Can't find home network via wireless adapter

Hi I'm new to VM Ware and making virtual machines so go easy on me!

I've set up a virtual machine with xp on it (host is windows 8) to test some programs what keep crashing on my windows 8 system.

The thing is when I try and find my home network on the virtual system it's not showing my router but it's showing other networks in range.

Moving my computer isn't an option so I can't bridge my connection or use a wired connection to the router.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks