What is the difference between Intel/Pro wireless & Windows running your wireless connection. Which is best?

Question

I have both options on my Dell laptop. Would windows be easier to setup my laptop with a wireless router to the rest of the network at home. When I use the file pen to transfer settings from my desktop PC to laptop, I get error message about Windows not been in control.

Answer 1

They are similar utility that developed by different vendors.

The utility that shipped with your wireless card is hardware specific utility, means that utility only work for particular wireless adapter, whereas the Windows utility (Wireless zero Configuration) can work on different types of wireless adapters.

Personally I would prefer Windows' Wireless Zero Configuration since it's easier to manage.

Check out how to enable Wireless Zero Configuration in Windows XP here: http://www.home-network-help.com/wireless-zero-configuration.html

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Answer 2

I have a Belkin wireless PCI Card in my PC, which obviously came with its own software and drivers. However, i think the Windows XP ServicePack2 wireless drivers and interface is much easier and flexible to work with. Obviously it depends on what you intend to do wirelessly, but as far as file transfers and sharing internet connections go, windows is best. Put windows in control via the other programs settings and you will get rid of the error message.

Answer 3

Intel/Pro wireless is a much better program, with more features. I use it on my Dell laptop. It won't give you an error message if it is set up properly.

Answer 4

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