There is definitely a reliable method available, as 'iwconfig <dev> enc s:<ascii key>' works every time. In fact, I usually do this on the machine and read the hex key from iwconfig's output to come up with the hex key I need for these new incarnations of the GUI. It's definitely not plug-and-play but works once saved. But if iwconfig can handle it, why can't these GUI's?
..... Original Message ....... On Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:35:11 +0000 "Störm Poorun" <s...@olan.org> wrote: >See upstream bug: https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=199786 > >It seems that a reliable algorithm hash isn't available to convert the >40 and 104bit ASCII WEP keys to HEX. > >128bit keys are available, and implemented already (pass phrase?). > >Though, does anyone know why other OSes (and Gnome(?)) manage this? > >I would argue that the previous capability, even if not 100%, is worth >implementation (albeit with a warning that it may not work). > >Furthermore, when a user attempts to enter a 40 or 104bit ASCII key I >propose that they should get a warning saying ASCII keys may not work, >there should then be an attempt at a conversion to HEX, and if that >fails, they should receive a warning explaining the situation and how to >obtain and enter a HEX key. At minimum this warning would prevent people >from flailing around (especially with no internet connection) trying to >find out what's 'broken' with their systems. > > > >** Bug watch added: KDE Bug Tracking System #199786 > http://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=199786 > >-- >Kubuntu Jaunty: Cannot Connect To Wireless Network with WEP shared key >https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/339313 >You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber >of the bug. -- Kubuntu Jaunty: Cannot Connect To Wireless Network with WEP shared key https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/339313 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
