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The WindowsForum thread discusses a user experiencing connectivity issues with a Wi-Fi adapter on Windows XP, including problems with network certificates and inability to access web pages. The user seeks help, mentioning that the system reports needing a wired connection and citing a certificate error, which causes confusion since Wi-Fi should work without one. Respondents suggest checking the Wi-Fi security settings, specifically recommending WPA2 PSK, and clarify that a wired connection isn't necessary, with ongoing troubleshooting and communication happening through the forum and potentially via social media. Overall, the tone is of a troubleshooting exchange focusing on resolving Wi-Fi connectivity problems.
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Hi. Ive tried setting up a wifi adapter on win xp. It says im connected but im not getting any web pages at all. Can Anyone pls help. Many thanks

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Can you open a command prompt(admin) and run ipconfig .all and post the output here.
 

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How's the WiFi secured.

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Have you tried WPA2 PSK shouldn't need a certificate just the wifi password.
 

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Its says in the instructions that I need a wired connection for it to work. Defeats the purpose of having wifi lol

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You don't need a wired connection for it to work. What instructions are these?
 

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You may have. A Richard by any chance

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Yes RP. I'm trying to connect with Ethernet cable but no web pages will load up. I've checked auto detect settings on LAN too and still nothing

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Can you do an ipconfig /all in an admin command prompt and post it here. Oh and I'm going to remove my name from your post.
 

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yes just type ipconfig /all will show your configured networts
 

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No problem.
 

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