Disabling windows xp's native wifi client, Manually disabling xp's wifi management, Is this a problem on windows vista as well – Motorola USBW 100 User Manual
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Establishing Wi-Fi Connections
Disabling Windows XP's Native WiFi Client
By default, Windows XP attempts to manage any wireless network
connections it detects. However, this conflicts with the management
functions provided by the Motorola Connection Manager software. For this
reason, the Motorola Connection Manager will report the Windows XP
wireless network management tool as a conflicting application. Like other
conflicting applications, the client can automatically disable Windows XP's
native WiFi management feature while it runs and restart it when it shuts
down. However, the feature can also be manually disabled if you desire.
Manually Disabling XP's WiFi Management
You can tell Windows to disable its wireless network management
functions manually. Follow these steps:
•
Right click on any network connection icon that appears in the system
tray.
•
Select
Open Network Connections
from the menu that appears.
•
The Windows XP Network Connections window appears.
•
Right click on the icon that corresponds to your wireless network
connection.
•
Select
Properties
from the menu that appears.
•
Select the
Wireless Networks
tab.
•
Uncheck
Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings
.
•
Click
OK
to close the window.
Is this a problem on Windows Vista as well?
No. Although Windows Vista also manages WiFi connections, the Vista
architecture allows the Motorola Connection Manager to work with Vista's
native WiFi management facility. So, there is no conflict.
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