Looking for a way to force the appropriate profile to connect to the access point/network
Routinely connect to a university wireless network with a Windows 7 home premium machine. Periodically, The network mode shows up as VPN The troubleshooting options offer no solutions. In past years, the problem occurs every few months and ultimately
resolves on subsequent visits to the campus. I would want a way to address the issue when it occurs
Manage wireless networks shows the following:
Network Name GW Events
SSID GWCampus
Network Type: Access Point
Network Availability: All Users
connect automatically when the network is in range
connect to a more preferred network if available
connect evenif the network is not broadcasting its name (SSID)
Right clicking for troubleshooting option yield the following:
Troubleshooting could'nt identify the problem
The tray has a yellow "no internet access" icon is shown
Clicking on the icon lead to a panel showing
Currently connected to:
Unidentified Network
No Internet Access
Dialup and VPN
my home network shows as an option
I have never configured VPN or dial up networking on this machine. Looking for a way to force the appropriate profile to connect to the access point/network
May 19th, 2012 9:16am
Hi,
Based on the current situation, I suggest clearing wireless connection profiles to test the issue.
1. Click Start and select Control Panel.
2. Open Network and Sharing Center.
3. Click Manage Wireless Networks.
4. Remove all wireless network listed in this list.
5. Restart computer and reconnect to your wireless network.
Additionally you may uninstall and re-install wireless network adapter from Device Manager to be on a safer side.
To uninstall the wireless connection from Device Manager,
1. Click Start, type Device Manager in the Start search box and hit Enter.
2. Locate Network adapters and expand the same.
3. Select the wireless connection, right-click and select Uninstall.
4. Restart the computer, if prompted.
Drivers should get installed automatically after restarting the computer.
Now, you may install the latest wireless drivers and check if that fixes the issue.Kim Zhou
TechNet Community Support
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May 22nd, 2012 5:42am
Hi,
Based on the current situation, I suggest clearing wireless connection profiles to test the issue.
1. Click Start and select Control Panel.
2. Open Network and Sharing Center.
3. Click Manage Wireless Networks.
4. Remove all wireless network listed in this list.
5. Restart computer and reconnect to your wireless network.
Additionally you may uninstall and re-install wireless network adapter from Device Manager to be on a safer side.
To uninstall the wireless connection from Device Manager,
1. Click Start, type Device Manager in the Start search box and hit Enter.
2. Locate Network adapters and expand the same.
3. Select the wireless connection, right-click and select Uninstall.
4. Restart the computer, if prompted.
Drivers should get installed automatically after restarting the computer.
Now, you may install the latest wireless drivers and check if that fixes the issue.Kim Zhou
TechNet Community Support
May 25th, 2012 5:37am