Networking Vista
Networking Vista Newsletter #17: Get Vista to Play Nicely With Others Edited by Peggy Watt, PC WorldMon, 14 May 2007 07:00:00 UTC Microsoft’s focus on greater security in Vista extends to its networking functions. On-the-fly connectivity is a fact of life for mobile users, and even sophisticated home networks are not strictly the venue of geek households. As with many Vista functions, the way to go about networking in Windows has changed. Networks for Mere Mortals Has setting up a network gotten any easier? Yes, much easier. A simple wizard walks you through the process–and it works. Troubleshooting is better, too. And the Network Center provides a quick overview of your network so you can see whether everything is working right. On-the-Go Connectivity Is connecting to hotspots and wireless networks easier in Vista than in XP? Yes, it’s far superior to the XP method of connecting.