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Wireless Zero Configuration
Wireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP)
Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Configuration Service to support 802.11b and 802.11g wire-
less 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 properly
together. If you want to use Client Manager, you must disable the Wireless Zero Configuration
Service.
Enabling the Wireless Zero Configuration Service
Select Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services to open the Services window. Select
Automatic in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service to enable the Wireless
Zero Configuration Service.
■ Note: The default Startup Type value of Wireless Zero Configuration Service is Automatic.
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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