If you have questions about wireless sync, look here for answers.
Does wireless sync automatically sync everything, including songs, playlists, videos, pictures, and podcasts?
Yes, wireless sync will transfer exactly the same items to your Zune as would transfer if you were syncing with a USB cable. What gets synced depends on your sync preferences in the Zune software.
Videos in your collection may need to be converted to a different format or lower bit rate. If you manually sync wirelessly from your Zune (when it's not docked or plugged in), those videos won't sync until they're done being converted. Once conversion is finished, you can manually sync again to transfer those videos to your Zune.
If your Zune is docked or plugged into AC power outlet, it continually syncs any new content as long as its connected.
How often will my Zune sync when it’s docked or plugged into a power outlet?
Your Zune remains wirelessly connected to your computer and syncs any new content that shows up in your collection for as long as it's docked or plugged into a power outlet.
However, if you sync manually from your Zune (when it's not docked or plugged in), it disconnects from the wireless network immediately after syncing to save battery power.
From what distance can I wirelessly sync my Zune?
The range of wireless sync varies depending on what barriers might be blocking the signal between the access point (your computer or router) and your Zune. Things like a wall, an appliance, or a person can reduce effective range. In general, Zune wireless sync has a range of 30 meters (roughly 98 feet) indoors and 40 to 60 meters (approximately 130 to 196 feet) outdoors.
Can I use wireless sync over a public Wi-Fi connection?
No. Wireless sync links your Zune with a computer on a single network. If you move your computer or your Zune to a different network, you need to reconfigure your wireless sync settings.
How many computers can I wirelessly sync my Zune to?
You can configure your Zune to sync wirelessly with one computer on one wireless local area network (LAN).
How fast is wireless sync?
Sync speed depends on the quality of your wireless connection and signal strength. In general, however, the limitations of wireless networks cause wireless syncing to be slower than syncing with a USB cable. When you first sync to fill your device with the content in your collection, it makes sense to use a USB cable. After that, wireless sync works great for updating your Zune.
What happens if I plug my Zune into my computer with a USB cable during wireless sync?
If you plug your Zune into your computer during wireless sync, your Zune drops the wireless connection and syncing stops.
What's an SSID?
The SSID (service set identifier) is the name of a wireless local area network (LAN). An open SSID is broadcast to all wireless devices within range of the network access point. In a closed wireless network, the SSID is not broadcast and users must know the SSID to access the network.
Multiple SSIDs may be available from any one location, but the Zune can connect to only one at a time.
What's infrastructure mode?
In infrastructure mode, an access point (for example, a router) with an SSID creates a virtual network in which clients (for example, Zune devices and computers) on the network can communicate through the access point only and not directly with each other. This is the way a home wireless router is usually set up.
What types of wireless authentication does Zune use?
Zune works with the following authentication schemes:
What's a key index?
Some routers store up to four different WEP keys. These keys are given indexes of 1 to 4. Only one key is allowed to be active at any given time, and this is configured within the router. If your wireless network uses key indexing, to successfully connect your Zune with your wireless network, you must use key index 1.
Can I configure my device to use a static IP address when syncing wirelessly?
No. Zune wireless sync supports only DHCP IP address acquisition. The device gets an IP address dynamically from the DHCP server (usually, your wireless router) each time it connects.
