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  1. August 27th, 2009, 12:00 PM #1
    BlackBeanie
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    Unidentified Network (public network)

    In Network and Sharing Center I always see a limited connectivity to a "Unidentified Network" via wifi even when I turn the wifi adapter off and plug in the ethernet cable. Sure I am connected to my own network but right below that, it always show this unidentied work. What is going on? And there is no option to discoonect the connection if it is indeed connected (which I don't think so b/c my wifi adapter is turned off.)
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  2. August 27th, 2009, 12:05 PM #2
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    Post the make and model of the rig.
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  3. August 27th, 2009, 12:28 PM #3
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  4. August 27th, 2009, 02:10 PM #4
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    Turn off the on board wireless then.
    Spec sheet says you have one.

    NetworkingCompliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
    Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
    Wireless NIC Acer InviLink 802.11b/g
    Wireless LAN Supported - Yes
    Networking Network adapter
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  5. August 27th, 2009, 02:15 PM #5
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    Communication • Integrated webcam*
    • WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g
    • LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

    Got that by finding you laptop at
    http://gd.panam.acer.com/home/
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  6. August 28th, 2009, 08:59 PM #6
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    It shows up even after I turn off the on board wireless adapter. that's why I am not sure what's going on.
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  7. August 28th, 2009, 09:36 PM #7
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    In the BIOS?

    Otherwise it will show up.
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  8. August 28th, 2009, 09:52 PM #8
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    Oh, ok, got you. But just out of curiosity, why does it says I have a "limited connectivity" wireless connection to when the wifi card is off. It doesn't make sense or am I missing something?
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  9. August 28th, 2009, 11:21 PM #9
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    well you have 2 wireless and one wired, and like I have seen, my wireless sometimes reads a router somewhere near me and may even let me log in and still give that reading. Maybe yours is doing the same thing
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  10. August 29th, 2009, 11:19 PM #10
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    Thank you for the info.
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