Alas, i can tell this really isn't to go anywhere, but yes, I am sure the it is a real/valid/ functional INFRASTRUCTURE network that can be connected to by other devices.

As I've said before, I can connect to some signals, but not all, not consistently. Just b/c wifi connectectivity works with some access points some of the time does not mean it works. I am still 100% convinced that there is either software or hardware issue with the N800 (presumably n8X0) wifi.

I am going to try the power thingy mentioned earlier in this thread to see if that may help...