"File does not contain the settings for an available network" error message when you try to configure a wireless network-based computer (836519)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Adapter MN520
  • Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Adapter MN-720
  • Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless PCI Adapter MN-730
  • Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter MN-710
  • Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless USB Adapter MN510
  • Microsoft Broadband Network Utility

SYMPTOMS

When you try to configure a wireless network computer by using a saved network settings file in the Microsoft Broadband Networking Setup Configuration Wizard, you may receive an error message that is similar to the following:
Incorrect wireless network name (SSID)

The network settings file does not contain the settings for an available network. To connect to an available network, click OK and enter the settings required.

CAUSE

This issue may occur if your base station is configured not to broadcast the wireless network name (SSID).

When you configure a wireless network computer by using the Microsoft Broadband Networking Setup Configuration Wizard, the wizard searches for available SSIDs. If no SSID is available, the Setup program attributes this to a configuration error in your saved network settings file.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, configure your base station to broadcast the SSID when you install new wireless components. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Log on to the Base Station Management Tool.
  2. In the left navigation pane, click Wireless.
  3. Click to select the Broadcast wireless network name (SSID) (Recommended) check box.
  4. Click Apply.
If you want to disable SSID broadcast , do so after you complete the installation of your new wireless networking component.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:3/11/2004
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB836519
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