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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Thank you so much! Worked perfectly
but there is no “authentication” tab…only general, wireless networks and advanced
1 Click on wireless icon at bottom right of computer.
2. Click on view wireless networks
3. Click on change advanced settings.
4. Click on wireless network tab.
5. Hightlight the desired network you prefer (if more than one listed).
6. Click on properties.
7. Click on the authentication tab.
8. Disable the enable IEEE box.
You are still helping people with this post. Thanks a lot I was just able to solve my problem with your response.
thanks homie
THANK YOU SO SO SO JIM!! This has been an extremely long ongoing process and finally with your help I have fixed it!
Well, I am one of those who did not have an authentication tab and don’t understand why. The fix for those who do not have the authentication tab worked instantly (I did have to restart) but i’m running now and i thank you very very much ty JIM!
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thanks a bunch! this was very helpful!
Thank you so much this problem was driving me crazy and you fixed it
Thanks again
Great post, it worked very well.Thank you.
Well I did some digging around and found that
1) disabling the “enable IEEE box” in the comments below fixes the issue.
2) Check your router, If the router is set to WPA then your wireless network setup on your computer needs to be set up the same way. ie WPA.
If the router is set to WPA2 then your wireless network setup on your computer needs to be set up the same way. ie WPA2.
Also note that WinXP SP2 has only WPA and WinXP SP3 supports WPA and WPA2 so set yoour router accordingly.
This was a life saver. After an hour trying to figure out what was up after installing a new router your advice was a life saver. It worked just like you said it would for a D-Link router.
Thanks!!!
Thank You Very Much Rick. It worked
Thanks very much. Spent best part of three hours trying to sort this then found your advice. Very generous of you to share – cheers
Thanks. You’re a star!
worked … thanks
I was struggling with this for so long and had to stick to my router for several months, till I found your amazing post…Thanks so much, you don’t know how happy I am sitting in my room with my laptop…:)
Ang galing mo, Rick! Salamat!
Thanks a ton.. worked perfectly!!
Have been struggling with this for 2 days. What a wonderful suggestion… this resolved the issue in a minute. Thanks so much, guy!
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yahoo !that one works !
still not working .. when I try to unchecked it, I’ve got an error saying “Acquiring network address”.. Please help !Thanks!
I Adore U!
What happens if the Internet is Secured??? What do you do then? It wont allow me to see any of its information in the “Authentication”
Is there any other way in fixing it?
I have double and triple checked every step and I’ve done it right. I had two connections I had to disable the IEEE on , restarted twice and still the same pop-up with no internet available.
I am on a desktop with a wireless internet adapter. I know I have the right passwords to the network and all.. So what am I doing wrong?
Thanks your suggestion helped
Let me also add my thanks. Worked like a charm “right out of the box!”
Hi,
Now it asks me for the password BUT IT DOESN’T accept it ( I tried the same password in other computer AND I tried the same computer in other secured WIFIs. It worked perfectely)
Would you please find me something
bkt ayaw pa din sinubukan namin ung cnv mo ang problema ganun pa din ung snsabi unable to find a certificate to log you on network
AWESOME work!! This is why we search out these problems!! Someone was nice enough to post a fix!!
Thanks!
hi!..
i followed the steps you have provided however i am getting “limited or no connectivity”.. how come i am getting that message while other notebooks can connect.. i am not a techie person so please teach me what seems to be the problem.. thanks
hi
I am also facing the same problem..i tried every available solutions on internet but none of it worked in my case..I am using windows XP professional..The problem i observed is though i changed every setting manually every time windows automatically take network type as “Open” and not as “WEP” or “WEP-PSK”..it shows “authenticating….” then again windows was unable to find any certificate log” message..sometimes it also shows limited or no connectivity..i checked every bit still not finding any solution..i have updated drivers,tried every solution from net forums still my wi-fi is not getting connected..FYI im using Hathway internet connection and my router is of netgear company.. please help
Thank you somuch for the post. it was very helpful.
Worked great for me too, thanks!
Thank you soooo much… took me hours… you made it simple !!!
Awesome, only window xp has this problem.
Thanks a lot