I looked all over the Internet for a long time to find this answer. Once I discovered it, I decided to post it here on HMR so that everyone can have it.
The problem arises in Windows XP while trying to connect to a secured network, often on a D-link router.
While trying to connect a new computer wirelessly, an error comes up stating that “Windows was unable to find a certificate to log you onto the network (Network name here).
Here’s how to fix it if it is WEP encryption…
Start –> Programs –> Accessories –> Communications –> Network Connections –> Right-click your Connection and select Properties –> Click on the Authentication tab –> Disable / uncheck the option IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network. Now, try to connect to your Wireless network; are you able to? (Note: you may need to restart the computer.)
If it is WPA encryption, make sure you are using the TKIP type and it is set correctly in both the router and the new machine’s connection.
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Great post, it works
The authentication tab is greyed out……have no idea how to solve it
did what you said, now i tells ma it has limited or no conductivity……
Re-boot
thanks a lot. it really works in a few minutes for non-IT person like me…
I tried all I read in this blog and others. Did everything as instructed and nothing. I been working with this for two weeks. My other laptop is an old compaq pressario. I even went and bought a miniwireless N USB adapter( advise frfom a friend) an nothing. At this point I’m lost. Any other suggestions?
Thanks
If none of this works (including other helpful suggestions from commenters), throw in the towel and pony up $30 for a new router.
its not working
in my pc
I have tried everything every one has posted, but still not working and no its not router as have 3 other laptops using ir ???? HELP
Even now, in 2013, this advice got an old eMachines computer back online with a Belkin G wireless card. Thank you very much!
Thank You it worked for XP logging on to network
Thanks Rick, I really appreciate the straight forward and easy to follow steps. It worked the first time I tried it. You are the man.
Excellent. Worked immediately, solved me a lot of headaches. Thank you.
i dont know what i have to do plz help me
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i have 3 laptop and 2 desktop in 3 laptop i could conect to the router very easy but in desktops no
i reinstall windows of my desktops wich is xp and now i have new windows in both of my desktops but i can not connect the internet to them
in my laptops security type are wpa2-personal and Encryption are AES
and i don’t know what i have to do plz help me
even i don’t how can i set my router
Worked for me in 30 seconds and saved me a $39 tech-assist fee from Comcast – you’re my hero!
Thanks, it worked. Now do you know how to set a Linksys WRT54GS as a Repeater? I got to the step where I use a TFTP but whenever I try, it doesn’t work.
good work man, that worked…Thank you.
Worked great! Thanks a million.
Thanks alot man, being trying for months to solve problem till i came across your post and it worked wonders within seconds
I had the same issue downloaded sp2 and sp3 from Microsoft direct transferred on usb to my xp pro system and installed sp2 & sp3, the wireless card i configured I set to wpa2 and it authenticated.
JESUS I’ve been attempting to figure this stupid thing out ALLL DAY. Thank you so much for posting this.
Hi there, I tried doing what you suggested and I am still getting the same message… it was working on my MAC before but never on this COMPAQ… and now the connection is not working on both!!
I am getting on COMPAQ “Windows was unable to find a certificate to log you on to the netwok …” and on MAC it says “cannot connect to Network …”
I just want to fix one!!! Please help
Try a new router to eliminate the chance that the router is the only problem.
Hey there, I’ve been trying to figure this out for a day also, thanks for posting the answer! Works great! Cheers.
Thankyou for this, solved the issue quickly
I was stressed for two days…couldn’t figure it out until I stumbled on this page…Thanks a million
sincerly,
one happy person
i cant find an “authentication tab” in my settings.
wadda I do?
where is the authentication tab?
yes! i found it! thank you very much.
If so, RIGHT click your wireless connection in the Network Connections found in the Control Panel, click Status –> Wireless Properties –> Security Tab
IT WORKS! THANK YOU VERY MUCH
I tried your solution but I am one of those who have all settings on the Security tab disabled.
So, I used Dlink Airplus Utility which came with my driver to handle all settings. For this you have to uncheck the option “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” on the Wireless Networks tab in “Wireless Network Connection Properties”.
In the Dlink utility select Configure and provide your SSID and authentication passphrase (network key).
Afzal
Excellent…I always like to have more than one more solution for a problem since some solutions don’t work for everyone. Thanks for sharing!
ThaNKS YOUR COMMENT RESOLVWED MY PROBLEM ON MY TOSHIBA COMPUTER.
hOPE OTHERS WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS COMMENT
Yes u hav it.
You need to click Wireless Networks once you have right-clicked properties.
Once you clicked the ‘Wireless Networks’
go down to ‘Preffered Networks’
then click your WiFI.
click properties.
The ‘Authentication Tab’ Should be there
really great.. worked just fine!!
Indigo. THANK YOU! I could not find the Authentication Tab from all of the other directions above. Your directions took me right to it and it worked.