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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 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 point information to connect (for example when the SSID is not
broadcasted).
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
Click Start >> Control Panel >> Administrative Tools >> Services to open the Services
configuration window. Select Automatic in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero
Configuration Service to enable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service and click apply.
Note: The default Startup Type value of Wireless Zero Configuration Service is Automatic.
Disabling the Wireless Zero Configuration Service
Click Start >> Control Panel >> Administrative Tools >> Services to open the Services
configuration window. Select Disabled in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero
Configuration Service to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service.
