WIFI Authentication Error for home wifi

[sandyc24pa]

I have a LINKSYS Router model BEFSR41. I have a laptop that connects to it without a problem.
I am trying to connect 2 new devices ? the DROID MAXX phone and the NEXUS 7 (2nd generation) tablet.

Neither will connect to it. Both report an authentication problem.

I am entering the correct password for the WIFI connection.

Suggestions for how to resolve?

Thanks.

 

[jerrykur]

Make sure you are not using WEP encryption. You should be using WPA2-PSK.

BTW, that is a pretty old router, circa 2000. You could get much better performance with something newer.

 

[sandyc24pa]

The encryption is WPA PSK.
Anything else to check?

 

[Sams Freeplay]

FORGET the network and then connect to it. Problem solved

 

[Little Darwin]

Any chance that you have limited the connections to certain MACs? If so, you will need to add the Android devices' MAC information to the allowed MACs on the router.

 

[Diknak]

What type of security is the router set to? Try resetting the router to factory defaults and setting up security again. Apply a firmware update if available.