Wireless zero configuration, Wireless zero configuration service (windows xp) – Buffalo Technology WLI-U2-AG108HP User Manual

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Wireless Zero Configuration

Wireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP)

Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Configuration Service to support 802.11a, 802.11b

and 802.11g wireless networking. This service automatically polls the area for available

wireless access points. If an available wireless access point is found, Windows attempts

to connect to the access point. If no available wireless access points are found, you must

manually add the access points.

Note: The Wireless Zero Configuration Service and Client Manager do not function prop-

erly together. If you want to use Client Manager, disable the Wireless Zero Configuration

Service.

Enabling the Wireless Zero Configuration Service

Select Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services to open the Services window. Se-

lect Automatic in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service to enable

the Wireless Zero Configuration Service.

Note: Windows XP’s default setting for Wireless Zero Configuration Service is Automatic

(on).

Disabling the Wireless Zero Configuration Service

Select Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services to open the Services window.

Select Disabled in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service to disable

the Wireless Zero Configuration Service.

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