Wireless security question - WPA and WPA2

[SamHH]

I'm trying to set up security for my wireless network. I've looked on the network box's setup page and there is an option for WEP but no option for WPA or WPA2. I've checked the manufacturer's website and there aren't any firmware updates. Am I right in thinking that I'm therefore unable to use WPA or WPA2 with this network?

Also, when I enable MAC filtering my laptop loses access to the network. Why might this be? I've put the laptop's MAC address onto the 'allow' list.

Apologies if this has been 'done' before; I did a search but couldn't find a thread that answered my questions.

[Zod]

Is this a very old router or WAP?

[SamHH]

Bought about 18 months ago I think. The firmware is dated May 16 2005.

Edited by SamHH on Friday 6th April 12:13

[ThePassenger]

Ok dumb question when you say "network box" you mean the WiFi router or something in Windows?

If the former then yeah... you're boned and WEP+MAC is the best you can do.
If the later then use either WinXP's connectoid or the Cards own software (i.e. reverse whatever you're using).

[SamHH]

I meant the router.

[babelfish]

SamHH said:

I've put the laptop's MAC address onto the 'allow' list.

The MAC address of the wireless adaptor rather than the MAC address of the network adaptor?