WiFi limited connectivity with vista

I have windows vista that connects fine to the internet. We have 4 devices (3 mobile phone, 1 laptop) using wifi, however, any new device we get does not connect to wifi, keep getting connectivity on the devices.  I've tried a htc att inspired phone, it does not connect to my wireless network, but it will connect everywhere else. My son just bought a sony ericsson phone he observed to connect to my network wireless, connects to other places.

Brian Pierce

Hi, Brian Pierce,.

Follow the steps in the article.

Solve problems, find wireless networks

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-finding-wireless-networks

Windows wireless and wired network connection problems

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/wired-and-wireless-network-connection-problems-in-Windows

For reference:

Wireless network card: frequently asked questions

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/wireless-networking-frequently-asked-questions

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