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Offline Bronk

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View available wireless networks
« on: January 06, 2010, 06:24:54 PM »
Ok this is strange. I can connect to the web ..well because here is this post. However I cannot view the networks. Says my signal strength is excellent but it also says no networks in range. I don't recall making any system changes. I'm blaming the wife on this one. ;) :D
Any ideas?
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Re: View available wireless networks
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2010, 03:36:07 AM »
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Re: View available wireless networks
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2010, 10:27:57 AM »
If you're using WPA encryption it's possible to hide the SSID on a lot of wireless routers. Check your advanced wireless connection settings and see what network you're connected to and what encryption you're using.
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Re: View available wireless networks
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2010, 05:24:04 PM »
Fulmar xp home
Gyrne thats just it I cant see the network.
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Re: View available wireless networks
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2010, 07:36:57 PM »
Quote from: Bronk on January 07, 2010, 05:24:04 PM
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Gyrne thats just it I cant see the network.
That's what hes saying...sometimes you can set the router to not broadcast the SSID ,but most of the time this function is disabled.
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Re: View available wireless networks
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2010, 07:58:50 PM »
It is broadcasting.
When I click repair it fails to renew IP... if that's any clue.
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Re: View available wireless networks
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2010, 09:14:40 AM »
Sound's like to me your not getting a signal ?
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Re: View available wireless networks
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2010, 09:46:35 AM »
Quote from: Bronk on January 07, 2010, 07:58:50 PM
It is broadcasting.
When I click repair it fails to renew IP... if that's any clue.
You're gonna have to log into that router and check to see what encryption method is being used. It really sounds like WPA with hidden ssid...I use that setup on my wireless router. Connecting directly to the admin control panel of the router will allow you to confirm that...the other way to find the info is a bit convoluted and since I'm at the office using a Windows 7 system, I can't remember the steps.
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Re: View available wireless networks
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2010, 09:50:32 AM »
i dont want to sound off but you say you cant see network but know it is broadcasting?? try a static IP, just an idea.
But you should really be able to see your network, I'd go and reset ssid on router and puter.
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Re: View available wireless networks
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2010, 09:59:39 AM »
Disable the wireless.  After enabling it again it should bring up the list of available networks again.
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Re: View available wireless networks
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2010, 03:02:10 PM »
Quote from: gyrene81 on January 08, 2010, 09:46:35 AM
You're gonna have to log into that router and check to see what encryption method is being used. It really sounds like WPA with hidden ssid...I use that setup on my wireless router. Connecting directly to the admin control panel of the router will allow you to confirm that...the other way to find the info is a bit convoluted and since I'm at the office using a Windows 7 system, I can't remember the steps.
It is not enabled. I tested using the cards software. It finds my wireless and my neighbors.  Winblows however does not. This is getting odd.
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Re: View available wireless networks
« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2010, 03:33:10 PM »
Which are you using to control wireless Bronk? If you set it to windows to control, it should pick it up. If you set it to the card software to control, that should pick it up.
Dont think you can have it set to both however - but you should get a popup saying use whichever control software you designated.


Also, might just need to recycle your WAP bud - I get this every so often, just drops off and wont pick up anything at random times.


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Re: View available wireless networks
« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2010, 03:43:33 PM »
Quote from: gpwurzel on January 08, 2010, 03:33:10 PM
Which are you using to control wireless Bronk? If you set it to windows to control, it should pick it up. If you set it to the card software to control, that should pick it up.
Dont think you can have it set to both however - but you should get a popup saying use whichever control software you designated.


Also, might just need to recycle your WAP bud - I get this every so often, just drops off and wont pick up anything at random times.


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I just used the card software to make sure my card didn't poof. I went back and enabled windows and still nada.

Recycle wap? Could you explain the procedure if you are up to it?
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Re: View available wireless networks
« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2010, 03:56:21 PM »
Pretty simple mate, make sure no one is using it to connect to the internet (or wired for that matter). Unplug router, let it rest for a few seconds, plug it back in again.

Sorry, probably made it sound more technical than it is (my router/wireless has no on/off switch)..

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*also, when you installed and set up, did you set it up to connect automatically? That may cause it not to show on your list of wireless connections (no idea why, just seems to happen)*
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Re: View available wireless networks
« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2010, 04:34:39 PM »
Done that and nada. I did let windows set it up though.
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