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CBCrosby8155
Feb 25, 2021Aspirant
MR5100 won't connect to Windows 10 pc
My MR5100 will not connect to my Dell XPS desktop with Windows 10. When it shows up as available it is listed as "hidden ". I go thru set-up: ssid, password, etc and get message it won't connect. PC h...
michaelkenward
Feb 26, 2021Guru - Experienced User
CBCrosby8155 wrote:
Router connects to all other devices, including a windows 10 Dell laptop
First, the router does not connect to devices. It is the other way round. Devices connect to the router. I mention that because that tells you where to start looking.
You were on the right lines when you talked to Microsoft. That sounds like a local network setting in Windows on the Dell XPS desktop.
CBCrosby8155 wrote:
When it shows up as available it is listed as "hidden ".
This hints that you are talking about wifi here. Maybe not. Have you tried wired?
CBCrosby8155 wrote:
Worked with Microsoft today, they couldn't solve.
Did that include running the network troubleshooter in Windows?
CBCrosby8155 wrote:
PC has Intel AC 7260 network board.
Tried looking at the Intel site for drivers?
Then there is this:
Search - NETGEAR Communities – Intel AC 7260
CBCrosby8155
Mar 03, 2021Aspirant
I have tried connecting via usb cable and ethernet without success. Drivers are updated.
Dell says my wifi card is too old to be compatible with the MR5100. Desktop was new in 2014.