I just got a cheap acer laptop with a atheros ar5b91 wireless nic. It's supposed to work with wireless n, but it won't connect. It works fine with g.
I went to the event viewer. Here's a copy of the report...
Helper Class (RNWF MSM Helper Class) Event:
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: a6b408b2-7f2d-4f54-b303-55b3d877abfd
Interface name: Atheros AR5B91 Wireless Network Adapter
Interface type: Native WiFi
Profile: Rose
SSID: Rose
SSID length: 4
Connection mode: Infra
Security: Yes
Connect even if network is not broadcasting: No
Result of diagnosis: Problem found
Root cause:
Windows cannot connect to "Rose"
The capabilities of the wireless network adapter on this computer don't support the requirements of this network.
Detailed root cause:
802.11 connection failed due to status code 10: Cannot support all requested capabilities in the Capability Information field
Repair option:
If you set up or own this network, you might be able to fix the problem by changing the settings on the wireless router or access point to be compatible with the wireless network adapter on this computer
Contact the network administrator for "Rose" or your hardware manufacturer for further assistance.
Event Verbosity:0
Suggestions?
I went to the event viewer. Here's a copy of the report...
Helper Class (RNWF MSM Helper Class) Event:
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: a6b408b2-7f2d-4f54-b303-55b3d877abfd
Interface name: Atheros AR5B91 Wireless Network Adapter
Interface type: Native WiFi
Profile: Rose
SSID: Rose
SSID length: 4
Connection mode: Infra
Security: Yes
Connect even if network is not broadcasting: No
Result of diagnosis: Problem found
Root cause:
Windows cannot connect to "Rose"
The capabilities of the wireless network adapter on this computer don't support the requirements of this network.
Detailed root cause:
802.11 connection failed due to status code 10: Cannot support all requested capabilities in the Capability Information field
Repair option:
If you set up or own this network, you might be able to fix the problem by changing the settings on the wireless router or access point to be compatible with the wireless network adapter on this computer
Contact the network administrator for "Rose" or your hardware manufacturer for further assistance.
Event Verbosity:0
Suggestions?