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    Wifi Problem with Sony Vaio

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Sloth Oso, Oct 1, 2010.

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    I have gone to the WLAN settings to set it up and my router is not listed. I am using Wifi through my cell phone. When choosing the option "router is not listed" I am basically told I wont be able to use it. Is this correct? Is there anything else that I can try?
     
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    Could you be more specific in description of your setup?
    How's your cell phone connected to your notebook and while we're at that why aren't you connecting to a router/AP directly from your notebook?
     
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    Because my cell phone acts as a router itself, I just have to turn on the hotspot.
    When using another laptop, it picks it up automatically.
    But with my Vaio it doesn't. I read somewhere that you need to setup your WLAN settings, and when I go to do that,I have to choose my router and it isn't listed.
     
    Sloth Oso, Oct 3, 2010
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    Is the SSID hidden or broadcasted? That setting should be on your router/phone.
    If it's hidden- change it to broadcasted and see if it helps.
     
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