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Can't connect to 'hidden' wireless networks

Posted: 11-20-2003, 05:27 PM
Scott
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I can't connect to a wireless network when the SSID is
not broadcast. The built in wireless works fine on
wireless connections that can be scanned and appear in
the "Available Networks" window.
If I add a new preferred network manually and enter the
SSID of the hidden network it will not connect.
I am running XP Home Service Pack 1 with all of the
current updates.
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Barb Bowman [MVP-Windows]
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Re: Can't connect to 'hidden' wireless networks
Posted: 11-20-2003, 08:00 PM
You'll find that http://go.msmvps.com/l.aspx?linkid=102
probably explains tis situation.

On Thu, 20 Nov 2003 09:27:45 -0800, "Scott"
<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>I can't connect to a wireless network when the SSID is
>not broadcast. The built in wireless works fine on
>wireless connections that can be scanned and appear in
>the "Available Networks" window.
>If I add a new preferred network manually and enter the
>SSID of the hidden network it will not connect.
>I am running XP Home Service Pack 1 with all of the
>current updates.
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