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My computer won't recognize any available wireless networks?

I just changed the location of my desktop (it used to be connected to the modem directly) and I'm wanting it to be wireless (as there's no phone jack in the room it's now in). However, I keep getting 2 different errors when trying to connect. 80% of the time it'll say that No networks are available and the other 20% of the time, it'll show my network but then when I click on it to connect it says that I can't connect because the network is "hidden". I have a total of 4 computers in the house. 1 is directly plugged into the modem. The other 2 are running wirelessly with no problems (those 3 all have Windos XP) and the desktop that I'm having troubles with is running Vista. The modem I'm using an Actiontec GT701-WG modem that we lease from Qwest. I have spent several HOURS with Qwest reseting the modem (nothing has helped) and then they transferred me over to HP (since my computer is HP) and they wanted to charge me $339 to fix it (and said my whole computer is crashed and will soon affect my photos, etc... which I think they're just trying to scare me to get my money!) So..... with all of that being said... anyone have any ideas I can try? Thanks Jake, I took your suggestion and disabled the 2 computers running wirelessly. This time is showed my avaialable network (w/ just a 2 bar strength) but when I clicked to connect it said it couldn't. I then clicked on the "diagnose this problem" and it said it couldn't connect becuase it was hidden. Hmmmmm... ok, I have no clue where the "Answer" button is here to just add my answer below... so, I guess I'll just keep adding it here (unless someone wants to point me in the obvious direction) I just looked and on the modem itself is states "DSL Modem" and our provider is with Qwest for our internet. I've run wirelessly for years with this same account.. just not being able to recognize it with this one desktop.

Public Comments

1. I'm no expert but I think the problem may be that your network can only handle two computers at one time. Either that or your network is not discoverable and you need to change that. If the problem is the latter I don't know why your other computers are working, may just be a weird thing. I'm probably wrong but you should make sure these arent the problems.
2. You need to have a wireless (DSL) provider. Our eleven (11) computers share using Airport Express. They ALL enjoy 430 Mbps. They are in three different. We can use our laptops on the patio. =] You need to be sure you have a DSL modem and provider. Good luck.
3. they are sure scaring you. try this: 1. disconnect the wireless n/w in the computer it is working and then try connecting from the one which is not working. if it does and the other which was workin does not connect , it is a clear case of the limitations. 2. try Manage Wireless Networks > Add > Manually create a network Profile > blah blah blah. For Encryption Type make sure you try both TKIP and AES, but you will have to update your winxp computers too after u successfully connect to win vista computer. 3. last one , go to device manager , uninstall it , install the drivers again (this is the last resort, it should work)