Cannot Connect to Wireless Network After Changing Security Settings

markaz

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I have a situation where I have to disable my home wireless network when connecting to my office's network...cable connection only. Used to be that I could enable my wireless network and both my PC and laptop would connect automatically. After changing the security protocol from WEP to WPA2-PSK on my router (TrendNet TEW-632BRP) my laptop will not connect to the network automatically. I have to turn the power off of the router for 10 seconds and then power up in order to connect. Funny, but I just bought one of those cheapie 300Mbps Mini Wireless USB Wi-Fi Adapters for my home built PC and it connects instantaneously after I've enabled the wireless network. Any ideas on why the laptop won't connect automatically?
 

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How old is the laptop and wireless card. A lot of old ones don't understand modern encryption and only work correct on wep
 

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win 8 32 bit
You probably hit the nail on the head. It's an Asus UL30A. Bought it in 2010.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
AMD A6-6400K APU
Motherboard
Gigabyte F2A88XM-D3H
Memory
8.0GB DDR3-1600
Graphics Card(s)
Radeon Onboard Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek High Def
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer K242HQL
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 850 EVO SSD 250GB
PSU
Corsair 430W
Case
Silverstone PS-08
Cooling
Enermax fans (120mm-intake, 80mm-exhaust)
Keyboard
Logitech K360
Mouse
Logitech M305 Cordless Optical
Internet Speed
Download 60.19Mbps Upload 6.71Mbps
Antivirus
AVG
Browser
Iron Version 51.0.2700.0 (64-bit)
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