windows doesn't show the channel (I wish it did, but that's a
different issue). I assume this is a laptop since you mention
toshiba. what happens if you drive three miles from home, shut down
and restart? what shows up?
what shows up when you get home?
On Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:02:01 -0700, -b-
<b@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>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/
>>
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