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Re: Distinguishing wrong password from other failure to connect?

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On 11/12/2010 09:21 AM, Paul Stewart wrote:
> The "reason=xx" codes are standardized by 802.11.  However when
> reading such messages, one needs to be careful to note which party
> sent that reason code.  There are times when the AP sends this
> message, and other times where the station sends it as it departs.

Thanks for the information.  Is there a guideline as to what messages
indicate wrong settings by the user (wrong password, etc.)?

Basically, I'm trying to know where to pin the blame: on the user's
wrong password, or on the network itself.

Josh
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