WEP Problem via Wireless Connection

Trying to set up my wireless internet connection. My 2wire router uses a 10 digit WEP. I am allowed to enter all 10 digits in the PS3, but after checking Okay, it only shows 8 digits??? I'd appreciate any help. I was able to remove the encryption on my router, and did establish connection,but don't feel safe doing it this way. Any suggestions? or is there a fix???

I have the same problem with the digits and I couldn't figure out how to fix it.
used a different network with only 8 digits and it was ok it worked.
My problem is I am out of range, so I bought a linksys range extender got it working but I keep losing the connection any suggestion? Is there a better range extender that I can use?

I also have 2WIRE and i can't get on the internet I get the IP address but connecting to the internet it won't work, error# 80710102 keeps coming up and says it doesn't recongnize the name with the serve ror something. If you or anybody can help me, that would be much appreciated. Thanks

I updated my Router from a 2wire 1800 to a 2Wire 2701HG... This gave me more encryption choices.. I'm now pretty safely connected, but still bugged about the PS3 not allowing me to enter more than 8 digits????

When i entered my 16 digit wep key it only showed 8 and i pressed okay and it accepted it and when i check on my ps3 it says protected so i guess it only shows eight for some odd reason!!!

you probably know this already but I typed in the website http://home and went to wireless advanced setting and made up my own 5 digit code with letters and when I typed it into the PS3 it came up as 8 digit encryption code but it ended up working in the end and now i enjoy wifi

PICKLE i had the same problem when i try and test the connection I get the IP address but connecting to the internet it doesent work, error# 80710102 keeps coming up and says that it doesn't recongnize the name with the serve
could you please tell me how you fixed it

I'm gonn assume you have 2WIRE router. go to your systems webpage http://home and click on home network and then click on wireless settings and make up your own WEP code it has to be five letters or 13 numbers i used letters and then plug that into your PS3 when it asks you for a wep code. I hope that helps?

yes it works and i can finnaly play ps3 online thank you!

it works thanks

I've been playing around with my PS3 for the past few days with a 2wire router and from just changing the WEP password everything was up and running in seconds, so thanks a lot for the info it saved me smashing up my router and anything else in sight!

i am having trouble getting online using a linksys wireless router

help please

Hi David, we're gonna need some more info to help you out with that, what exactly is the problem?

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I have a d-link router. My xbox 360 and laptop are connected no problem. My ps3 see's my network at 100% but when trying to connect it always says cant connect with an error code. I've talked to techs and made numerous adjustments but nothing works? Help please...

What's up pickle I have a problem with playing on line with my PS3 I am using a wireles router MY SSID is 100% my IP address is accepted and my internet connection is accepted by my Network configuration fails. Can you help.

I've been trying to get wireless connection on my PS3 for a couple of months now, and I've tried every thing I can think of but all to no avail. When I enter my 26 digit WEP key (Netgear WGR614 and 128 bit encryption), the system tells me the number is wrong (although it does say that it is looking for either a 10-digit hexadecimal or a 26 digit hexadecimal). I'm not conversant enough with wireless to try and change any of the settings because I don't want to mess up my existing wireless laptop connections. I get about 70% on the router, although the gaming system is only 40 feet away (and upstairs). Anybody have an idea what I'm doing wrong?

any one there

I would say using WEP is like leaving the key in your front door when you go on holiday, it's hackable within 5 minutes.

You should always use WPA PSK or better still use WPA2 PSK. It would take someone with a really fast pc several days to hack WPA and longer for WPA2.

If your router hasnt got WPA then it's time to update.

The PS3 works fine with WPA.

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I use MAC filtering on mine. No encryption with MAC filtering on no one but the MAC addresses you allow can use the network. I also turn off SSID broadcasting and input my ip into my PS3.

You can spoof MAC addresses to break into a network with no protection, you cant spoof a password using WPA.

If you though you were safe just using MAC filtering, think again.

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Fact is your not safe ever the only thing you can do is slow a hacker down it doesn't matter if you have encryption or not.

I use the 2WIRE and its not letting me into online idk what to do.... Tips anyone please!!