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So I bought a Pismo airport card from a guy on eBay named tonyzz. It works in the sense that it can pick up and detect different wifi networks. However it cannot connect to a password protected network because "the pass word was incorrect" evenafter typing it several times. But if it commects to an open network, it works

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Yes getting Tiger worked. Apparently anything less than osx 10.3 will be unable to connect to a WPA network

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Are you selecting the proper security/encryption type when you select your network. When prompted for the password, make sure you select wether it's WEP, WPA, or WPA2. If you have a WPA or WPA2 network encryption your airport card might not support this.

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That's what it supposed to do. If you are trying to access a password protected network, use the correct password. Get that from the administrator. Your card seems to be working just fine.

I use tonyzz all the time for older mac parts. Best selection for Pismos and always stands behind his products.+ for good answer later.

rj713,

I have been typing the correct password for my network (netgear). I've also tried my friend's 2Wire network. No matter how many times I've typed it 'the password for the selected network is incorrect'

josh leung,

Check to see if you have the latest updates to the Airport utilities--it can make a difference.

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I've downloaded all the updates via Ethernet cord but still, the airport will not connect the wifi. "The password for the selected network is incorrect.'" Believe this is not user typing error since over the past 20 tries I guarantee I typed it right at least once. It has: Airport Setup Assistant (last modified Sept. 2003, created Sept. 2001) Airport Admin Utility (last modified Sept. 2003, created Sept. 2001) Do you think it is only a problem since OSX 10.2.8 is old?

josh leung,

Since the card works with other networks but not with the one with a password I believe you have a software conflict of some kind. That computer will with max memory (1 GB) run Tiger 10.4.11 nicely. If possible update to the newer system and see if that clears your problem.

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It appears my AirPort Card security/encryption will have to be changed from WPA Personal to WEP type security/encryption from an AirPort Extreme base station? I will be looking for an APE base station locally to see if the change can be made.

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