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Intel® Centrino® Wi-Fi Products
Microsoft Windows* Can Not Detect Access Point

Symptom(s):
Wireless networks do not appear under available networks in Microsoft Windows* XP, and Windows* 2000 with the wireless patch applied.

Cause:
Some adapters require the Broadcast SSID function to be enabled for wireless networks to be detected.

Solution:

Enable the Broadcast SSID function in the access point.  This is found in the "RF parameter" section of the access point user interface on the 2011/2011B, and in the "WEP Settings 802.11a/b" pages on the 2000/5000 access points.

Operating System:
Windows 2000 *, Windows XP Professional*, Windows XP Home Edition*

This applies to:
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2000 LAN Access Point
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Access Point
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Access Point
Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Access Point
Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Dual Access Point



Solution ID: CS-000159
Date Created: 19-Aug-2002
Last Modified: 26-Sep-2010
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