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Windows Live Connection Center Wi-Fi Beta

Microsoft announced the Windows Live Connection Center Wi-Fi Beta to select beta testers of Office 2007. In their email they write: "Do you want to be on the cutting edge of mobile computing? Do you want to be able to stay connected away from home? Do you frequently connect to Wi-Fi networks? Then you will want to try our Wi-Fi Suite beta!" Consider what the Windows Live Connection Center Wi-Fi Beta can do for you:

Wi-Fi Client

Discovery - faster and automatic identification of available Wireless networks around you

Intelligent Connection - choose how you want to connect to what networks and when

Help and Support

Security via Virtual Private Network (VPN)

A fast and easy way to find HotSpots without having to go to a webpage!

HotSpot Locator (HSL)

Easy to use website - Search by city, state, or zip code for a convenient wireless network

Integration with Windows Live Local - physically see the location of the wireless networks and even get driving or walking directions

Required Hardware / Software: Operating System - Windows XP, (Vista compatibility be added with RC1, currently scheduled for September 2006) and access to wireless hotspots. Note: the WLCC Wi-Fi Suite Beta will not run on handheld devices such as Pocket PCs or BlackBerries.

The Windows Live Connection Center Wi-Fi Suite beta will begin August 22, 2006 and continue through early 2007.


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