When Using Ralink RT3290 Wi-Fi Adapter Unable To See 2.4 GHz SSID's On Windows 10 PC's

Problem Definition:

When using Ralink RT3290 WiFi adapter unable to see 2.4 GHz SSID's on Windows 10 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 8.1/10, then in regedit search for "WirelessMode" 

most probably you will find this under Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{4d36e972-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}\0001

Reference image which is in my case

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

"Check the SSID visibility it should show"

Note : Kindly take a registry backup or make a note so you can roll back registry settings.

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Posted By : Kamlesh Gaur