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What is the WEP key on my mifi jetpack and how do I access it
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Just as I feared. The protocol is too old and as I said retired 11 years ago. Little bro will need to find another Internet connection. However, WEP is very hard to find these days. Sorry. There is nothing you can do to get it to work with the jetpack.
WEP is a mostly obsolete wifi security key. Almost everything uses WPA or more likely WPA2 these days. It is basically the wifi password. The default is usually on the jetpack bottom.
My little brother is trying to use it on his Nintendo DS but the regular password isn't working. Any suggestions?
Nintendo DS is only compatible with the old security protocol. You will need to login to your jetpack, change security protocol to WEP and have a new code.
Be aware, I am not sure you can still select it. The protocol was retired in 2004. It is very insecure and can be cracked in a minute or so.
The only options I'm seeing are
Global
LTE only
CDMA only
LTE/UMTS/GSM
will any if these work?
Nope, wrong setting.
Are you logging in to the jetpack from your computer and seeing option on a web browser. You can't change this from the screen.
What model do you have? I can help you more with that.
Verizon jetpack 4G LTE
Need some model numbers, that name describes all Verizon jet packs. Something like 890L or 6620L or 5510L ...
6620L
Ok. Great. Connect a phone, tablet, or computer to the jetpack on wifi. Confirm you can get an Internet page.
In your web browser, type in http://my.jetpack
login, the default password is admin
Select jetpack settings, and then wifi
Change WPA2 Personal PSK to WEP
Select new wifi password
Save changes
Now you will need to change all your connected devices to the new WEP password and the Nintendo will then connect.
That's not an option. The only options are
None
Wpa2 personal/psk
Wpa/wpa2 mixed mode
Just as I feared. The protocol is too old and as I said retired 11 years ago. Little bro will need to find another Internet connection. However, WEP is very hard to find these days. Sorry. There is nothing you can do to get it to work with the jetpack.
I just thought of 1 thing, you can always select none, and this will work with the Nintendo DS. HOWEVER BEWARE. you would create and open access point that anyone can connect to and use your data which you would be responsible to pay for. It really is not worth the risk so even though you can do it, it is not wise to do it.
I think I'll just let him play the games he already has lol thank you!
Thank you anyway! I'm sure he will make it!
How do i find a security key
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