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In response to "For all I can tell, it's working, but it isn't showing up on my laptop's list of networks. -- nm" by TFox

Some have a setting to broadcast the SSID (network name). See if it does and if it is turned off

Posted by oblique (aka kkuphal) Feb 6 '09, 18:10

If it is turned off, you can still connect by manually configuring the connection on the laptop

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At least 3 of our neighbors have wide open wireless networks. - Trish Feb 6, 18:15 1
- I have one "NETGEAR". Many years ago one got changed to "Hacked by JZ". I laughed. -- nm - oblique Feb 6, 18:16
No, wireless radio is on. -- nm - TFox Feb 6, 18:12 7
- Different. The radio can be on but it can be set not to advertise itself. It's a "security" feature -- nm - oblique Feb 6, 18:12 6
  - I'm going to reset to factory settings and start fresh. -- nm - TFox Feb 6, 18:13 5
    - *nods* - oblique Feb 6, 18:14 4
      - Hey, I got it! (Do I dare encrypt it?) -- nm - TFox Feb 6, 18:19 3
        
        If you don't, your neighbors will mock you and steal your bandwidth. - Trish Feb 6, 18:24
        
        Yes. WPA2-PSK if you can and your laptop supports it -- nm - oblique Feb 6, 18:24
        
        yes. -- nm - Remlik Feb 6, 18:23

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