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 properly 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. Select 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.