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Unable to connect to SSID
I've been unsuccessful in connecting to a wireless router that is not
broadcasted. I've troubleshooted the obvious, and Vista says the SSID already exists, but is not listed to connect. It's a Linksys router and a TrueMobile 1350 wireless card. |
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Unable to connect to SSID
Turn on SSID broadcasting while connecting, then turn it off again. Or just
leave it on after you connect, as turning it off is not a valid security precaution. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/ * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "Bryan" wrote in message ... I've been unsuccessful in connecting to a wireless router that is not broadcasted. I've troubleshooted the obvious, and Vista says the SSID already exists, but is not listed to connect. It's a Linksys router and a TrueMobile 1350 wireless card. |
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Unable to connect to SSID
Yes, theoretically, leaving a ssid as hidden is less secure than one which
is broadcasting. This is because if you have a profile on your machine for a hidden ssid, then everywhere you go, your machine will always be sending out the names of all the hidden ssid profiles (since it will constantly be scanning for them to connect to). For networks which are not hidden, your machine will just quietly wait until it sees the network is visible. Aside from that, have you tried diagnosing the problem? What does it say? You can take wireless traces by: 1. Launch an elevated command prompt 2. netsh wlan set tra yes 3. Reproduce the problem 4. netsh wlan set tra no (make sure this is still in an elevated command prompt, and wait for the command to complete) 5. Tracing results will be in %windir%\tracing\wireless -- J.P. _____________________________________ This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. "Richard G. Harper" wrote in message ... Turn on SSID broadcasting while connecting, then turn it off again. Or just leave it on after you connect, as turning it off is not a valid security precaution. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/ * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "Bryan" wrote in message ... I've been unsuccessful in connecting to a wireless router that is not broadcasted. I've troubleshooted the obvious, and Vista says the SSID already exists, but is not listed to connect. It's a Linksys router and a TrueMobile 1350 wireless card. |