Thanks for the input. But the ghosts DO show signal strength, channel, radio
type, and type of connection-- that's what is so confounding. With the radar
utility I can also see an identifier such as "99-99-e9-99-9d-99" as well as
infrastructure (GHz and channel). Any more thoughts or suggestions?
Regards,
-b-
"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> network and sharing center
> manage wireless networks on left
> highlight/click what you want to remove and click remove along the
> top
>
> Vista remembers what you have previously connected to for
> convenience. The ghosts don't show a signal strength.
>
> this is good for travelers who utilize one or more of the big
> national wifi providers, but not as good for someone doing what you
> are doing.
>
> On Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:36:00 -0700, -b-
> <b@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >I have a new Vista machine connected to Linksys router. I have established
> >"secure" wireless network after a few failed attempts. The router manufacture
> >says no way can a router broadcast multiple SSIDs simultaneously. I have done
> >all master resets and manage the router via web utility. Why can Vista still
> >see "ghosts" (unique SSIDs I created previously) that I don't believe exist.
> >I have a "radar" utility from Toshiba that also sees those previous SSIDs as
> >active. I have deleted those router profiles in the network management
> >utilities in Vista.
> >
> >Any thoughts?
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS Windows-MVP
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>