On multiple computers, with Windows 7 Ultimate, I now have difficulties switching between wireless networks or connecting to airport/hotel networks. This was never a problem with Vista – could switch between networks easily and did not have problems when Windows 7 was first installed. My Windows 7 network consists of ATT wireless router/DSM modem and a Belkin wireless router/cable modem, IPAQ PC with Belkin USB wireless adapter, Acer Laptop with Aethros wireless adapter, Acer Netbook. Also have XP PC with Ethernet connection to the Belkin Router/Cable Modem. All drivers are up to date and the Belkin router is new. I also tried a new D-link router with no success at all. The Network and Sharing Center shows the available wireless networks. Whenever, I try to change networks, the non-preferred network comes up unknown and will not show internet connection. Running troubleshooter switches back to the preferred network. I can switch to the second network, by making it the preferred network and running home group and network trouble shooters. When I switch back to the original network, Windows 7 does not remember that it was a Home network. When traveling, it is a major production connecting to airport/hotel networks. With Vista, switching could be done in a few seconds. Any ideas?

Hi CharlieR, Generally, we can visit the following site to switch networks in Windows 7. Switching between your home and workplace networks If you can’t switch between networks, you’d better check the following conditions: 1. Your computer is within the range of two networks. 2. You have set the service set identifier (SSID) in range of your computer. 3. The router or access point is working properly. Currently, I would like to suggest you switching the wireless network using command line for a test. You can use the following command line to switch wireless networks: Netsh wlan connect ssid=[SSID] interface=”Wireless Network Connection” See if it works. Best Regards Dale