Help with netsh

[Andy]

I need help with using netsh on XP.

I would like a list of all the wireless networks on my computer.

Thanks.

 

[Andy]

Thanks.

I found this issue with WirelessNetView.

Known Issues
'Maximum Speed' and 'PHY Types' columns display incorrect values on Windows XP.

Max speed would be important, but I can glean some other useful info.

Andy

 

[Paul]

I need help with using netsh on XP.

I would like a list of all the wireless networks on my computer.

Thanks.

I tried a keyword search on "WMI" and found
an example here, of people fooling around with
programmable ways to get some Wifi info.
They're full of ideas here, but not all of
them pan out.

http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?547916-List-available-wireless-networks-(using-WMI)-Help-pls

Paul

 

[Andy]

I need help with using netsh on XP.



I would like a list of all the wireless networks on my computer.



Thanks.

Thanks Paul.

I am helping my brother-in-law who has problems with his internet provider for a long time. (A cable company)

My daughter said that a supervisor said there was a problem at the pole, but
they didn't do anything.

I am trying to get proof that there is nothing wrong with the hardware.

I am also trying to learn if the Wifi is setup correctly.

It is currently setup to automatically connect to about 5 or 6 networks.

It seems like all that "competition" would not be conducive to a good connection and upload and download speeds.

It's complicated, but I am learning a lot.

Andy

 

[Paul]

Yeah but most likely what you are trying to ascertain will not help you
with his problem.

There's plenty of web pages around with primers and help about wireless.

http://www.skyprod.net/pub/HowTo/WXPSP2WC/WXP SP2 Wireless Connections V3d.html

There's even a GUI that lists available networks.

http://www.skyprod.net/pub/HowTo/WXPSP2WC/WXP SP2 Wireless Connections V3d_html_m30c3c36e.png

Wifi can be controlled by Wireless Zero Config, built into Windows.
Or with a custom panel provided in the Wifi installer. So even if
WZC is not driving your wireless, the manufacturer utility might
have available networks listed.

And software like NetStumbler, can give pictures of what's
out there as well. There's even references in here, to other
software that lists available networks.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NetStumbler

An "available" network, isn't necessarily a "useful" network.
Many problems can still present themselves. Collect all the
error messages, Google'em, and who knows what you'd find.

Wifi shouldn't be that obscure a topic, when it comes
to finding web pages.

Paul