Linksys inability to locate my network

sdscott · 11-27-2008, 11:55 AM

I have a Linksys wireless G router and three Linksys wireless G adapters on different Dell computers in my house, including laptops and desktops. Two computers run Vista and one runs XP. Everything works OK, except that on my computer (desktop/Vista), the system typically locates 4-5 networks in my area, but about half the time I boot up, it can't locate my own network. If I repeatedly ask the system to look for new networks, it sometimes finally locates my own network - and then it consistently has "very good" signal strength.

sande · 11-27-2008, 02:42 PM

change the channel of the w/l n/w on the router this would make ur desktop to find the w/l network and will not affect your other w/l comps

**johnwill** · 11-28-2008, 01:13 PM

Some things you can try here.

For wireless connections, change the channel on the router, I like channels 1, 6, and 11 in the US.
For wireless connections, try moving either the wireless router/AP or the wireless computer. Even a couple of feet will sometimes make a big difference.
Update the firmware to the latest version available on the manufacturer's site.
Reset the router to factory defaults and reconfigure.

Many times these measures will resolve a lot of intermittent issues.

11-27-2008, 11:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
sdscott Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1 OS: vista	Linksys inability to locate my network I have a Linksys wireless G router and three Linksys wireless G adapters on different Dell computers in my house, including laptops and desktops. Two computers run Vista and one runs XP. Everything works OK, except that on my computer (desktop/Vista), the system typically locates 4-5 networks in my area, but about half the time I boot up, it can't locate my own network. If I repeatedly ask the system to look for new networks, it sometimes finally locates my own network - and then it consistently has "very good" signal strength.

11-27-2008, 02:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
sande Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 21 OS: xp	Re: Linksys inability to locate my network change the channel of the w/l n/w on the router this would make ur desktop to find the w/l network and will not affect your other w/l comps

11-28-2008, 01:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,748 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Linksys inability to locate my network Some things you can try here. For wireless connections, change the channel on the router, I like channels 1, 6, and 11 in the US. For wireless connections, try moving either the wireless router/AP or the wireless computer. Even a couple of feet will sometimes make a big difference. Update the firmware to the latest version available on the manufacturer's site. Reset the router to factory defaults and reconfigure. Many times these measures will resolve a lot of intermittent issues. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience