Windows Vista Networking Goodies, Part 1: Windows Connect Now

re: Windows Vista Networking Goodies, Part 1: Windows Connect Now

Chris Anderson — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 21:06:05 GMT

Gabe,

Is there a document around that talks about how to get 802.11 header frames for Wifi only connections? You hinted at it at another site but I could not find any Microsoft direct documents talking about it in Vista and possibly XP Sp2 with Native Wifi.

re: Windows Vista Networking Goodies, Part 1: Windows Connect Now

Frank — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 03:26:10 GMT

Chris, check out WlanQueryInterface() and WlanGetNetworkBssList(). It may have what you're looking for.

re: Windows Vista Networking Goodies, Part 1: Windows Connect Now

Jonathan — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:47:39 GMT

Hi! I really like these features. They make network setup a snap. Can I request one thing though? I was using a USB key to configure my laptops super fast but I found one limitation: you can only store one configuration onto a usb key. In a feature update it would be great to be able to store multiple network configurations onto a key since people often connect to different networks.

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Robert McLaws: Windows Vista Edition — Wed, 09 May 2007 10:12:44 GMT

With all the work I have been doing with Windows Home Server lately, I needed a faster solution for my

re: Windows Vista Networking Goodies, Part 1: Windows Connect Now

Helena Stearn — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:38:25 GMT

Hello I would be gratefull if some one could help me.... some one has changed the security key on my sisters wireless settings how do i find out what it is?

I would follow the Router/NAT/IGD instructions of reseting the device and then reconfigure with a new key. Most devices have a reset button for this purpose. -- Ari

re: Windows Vista Networking Goodies, Part 1: Windows Connect Now

Jan Kučera — Thu, 22 May 2008 16:15:32 GMT

Hi, are there any news to Windows Connect Now in Vista SP1?

re: Windows Vista Networking Goodies, Part 1: Windows Connect Now

Mark — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:09:05 GMT

Thanks for the help. The Xbox 360 gives you the option to use "Windows Connect Now" you just insert the flash drive with the information and it will wirelessly connect you. I just now did this and i am very pleased. Thanks alot and I LOVE my Vista ;)