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Using the Wireless Provisioning Services (WPS) Authoring Tool

Overview This paper describes how to configure XML files and create a sign-up wizard with the Wireless Provisioning Services (WPS) technology XML file authoring tool. With WPS technology, one can deploy a Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) network that allows to provide pay-per-use, monthly service, and long-term Internet access to new and existing customers through wireless access points deployed in public areas, such as airports and shopping malls. With WPS technology, new and existing customers with computers running Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) can connect to their Wi-Fi network without manual configuration of the computer or network connection.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Microsoft	File Format	WORD
Date Published	February 2005	Downloads	25
Format	White Papers
Topics	Wi-Fi (802.11), Wireless Internet

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