- MSN WiFi Hotspots
Infobox Software
name = MSN WiFi Hotspots
caption = MSN WiFi Hotspots
developer =Microsoft
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latest_preview_version =
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genre = WiFi Locator
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website = [http://hotspot.msn.com http://hotspot.msn.com] Infobox Software
name = Windows Live WiFi Center
caption = Windows Live WiFi Center (Beta 4)
developer =Microsoft
latest_release_version =
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latest_preview_version = Beta 4
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operating_system =
genre = WiFi Locator
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website = [http://wifi.live.com http://wifi.live.com]MSN WiFi Hotspots, previously "Windows Live WiFi Hotspot Locator", is a website which helps users to locate wireless Internet hotspots worldwide and view their positions on a map using
Live Search Maps .This service has been discontinued as of
June 10 ,2008 .Windows Live WiFi Center
Windows Live WiFi Center was part of
Microsoft 'sWindows Live services that helped users to find and connect to wireless networks around the world. It allowed users to search for wireless networks that are available and displayed information about them such as security configuration and signal strength. In addition, users could also add wireless networks as favorites, track connection history, and manage network preferences. It used VPN technology to secure a wireless Internet connection on unsecured networksThe service allowed users to search for free and fee-based wireless networks, showing information such as address, description, available amenities, service providers and location using
Live Search Maps .Windows Live Wifi Center has since been discontinued after the rebranding of Windows Live WiFi Hotspot Locator to MSN WiFi Hotspots.
Requirements
Windows Live WiFi Center requires the following softwares to be installed prior to installation:
*Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
*Microsoft Core XML Services (MSXML) 6.0
*Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)Gallery
External links
* [http://nowires.spaces.live.com Un-Wired Official Team Blog]
* [http://hotspot.msn.com MSN WiFi Hotspots]
* [http://liveside.net/blogs/main/archive/2007/02/16/windows-live-wifi-rebrands-to-msn.aspx MSN Rebranding on Liveside.net]
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