You are correct. LEAP is an older Cisco standard that many Cisco users implemented and still use. MS opted not to implement LEAP as WPA2 is the clear winner security wise, and yes LEAP is not as secure as WPA2. However, it's not a horrible protocol like WEP, which is supported. LEAP is actually still safe so long as it has been implemented properly. I wouldn't recommend someone setting up a new network use LEAP, however there are a lot of LEAP networks still out there that are in fine working order. The cost of upgrading these networks to WPA2 just wouldn't be worth it in most cases.

Most of us chained to LEAP rely on 3rd party tools like Dell's WLAN utility to use LEAP so we don't have to go blow a ton of cash on a Cisco card. So at this point I really want someone from Dell to tell me if the WLAN utility is going to be released for Vista so I can get my Inspiron 8500 running. If not, I'll get rid of my RC2 copy, not bother with the final release, and go back to XP.

There are other utilities, like the Odyssey client, but Juniper Networks has informed me they will not be doing anything Vista until SP1 comes out as they feel Vista is far to buggy to bother. As a developer, I disagree, but that's not the point, I just want someone from Dell to tell me whether their WLAN utility is in the works for Vista users on existing laptops. Unless of course someone knows of a LEAP supporting application out there that works on Vista. Thanks.

Yeah, but nothing works--Vista just hates it. I did get the WLAN app to open, but it didn't work. The program just froze up and I had to end the process. The drivers that install with the WLAN app did actually work, however they are not needed since the boradcom drivers that come with Vista work fine. Emccraw, did you happen to try anything?

Understood, but nothing works. I tried the compatibility mode before installation, etc... no dice on anything. Like I said, I eventually did get the WLAN app to open, but it just freezes.