Re: 802.11b advice needed

[Barb Bowman [MVP-Windows]]

First, you need to set your network up as a preferred network. Make sure you
have secured your wireless network as well since yours is in reach of other
people. See
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/columns/bowman/december03.asp
for tips on how to secure your wireless network

Matthew Tierney wrote:
> Hi!
> I have a new Gateway 450ROG, with a built in Intel
> PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter. My Broadband
> modem, desktop computer, and home ethernet is connected to
> an Intel Wireless Gateway II. I have no problems
> connecting to my network or the internet. My problem stems
> from my laptop's ability to auto-sense other Wireless
> Access Points, other than my own. When it sees
> these "other" networks, it boots my connection to "my"
> network and asks me if I want to sign on to (a list of)
> available networks. How do I prevent my laptop w/ it's
> Wireless Card from seeing all these other networks and LET
> ME KEEP my connection to MY NETWORK?

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Barb Bowman
Expert Zone Columnist
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
MS-MVP (Windows)