W7 Network map tree with "?" between laptop and wireless router

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I just had to do that... :)

The question mark appears when you return from sleep if the NIC(s) are allowed to turn off to save power.
This can be disabled if desired.

pbcopter said:

The question mark appears when you return from sleep if the NIC(s) are allowed to turn off to save power.
This can be disabled if desired.

Wow, that sounds plausible. But shouldn't it disappear after refreshing the screen the first time?

You would think so but it doesn't seem to work that way.

pbcopter said:

The question mark appears when you return from sleep if the NIC(s) are allowed to turn off to save power.
This can be disabled if desired.

The "all-knowing entity" has deigned to help us! This makes since. Since the first time I noticed the change was not too long after returning from sleep mode. Question: How do I disable? Do I have to disable sleep mode or does it have to do with NIC(s)?

You've got to do this with the NIC itself, in Device Manager.

Yeah. I did a little groping when I read that post. I found, what I believe is, the correct location for disabling NIC(s) power save. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Yeah, you've got the right spot. So the checkbox was selected and now it's not, right? Looking forward to hearing whether or not this clears it up for you. Be sure and post results, okay?

Yeah, the screen shot was after I "deselected" box. As for results, I cannot say for sure. I am still getting "Windows cannot discover any computer or device", in the "full map" view. I am hoping that the NIC will "refresh?", or something and after with the "power save" disabled, I won't have an issue anymore. Perhaps just time is needed now? or If anyone, you perhaps, might know how to get my network to "reset?" Please forgive any wrong terminology, self-taught.