https://community.intel.com/t5/Wireless/Intel-ProSet-Wireless-Zero-Configuration-Service-Calling-Home/m-p/297927#M5057 <P>Has anyone encountered the ZeroConfigService or "Intel ProSet/Wireless Zero Configuration Service" calling home to an outside Internet site on a frequent basis? </P><P></P><P>Any idea or explanation as to what this 'call home' or outbound connection is for? </P><P></P><P>Outbound Protocol: TCP/443 HTTPS</P><P>Destination Host: <A href="http://dapi.ds-intel.net">dapi.ds-intel.net</A></P><P>HTTP User Agent: Devicescape-Agent/2.0.999</P><P></P><P>The domain name <A href="http://ds-intel.net">ds-intel.net</A> seems to be registered privately with Network Solutions on behalf of a company called DeviceScape</P><P></P><P>Is this part of the "Smart Connect" functionality mentioned below?</P><P><A href="http://gigaom.com/2012/05/30/intel-to-offer-free-wi-fi-in-its-ultrabooks-tablets/">http://gigaom.com/2012/05/30/intel-to-offer-free-wi-fi-in-its-ultrabooks-tablets/</A> Intel to offer 'free' Wi-Fi in its ultrabooks, tablets — Tech News and Analysis </P> Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:01:37 GMT ATech7 2013-08-30T21:01:37Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Wireless/Intel-ProSet-Wireless-Zero-Configuration-Service-Calling-Home/m-p/297927#M5057 <P>Has anyone encountered the ZeroConfigService or "Intel ProSet/Wireless Zero Configuration Service" calling home to an outside Internet site on a frequent basis? </P><P></P><P>Any idea or explanation as to what this 'call home' or outbound connection is for? </P><P></P><P>Outbound Protocol: TCP/443 HTTPS</P><P>Destination Host: <A href="http://dapi.ds-intel.net">dapi.ds-intel.net</A></P><P>HTTP User Agent: Devicescape-Agent/2.0.999</P><P></P><P>The domain name <A href="http://ds-intel.net">ds-intel.net</A> seems to be registered privately with Network Solutions on behalf of a company called DeviceScape</P><P></P><P>Is this part of the "Smart Connect" functionality mentioned below?</P><P><A href="http://gigaom.com/2012/05/30/intel-to-offer-free-wi-fi-in-its-ultrabooks-tablets/">http://gigaom.com/2012/05/30/intel-to-offer-free-wi-fi-in-its-ultrabooks-tablets/</A> Intel to offer 'free' Wi-Fi in its ultrabooks, tablets — Tech News and Analysis </P> Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:01:37 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Wireless/Intel-ProSet-Wireless-Zero-Configuration-Service-Calling-Home/m-p/297927#M5057 ATech7 2013-08-30T21:01:37Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Wireless/Intel-ProSet-Wireless-Zero-Configuration-Service-Calling-Home/m-p/297928#M5058 <P>Hello afl-tech,</P><P></P><P>This is related to the new Intel® WiFi Hotspot Assistant feature. It automatically connects the system to a nearby WiFi hotspot that is certified by DeviceScape's Easy WiFi* network if no preferred networks are available.</P><P></P><P>It is not exactly part of Intel® Smart Connect Technology, it is a different feature; however, it may take advantage of Intel® Smart Connect (if the system supports it) by connecting periodically to such hotspot network from sleep (S3) to a low power state in order to check for updates at a user-configured time.</P><P></P><P>The following links provide additional information:</P><P></P><P><A href="http://www.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/sb/CS-034116.htm">http://www.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/sb/CS-034116.htm</A> Intel� Wi-Fi Products; Using the Intel� HotSpot Assistant</P><P></P><P><A href="https://www-ssl.intel.com/content/www/us/en/wireless-products/intel-wifi-hotspot-assistant.html">https://www-ssl.intel.com/content/www/us/en/wireless-products/intel-wifi-hotspot-assistant.html</A> Intel® WiFi HotSpot Assistant: Connectivity at the Speed of Life </P><P></P><P><A href="https://www-ssl.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/smart-connect-technology.html">https://www-ssl.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/smart-connect-technology.html</A> Intel® Smart Connect Technology</P> Tue, 03 Sep 2013 20:51:01 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Wireless/Intel-ProSet-Wireless-Zero-Configuration-Service-Calling-Home/m-p/297928#M5058 Jose_H_Intel1 2013-09-03T20:51:01Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Wireless/Intel-ProSet-Wireless-Zero-Configuration-Service-Calling-Home/m-p/297929#M5059 <P>What is my gain for Intel PROset to call-home? Any documentations? </P><P></P><P>Is there a way to disable this feature?</P> Tue, 11 Feb 2014 01:00:29 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Wireless/Intel-ProSet-Wireless-Zero-Configuration-Service-Calling-Home/m-p/297929#M5059 SCast3 2014-02-11T01:00:29Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Wireless/Intel-ProSet-Wireless-Zero-Configuration-Service-Calling-Home/m-p/297930#M5060 <P>Please refer to the articles linked above.</P> Thu, 13 Feb 2014 19:23:48 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Wireless/Intel-ProSet-Wireless-Zero-Configuration-Service-Calling-Home/m-p/297930#M5060 Jose_H_Intel1 2014-02-13T19:23:48Z