Experience the powerful wireless network support features of Windows XP SP2

The long-awaited start, finally wait until Windows XP SP2 is released, and the jelly can't wait to download and install it. While enjoying the various functions of SP2, Jelly also experienced powerful wireless network support functions. SP2 not only improved the status icon of wireless network connection, but also added “Wireless Network Installation Wizard” for Windows XP. Bluetooth file transfer wizard & rdquo; and other features. So, what specific new features does SP2 bring to the wireless network? Always want to round the "Wireless Dream" strawberry caught the jelly, want him to be fine … …

Networking is more convenient

Before the SP2 is installed, the jelly is Windows XP uses and sets up the wireless network through the right-click shortcut menu of the wireless network connection, which is very inconvenient to operate. After installing SP2, it is very different. It is very easy to add a wireless network to your home or office network through the “Wireless Network Installation Wizard” provided by it.

Here is an example of a wireless network called "wireless01", which introduces the specific building steps.

In the first step, open the “Control Panel” and go to “Wireless Network Setup Wizard” and click the “Next” button.

In the second step, enter the network name (SSID) in the “Create a name for your wireless network” page, and the SSID is “wireless01”. If you choose “Automatically assign network key”, you can let the wireless network automatically assign the WEP key to prevent access by outsiders, or the strawberry of the novice should choose this encryption method; if you choose “Manually assign the network key” ”, you can create a new key or use the old key to add a new device to the wireless network. Then click the “Next” button.

Tip: If your installed wireless network card supports WPA encryption, you can check "Use WPA encryption, not use WEP".

The third step, next, users can choose two ways to create a wireless network. Select “Use USB Flash Drive> to save the created network settings to flash and then use flash to add other network devices and computers to the wireless network. If you select “Manually set up the network", then the user can set up the wireless network for each computer or network device separately. Then click the “Next” button.

In the fourth step, Jelly chose “Use USB flash drive”, then you need to select the flash drive letter (such as J:), then click the “Next” button to complete the network setup. Save. Next, insert the flash memory into each computer you want to add (you must use Windows XP with SP2 installed) or your device for wireless network setup. Then, plug the flash memory back to the original computer and click the “Next” button to complete the setup.

Tip: If you selected “Manually set up the network” in the previous step, then click the “Next” button in this step to complete the wireless network settings.

Network Security

At present, the most unreliable factor in wireless networks is security. Although the wireless network can be encrypted and protected by WEP or WPA encryption and SSID broadcast disabled, the wireless network is still very fragile. Strawberry is very worried that the built wireless network will be hacked, but the practice under the jelly completely dispels the concern of strawberries.

After installing SP2, the enhanced firewall function provided by it can protect the wireless network and make the wireless network airtight. First, open the “Network Connection” in the “Control Panel”, right click on the “Wireless Network Connection” that has been created, and select “Properties” to open the Properties window. Then select the “Advanced” tab, click the “Settings” button in the “Windows Firewall” area to open the “Windows Firewall” window, and select “Enable” in the “General” tab.

In the "Exceptions" tab, you can add "exception programs" and services that can access the network, such as MSN Messenger, QQ, etc. (Figure 1). In addition, click the "Add Programs" button to add other programs to access the network, such as Strawberry's favorite bubble, UC, etc. Click the "Add Port" button to add the port number to access the network, including TCP and UDP ports.

Next, in the “Advanced“ tab, check “Wireless Network Connections”.

Finally, click the “OK" button to enable the wireless network firewall.

Status is easy to master

After understanding the networking and security aspects, strawberries have doubts, wireless networks have been formed, and security issues have been improved. How do you know the current situation? What about the wireless network status?

When using a wireless network in Windows XP without SP2, it is very troublesome to disconnect, because right-clicking on the connection appears in the menu does not have the "Disconnect" option, only &ldquo ; disable ”, “fix & rdquo; and other options, the jelly has repeatedly complained about this. After the SP2 was installed, the control of the wireless network status was greatly improved, and the system specifically provided a window for viewing the wireless network connection.

First, open the "Network Connections" window, right click on the wireless network connection, select "View available wireless network connections". Then in the open window, you can perform various operations on the wireless network connection. For example, to disconnect the wireless network, just select the wireless network and click the “Disconnect” button in the lower right corner. In addition, you can create new networks, change the order of preferred networks, and change advanced settings.

For example, Jelly has installed multiple wireless networks, including “wireless01” and “wireless02”, and now want to change the location of the preferred network, then click on the left window to “change the order of preferred networks” ”, then make a position adjustment in the window that opens.

Bluetooth New Experience

It is also a wireless network technology. In addition to providing maximum support for Wi-Fi, SP2 also adds support for Bluetooth technology. Strawberry wants to know if her Bluetooth phone can connect wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices in Windows XP.

When the system is connected to a Bluetooth device, Windows XP with SP2 installed will automatically install the device driver, and will display the corresponding in the "Control Panel", "Network Connections" and System Task Bar. Bluetooth icon. In addition, click “ start → all programs → attachments & rarr; communication & rarr; Bluetooth file transfer wizard & rdquo; can open "Bluetooth file transfer wizard", can achieve data transmission with Bluetooth devices. Now, the strawberry Bluetooth phone can come in handy.

Tip: If you do not have a Bluetooth device installed, the system will not add the above content.

After listening to the patience and patience, Strawberry finally learned about the new wireless network features brought by Windows XP SP2. With the help of SP2, she can easily use wireless networks and Bluetooth devices, and Strawberry's "Wireless Dreams" can finally be realized.