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Wireless Zero Configuration

Wireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP)

Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Conguration 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 Conguration Service and Client Manager do not function
properly together. If you want to use Client Manager, disable the Wireless Zero
Conguration 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 eld of Wireless Zero Conguration Service to
enable the Wireless Zero Conguration Service.
Note: Windows XP’s default setting for Wireless Zero Conguration 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 eld of Wireless Zero Conguration Service to disable
the Wireless Zero Conguration Service.