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Wireless Zero Configuration
Wireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP)
Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Conguration 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 Conguration Service and Client Manager do not function prop-
erly together. If you want to use Client Manager, disable the Wireless Zero Conguration
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 eld of Wireless Zero Conguration Service to enable
the Wireless Zero Conguration Service.
Note: Windows XP’s default setting for Wireless Zero Conguration 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 Conguration Service to disable
the Wireless Zero Conguration Service.