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    Windows Zero Confirguation

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by JWBlue, Mar 12, 2008.

  1. JWBlue

    JWBlue Notebook Deity

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    What are people's experiences with using Windows Zero Configuration as opposed to the utilites that come with their wireless adapters?
     
    JWBlue, Mar 12, 2008
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    I have no idea if it is more or less reliable, but it's all I use and I find it much more user friendly than the bundled software.

    Greg
     
    SpeedyMods, Mar 12, 2008
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have all ways used WZC over mfg utility. I ran into some bad preset/defined rules that you could not disable with MFG utilities.
     
    blue68f100, Mar 12, 2008
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    With XP, I would use the manufacturer's utility. However, in Vista, I've found WZC much more efficient. In fact, wireless reconnects much faster after resuming from sleep/hibernation.
     
    kegobeer, Mar 12, 2008
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    What Kegobeer said. XP's WZC is really bad. I don't like it at all. But Vista's is really good (and a lot easier)
     
    Crimsonman, Mar 12, 2008
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