2.3 Zero Configuration Service
Windows XP includes the Zero Configuration Service, a built in service to configure your wireless
clients from Windows. Skip Chapter 3. Configuration if you would rather use MIMO Driver to
configure your wireless client.
If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is activated, Windows will scan for available wireless
access points once the Wireless PCI/CardBus Adapter is properly installed. If Windows detects
one or more access points, a networking icon appears on the system tray. “One or more
wireless networks are available” will appear as a caption accompanying the icon.
To start Wireless Zero Configuration manually, click Start Control Panel Administrative
Tools Services. Select Automatic in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration
Service.
Right click the networking icon in the taskbar and select View Available Wireless Networks.
Select an SSID and click Connect. You may need to check the box indicating you are connecting
to an unsecured network. See Chapter 3 if you need to enter an SSID network name or
WEP/WPA encryption key.
Figure 2-14
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