When I go into Network Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings > NETWORK CONNECTIONS screen in Win8, I then click on WIFI icon with hyperlink "Unidentified Network" > opens the Wifi Status box.
WIFI STATUS shows it is enabled with no connectivity to IPv4 Connectivity and IPv6 Connectivity.
When I click on Wireless Properties > Security tab it shows the proper NAME, SSID, NETWORK TYPE, and NETWORK AVAILABILITY. I have checked the first box: Connect automatically when this network is in range.
Then clicking on the SECURITY tab, the correct information is shown EXCEPT in the NETWORK SECURITY KEY box. It shows a small string of dots (about 50% of the proper length).
When I check the SHOW CHARACTERS box, the short string changes and the correct security key is listed.
I uncheck the box and click OK to close the SECURITY tab, then click CLOSE for the remaining WIFI STATUS box.
THEN WHAT HAPPENS
The remaining screen is the aforementioned NETWORKS CONNECTIONS screen.
Immediately it says ENABLED, then it flashes to checking status, then changes to UNIDENTIFIED. See attachments.
Then when I recheck that SECURITY tab field, it has been auto changed to the short (incorrect) string of dots (security key).
What is causing that to happen?
That must be the BLOCK to my internet access!
How can I correct that action?
