Only one of two wireless networks is found

Majlin · 11-08-2009, 02:13 PM

I just bought my second notebook Acer Aspire One, running XP. Yes. they are for the kids..

But I cant get my new one to find my wireless LAN router (Dl-524UP). It does not get listed in available networks. The old notebook can find it and connect to it, so the router works.
The new notebook can find and connect wireless top my ADSL-router, so the wireless card works. It can also connect with wire to the LAN-router.
I have tried unistalling wireless adapater so XP refreshed the drivers, without change

I am really stuck here...

The router works
The notebook wireless works connecting to another router.
Other computers finds and connects to the LAN-router with wireless
But the new cant find this network...

Thankful for any ideas, this will keep me awake all night...

**idtent** · 11-08-2009, 02:30 PM

Maybe you have the SSID hidden on the non found one.

Manually set up a wireless connection and type the EXACT ssid with correct capitilazion and such. See if it will connect to it then.

Majlin · 11-08-2009, 02:35 PM

Thanks for replying.
I have done that, with exactly same SSID. It didnt help.

**idtent** · 11-08-2009, 02:37 PM

Does the acer have a newer wireless that like mimo or "N". It may not be backward compatible to the dlink.

**idtent** · 11-08-2009, 02:41 PM

In researching, make sure "G" mode is enabled on the new acer laptop. Check the device settings.

Majlin · 11-08-2009, 02:55 PM

Note really sure where to set this G...
In advances properties I have the property IBSS 54g(tm) ...
I tried changed to "54g" auto and "54g performance", without any positive results.
Is that the one you are thinking of?

**idtent** · 11-08-2009, 03:09 PM

I was hoping it was there yes. Sometimes you can set them to b only or g only are all.

Have you tried uninstalling reinstalling the wifi card in the laptop?

Majlin · 11-08-2009, 03:19 PM

Yes, I uninstalled / reinstalled...
Same result...

The wireless adapter is a Broadcom. I get quite a few hits when searching for issues with wireless, Broadcom and Dlink. But as it works together with my other router (Xavi) my guess it that is OK?

johnwill · 11-08-2009, 04:04 PM

Try Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector and see if it detects the network from that machine.

Majlin · 11-09-2009, 02:49 AM

I downloaded Xirrus WiFi inspector to both Acers.
The 'old' one found both, the new one found only one.
Attached are screenshots from both.

johnwill · 11-09-2009, 08:56 AM

I suspect your new Acer is configured for USA wireless, which only has channels 1-11, the missing WAP is on channel 13, which is most likely not being searched.

Majlin · 11-09-2009, 11:41 AM

YES!
I changed to channel 10 on the router, and voila!
You are my hero!

Thanks for your time!

johnwill · 11-09-2009, 05:42 PM

Glad we could help.

11-08-2009, 02:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Majlin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6 OS: Vista	Only one of two wireless networks is found I just bought my second notebook Acer Aspire One, running XP. Yes. they are for the kids.. But I cant get my new one to find my wireless LAN router (Dl-524UP). It does not get listed in available networks. The old notebook can find it and connect to it, so the router works. The new notebook can find and connect wireless top my ADSL-router, so the wireless card works. It can also connect with wire to the LAN-router. I have tried unistalling wireless adapater so XP refreshed the drivers, without change I am really stuck here... The router works The notebook wireless works connecting to another router. Other computers finds and connects to the LAN-router with wireless But the new cant find this network... Thankful for any ideas, this will keep me awake all night...

11-08-2009, 02:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
idtent ID10T Circuit replacement Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,015 OS: Windows 7, Vista, XP Home, Pro, Win2k, 98 SE	Re: Only one of two wireless networks is found Maybe you have the SSID hidden on the non found one. Manually set up a wireless connection and type the EXACT ssid with correct capitilazion and such. See if it will connect to it then. __________________ PICNIC (Problem In Chair Not In Computer) "Looks like you've been missing a lot of work lately. " "Well, I wouldn't exactly say I've been missing it, Bob. " Office Space

11-08-2009, 02:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Majlin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6 OS: Vista	Re: Only one of two wireless networks is found Thanks for replying. I have done that, with exactly same SSID. It didnt help.

11-08-2009, 02:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
idtent ID10T Circuit replacement Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,015 OS: Windows 7, Vista, XP Home, Pro, Win2k, 98 SE	Re: Only one of two wireless networks is found Does the acer have a newer wireless that like mimo or "N". It may not be backward compatible to the dlink. __________________ PICNIC (Problem In Chair Not In Computer) "Looks like you've been missing a lot of work lately. " "Well, I wouldn't exactly say I've been missing it, Bob. " Office Space

11-08-2009, 02:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
idtent ID10T Circuit replacement Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,015 OS: Windows 7, Vista, XP Home, Pro, Win2k, 98 SE	Re: Only one of two wireless networks is found In researching, make sure "G" mode is enabled on the new acer laptop. Check the device settings. __________________ PICNIC (Problem In Chair Not In Computer) "Looks like you've been missing a lot of work lately. " "Well, I wouldn't exactly say I've been missing it, Bob. " Office Space

11-08-2009, 02:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Majlin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6 OS: Vista	Re: Only one of two wireless networks is found Note really sure where to set this G... In advances properties I have the property IBSS 54g(tm) ... I tried changed to "54g" auto and "54g performance", without any positive results. Is that the one you are thinking of?

11-08-2009, 03:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
idtent ID10T Circuit replacement Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,015 OS: Windows 7, Vista, XP Home, Pro, Win2k, 98 SE	Re: Only one of two wireless networks is found I was hoping it was there yes. Sometimes you can set them to b only or g only are all. Have you tried uninstalling reinstalling the wifi card in the laptop? __________________ PICNIC (Problem In Chair Not In Computer) "Looks like you've been missing a lot of work lately. " "Well, I wouldn't exactly say I've been missing it, Bob. " Office Space

11-08-2009, 03:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Majlin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6 OS: Vista	Re: Only one of two wireless networks is found Yes, I uninstalled / reinstalled... Same result... The wireless adapter is a Broadcom. I get quite a few hits when searching for issues with wireless, Broadcom and Dlink. But as it works together with my other router (Xavi) my guess it that is OK?

11-08-2009, 04:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,513 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Only one of two wireless networks is found Try Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector and see if it detects the network from that machine. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-09-2009, 08:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,513 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Only one of two wireless networks is found I suspect your new Acer is configured for USA wireless, which only has channels 1-11, the missing WAP is on channel 13, which is most likely not being searched. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-09-2009, 11:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
Majlin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6 OS: Vista	Re: Only one of two wireless networks is found YES! I changed to channel 10 on the router, and voila! You are my hero! Thanks for your time!

11-09-2009, 05:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,513 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Only one of two wireless networks is found Glad we could help. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience