refresh wireless networks

[dpgerson]

Recently, when I am traveling, I try to bring up a list of available wireless
networks and the computer shows networks that are not there any more, and
shows them with 4 or 5 bars.

The only thing new is that I set up a wireless home netwokl with my laptop
and desk top computers so I can share files.

I know these networks that my computer is showing are not there. Anyone know
how to fix this?

 

[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
Open the Wireless Control menu and Remove all the "Dead" Networks from the
preferred list.
http://www.ezlan.net/wireless/wzc3.jpg
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

 

[dpgerson]

thanks Jack. That did work. But why did I have to do this, all of a
sudden?Previously, only real networks that I could connect to would show up.
In fact there are probably a hundred of these in the preferred network box
(ones that I've connected to in my travels around the country). Why don't
they show up when I do a refresh?

 

[Pavel A.]

Have you defined any "hidden" (a.k.a. not broadcasting) networks?
Do you have XP SP3?

--PA