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The original poster, Rich, is experiencing issues connecting his devices to his HP netbook’s Wi-Fi, as it asks for a WPA/WPA2 password that he never set, and Verizon has not provided assistance. He questions whether Windows 7 can manage Wi-Fi security passwords without his knowledge and expresses frustration after trying various security settings. In his final update, Rich reveals that Verizon locks broadband cards for security and suggests purchasing a Mifi or hotspot, implying dissatisfaction with Verizon's support.
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Rich

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i have a hp netbook from verizon wireless!
windows 7
built in broadband card
broadcom card
lan card
bluetooth
im having my problem when i try to add a wifi device like my sons ipod or my droid?
it asks for a wpa/wpa2 password and i never set one !
called verizon and they said they new nothing about it so here i am ,figure it has something to do with win7 security ,i pick up the wifi signal all over the house but cant find the wpa/wpa2 any where ?:mad:
 

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i hope im in the right spot for this !
would win 7 be able to put the wpa password on this with out my knowing !
really frustrated ! ive went threw everything i could think of sharing and all of the security ! and nothiing yet ?
 

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update ,verizon locks there broadband cards for your own protection ,which all they want is your money ,they told me to buy a mifi or hot spot for something the netbook can do buy its self ,thanks to all for reading
 

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