Wireless networking in SP2 now made easy

If you don't already have enough reason to deploy Windows XP SP2, Microsoft has beefed up the support for wireless networking in the latest service pack.

I was surprised at the number of new enhancements for wireless networking in SP2. Not only has it increased security for wireless networking, but Microsoft has added some new features that make connecting to wireless networks much easier than in previous versions. If you rely on wireless networking in your company, you should definitely load up the service pack and test the new Wi-Fi features.

Some the new enhancements include the following:

More Information:
Windows Installer and Wireless Networks
IPv4 and IPv6: A Comparison
Wireless and Mobile Wireless Network Monitoring
IIS 5.1 - Another Reason to Deploy Windows XP SP2

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Rod Trent, manager of myITforum.com and Microsoft M

Digg This!     StumbleUpon     Del.icio.us

RELATED CONTENT Web Management Internet Information Services (IIS) sees big changes in Windows Server 2008 How to keep IIS logs from filling up your server hard drives A first look at Internet Information Services 7.0 When and how to use worker process recycling with IIS Fix app problems stemming from Firefox as default browser Control users' Internet access Raise Web server performance in Windows Server 2003 Remotely administer IIS with HTML tool INDEX.DAT tool helps admins see what users browsed in IE Improving Internet browsing performance

RELATED RESOURCES 2020software.com, trial software downloads for accounting software, ERP software, CRM software and business software systems Search Bitpipe.com for the latest white papers and business webcasts Whatis.com, the online computer dictionary

VP is a leading expert on Microsoft Systems Management Server. He has more than 18 years of IT experience -- eight of which have been dedicated to SMS. He is the author of such books as Microsoft SMS Installer, Admin911:SMS, and IIS 5.0: A Beginner's Guide, and has written literally thousands of articles on technology topics.

This article first appeared in myITforum, the premier online destination for IT professionals responsible for managing their corporations' Microsoft Windows systems. The centerpiece of myITforum.com is a collection of member forums where IT professionals actively exchange technical tips, share their expertise, and download utilities that help them better manage their Windows environments, specifically Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS). It is part of the TechTarget network of Web sites. To register for the site and sign up for the myITforum daily newsletter, click here.

Rate this Tip To rate tips, you must be a member of SearchWindowsServer.com. Register now to start rating these tips. Log in if you are already a member. DISCLAIMER: Our Tips Exchange is a forum for you to share technical advice and expertise with your peers and to learn from other enterprise IT professionals. TechTarget provides the infrastructure to facilitate this sharing of information. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or validity of the material submitted. You agree that your use of the Ask The Expert services and your reliance on any questions, answers, information or other materials received through this Web site is at your own risk.