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Many hardware manufacturers include their software and require the user to disable Windows’ built-in Wi-Fi support. Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 have improved Wi-Fi support over Windows XP with a better interface and a suggestion to connect to a public Wi-Fi when no other connection is available. [2]
A wireless configuration utility, [1] wireless configuration tool, [1] wireless LAN client, [citation needed] or wireless connection management utility [citation needed] is a class of network management software that manages the activities and features of a wireless network connection.
Wi-Fi (/ ˈ w aɪ f aɪ /) [1] [a] is a family of wireless network protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 family of standards, which are commonly used for local area networking of devices and Internet access, allowing nearby digital devices to exchange data by radio waves.
Wireless network cards for computers require control software to make them function (firmware, device drivers). This is a list of the status of some open-source drivers for 802.11 wireless network cards.
Since Windows XP, multiple further versions of Windows have been released, the most recent of which is Windows 11. Since Windows 10 , Microsoft has effectively turned to the "Windows as a service" servicing model, most likely to ensure it competes with mobile operating systems.
Our tech experts know all about Windows PCs; Apple computers running Mac OS 10.6 and above; and any brand of smartphone (iPhone, Samsung, HTC), tablet (iPad, Kindle, Surface), or smart TV.
Configures and manages 802.11 wireless adapters Windows XP, Server 2003 only Windows Messenger service: Messenger Allows users to send pop-up messages to other computers over the network Windows NT family WebClient [25] Enables Windows-based apps to create and interact with Internet-based files Windows XP
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