network is totally seperate from the office LAN, and i've got to be on wifi if i want to use protocols like ssh or git.
I configured ...
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How to connect to wpa2 enterprise mschapv2?
My college internet used to work in 12.04,but now 13.04 refuses to connect to "wpa2 enterprise".
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ONLY MY WAP not detected
OK, I'm running a dual boot, Windows 7 and Ubuntu UE 3.5 on LTS 12.04. My issue is my WAP is not detecting ONLY MY WAP, although it detects several others in the area, even when I'm right next to my ...
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Ubuntu Server - How to connect to wireless WPA2 personal network?
Connecting to the wireless is relatively simple. (I could rage here for a bit, but I'll try my best to refrain from making comments regarding this "experience".)
So. After some struggle, you have ...
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wpa_supplicant gives and error on ioctl
I am using Ubuntu 12.10 and I want to connect it to AP which is using WPA2 protection.
I have configured everything based to this guide.
After executing sudo wpa_supplicant –D wext –i wlan0 ...
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Poor wireless performance for RT3592
I have a Probook 4530s with a newly installed RT3592BC8 running Ubuntu 12.10 x64.
I upgraded from Atheros 9285 because of it's lack of dual-band and BT 4.0.
The main problem I have with my new ...
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How to connect to a wpa2 wifi network on ubuntu 12.10
Preface: I am a noob when it comes to linux OS' so feel free to correct me if I used any incorrect terminology. I have recently dual booted Ubuntu 12.10, with my windows 8 OS, into an external hard ...
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Generating WPA/WPA2 Key in linux bash?
How can I generate a new random wpa/wap2 key in the linux terminal? I tried pwgen but this is not generating hexadecimal values.
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12.04 LTS connection hangs, have to disconnect and reconnect again
I don't know what's going on with this version of Linux but my connection seems to hang and won't reconnect after, meaning that I've to reconnect it by myself by going to the wireless icon, ...
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Wifi PIN vs WPA passcode [closed]
I have troubles connecting to a wireless network using my Linux machine. My general settings work, so I can connect to other networks.
When I try to connect in Windows, I am asked for a PIN (which I ...
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Will an Atheros AR928X work with WPA2?
Basically I need only the answer to above question. Please think of that I am new to linux.
For further explanation here is the full story:
I have the following problem. My friends notebook (Vista) ...
