Networking – Can’t connect iPhone to the wireless router @home

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I've just got myself an iPhone 3GS, but I can't connect it to my router at home

Under network settings I can see the name of my wireless, I'm trying to connect using the passwords I have but it fails to connect. I'm sat in the same room as the router so signal should not be an issue

The router I have is a Netgear DG834 GT

I'm using WEP, I've tried both the passphrase and also the 26key password, neither work.

I'm using an access list, so I've tried adding the iPhone mac address to that, still didn't work. I've also tried disabling the access list and still doesn't accept it

My router firmware version is : V1.01.28

Best Answer

When it comes to diagnosing a problem like this, I would start by dropping MAC security as it is possible that you entered the MAC address incorrectly.

Next, if you still cannot connect, double check the passphrase for 1il, B8 and 0o type errors.

If you still cannot connect, try changing the passphrase to something like test.

Also, it is worth checking to make sure you are using the correct security mechanism (TKIP v AES)

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