Native Wi-Fi WLAN OS Design Development (Windows CE 5.0)
Windows CE includes support for Native Wi-Fi wireless local area networks (WLANs).
OS Design Information
The following table shows operating system design information for Native Wi-Fi WLAN.
| Concept | Description |
|---|---|
| Dependencies | None |
| Hardware considerations | Requires an 802.11 network adapter. |
Modules and Components
The following table shows the components and modules that implement Remote Configuration Framework.
| Item | Module | Component |
|---|---|---|
| Native Wi-Fi WLAN (Access Point Components, STA) | nwifie, wclient, wlsvc, oneex | None |
Native Wi-Fi WLAN Implementation Considerations
The following table shows the Sysgen variable for Native Wi-Fi WLAN.
| Sysgen variable | Description |
|---|---|
| SYSGEN_NWIFI_AP | When this variable is set, the Native Wi-Fi WLAN Access Point Components Catalog item is included in the OS design. |
| SYSGEN_NWIFI_STA | When this variable is set, the Native Wi-Fi WLAN STA Catalog item is included in the OS design. |
In this Section
Native Wi-Fi WLAN Architecture
Includes a diagram that outlines the Native Wi-Fi WLAN architecture that is implemented in Windows CE.
Related Sections
- Wireless Technologies in Windows CE
Provides a comprehensive overview of all the wireless technologies that are supported in Windows CE.
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