Abstract: Communication devices configured to identify a channel for network communication are disclosed. For example, an apparatus operable in a wireless communication network can receive a message that specifies a list of channels in operation in a network, remove at least one channel from the list of channels, and identify a channel from among the list of channels other than the at least one removed channel for communication with the network. The apparatus may be able to increase the likelihood that it will acquire the network, even though the network may be utilizing one or more channels that are not supported by the apparatus. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also disclosed and claimed.