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Resolved logging on to unsecured networks

Discussion in 'Networking (Hardware & Software)' started by SVEN, 2013/09/01.

  1. 2013/09/01
    SVEN

    SVEN Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi all,
    I just came back from vacation and we brought my wife’s laptop on the trip. All the airports and in the hotel we found a lot of unsecured networks. This computer showed all of them as limited and would not log on. All the secure networks are fine, but of cause, I don’t have the password. Luckily the hotel also had wired access. My question is: is windows 8 preventing me from logging on to unsecured networks? If so, where can I change the setting? I think it should be my choice to log on to anything that I want.
    Thanks
    Sven
     
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  2. 2013/09/02
    Arie

    Arie Administrator Administrator Staff

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    No, Windows 8 does not prevent you from connecting.

    I would start by reinstalling the driver for the wireless adapter.
     
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    TonyT

    TonyT SuperGeek Staff

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    Probably no need to reinstall the driver. Those unsecured wlans were probably not in range. The scanner will display networks that it detects but the scanner doesn't really differentiate the ranges & signal strengths. It will show bars that represent signal strength but the bars are not that accurate. There are other factors involved such signal to noise ratio, interference, etc. Thus, even it the scanner shows 2 bars, the network may not be in range or the signal may not be clear enough for a solid connection.
     
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    rsinfo

    rsinfo SuperGeek Alumni

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    It could be some utility which the manufacturer has installed. Try to use Windows built in connection & see if it solves the problem.
     
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    SVEN

    SVEN Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks to all of you.
    I will try to find the driver, probably at Toshiba.com.
    Q: could my virus software do that?
    Sven
     
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    SVEN

    SVEN Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I was thinking about my virus software. it came with the computer ( Norton internet security). it is a trail version and will expire in about 5 days. at that time I will use MSE / windows defender. The problem is testing this because all networks around my place are secured. I will have to bring this thing to a hotel or airport to find out if that was the problem.
    Thanks to all who helped. for now I consider it solved.
    Sven
     
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