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    Best free wireless software?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by segadc, Mar 20, 2006.

  1. segadc

    segadc Notebook Consultant

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    The XP's wireless manager is quite basic... Thanks!
     
    segadc, Mar 20, 2006
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  2. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you have the Intel card I think there is something call Pro-set. You can find it on Intels site.
    Tim
     
    Tim, Mar 20, 2006
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  3. segadc

    segadc Notebook Consultant

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    I have Broadcom (I believe that is the name)
     
    segadc, Mar 20, 2006
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  4. olyteddy

    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    Then you should have 'Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility' in your Control Panel.
     
    olyteddy, Mar 20, 2006
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  5. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    I have Broadcom drivers installed, but I really like the simplicity of Windows Wireless Manager. I have used Broadcom Wireless Manager before and its pretty good, if you want it, tell me and I will give you the link to download it.
     
    Aero, Mar 20, 2006
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  6. segadc

    segadc Notebook Consultant

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    Ok thanks. Let me see if I have it but I don't think HP gave it to me...

    Edit: Nope I don't see it in my control panel. I will like that link. Thanks! :)
     
    segadc, Mar 20, 2006
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  7. skywalker

    skywalker Business Notebook FTW!!

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    You could download it at hp site.
     
    skywalker, Mar 21, 2006
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    Cacinok Notebook Enthusiast

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    segadc - i've used netstumbler before and it does a nice job - gives you a lot of information regarding the network you are using. works well if you travel a lot and need to access wifi spots at hotels, restaurants, etc. frequently.
     
    Cacinok, Mar 21, 2006
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  9. Chutsman

    Chutsman Notebook Evangelist

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    Does Netstumbler actually let you connect to a network or it only displays them?
     
    Chutsman, Mar 21, 2006
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  10. segadc

    segadc Notebook Consultant

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    Cool...I like Network Stumbler...thanks
     
    segadc, Mar 21, 2006
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