After about two hours online chatting with support, they sent me link to flash the BIOS. Still no luck. I am picking up my network (5 by 5 signal) and about 6 others, 3 of which are unencrypted. Still can't connect
Some snippets from HP:
Bryce: Select Home network setup.
hl: "The wizard found disconnected network hardware. The network connections
listed below are disconnected. Plug in cables or otherwise connect your network hardware & click next."
Bryce: H, is the blue light on Notebook is turned on?
hl:Yes.
hl: I think we may be getting somewhere. Finally!
hl: Device mgr. shows both network adapters "functioning properly", but wizard
doesn't see them.
Bryce: Here is the weblink to download the BIOS update:
Bryce:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp30001-30500/sp30397.exe
Bryce: Follow the following steps to reset the BIOS to default settings:
1. Turn on the Notebook
2. Keep tapping the F10 key when the Compaq logo appears. This will take you to BIOS Setup Utility.
3. Press F9 to "Set Defaults and Exit".
4. Press F10 to "Save and Exit" the BIOS.
5. Click on Ok/Yes to confirm the changes.
6. Restart the Notebook.
Bryce: Double-check your cabling to the computer. Make sure you have the correct type of
cabling, straight-through CAT 5 or possibly a crossover cable and try another cable or test the
cable to make sure its working properly.
Bryce: Check your IP address assignments and workgroup settings in the computer for accuracy.
Bryce: Check your network card to make sure its configured correctly and working properly.
Many times setting the network card to 10Mbps/Full Duplex will solve this issue. To do this, open Control Panel, System, Device Manager. Go to the properties of the Network card, click on the Advanced tab and find the Link Speed and Duplex section. Change it from Auto Detect to 10Mbps/Full Duplex.
These are some of the more pertinent things that were attempted to remedy, though the last one--Link Speed & Duplex were not among the Advanced Settings for the Broadcom.