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    Windows Zero Configuration alternative?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by NachoDog, Jul 2, 2005.

  1. NachoDog

    NachoDog Notebook Guru

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    What would you recomend as an alternative to zero config?

    Also, let's say I have a wired network, but I wanna use my wireless laptop on that network. I can't change the router, it's not mine. Is there an inexpensive way to add wireless capability to an existing wired network?
     
    NachoDog, Jul 2, 2005
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  2. Venombite

    Venombite Notebook Virtuoso

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    To add wireless capability to an existing network is easy, just add a wireless accesspoint and you're set (of course you have to configure it as well).

    Don't know of any alternative to the Windows Zero Config other than the drivers/software that is designed for the wireless card. If it's an Intel, it usually comes with the Intel ProSet software which allows you to configure your wireless card.

    -Vb-
     
    Venombite, Jul 2, 2005
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  3. ofelas

    ofelas Notebook Evangelist

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    Yup; use the PRO/Set utility for the Intel cards, or the TrueMobile utilty for the (nicer) Dell (Broadcom) TrueMobile cards.
     
    ofelas, Jul 10, 2005
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  4. laser21

    laser21 Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Sorry to bring a two years old thread up, but Im really looking for an alternative. I have an Intel 4965agn card, and I would like to see how it is connected - which band. Also, the speed shown in windows configuration is just absurd. Anything? thanks
     
    laser21, Oct 30, 2007
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  5. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    Deja Vu! I guess I'm looking for the same answer as I've never bothered with checking my wireless as it's always been pretty fast and reliable.
     
    theZoid, Nov 3, 2007
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