When using Ralink RT3290 Wi-Fi adapter unable to see 2.4 GHz SSID's on Windows 8/8.1 PC's
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Problem Definition:
When using Ralink RT3290 WiFi adapter unable to see 2.4 GHz SSID's on Windows 8/8.1 PC's
Manufacturer: Ralink Technology, Corp.
Description: Ralink RT3290 802.11bgn Wi-Fi Adapter
Driver version: 5.0.46.0 (also reported with previous versions)
All other devices can see and connect to the SSID
Resolution or Workaround:
Install last driver, for example v5.0.46.0 for Windows 8.1, then in regedit search for "WirelessMode" (most probably in Windows 8.1 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMControlSet1ControlClas?s***)
Now you need to change WirelessMode=X to WirelessMode=7 then restart Windows.
0: legacy 11b/g mixed
1: legacy 11B only
2: legacy 11A only
3: legacy 11a/b/g mixed
4: legacy 11G only
5: 11ABGN mixed
6: 11N only
7: 11GN mixed
8: 11AN mixed
9: 11BGN mixed
10: 11AGN mixed
How to Test:
Check the SSID visibility with integrated connection manageer or InSSIDer.