Windows 10: Win10 computer & Hotspot on Android phone - Security Key rejected

Nedly1 · Mar 29, 2020

Windows 10 Home 64 bit
Ver 1809

Greetings,

Please forgive the brief description in my title but there was extremely limited room permitted. However that is basically the issue. I have a Win 10 Lenovo s145 computer and trying to use the mobile hotspot in my LG K30 Android Phone. The phone activates its signal with no problem and the computer sees it. Tapping the Connect button produces a field which asks for Network Security Key. Entering the key results in "The network security key isn't correct. Try again" or Simply "Unable to connect". When I go to Settings> Mobile hotspot on the computer the status is what you see on the attached image. As you see the original security key was a little weird with that pipe character and I changed it also hoping a new key would solve the problem.

Any help greatly appreciated. I urgently needed the hotspot service earlier and ran into this issue.

Thank you for your time,

EW

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Nedly1 · Mar 29, 2020

Win10 computer & Hotspot on Android phone - Security Key rejected

Windows 10 Home 64 bit
Ver 1809

Greetings,

Please forgive the brief description in my title but there was extremely limited room permitted. However that is basically the issue. I have a Win 10 Lenovo s145 computer and trying to use the mobile hotspot in my LG K30 Android Phone. The phone activates its signal with no problem and the computer sees it. Tapping the Connect button produces a field which asks for Network Security Key. Entering the key results in "The network security key isn't correct. Try again" or Simply "Unable to connect". When I go to Settings> Mobile hotspot on the computer the status is what you see on the attached image. As you see the original security key was a little weird with that pipe character and I changed it also hoping a new key would solve the problem.

Any help greatly appreciated. I urgently needed the hotspot service earlier and ran into this issue.

Thank you for your time,

EW

Caledon Ken · Mar 29, 2020

Win10 computer & Hotspot on Android phone - Security Key rejected

Sorry can I ask for clarification.

Are you trying to connect laptop to phone to get internet ?

or

Are you trying to connect phone to laptop to get internet.

I ask because if you are trying to connect laptop to phone you should not be in Mobile Hotspot on laptop.

Tenforo · Mar 29, 2020

Your Android phone can now be a security key

Phishing—when an attacker tries to trick you into turning over your online credentials—is the most common cause of security breaches. Preventing phishing attacks can be a major challenge for personal and business users alike. At Google, we automatically block the overwhelming majority of malicious sign-in attempts (even if an attacker has your username or password), but an additional layer of protection can be helpful.

Two-step verification (or 2SV) makes it even harder for attackers to gain access to your accounts by adding one more step to the sign-in process. While any form of 2SV, like SMS text message codes and push notifications, improves the security of your account, sophisticated attackers can skirt around them by targeting you with a fake sign-in page to steal your credentials.

We consider security keys based on FIDO standards, like our Titan Security Key, to be the strongest, most phishing-resistant method of 2SV on the market today. These physical security keys protect your account from phishers by requiring you to tap your key during suspicious or unrecognized sign-in attempts.

Now, you have one more option—and it’s already in your pocket. Starting today in beta, your phone can be your security key—it’s built into devices running Android 7.0+. This makes it easier and more convenient for you to unlock this powerful protection, without having to carry around additional security keys. Use it to protect your personal Google Account, as well as your Google Cloud Accounts at work. We also recommend it for people in our Advanced Protection Program—like journalists, activists, business leaders and political campaign teams who are most at risk of targeted online attacks.

To activate your phone’s built-in security key, all you need is an Android 7.0+ phone and a Bluetooth-enabled Chrome OS, macOS X or Windows 10 computer with a Chrome browser. Here’s how to do it:

Add your Google Account to your Android phone.

Make sure you’re enrolled in 2SV.

On your computer, visit the 2SV settings and click "Add security key".

Choose your Android phone from the list of available devices—and you’re done!

When signing in, make sure Bluetooth is turned on on your phone and the device you are signing in on.

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Windows 10: Win10 computer & Hotspot on Android phone - Security Key rejected

Win10 computer & Hotspot on Android phone - Security Key rejected

Win10 computer & Hotspot on Android phone - Security Key rejected

Win10 computer & Hotspot on Android phone - Security Key rejected

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