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Security/Control software for XP SP2 wireless devices

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by swisstonihasher

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Hi there,

Does anyone know of software that can be installed on XP SP2 laptops to control use of wireless? If possible it would be nice to ensure the users can connect just to one wireless setup (and cant use no security wireless setups like at airports), also, is the software smart enough to detect if the user has left their wireless device switched on and connected, then plugs in the ethernet cable to cause a loop?

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by nepenthe0

http://www.networkmagic.com/

I have never used this program myself, so you will need to read the specification sheet carefully to determine whether or not it suits your application.

Rick/Portland, OR

by older mycroft

Because neither internet connection would work.

The NIC would be in direct competition with the Wireless Zero Configuration, the comms path would be split and neither option would work anyway.

I've never known a wireless laptop to connect if the LAN was also enabled, and vice versa.

As to limiting wireless connection to only one setup, I really couldn't say because I've always tried to maximise my wireless options. ;)

by robo_dev

Such as AT&T connection manager. This tool will manage both wifi and broadband cellular connections (eg Sierra AirCard).

Windows Wireless Zero Config (WZC) will control wifi wireless most of the time.

There are other third-party tools such as:

BVRP
http://www.bluechillies.com/details/31509.html

Juniper Odyssey
http://www.juniper.net/products_and_services/aaa_and_802_1x/odyssey/odyssey_access_client/

Windows uses a parameter called the 'routing metric' which automatically chooses the appropriate interface....so unless misconfigured, a Windows PC will not create a routing loop.

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