Try to set the wireless channel to a number between 1 and 12. The second laptop might have a wireless chipset designed for other regions, in that case it won't see channels above 12...
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Linksys routers have a bug connecting to some types of laptop.Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostI'm trying to connect my other laptop to my wireless network for the wife to use... but it won't see the router. It sees every other network in the area just not my damn network
Anyone know of any possible reasons?
I know the network works fine, PC, main laptop, PS3 and PSP all connect to it without any problems
Try a fixed ip."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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I will suggest you try checking the encryption settings, some 802.x (b) adapters may not identify networks security higher than WEP.
I have had several encounters with BT Hubs, on this issue.
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You don't have MAC address filtering set up do you???"If you can read this, thank a teacher....and since it's in English, thank a soldier"Comment
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winnerOriginally posted by Viktor View PostTry to set the wireless channel to a number between 1 and 12. The second laptop might have a wireless chipset designed for other regions, in that case it won't see channels above 12...
took me a while to find the channel setting thoughCoffee's for closersComment
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