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Wireless N SSID Not found

Jan 12, 2012 1:49AM PST

I have a two story house with my Netgear DGND3300 (ADSL Modem + Wireless N router combined into one unit) placed on the second floor in a central location. My office, on the first floor, is directly under the router (distance of about 15 feet). I recently purchased a Netgear WNA1100 USB dongle for my desktop in the office. Plus, I am using a Sony Google TV receiver in my family room (distance of about 25 feet from the router). I know my router is broadcasting the Wireless N SSID because I am using it to connect my Sony Google TV receiver however, my desktop only finds my Wireless G SSID. My security is set to WPA2-PSK. What am I doing wrong or how can I get my desktop to locate the wireless N signal (Win7 Ultimate)?

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Just a stumper
Jan 12, 2012 2:02AM PST

I had that happen and it was a stumper. Drivers, OS, all OK and it turned out the router was set to EU and the desktop/laptop was set to US. Once I fixed the region setting the router showed up.

Now it is possible your adapter is in a dead spot and I always have to move it to the same room with nothing but air between for a test.
Bob

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both set to US
Jan 12, 2012 9:14AM PST

I just checked my wireless Router and it is set to 'United States' and I am unable to change it since its grayed out. Second, I checked my Win7 location in the control Panel for Region and it is also set to 'United States'. Therefore, I will need a new solution.

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Sounds like a defective router.
Jan 12, 2012 1:46PM PST

You have a cell phone that can't find it and this desktop. Could be something else but until we hear more, it sounds bad.

Or someone set it to N only.
Bob