Yes, with this system when the network is up I can see it, but not join it.
If it hasn't started, I can't start it with this system.
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"Robert L. (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> Open Network and Sharing, and then choose Manage wireless connections. You
> should see some wireless connections.
>
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> "Earl" <Earl@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:96906CF8-CBA7-4798-ABB5-DCCEEB1FE2FA@microsoft.com...
> > When I try to set up an ad hoc network named WW from a Toshiba Satelitte
> > laptop running Vista Home Premium, it fails and gives the message
> > "Windows could not set up WW".
> > I can't find anything in the Event Viewer that seems to correlate with the
> > failure. I've tried different network names, different Security types but
> > nothing works.
> >
> > This system will detect an exsiting ad hoc network named WW but will not
> > join it. It gives the message:
> > "Windows cannot connect to WW"
> > The Network Diagnostics Events Log entry is
> > "
> > HelperClassName RNWF MSM Helper Class
> > EventDescription Wireless Diagnostic Helper Class Event For complete
> > information about this session see the Wireless Diagnostic Informational
> > Event. Helper Class: Native WiFi MSM Initialize status: Success
> > Information
> > for connection being diagnosed Interface GUID:
> > 34784088-82dd-42b5-a53c-ee9a22fb97ea Interface name: Atheros AR5007EG
> > Wireless Network Adapter Interface type: Native WiFi Profile: Discovery
> > connection SSID: WW SSID length: 2 Connection mode: Ad hoc Security: Yes
> > Connect even if network is not broadcasting: No Result of diagnosis:
> > Problem
> > found Root cause: Windows cannot connect to "WW" Wireless association
> > failed
> > due to an unknown reason. Detailed root cause: 802.11 connection failed
> > due
> > to status code 1: unspecified failure Repair option: Try connecting to
> > "WW"
> > again If the problem continues, contact your network administrator or
> > hardware manufacturer for further assistance.
> > "
> >
> > Trying again gives the same results, I don't have a network administrator,
> > and the Device Manager claims the Wireless Network Adapter is working
> > properly and that the driver is current. Any sugestions on what else to
> > try?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Earl
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