Can't delete wireless network profile

Question

I have windows 8 enterprise x64.  There are several wireless networks in the area.  The original problem is that I have my home wireless network.  For testing, I have one AP with two radios, 2.4 gHz and 5 gHz, same SSID, same key, WPA2-PSK encryption.  In the windows network list, they show up as "SSID" and "SSID 2".  If I run netsh wlan show all, it shows both BSSIDs under the same SSID.  I need them to show up as the same SSID so I can roam between them.  I know something is messed up, because I can change the authentication settings for "SSID 2" with affecting "SSID".

Another indication that something is wrong is that I can delete the profile, and the network disconnects and disappears for a few seconds, then it shows up in the list again (this much is expected behavior), then it connects again.  This happens if I use the GUI "Forget this network" command or if I do netsh wlan delete profile name="SSID".  And there is no profile listed in netsh for "SSID 2".

What's going on here, why can't I merge these networks, and why can't I make windows forget the authentication settings?

Answer 1

Hi Jordan,

The issue that you are facing is more complex than what is typically answered in the Microsoft Community forums. It is better suited for the IT Pro audience on TechNet.

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Answer 2

Hi,

In case you face any other issues with Windows in future, feel free to post your query here on Windows Community Forums, we will be more than happy to assist you.

Answer 3

Cool, thanks.