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operaflute
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September 24th, 2006 23:00
Wireless - "no wireless networks were found in range"
Hello forum-
I've been using the same wireless set up in my house for quite some time. Twice in the past few weeks, my Inspiron 8600 has randomly stopped seeing the network, then just as randomly fixed itself. Last time I ran over to the local coffee shop to see if it would see THAT network - it wouldn't. I also checked for viruses and spyware. Nothing found.
I'm wondering... is my hardware crapping out? Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3A Mini PCI Adaptor
Thanks!
Neighbors having the same access point as you and being on the same channel and being the same SSID aka all on channel 6 and all Linksys as the ssid etc. Many Cordless phones are an issue. 900mhz models however cause no issues. I would download Netstumbler to see if there are "others" in your area. 802.11b tends to be more problematic than newer 802.11G and MIMO setups. http://www.netstumbler.com/downloads/
operaflute
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Posted September 25th, 2006 01:00
Yeah, I thought it was my husband's new cell phone, but it doesn't seem to be the case. The cordless phones haven'nt changed. I HOPE it's not the wireless card going...operaflute
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Posted September 25th, 2006 03:00
I downloaded the "Netstumbler" but I have to say, I don't know quite this much about wireless. How would this program find other networks that wouldn't be seen by just selecting the windows "View all Wireless Networks?"
At the moment, my wireless IS working (it only out about for an hour or so). The only network now shown by Netstumbler is ours. Now, it would me more interesting to look at things when the wireless ISN'T working, but then, of course, I won't be able to do so.
What else should I be looking for, using this program?
Our cordless phones are 800mHz, for the record.
Thanks!
Maverick3277
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Posted September 25th, 2006 00:00