I had the same problem and finally called Netgear. No one could possibly 
figure out what they did but it works great. If you registered it just give 
them a call, it is free.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas Mayer" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 3:01 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] net gear


> Since I have not noticed a response from anyone else, I'll try to help. I 
> assume that when you installed the card you followed all the Netgear 
> installation procedures including configuration. However, the card is not 
> able to find any wireless networks.
>
> I have 3 thoughts: 1)The new card could be DOA. 2)Depending on the 
> thicknesses and types of walls between the router and the wireless card, 
> 50 feet could be too far to receive. 3)The configuration of the wireless 
> card may not compatible with your network. The first two are fairly 
> straightforward.
>
> Having a laptop that works wirelessly with the network, I would configure 
> the new card to match the configuration of the laptop. One thing I have 
> found is that even though the new card instructions may indicate to use 
> their software to communicate with the network, letting Windows handle the 
> communication is less troublesome. Assumes you are using Windows.
>
> You might also give Network Magic a try. I believe it is still free for 30 
> days or so. It makes setting up and maintaining a LAN very easy.
>
> I hope this helps. Let us know so others may be able to help as 
> appropriate.
>
> Tom
>
> scott wrote:
>> I just installed a netgear wirelles card in my office computer but it 
>> cant find any networks i have a wireless network setup in the house my 
>> office is in the garage about 50 ft away but my laptop connects to the 
>> network fine oh the netgear card is a 54 mb
>>
>>
>>
>>
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