Connection failed for Old Latitude.
Connection failed for Old Latitude.
I've been attempting to link my father's old Dell Latitude (built in 2000) to the internet using two approaches: a wireless setup and an Ethernet connection via his Windows 10 desktop. The wireless method isn't working because the router uses WPA2 security, which the laptop doesn't recognize—it only supports WPA and older protocols. I'm unsure how to adjust the laptop's settings or use a flash drive to change the protocol. This device is still functional but shows signs of wear, like a slightly tinted screen at startup. In short, the 2000 Windows XP laptop can't connect via WPA2, but it might work with a different method. Updated February 23, 2018 by Orion Spectre – possibly misread WEP as WPA.
For practical use, avoid it. If you want something better, consider a newer wireless card. Regarding Ethernet, what settings did you set on the desktop?
In the computer, enable sharing of Wi-Fi on the Ethernet port and then link the laptop. On the laptop, reset all settings to the standard configuration.