Dell 4965AGNM, 4965AGN, 4965AG, LEN4965AG Users Manual

Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN User Guide

With your wireless network card, you can access wireless networks, share files or printers, or even share your Internet connection. All of these features can be explored with a wireless network in your home or office. This wireless local area network (WLAN) solution is designed for both home and business use. Additional users and features can be added as your networking needs grow and change.

Your Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN adapter is compatible with 802.11a,

802.11b 802.11g and 802.11n wireless standards. Operating at 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz frequency at speeds of up to 54 Mbps you can now connect your computer to existing high-speed networks that use multiple access points within large or small environments. Your wireless adapter maintains automatic data rate control according to access point location to achieve the fastest possible connection. All of your wireless network connections are easily managed by Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software. Profiles that are set up through the Intel PROSet/Wireless software provide enhanced security measures with 802.1x network authentication.

NOTE: The software is compatible with the Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN, Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_, Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3965ABG Network Connection, Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection, Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection, Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection and the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection.

Table of Contents

Use Intel PROSet/Wireless Software Connect to a Network Use Profiles Set up Security Troubleshooting Administrator Tool Glossary Wireless Network Overview Security Overview Specifications Customer Support Safety and Regulatory Information Warranty Adapter Registration

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"Important Notice FOR ALL USERS OR DISTRIBUTORS!!!!

Intel wireless LAN adapters are engineered, manufactured, tested, and quality checked to ensure that they meet all necessary local and governmental regulatory agency requirements for the regions that they are designated and/or marked to ship into. Since wireless LANs are generally unlicensed devices that share spectrum with radars, satellites, and other licensed and unlicensed devices, it is sometimes necessary to dynamically detect, avoid, and limit usage to avoid interference with these devices. In many instances Intel is required to provide test data to prove regional and local compliance to regional and governmental regulations before certification or approval to use the product is granted. Intel's wireless LAN's EEPROM, firmware, and software driver are designed to carefully control parameters that affect radio operation and to ensure electromagnetic compliance (EMC). These parameters include, without limitation, RF power, spectrum usage, channel scanning, and human exposure.

For these reasons Intel cannot permit any manipulation by third parties of the software provided in binary format with the wireless LAN adapters (e.g., the EEPROM and firmware). Furthermore, if you use any patches, utilities, or code with the Intel wireless LAN adapters that have been manipulated by an unauthorized party (i.e., patches, utilities, or code (including open source code modifications) which have not been validated by Intel), (i) you will be solely responsible for ensuring the regulatory compliance of the products, (ii) Intel will bear no liability, under any theory of liability for any issues associated with the modified products, including without limitation, claims under the warranty and/or issues arising from regulatory non-compliance, and (iii) Intel will not provide or be required to assist in providing support to any third parties for such modified products.

Note: Many regulatory agencies consider Wireless LAN adapters to be "modules", and accordingly, condition system-level regulatory approval upon receipt and review of test data documenting that the antennas and system configuration do not cause the EMC and radio operation to be non-compliant."

October 2006

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Use Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Software

Use Intel PROSet/Wireless as your Wireless Manager Start Intel PROSet/Wireless Start Intel PROSet/Wireless from the Taskbar

● Taskbar Icons

● Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts

Intel PROSet/Wireless Main Window

● Wireless Networks List

● Connection Status Icons

● Network Properties

● Connection Details

● Profiles List

Intel PROSet/Wireless Menus

● Tools Menu ❍ Application Settings

❍ Intel Wireless Troubleshooter ❍ Administrator Tool

● Advanced Menu ❍ Adapter Settings

❍ Advanced Statistics ❍ Use Windows to Manage Wi-Fi

● Profiles Menu ❍ Manage Profiles

❍ Manage Exclusions

Turn Wireless Radio On or Off Install and Uninstall the Software

Use Intel PROSet/Wireless as your Wireless Manager

Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless is used to setup, edit and manage network profiles to connect to a network. It also includes advanced settings such as power management and channel selection for setting up ad-hoc networks.

If you use Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Wireless Zero Configuration as your wireless manager, you can disable it from the Microsoft Windows Wireless Network tab.

To disable Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration as your wireless manager:

1. Click Start Settings Control Panel.

2. Double-click Network Connections.

3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection.

4. Click Properties.

5. Click Wireless Networks.

6. Verify that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is not selected. If it is, clear it.

7. Click OK. This confirms that the Intel PROSet/Wireless utility is configured to manage your network profiles.

NOTE: Verify that the

Application Settings option Notify when another application uses the wireless

adapter is selected. This option prompts you when Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration starts to manage your network profiles.

Start Intel PROSet/Wireless

To start Intel PROSet/Wireless, use one of the following methods:

● Click Start Programs Intel PROSet Wireless Intel PROSet Wireless.

● Right-click the Taskbar icon located in the lower right corner of your Windows Desktop to open the Taskbar

menu. Click Open Intel PROSet/Wireless.

● Double-click the Taskbar icon to open Intel PROSet/Wireless.

To close Intel PROSet/Wireless from the main window, use one of the following:

● Select File Exit from the main window.

● Click Close.

● Click the Close button (X) at the top right corner of the window.

Start Intel PROSet/Wireless from the Taskbar

To start Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless, double-click the Taskbar icon located in the lower right corner of your Windows desktop or right-click the Taskbar icon and click Open Intel PROSet/Wireless.

Taskbar Menu Options

The Intel PROSet/Wireless icon displays on the Taskbar located in the lower right corner of your Windows desktop. Rightclick the status icon to display the menu options.

Menu Item Comments Open Intel PROSet/Wireless

Click to start Intel PROSet/Wireless when Intel PROSet/Wireless is your wireless manager. If you select Use Windows to manage Wi-

Fi from the Taskbar menu, the menu option changes to Open

Open Wireless Zero Configuration

Wireless Zero Configuration and Microsoft Windows XP Wireless

Zero Configuration Service is used as your wireless manager. When you use Microsoft Windows, you cannot use your Intel profiles.

Wireless On

If you have Intel PROSet/Wireless installed, the current state of the radio displays in the

Intel PROSet/Wireless main window and on the

Taskbar. Select Wireless On to turn the radio on. Select Wireless

Off to turn the radio off.

Wireless Off

If your computer has an external switch installed, use it to switch the radio on or off. Refer to your computer manufacturer's documentation for more information about this switch.

802.11a Radio Off

This option is available only for wireless adapters that support

802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g. Select to turn off the 802.11a radio.

NOTE: This setting is unavailable unless it is set in the

Administrator Tool or if your adapter is an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless

2200BG Network Connection.

Open Intel Wireless Troubleshooter

Opens an application that can assist you to resolve wireless network connection issues. When a connection issue is detected, a desktop alert appears at the bottom right corner of your desktop. See Intel

Wireless Troubleshooter for more information.

Connect to Profile Displays the current profiles in the Profile list. Used also to connect

to a profile.

Use Windows to manage Wi-Fi Use Intel PROSet/Wireless to manage Wi-

Toggles between the Intel PROSet/Wireless and Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Service. When you use Microsoft Windows, you cannot use your Intel profiles.

Taskbar Icons

The Taskbar icon provides visual indication of the current wireless connection state. The connection status icon is located on the lower right corner of your Windows desktop. The Taskbar icon can be set to display or be hidden in the Tools Menu Application Settings.

Icon Description

Wireless Off: The wireless adapter is off. The wireless device does not

transmit or receive while it is off. Click Wireless On to enable the adapter. The icon is white and static.

Searching for wireless networks: The wireless adapter searches for any available wireless networks. The icon is white with animation.

No wireless networks found: There are no available wireless networks found. Intel PROSet/Wireless periodically scans for available networks. If you want to force a scan, double-click the icon to launch Intel PROSet/ Wireless and click Refresh. The icon is red.

Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts

Wireless network found: An available wireless network is found.

Double-click the icon to display the Wireless Networks list. Select the network. Click Connect. The icon is yellow.

Authentication failed: Unable to authenticate with wireless network. The icon is green with a yellow warning triangle.

Connecting to a wireless network: Flashes while an IP address is being obtained or an error occurs.

Connected to a wireless network: Connected to a wireless network. A Tool Tip displays network name, speed, signal quality and IP address. The icon is green with waves that reflect signal quality. The more waves, the better the signal quality.

The Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts provide feedback and interaction. To display Tool Tips, move your mouse pointer over the icon. Desktop alerts are displayed when your wireless network changes state. For example, if you are out of range of any wireless networks, a desktop alert is displayed when you come into range.

Select Show Information Notifications in the Application Settings to enable desktop alerts.

Tool Tips

Tool tips display when the mouse pointer rolls over the icon. The tool tips display text for each of the connection states.

Desktop Alerts

When user action is required, a desktop alert displays. If you click the alert, then an appropriate action is taken. For example when wireless networks are found, the following alert displays:

Action: Click the desktop alert to connect to network in the Wireless Networks list.

Once connected, the alert displays the wireless network that you are connected to, the speed of the connection, signal quality and IP address.

Desktop alerts are also used to indicate if there is a connection problem. Click the alert to open the Intel Wireless

Troubleshooter.

Intel PROSet/Wireless Main Window

The Intel PROSet/Wireless Main Window allows you to:

● View the current connection status (signal quality, speed and current network name).

● Scan for available wireless networks.

● Manage profiles.

● Auto-connect profiles to available networks in a specific order defined in the Profile list.

● Connect to Infrastructure and Device to Device (ad hoc) networks.

● Configure adapter settings.

● Troubleshoot wireless connection problems.

Connection Status Icons

The connection status icons indicate the current connection status of your wireless adapter. The connection status icon displays in the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window. The Taskbar icon also indicates the current connection status. Refer to Taskbar Icons for more information.

Main Window Connection Status Description

The icons are used to designate connection status.

Icon Description

Wireless Off: The radio is not associated to a network. Click the Wireless On button to enable

the radio.

Indicates connection problems including authentication failures.

Searching for wireless networks: The wireless adapter is scanning for any available wireless networks.

Animated Icons:

No wireless networks found: The adapter does not find any available wireless networks.

Wireless network found: An available wireless network is found. You can choose to connect to

available networks displayed in the

Wireless Networks list.

Connecting to a wireless network. You are connecting to a wireless network. The crescent shaped curves switch between green and white until an IP Address is obtained or a connection error occurs.

Connected to a wireless network: You are connected to a wireless network. The network name, speed, signal quality, and IP address display the current connection status. Click the

Details button to display details of the current network connection.

Network Name

Name (Profile Name or SSID): The name of the network that the adapter is connected to. The

Name column displays the SSID or the Profile name if a profile for the network is available.

Signal Quality The signal quality icon bars indicate the quality of the transmit and receive signals between your

wireless adapter and the nearest access point or computer in Device to Device (ad hoc) mode. The number of vertical green bars indicates the strength of the transmit and receive signals.

The signal quality ranges from excellent to out of range. The following factors affect signal quality:

● Signal quality decreases with distance and is affected by metal and concrete barriers.

● Metal objects can reflect signals and cause interference.

● Other electrical devices can cause interference.

Properties Wireless On (Off) Help?

Provides adapter connection status information. See Properties Button for information. Switch the radio off and on. Refer to Turn Wireless On or Off for more information. Provides help information for this page.

Closes the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

Wireless Networks List

The Wireless Networks list displays a list of wireless networks within range of the adapter.

Name Description

The signal strength of the wireless network access point or computer (Device to Device [ad hoc] mode). The signal strength icon bars indicate that the wireless network or computer is available for connection but is still not is associated with an access point or computer (Device to Device [ad hoc] mode).

Network Name

Status

Name (Profile Name or SSID): The name of the network that the adapter is connected to.

The Name column displays the SSID or the Profile name if a profile for the network is available.

If an access point does not broadcast its network name (SSID) or the wireless adapter receives a hidden network name from a stealth access point, <SSID not broadcast is displayed in the Wireless Networks list. To associate with an <SSID not broadcast network entry, a new profile must be created before connection. After connection, the <SSID not broadcast is still displayed in the Wireless Networks list. The associated SSID profile is viewed in the Profiles list.

Notification that the adapter is connecting to the wireless network. Once connected, the status is changed to Connected.

Profiles: Identifies a network in the Wireless Networks list that is connected and has a profile in the profiles list.

The wireless network uses Network (Infrastructure) mode. The wireless network uses Device to Device (ad hoc) mode.

The wireless network uses Security encryption. The band frequency being used by the wireless network (802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or

802.11n). The wireless network is on the exclusion list or the profile is configured for manual

connection.

Connect

Click to connect to a wireless network. Once connected, the button changes to Disconnect.

(Disconnect) Properties

Provides detailed information about the connected network and its access points. See

Network Properties for information.

Refresh Refreshes the list of available networks. If any new networks are available within the adapter

range, the list is updated to show the new network name.

Wireless On (Off) Close

Help?

Switch the radio off and on. Refer to Turn Wireless On or Off for more information. Closes the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless main window.

Provides help information for this page.

Network Properties

Click the Properties button on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window to display the security settings for the wireless adapter. You can also add profiles to be excluded from automatic connection. If network exclusion is enabled (see

Application Settings) then the Network Properties also indicates if the network is excluded from automatic connection.

Network Properties details

Name< Description Network Name Band

Displays the wireless network name. Current band and frequency being used. Displays Out of Range if no band

and frequency is displayed.

The following bands are listed:

● 802.11a

● 802.11b

● 802.11g

Operation Mode

Authentication Level

Displays the current operating mode:

● Network (Infrastructure)

A wireless network centered around an access point. In this environment, the access point not only provides communication with the wired network, but also mediates wireless network traffic in the immediate neighborhood.

● Device to Device (ad hoc)

A communication configuration in which every computer has the same capabilities, and any computer can initiate a communication session. Also known as a peer-to-peer network or a computer-to-computer network.

Displays the current authentication security mode for the profile being used.

Data Encryption

The following network authentication levels are listed:

● Open

● Shared

● WPA-Enterprise

● WPA2-Enterprise

● WPA-Personal

● WPA2-Personal

Displays the 802.11 authentication used by the currently used profile. Refer to Security Settings for more information.

The following Data Encryption settings are listed:

● None

● WEP

● TKIP

● CKIP

● AES-CCMP

Access Points in this Network (0-50)

Manage Exclusions Close

Help?

Refer to Security Settings for more information.

● Signal Strength: The Signal strength icon bars indicate the strength

of the transmit and receive signals between your wireless adapter and the nearest access point.

● Displays one of the following icons: . Indicates the band

being used (802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n).

● Channel: Displays the current transmit and receive channel being

used for a particular wireless network.

● BSSID (Infrastructure operating mode): Displays the twelve-digit

MAC address of the access point of the selected network.

Refer to

Manage Exclusions for more information.

Closes the Network Properties. Provides help information for this page.

Connection Details

When you are connected to a network, click the Details button on the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless main window to display the Connection Details.

Connection Details Description

Name Description Profile Name Network Name IPv4 Address Signal Quality

Name of the profile. Network Name (SSID) of the current connection. Internet Protocol (IP) address for the current connection. A radio frequency (RF) signal can be assessed by two components:

● signal strength (quantity)

● signal quality

The quality of the signal is determined by a combination of factors. Primarily it is composed of signal strength and the ratio of the RF noise present. RF noise occurs both naturally and artificially by electrical equipment. If the amount of the RF noise is high, or the signal strength is low, it results in a lower signal to noise ratio which causes poorer signal quality. With a low signal to noise ratio, it is difficult for the radio receiver to discern the data information contained in the signal from the noise itself.

Signal Strength

Adapter MAC Address Band

The signal strength icon bars indicate the quality of the transmit and receive signals between your wireless adapter and the access point or computer in Device to Device (ad hoc) mode. The number of vertical green bars indicates the strength of the transmit and receive signals.

NOTE: The signal strength is displayed for the closest AP for networks that contains multiple APs.

The signal strength ranges from excellent to out of range. The following factors affect signal strength:

● Signal quality decreases with distance and is affected by metal and concrete

barriers.

● Metal objects can reflect signals and cause interference.

● Other electrical devices can cause interference.

Media Access Control (MAC) address for the wireless adapter. Indicates the wireless band of the current connection.

Supported Data Rates

Radio Frequency

Channel Number

● 802.11a

● 802.11b

● 802.11g

Rates at which the wireless adapter can send and receive data. Displays the speed in Mbps for the frequency being used.

● 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54

● 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11

● 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54

Displays the frequency of the current wireless connection.

● 802.11a: 5.15 GHz to 5.85 GHz

● 802.11b/g: 2.400 GHz to 2.4835 GHz (dependent on country)

Displays the transmit and receive channel.

Network Authentication

Displays Open, Shared, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise and WPA2Enterprise. Displays the 802.11 authentication used by the currently used profile. Refer to Security Overview for more information.

Data Encryption Displays None, WEP, TKIP or AES-CCMP. Refer to Security Overview for more

information.

802.1x Authentication Type

Displays None, MD5, EAP-SIM, TLS, TTLS, PEAP, LEAP, or EAP-FAST. Refer to

Security Overview for more information.

802.1x Authentication Protocol

Displays None, PAP, MD5, GTC, CHAP, MS-CHAP, MS-CHAP-V2 or TLS. Refer to

Security Overview for more information.

CCX Version Current TX Power Supported Power Levels Access Point MAC Address Mandatory Access Point

Version of the Cisco Compatible Extensions on this wireless connection. Cisco Compatible Extensions Transmit Power Levels.

1.0, 5.0, 20.0, 31.6, 50.1 mW The Media Access Control (MAC) address for the associated access point. Displays None, if not enabled. If enabled, from the Mandatory Access Point

setting, the access point MAC address is displayed. This option directs the wireless

adapter to connect to an access point that uses a specific MAC address (48-bit 12 hexadecimal digits, for example, 00:06:25:0E:9D:84).

Repair

Renews the IP Address. If you have trouble accessing the network, verify if the IP address is valid. If it is 0.0.0.0 or 169.x.x.x, then it is probably not valid. If your network is setup for automatic network address assignment, then click Repair and request a new IP address.

Close Help?

Closes the page. Provides help information for this page.

Profile Management

On the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window, click Connect on a wireless network. Once connected, a profile is created in the Profiles list. The Profiles List displays the current user profiles in the order that they are to be applied. Use the up and down arrows to arrange profiles in a specific order to automatically connect to a wireless network.

You can also add, edit, and remove profiles from the Profiles list. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

Different profiles can be configured for each wireless network. Profile settings can include, the network name (SSID), operating mode, and security settings. See

Profile Management for more information.

Profiles List Icons

Name Description Profile Name

Network Name

Connection Icons: The following network profile status icons indicate the different connection states of the adapter

with a wireless network, the type of operating mode being used, and whether network security is being used.

Profiles are network settings that allow your wireless adapter to connect to a network access point (Network [Infrastructure] mode) or computer (Device to Device (ad hoc) mode) which does not use an access point. Refer to

Set up Profiles for more information.

Name (Profile Name or SSID): The name of the network that the adapter is connected to. The Name column displays the SSID or the Profile name if a profile for the network is available.

Blue circle: The wireless adapter is associated with an access point or computer (ad hoc mode). If a profile has 802.1x security enabled, this indicates that the wireless adapter is associated and authenticated.

Indicates Infrastructure mode. Indicates Device to Device (ad hoc) mode.

The wireless network uses Security encryption.

Arrows Position profiles in a preferred order for auto-connection.

● Up-arrow: Move the position of a selected profile up in the Profiles list.

● Down-arrow: Move the position of a selected profile down in the Profiles list.

Connect If the network is in range, and the profile matches the configuration of the network, then a

connection is made.

Add

Opens the Create Wireless Profile General Settings, which is used to create a new profile. Refer

Create a New Profile for more information.

Remove Removes a selected profile from the Profile list. Refer to Delete a Profile for more information. Properties

Enables you to edit the contents of an existing profile. Refer to Edit an Existing Profile for more information.

Export/Import: Allows you to import and export user-based profiles to and from the Profile list. Wireless profiles can be automatically imported into the Profile list. See

Profiles for more information.

Close Help?

Closes the profile management window. Provides help information for this page.

Menus

Use the File, Tools, Advanced, Profiles and Help menus to configure your network settings.

Name Description File Tools

Exit: Close the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window. Application Settings: Use to set system wide connection preferences. Refer to

information.

Application Settings for

Import and Export

Advanced

Intel Wireless Troubleshooter: Use to resolve wireless network connection problems. Refer to Intel

Wireless Troubleshooter for more information.

Administrator Tool: Used by administrators or the person who has administrator privileges on this computer to configure shared profiles (Pre-logon/Common, Persistent, and Voice over IP [VoIP]). The Administrator Tool can also be used by an Information Technology department to configure user settings within the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software and to create custom install

packages to export to other

systems. Refer to Administrator Tool for more information.

NOTE: The Administrator Tool is available only if it installed during a custom installation of the Intel PROSet/Wireless software. Refer to

Install or Uninstall the Software for more information on custom

installation. Adapter Settings:Displays Adapter Settings that are equivalent to the settings in the Microsoft Windows

Advanced settings. Refer to

Adapter Settings for information.

To access Adapter Settings from Microsoft Windows:

● Select Network Connections from the Windows Control Panel

● Right-click the Wireless Network Connection.

● Select Properties from the menu.

● Click Configure to display the Advanced settings for the adapter.

Advanced Statistics: Select to determine how the adapter communicates with an access point. Refer to

Advanced Statistics for more information.

Use Windows to manage Wi-Fi: Select to enable Windows XP as the wireless manager. Refer to

Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration for more information.

Profiles

Manage Profiles: Select to create or edit profiles.

Manage Exclusions: Select to exclude networks from automatic connection. Refer to

for more information.

Help

Intel PROSet/Wireless Help: Starts the online help.

About: Displays version information for the currently installed application components.

Application Settings (Tools menu)

Manage Exclusions

The Application Settings control the behavior of the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software.

Application Settings Description

Name Description Adapter

Lists the network adapter that are currently available. It may be either an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3965ABG Network Connection, an Intel(R) PRO/ Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection, or an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection.

Advanced Settings: The following settings control how Intel PROSet/Wireless behaves and displays information. Taskbar

Show application icon on the taskbar: Select to display the Taskbar

status icon. This icon resides on the Windows Taskbar (Notification Area). This icon provides the status of your wireless connection. Clear to not display the Taskbar status icon.

Notifications

The Taskbar Status Icon provides several functions:

● Visual feedback for the connection state and wireless activity of

your wireless network. The icon changes color and animation for different wireless activity. See Taskbar Icons for more information.

● Menu: A menu is displayed when you right click the icon. From

this menu you perform tasks such as turn on or off the radio or launch the Intel PROSet/Wireless application. See

Taskbar Menu

Options for more information.

● Tool tips and desktop alerts. See:Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts for

more information.

Show Alert Notifications: Select to display desktop alerts next to the taskbar icon. When your action is required, a message displays. Only events of high importance trigger a desktop alert. If the desktop alert is selected, then the appropriate action is taken. Clear to not display desktop alerts. Refer to

Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts for more

information.

Select one of the following options:

Information Notifications: These desktop alerts are of lower importance. They do not require your interaction but can greatly improve the wireless experience.

● Show Information Notifications: Selected by default. All

informational desktop alerts are displayed next to the taskbar status icon. These desktop alerts improve your wireless experience with notifications when available wireless networks are within range. They also inform you when a wireless connection has been made or has been lost. Refer to

Tool Tips and Desktop

Alerts for more information.

● Show a list of available networks when not connected:

When Show Information Notifications is cleared, you can select this item. When the desktop alerts are disabled, this option allows you to continue to be notified of available networks when the wireless adapter is not connected.

Auto Connect

Notify when another application uses the wireless adapter: When

selected, a message is displayed when other applications are trying to manage your wireless adapter. This is helpful if you use software provided by a hotspot location (coffee shop, airport terminal). To take advantage of the Intel PROSet/Wireless features, disable this software when you leave the hotspot.

Enable TLS rejected certificates notification: Select if you want a warning issued when a PEAP-TLS certificate is rejected by the authentication server. See

Enterprise Security and Set up a Client with

TLS Network Authentication for more information.

Connect to available network using profiles only: (Default) Connect the wireless adapter to an available network with a matching profile from the

Profiles List. If no matching profile is found, you are notified

(see Notifications). The wireless device remains disconnected until a matching profile is found or you configure a new matching profile.

Connect to any available network if no matching profile found: Select to connect to a network automatically if you have not configured a profile and are at a location that has an open, unsecured wireless network. NOTE: Open networks have no security. You would need to provide your own security for this wireless connection. One way to secure an open wireless connection is with Virtual Private Networking (VPN) software.

Connect to any network based on profiles only (Cisco mode):

Select to try every profile in preferred order. This signifies that you are in the vicinity of an access point which has more than one SSID but only advertises one.

Manage Exclusions

Enable automatic exclude list feature: Select to enable the

automatic exclude list feature. This feature provides a way to exclude access points from automatic connection. Refer to

Manage Exclusions for

more information.

Enable manual exclude list feature: Select to enable the manual exclude list feature. This feature provides a way to exclude networks from automatic connection. Refer to

Manage Exclusions for more

information.

Wireless Networks List Show column sort headers: Select to display the column names in the

Wireless Networks list. Click a column header to sort the column in either ascending or descending order.

Shared Folder Notification

File and printer sharing enables other computers on a network to access resources on your computer. You should be cautious when you use your wireless notebook computer with file and printer sharing enabled.

Use this feature to receive notifications when you connect to a wireless network with shared folders that meet one of the following conditions:

● The Microsoft Windows firewall is disabled

● File and Printer Sharing are enabled as an exception to the

Microsoft Windows firewall settings.

Automatically remove shared folders when connected to an unsecured network

Select to hide shared folders automatically each time you connect to an open, unsecured network.

Disable this notification

Select to maintain your current shared folder settings each time you connect to an open, unsecured network.

Notify when connected to an unsecured network

Select to receive notification each time you are connected to an open, unsecured network.

Device to Device (ad hoc) Network Notification

Receive alerts dependent on the following settings when connected to an ad hoc network. You are alerted every two minutes, with a maximum of five alerts.

Notify when no peers have joined the ad hoc network

Select to receive notification if no peers join the ad hoc network.

Notify when all peers leave the ad hoc network

Select to receive an alert when all the peers leave the ad hoc network.

Network Name (SSID) Notification Network Name (SSID) alert notice

Notifies you when the default network name (SSID) is used to connect to a network. Common examples of pre-defined, default network names are: wireless, WLAN, linksys, default.

Connecting to an access point that has the default network name (SSID) can be a security problem. This access point usually uses all the default security and, management settings (for example, Open authentication; default IP address, user name, or password). If this is a personal network, change the network name and security settings to improve the security of the network.

Notify when connected to a network with the default SSID name

Select to receive an alert when connected to a network with the default network name.

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Intel Wireless Troubleshooter (Tools menu)

Intel Wireless Troubleshooter is an application that can help you resolve wireless network connection issues. When a connection issue is detected, a desktop alert appears at the bottom right corner of your desktop. Once you click the desktop alert, a diagnostic message displays the recommended steps to resolve the connection problem. For example, if a connection problem occurred because of an invalid password, the Profile manager application is launched when you click a displayed hyperlink. You can also launch Wireless Event Viewer and enable or disable alert notifications. The Intel

Wireless Troubleshooter is supported under Windows XP and Windows 2000

The Intel Wireless Troubleshooter page contains two panes. Use your left mouse button on the left pane to display a list of available tools. The right pane displays the current connection issue in a section. Each section has two parts: the error message and the recommended action. The recommended action contains descriptions about available utilities and helps to resolve the associated connection issue. If you click a help link, the help text is displayed in a window. If you click the associated issue resolution link, a program is launched to resolve the connection issue.

Refer to the Troubleshooting section for information on resolving errors.

Name Description Menu Options

Available Help

History

File Wireless Event Viewer: Launches Wireless Event Viewer.

Disable Notification/Enable Notification: Select to disable or enable alert notifications. Exit: Click to exit the Intel Wireless Troubleshooter application.

View Tools

Help

Displays or removes the History data on the right panel of the Intel Wireless Troubleshooter. Manual Diagnostics Tool: Run diagnostic test to verify the functionality of your wireless

adapter. Refer to

Manual Diagnostics Tool for more information.

Intel(R) Wireless Troubleshooter Help: Displays online help for the Intel Wireless Troubleshooter.

About: Displays version information for the Intel Wireless Troubleshooter.

Date Time error message:

● Description of error.

● Link to resolve error (if available). See Resolve Errors below.

● Link to recommended steps to resolve error.

Maintains a list of the last five alerts. The alerts are listed chronologically, with the most recent alert at the top of the list.

Administrator Tool (Tools menu)

The Administrator tool is for administrators or the person who has administrator privileges on this computer. This tool allows the administrator to restrict what level of control the users of this computer have over their wireless connections. This tool is used also to configure common (shared) profiles.

Users cannot modify Administrator settings or profiles unless they have the password for this tool. A password should be chosen that is secure and not easily guessed.

You can export these settings and profiles as one package to other computers on your network. For more information, refer to the Administrator Tool section.

Name Description Application Settings

Administrator Profiles

An administrator can select which level of control that users have over their wireless network connections. Refer to Administrator Tool Application Settings.

Enable or disable Persistent or Pre-logon/Common profiles and configure Voice over IP (VoIP) settings on the computer. Refer to Administrator Tool Profiles.

Adapter Settings

An administrator can select which level of control that users have over their wireless network connections. Refer to Administrator Tool Adapter Settings.

Software

Select which of the Intel PROSet/Wireless applications are installed on a user's computers. Refer to Administrator Tool Software.

EAP-FAST A-ID Groups

An administrator can select which Authority Identifier (A-ID) radius server to provision Protected Access Credentials (PACs) for profiles that use EAP-FAST authentication. A-ID groups are shared by all users of the computer and allow EAP-FAST profiles to support multiple PACs from multiple A-IDs. Refer to Administrator Tool EAP-FAST A-ID Groups.

Administrator Packages

The Administrator Packages are used to save administrative profiles and other settings. You can copy or send this self-extracting executable to clients on your network. When it is run, the contents are installed and configured on the destination computer. Refer to

Administrator Tool Packages.

Change Password

Change the password for the Administrator Tool. See Change Password for more information.

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Adapter Settings (Advanced menu)

The Adapter Settings displays the device properties for the wireless adapter installed on your computer. It may be one of the following network connection adapters:

● Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

● Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_

● Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3965ABG Network Connection

● Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

● Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection

● Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection

Adapter Settings Description

Name Description

802.11n Channel Width

Set high throughput channel width to maximize performance. Set the channel width to Auto or 20Mhz. Auto is the default setting. Use 20MHz if 802.11n channels are restricted.

802.11n Mode

Ad Hoc Channel

NOTE: This setting is available only if the adapter is an Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link

4965AGN or Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_. The 802.11n standard builds upon previous 802.11x standards by adding multiple-

input multiple-output (MIMO). MIMO increases data throughput to improve transfer rate. Select Enabled or Disabled to set the 802.11n mode of the adapter. Enabled is the default setting.

An administrator can enable or disable support for high throughput mode to reduce power-consumption or conflicts with other bands or compatibility issues.

NOTE: This setting is available only if the adapter is an Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN or Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_.

Unless the other computers in the ad hoc network use a different channel from the default channel, there is no need to change the channel.

Value: Select the allowed operating channel from the list.

● 802.11b/g: Select this option when 802.11b and 802.11g (2.4 GHz) ad hoc

band frequency is used.

● 802.11a: Select this option when 802.11a (5 GHz) ad hoc band frequency is

used.

Ad Hoc Power Management

Ad Hoc QoS Mode

NOTE: When an 802.11a channel is not displayed, ad hoc networks are not supported

for the channel. Set power saving features for Device to Device (ad hoc) networks.

● Disable: Select when connecting to ad hoc networks that contain stations that

do not support ad hoc power management.

● Maximum Power Savings: Select to optimize battery life.

● Noisy Environment: Select to optimize performance or connecting with

multiple clients.

NOTE: This setting is unavailable if the adapter is an Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection, or an Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection.

Quality of Service (QoS) control in ad hoc networks. QoS provides prioritization of traffic from the access point over a wireless LAN based on traffic classification. WMM (Wi-Fi MultiMedia) is the QoS certification of the Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA). When WMM is enabled, the adapter uses WMM to support priority tagging and queuing capabilities for Wi-Fi networks.

Mixed mode protection

Power Management

● WMM Enabled.(Default)

● WMM Disabled

NOTE: This setting is unavailable if the adapter is an Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection or an Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection.

Use to avoid data collisions in a mixed 802.11b and 802.11g environment. Request to Send/Clear to Send (RTS/CTS) should be used in an environment where clients may not hear each other. CTS-to-self can be used to gain more throughput in an environment where clients are in close proximity and can hear each other.

Allows you to select a balance between power consumption and adapter performance. The wireless adapter power settings slider sets a balance between the computer's power source and the battery.

● Use default value: (Default) Power settings are based on the computer's

power source.

● Manual: Adjust the slider for the desired setting. Use the lowest setting for

maximum battery life. Use the highest setting for maximum performance.

Preamble Mode

Preferred Band

Roaming Aggressiveness

NOTE: Power consumption savings vary based on infrastructure settings.

Changes the preamble length setting received by the access point during an initial connection. Always use a long preamble length to connect to an access point. Auto Tx Preamble allows automatic preamble detection. If supported, short preamble should be used. If not, use long preamble (Long Tx Preamble).

NOTE: This setting is unavailable if the adapter is an Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection.

Select the operating band. The selections are:

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● 802.11g

● 802.11a

● 802.11b

NOTE: This setting is unavailable if the adapter is an Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection or Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection.

This setting allows you to define how aggressively your wireless client roams to improve connection to an access point.

Throughput Enhancement

Transmit Power

● Default: Balanced setting between not roaming and performance.

● Lowest: Your wireless client will not roam. Only significant link quality

degradation causes it to roam to another access point.

● Highest: Your wireless client continuously tracks the link quality. If any

degradation occurs, it tries to find and roam to a better access point.

Changes the value of the Packet Burst Control.

● Enable: Select to enable throughput enhancement.

● Disable: (Default) Select to disable throughput enhancement.

Default Setting: Highest power setting

Lowest Minimum Coverage: Set the adapter to a lowest transmit power. Enable you

to expand the number of coverage areas or confine a coverage area. Reduce the coverage area in high traffic areas to improve overall transmission quality and avoid congestion and interference with other devices.

Wireless Mode

Highest Maximum Coverage: Set the adapter to a maximum transmit power level.

Select for maximum performance and range in environments with limited additional radio devices.

NOTE:T he optimal setting is for a user to always set the transmit power at the lowest possible level still compatible with the quality of their communication. This allows the maximum number of wireless devices to operate in dense areas and reduce interference with other devices that this radio shares radio spectrum with.

NOTE: This setting takes effect when either Infrastructure or ad hoc mode is used. Select which band to use for connection to a wireless network:

● 802.11a only: Connect the wireless adapter to 802.11a networks only.

● 802.11b only: Connect the wireless adapter to 802.11b networks only.

● 802.11g only: Connect the wireless adapter to 802.11g networks only.

● 802.11a and 802.11g: Connect the wireless adapter to 802.11a and 802.11g

networks only.

● 802.11b and 802.11g: Connect the wireless adapter to 802.11b and 802.11g

networks only.

● 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g: (Default) - Connect to either 802.11a,

802.11b or 802.11g wireless networks.

NOTE: These wireless modes (Modulation type) determine the discovered access points displayed in the

Wireless Networks list.

NOTE: This setting is not applicable for a Windows Vista(TM) client.

OK Cancel

Saves settings and returns to the previous page. Closes and cancels any changes.

Advanced Statistics (Advanced menu)

The Advanced Statistics provides current adapter connection information.

Advanced Statistics Description

Name Description Statistics

Advanced Statistics: This information pertains to how the adapter communicates

with an access point.

Association: If the adapter finds an access point to communicate with, the value is within range. Otherwise, the value is out of range.

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● AP MAC Address: The twelve digit MAC address (00:40:96:31:1C:05) of the

AP.

● Number of associations: The number of times the access point has found

the adapter.

● AP count: The number of available access points within range of the wireless

adapter.

● Number of full scans: The number of times the adapter has scanned all

channels for receiving information.

● Number of partial scans: The number of scans that have been terminated.

Roaming: This information contains counters that are related to reasons for the adapter roaming. Roaming occurs when an adapter communicates with one access point and then communicates with another for better signal strength.

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● Roaming Count: The number of times that roaming occurred.

● AP did not transmit: The adapter did not receive radio transmission from the

access point. You may need to reset the access point.

● Poor beacon quality: The signal quality is too low to sustain communication

with the access point. Either you have moved the adapter outside the coverage area of the access point or the access point's device address information has been changed.

● AP load balancing: The access point ended its association with the adapter

based on the access point's inability to maintain communication with all its associated adapters. Too many adapters are trying to communicate with one access point.

● AP RSSI too low: The Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is too low to

maintain an association with the adapter. You may have moved outside the coverage area of the access point or the access point could have increased its data rate.

● Poor channel quality: The quality of the channel is low and caused the

adapter to look for another access point.

● AP dropped mobile unit: The access point dropped a computer from the list

of recognizable mobile devices. The computer must re-associate with an access point.

Transmit/Receive (Tx/Rx) Statistics

Miscellaneous: Use this information to determine if an association with a different

access point increases performance and helps maintain the highest possible data rate.

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● Received Beacons: Number of beacons received by the adapter.

● Percent missed Beacons: Percent value for missed beacons.

● Percent transmit errors: The percentage of data transmissions that had

errors.

● Signal Strength: Signal strength of the access point that the adapter

communicates with displayed in decibels (dBm).

Displays percent values for non-directed and directed packets.

Total host packets: The sum total number of directed and non-directed packets counts.

❍ Transmit - (Mbps) ❍ Receive - (Mbps)

Logging

Non-directed packets: The number of received packets broadcast to the wireless

network.

Directed packets: The number of received packets sent specifically to the wireless adapter.

Total Bytes: The total number of bytes for packets received and sent by the wireless adapter.

Set the duration that you want to record statistical data for your wireless adapter.

Configure logging settings: Click Settings to set how frequently you want to log the statistics. You can set the number of seconds and how many hours you want the statistics to be logged.

To change the storage location of the log file.

1. Click Browse to specify a new log file location. The current path is displayed. The default location is in the Intel PROSet/Wireless Program Files directory.

2. Click Open to close and apply the new file path.

3. Click Close to exit Advanced Statistics.

Reset Stats Resets the adapter statistical counters back to zero and begins taking new data

measurements.

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Use Windows to Manage Wi-Fi (Advanced menu)

The Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration feature provides a built-in wireless configuration utility. This feature can be enabled and disabled within Intel PROSet/Wireless. Click Use Windows to manage Wi-Fi on the Advanced menu or the

Taskbar menu. If Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration is enabled, the features in Intel(R)

PROSet/Wireless are disabled.

Exclude List Management (Profiles menu)

Exclude List Management is available when you either select Manage Exclusions from the Profiles menu or click the

Properties button on the Wireless Networks list.

NOTE: If an administrator has designated a network for exclusion, only an administrator within the Administrator Tool may remove the network from the Exclude List.

IMPORTANT: You are not automatically connected to a network or an access point that is in this list.

Use Exclude List Management to exclude entire wireless networks (SSID).

Name Description Exclude List

Management

● Network Name: Name (SSID) of the wireless network.

● Radio: Displays the band if there is a DHCP error.

● MAC Address: The Ethernet MAC address of the device.

● Reason: Explains why this entry was excluded from automatic connection.

● Details: Provides specific information on how the access point was excluded and how to

remove it from exclusion.

This network has been excluded from automatic connection for the following reasons.

-User has excluded this network manually.

To make this network (or access points) eligible for automatic connection again, select it and click the Remove button.

Note:

- The Reset button removes all entries except rogue access points from the list.

- Rogue access points are removed from the list when a connection is made to this access point using valid credentials.

- All excluded access points in a network (other than rogue) are removed from the list when a profile for that network is applied manually

NOTE: Entries that are dimmed are excluded rouge access points. A rogue access point is any

access point unsanctioned by network administrators. These entries cannot be removed from the list.

Add Click the Add button to enter the network name (SSID) that you want to add to the Exclude

List.

1. Network Name: Enter the network name.

2. Click OK.

Remove Remove an entry from the list.

1. Select the entry from the list.

2. Click Remove.

3. You are asked: Do you want to remove the selected item from the Exclude List?

4. Click Yes to remove the network from the list.

Reset list

Removes all of the networks and access points from the Exclude List.

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Turn Wireless Radio On or Off

To switch the wireless radio on or off, use one of the following:

● The optional hardware radio switch on your computer

● Intel PROSet/Wireless software

● Microsoft Windows

NOTE: When your computer is switched on, the radio is constantly transmitting signals. In certain situations, as in an airplane, signals from the radio may cause interference. Use the following methods if you need to disable the radio and use your notebook without emitting radio signals.

Use the Optional Computer Radio On or Off Switch

If your computer has an external switch installed, use it to switch the radio on or off. Refer to the computer manufacturer for more information about this switch. If you have Intel PROSet/Wireless installed, the current state of the radio displays in the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window and on the Taskbar.

Use Intel PROSet/Wireless to Switch the Radio On or Off

From Intel PROSet/Wireless, the radio can be switched on or off. The status icon on Intel PROSet/Wireless displays the current state of the radio.

From the Intel PROSet/Wireless main Window, click Wireless On or Wireless Off to toggle the radio on or off.

Switch the Radio On or Off from the Taskbar Icon

To switch the radio on or off, click the Taskbar icon and select Wireless On or Wireless Off.

How to use the Device Manager to Disable the Radio

The radio can be disabled (made non-functional) from the Microsoft Windows Device Manager.

NOTE: If you disabled the radio from Microsoft Windows, then you must use Microsoft Windows to turn the radio on. You cannot use a hardware switch or Intel PROSet/Wireless to enable the radio again.

Windows XP

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1. From your desktop, right-click My Computer

2. Click Properties.

3. Click Hardware.

4. Click Device Manager.

5. Double-click Network adapters.

6. Right-click the installed wireless adapter.

7. Choose Disable from the menu.

8. Click OK.

Install and Uninstall the Software

A Typical install includes the Wireless LAN adapter driver, the Intel PROSet/Wireless software and the Intel Wireless

Troubleshooter.

NOTE: If you plan to use Novell(R) Client(TM) for Windows, it should be installed prior to installation of the Intel PROSet/Wireless software. If Intel PROSet/Wireless is already installed, you should remove it prior to installation of Novell Client for Windows.

The follow features are installed during a Custom installation:

● Administrator Toolkit

● WMI Support

● Single Sign On Pre-logon/Common Connect to establish a wireless connection prior to user logon to Windows

To install these features, select Custom during installation. Follow the instructions below to install these features. If Intel PROSet/Wireless is already installed, see the

post-installation instructions.

To install the software:

1. Insert the Installation CD in your CD drive.

2. Click Install Software on the Intel PROSet/Wireless Installer screen.

3. Read the license agreement.

4. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement.

5. Click Next.

6. Click Custom.

7. Select from the list of features to install:

WMI Support: Windows Management Instrumentation functionality allows administrators who do not have Intel PROSet/Wireless installed to manage remotely clients that do have Intel PROSet/Wireless installed.

● Install: Click WMI Support. Select Install this feature and all subfeatures. Proceed to step 8.

● Not install: Click This feature will not be available. A red X displays indicates that it is not

installed.

Administrator Toolkit: Installs the Administrator Tool to the Tools menu. This tool is used to configure common (shared) profiles. The Administrator Tool is also used by an Information Technology department to enable or disable features within the Intel PROSet/Wireless software.

● Install: Click Administrator Toolkit. Select Install this feature and all subfeatures. Click Next

and proceed to step 8.

● Not Install: Select This feature will not be available. A red X next to the option indicates that it

is not installed.

Single Sign On: Installs the Single Sign On Pre-Login Connect feature.This tool is used to configure common (shared) profiles with the Administrator Tool.

The Fast User Switching and the Windows XP Welcome Screen are disabled when Single Sign On support is installed.

Single Sign On is targeted to the enterprise environment where users log on to their computer with a user name, password, and typically a domain. Fast User Switching does not support domain log on.

NOTE: Windows Fast User Switching is enabled by default if you use Windows XP Home Edition. It is targeted for the home user. Fast User Switching is also available on Windows XP Professional if you install it on a stand-alone or workgroup-connected computer. If a computer running Windows XP Professional is added to a domain, then Fast User Switching option is not available.

Pre-logon/Common Connect: A Pre-logon/Common profile is active once a user logs onto the computer.

● Install: Click Pre-logon/Common Connect. Select Install this feature and all subfeatures.

Click Next and proceed to step 8.

● Not Install: Select This feature will not be available. A red X displays indicates that it is not to

installed.

8. Click Install. The installed components are listed after the software is installed on your computer.

9. Click OK.

NOTE: When Pre-logon/Common Connect is installed, you are asked to reboot after installation of the software.

Add Post-Installation Features

If Intel PROSet/Wireless is already installed, follow the instructions below to add the

Administrator Tool and Pre-logon/

Common Connect:

1. Click Start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs Intel PROSet/Wireless Software.

2. Click Change/Remove.

3. Click Modify.

4. Click Next.

5. Click the red X next to any of the features that are not currently installed. Administrator Toolkit.

6. Click Install this feature and any selected subfeatures.

7. Click Modify. After installation, the feature is listed as Installed on the Intel PROSet/Wireless Installer feature list.

8. Click OK.

Uninstall Intel PROSet/Wireless

To uninstall Intel PROSet/Wireless:

1. Click Start Settings Control Panel Add or Remove Programs.

2. Click Intel PROSet/Wireless Software.

3. Click Change/Remove.

4. Click Remove.

5. Click Next.

6. When prompted, determine what you would like to do with your current profiles and settings:

You have chosen to completely remove the Intel PROSet/Wireless Software.

Select what to do with your current profiles and settings:

● Do not save my profiles and settings. Select to completely remove all of your current profiles and

settings. If you reinstall the software, the profiles and settings are no longer available.

● Save my profiles and settings in the current format (Intel PROSet/Wireless 10.x). Select to

save your current profiles and settings. If you reinstall the software, your current profiles and settings are available.

● Convert and save my profiles and settings in Intel PROSet/Wireless 9.x format. If you need

to revert to a previous version of Intel PROSet/Wireless software, select to save your settings. After you have reinstalled the software, your current profiles and settings are available. NOTE: Only settings applicable to the prior version of the software are available.

7. Make a selection and click OK.

8. After the software is removed, click Yes to restart your computer.

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Connect to a Network

Connect to a Wireless Network First Time Connection Other Wireless Managers

Connect to a Wireless Network

You can connect to a wireless network with one of the following methods.

● Automatic Connection: If an existing profile matches an available network, you

are automatically connected to that wireless network.

● Configure a new profile: Select a wireless network from the list of wireless

networks in the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window. Click Connect. If you successfully connect, a profile is created in the Profiles list for future use.

● Connect to a profile in the Profiles list: You can select a profile from the

Profiles list. To activate it, click Connect. This allows you to connect to a network that is lower in the list (if it is available).

● Right-click the Taskbar icon located in the lower right corner of your Windows

Desktop. Right-click Connect to Profiles. A list of previously configured profiles is listed. Select a profile.

First Time Connection

Intel PROSet/Wireless automatically detects wireless networks that are within range of your wireless adapter. When a network is found, a desktop alert notification displays: Wireless networks found. See Taskbar Icons for more information.

1. Double-click the desktop alert to open the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

2. Select a network from the wireless networks list.

3. Click Connect. If the network does not require security authentication, a desktop alert notifies you that you are connected to the network. Refer to

Intel PROSet/ Wireless Main Window and Taskbar for more information about the taskbar menu

and icons.

If you need to add security authentication:

1. The Create Wireless Profile General Settings opens and guides you through the configuration process.

2. Specify a Profile Name. The Profile Name is your name for this network. It can be anything that helps you identify this network. For example, My Home Network, Coffee Shop on A Street.

3. Wireless Network Name (SSID): Contains the network identifier name.

4. Click Next. The Security Settings attempts to detect the network settings of this network.

❍ If a pre-shared key (PSK) or WEP password are required, you are

prompted to enter this information prior to connection. Click Advanced to change or edit the PSK or other security settings. For information on key and passwords, see

❍ If you need to add security settings, click Next to add the required security

settings. Refer to

Network Keys.

Security Overview for more information.

5. Click OK to connect to the wireless network.

If you ignore the Wireless networks found desktop alert, Intel PROSet/Wireless displays a message that prompts: Do you want to connect to a wireless network? Click Yes. The Intel PROSet/Wireless main window opens. Follow the instructions above to connect to a wireless network.

In addition to the Taskbar icon, Intel PROSet/Wireless also displays connection status and available networks. Refer to Intel PROSet/Wireless Main Window for more

information.

Other Wireless Managers

If the Intel PROSet/Wireless detects another software application trying to communicate with the wireless device, you are notified of this behavior.

Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration

To switch from Intel PROSet/Wireless to the Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration, use either of the following methods:

● From the Taskbar Menu:

Click Use Windows to manage Wi-Fi to switch to Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration. Select this option to disable Intel PROSet/Wireless as your current wireless manager. You can then configure Windows XP as your wireless manager.

NOTE: Any wireless profiles created in Intel PROSet/Wireless are not visible in Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration. If you want to use your Intel wireless profiles you need to select Use Intel PROSet/

Wireless to manage Wi-Fi from the Taskbar menu.

From Intel PROSet/Wireless:

From the Advanced menu, click Use Windows to manage Wi-Fi in the Intel PROSet/ Wireless application. When you are finished using the Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration, you can switch back to Intel PROSet/Wireless. Click Enable Intel

PROSet/Wireless on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window or click Use Intel PROSet/Wireless to manage Wi-Fi from the Taskbar menu.

Third Party Wireless Software

If you use software provided by a hotspot location (coffee shop, airport terminal), Intel PROSet/Wireless notifies you and then disables itself. It cannot manage the wireless device when another wireless manager communicates with the wireless device. To take advantage of the Intel PROSet/Wireless features, you want to disable or remove this software when you leave the hotspot.

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Profile Management

What is a Profile? Profiles List Profiles List icons Connect to a Profile Create a New Profile Edit an Existing Profile Remove a Profile Set a Profile Password Export and Import Profiles

What is a Profile?

A profile is a saved group of network settings. Profiles are displayed in the Profile List. Profiles are useful when moving from one wireless network to another. Different profiles can be configured for each wireless network. Profile settings include the network name (SSID), operating mode, and security settings.

A profile is created when you connect to a wireless network.

1. Select a network from the Wireless Networks list.

2. Click Connect.

3. If the wireless network requires a WEP password or encryption key, you are prompted to enter this information prior to connection. To change the security options, click Advanced to open the Create Wireless Profile Security Settings.

4. Click OK to connect. A profile is created and added to the Profiles list.

The Create Wireless Profile manager guides you through the settings required to connect with the wireless network. At completion, the profile is saved and added to the Profiles list. Since these wireless settings are saved, the next time you are within range of this wireless network you are automatically connected.

Profiles List

The profile list displays a list of existing profiles. When you come within range of a wireless network, Intel PROSet/Wireless scans the Profile List to see if there is a match. If a match is found, you are automatically connected to the network.

Profile List Priority Arrows

Use the up-arrowto move the position of a selected profile up in the profiles list.

● Use the down-arrow to move the position of a selected profile down in the profiles list.

Profiles List Icons

The network profile status icons indicate whether the adapter is associated with a network, the type of operating mode being used, and whether security encryption is enabled. These icons display next to the profile name in the profile list.

Name Description Profile Name

The Profile Name is your name for this network. It can be anything that helps you identify this network. For example, My Home Network, Coffee Shop on A Street.

Network Name

Name of the wireless network (SSID) or computer.

Connection Icons - The network profile status icons indicate the different connection states of the adapter with a wireless network, the type of operating mode being used, and if network security is being used.

Indicates Network (Infrastructure) mode. Indicates Device to Device (ad hoc) mode.

Indicates an Administrator profile. The wireless network uses Security encryption.

Arrows Use the arrows to position profiles in a preferred order for auto-connection.

● Up-arrow: Move the position of a selected profile up in the Profiles

list.

● Down-arrow: Move the position of a selected profile down in the

Profiles list.

Connect Connect the selected profile for the wireless network. Add

Opens the Create Wireless Profile General Settings, which is used to create a new profile. Refer to

Create a New Profile for more information.

Remove Remove a selected profile from the Profile List. Refer to Remove a Profile

for more information.

Properties

Used to edit the contents of an existing profile. You can also double-click a profile in the Profiles list to edit the profile. Refer to Edit an Existing Profile

for more information. Export/Import: Imports and exports user-based profiles to and from the

Profiles list. Wireless profiles can be automatically imported into the Profiles

Import and Export Profiles for more information.

Close Help?

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Connect to a Profile

When you are in range of a wireless network that has a matching profile you are automatically connected to that network. If a network with a lower priority profile is also in range you can force the connection to that lower profile. This is achieved from Intel PROSet/Wireless or from the Taskbar icon.

Manually connect to a profile from Intel PROSet/Wireless:

1. Double-click the Taskbar icon to open the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

2. Click Profiles to open the Profiles list.

3. Select the profile from the Profile list.

4. Click Connect. Remember that the connection is only made if the wireless network is in range.

Manually connect to a profile from the Taskbar:

1. Right-click the Intel PROSet/Wireless connection Taskbar icon.

2. Click Connect to Profile.

3. Select a profile.

4. Click to start the connection.

Create a New Profile

Select a network from the Wireless Networks list. Click Connect. The Create Wireless Profile manager guides you through the necessary steps to create a profile and connect to the network. During this process, the Create Wireless Profile Security Settings attempts to detect the appropriate security settings for you.

To create a new profile and connect to a wireless network:

1. From the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window, click Profiles.

2. On the Profiles list, click Add to open the Create Wireless Profile General Settings.

3. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name.

4. Wireless Network Name (SSID): Enter the wireless network name.

5. Select the Operating Mode: Network (Infrastructure) or Device to Device (ad hoc).

General Settings Description

Name Description Profile Name

Name of the wireless network profile.

When you configure a wireless network that was selected from the Wireless Networks list, the profile name is the same as the Wireless Network Name (SSID). This name can be changed to be more descriptive or customized for your personal use.

Wireless Network Name (SSID)

Operating Mode

Examples: My Office Network, Bob’s Home Network, ABC Company Network Name of the wireless network access point used by the wireless adapter for connection.

The network name must match exactly the name of the wireless access point. It is case sensitive.

When you configure a wireless network that was selected from the Wireless Networks list, the network name is taken from the wireless network list. You cannot and should not change it.

Network (Infrastructure): Connect to an access point. An Network (Infrastructure) network consists of one or more access points and one or more computers with wireless adapters. This connection is the type used in home networks, corporate networks, hotels, and other areas that provide access to the network and/or the internet.

NOTE: Only Network (Infrastructure) is available for administrator profiles (Prelogon/Common, Persistent and VoIP profiles). Refer to the

Administrator Tool for more

information.

Device to Device (ad hoc): Connect directly to other computers in an ad hoc wireless network. This type of connection is useful for connections between two or more computers only. It does not provide access to network resources or the internet.

Advanced

Click Advanced to access the

Advanced Settings. Use the Advanced Settings to set

Maintain Connection, User Name Format, Auto Connect or Auto Import options, launch an application (Start Application), set a profile password (Password Protection) or specify a certain access point address for adapter connection (Mandatory Access Point).

Next Proceeds to the Security Settings page. OK

Finishes creation of the new profile with the current settings.

Cancel Closes the Create Wireless Profile manager and cancel any changes. Help?

6. Click

Advanced for the following options:

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● Auto Connect: Select to automatically or manually connect to a profile. ❍ Auto Import: Network administrator can export a profile on another computer. ❍ Mandatory Access Point: Select to associate the wireless adapter with a specific access point. ❍ Password Protection: Select to password protect a profile.

● Start Application: Specify a program to be started when a wireless connection is made. ❍ Maintain Connection: Select to remain connected to a user profile after log off.

Advanced Settings Description

Use to password protect a profile and select a specific access point on a network to connect to. Click the

Advanced button on the General Settings page to access this page.

Name Description Auto Connect Automatic (Default): Select to have Intel PROSet/Wireless connect

automatically to this profile when it is in range.

On Demand: Select to prevent automatic connection of a profile when the network is in range. For example, if there is a cost for a wireless connection and you did not want to connect automatically when in range.

To connect to the network:

1. Select the network from the Wireless Networks list.

2. Click Connect.

Auto Import Allows a network administrator to easily move the selected profile to other

computers. When the exported file is placed in the Wireless \AutoImport directory on another computer, Intel PROSet/Wireless automatically imports the profile.

NOTE: Auto Import is unavailable in the Advanced Settings when

Administrator Profiles are configured.

Mandatory Access Point

Forces the wireless adapter to connect to an access point that uses a specific MAC address. Type the MAC address of the access point (BSSID); 48-bit 12 hexadecimal digits. For example, 00:06:25:0E:9D:84. This feature is not available when ad hoc operating mode is used.

Clear: Clear current address.

Password Protection 1. Password protect this profile (maximum 10 characters):

Select to enable a password for the profile. The default setting is cleared for no profile password.

2. Password: Enter a password. The entered password characters display as asterisks.

3. Confirm New Password: Reenter the password.

NOTE: If the administrator or you do not know the password, there is no process available to reset the password.

NOTE: Unavailable for Administrator Profiles.

Start Application Automatically starts a batch file, executable file, or script whenever you

connect to the profile. For example, start a Virtual Private Network (VPN) session automatically whenever you connect to a wireless network.

1. Click Enable Start Application.

2. Enter the name of the program that you want to start or click Browse to locate the file on your hard disk. C:\Program Files \myprogram\myVPNfile.exe.

3. Click OK to close the Advanced Settings.

NOTE: Unavailable for Administrator Profiles.

Maintain Connection

The Maintain Connection option maintains the wireless connection with a user profile after log off.

If the Maintain Connection option is selected and a persistent profile exists, the persistent profile will not be applied at logoff. It will be applied only if the connection with this profile is lost.

NOTE: This option may be used with Nortel VPN client when it is configured to Logoff on Connect.

OK Cancel Help?

Close and save the settings. Close and cancel any changes. Help information for this page.

7. From the General Settings, click Next to open the Security Settings.

8. Select either Personal or Enterprise Security to select the Network Authentication and Data Encryption options. Enter the encryption key settings and configure the 802.1x settings as required.

9. Click OK when you have completed the profile settings. To change or verify the profile settings, click Back.

10. If you are not currently connected to a network, Intel PROSet/Wireless detects that a new profile has been added and automatically attempts to connect to this new profile.

11. If you want to manually connect to this profile, click Connect. The

connection icon displays the

current connection status. The network name, transmit and receive speeds, and signal quality are also displayed.

Edit an Existing Profile

To edit an existing profile:

1. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

2. Select the profile to edit in the Profiles list.

3. Click Properties to open the Wireless Profile Properties General Settings.

4. Click Next and Back to navigate through the Wireless Profile Properties' General and Security Settings:

❍ General Settings. Refer to General Settings for more information. ❍ Security Settings. Refer to Security Settings for more information.

5. Click OK to save the current settings and exit. Click Cancel to exit without saving changes.

Remove a Profile

To remove a profile:

1. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

2. Select the profile from the list.

3. Click Remove. You are notified that Selected profiles will be permanently removed. Do you

want to continue?

4. Click Yes. The profile is removed from the Profiles list.

If you are still connected to the network:

1. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

2. Select the profile from the list.

3. Click Remove. You are notified that Selected profiles will be permanently removed. Do you

want to continue?

4. Click Yes. You are notified that <profile name is active and will be permanently removed. Do you want to continue?

5. Click Yes. The profile is removed from the Profiles list.

NOTE: If the profile is protected by a password, you cannot remove or edit the profile settings without

entering the password. If the administrator or you do not know the password, there is no process available to reset the password.

Set a Profile Password

To password protect an existing profile:

1. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

2. Select the profile from the list.

3. Click Properties to open the Wireless Profile Properties' General Settings.

4. Click

5. Click Password Protection to open the Password Protection settings.

6. Click Password protect this profile (maximum 10 characters)

7. Password: Type the password.

8. Confirm Password: Reenter the password.

9. Click OK to save the setting and return to the General Settings page.

10. Click OK to return to the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

Advanced to open the Advanced Settings.

Export or Import Profiles

Allows you to export and import user-based profiles to and from the Profiles list. Wireless profiles can be automatically imported into the Profiles list.

NOTE: To export Administrator profiles, refer to Administrator Packages for more information.

Export Profiles from the Profiles List

1. Select individual or multiple profiles from the list.

2. Select Export to export one or more profiles from the Profiles list.

3. Select the destination folder. Click Browse to search your hard disk for the destination directory. The C:\ drive is the default directory.

4. Click OK to export the selected profile. You are notified: Successfully exported selected profiles to the destination folder: C:\.

To select multiple profiles:

1. Use your mouse to highlight a profile.

2. Press Ctrl.

3. Click each profile that you want selected. Follow the instructions from Step 2 above to export multiple profiles.

Import Profiles into the Profiles List

To import profiles manually:

1. Click Import on the Profiles list.

2. Select the profile files to import.

3. Click Import.

4. You are notified that the profile has been successfully imported.

An administrator can set profiles to be imported automatically into the Profiles list. Intel PROSet/Wireless monitors the import folder on your hard disk for new profile files. Only profiles that have been enabled through Enable Auto-Import in the

Advanced Settings are automatically imported. If a profile of the

same name already exists in the Profiles List, you are notified to either reject the imported profile or accept it. If accepted, the existing profile is replaced.

All imported user-based profiles are placed at the bottom of the Profiles List.

Password Protected Profiles

Import and export password-protected user-based profiles automatically to remote systems. If a profile is password protected, the assigned password must be entered before it can be edited. Refer to Set a Profile

Password for more information.

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Set Up Profile Security

Use Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Software Personal Security Personal Security Settings Set up Data Encryption and Authentication

● Set up a Client with Open Authentication and No Data Encryption (None)

● Set up a Client with WEP 64-bit or WEP 128-bit Data Encryption

● Set up a Client with WPA-Personal (TKIP) or WPA2-Personal (TKIP) Security Settings

● Set up a Client with WPA-Personal (AES-CCMP) or WPA2-Personal (AES-CCMP) Security Settings

Enterprise Security Enterprise Security Settings

● Configure Profiles for Infrastructure Networks

Network Authentication

● Set up a Client with Shared Network Authentication

● Set up a Client with WPA-Personal or WPA2 Personal Network Authentication

● Set up a Client with WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise Network Authentication

802.1x Authentication Types

● Set up a Client with WEP Data Encryption and EAP-SIM Network Authentication

● Set up a Client with TLS Network Authentication

● Set up a Client with TTLS Network Authentication

● Set up a Client with PEAP Network Authentication

● Set up a Client with LEAP Network Authentication

● Set up a Client with EAP-FAST Network Authentication

Use Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Software

The following sections describe how to use Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless to set up the required security settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to Personal Security.

It also provides information about how to configure advanced security settings for your wireless adapter. This requires information from a systems administrator (corporate environment) or advanced security settings on your access point (for home users). Refer to Enterprise Security.

For general information about security settings, refer to Security Overview.

Personal Security

Use Personal Security if you are a home or small business user who can use a variety of simple security procedures to protect your wireless connection. Select from the list of security settings that do not require extensive infrastructure setup for your wireless network. A RADIUS or AAA server is not required.

● Review the Set up Data Encryption and Authentication information to learn about the different security

types.

● To add or change the required security settings, click Security Settings for information to set security for

the selected wireless network.

● See Profile Management for a description of when to use the Create Wireless Profile manager.

● See Security Overview for more information about the different security options for wireless networks.

● If you want to verify the security settings, select a wireless network in the Wireless Networks list. Click

Network Properties to review the operating mode, authentication level and data encryption.

● See Enterprise Security to set 802.1x authentication security.

Personal Security Settings

Personal Security Settings Description

Name Setting Personal Security

Select to open the Personal Security settings. The security settings that are available are dependent on the Operating Mode selected in the

Create Wireless

Profile Security Settings.

Device to Device (ad hoc): In device to device mode, also called ad hoc mode, wireless computers send information directly to other wireless computers. You can use ad hoc mode to network multiple computers in a home or small office, or to set up a temporary wireless network for a meeting.

NOTE: Device to Device (ad hoc) networks are identified with a notebook image (

) in the Wireless Networks and Profiles list and

Network

Network (Infrastructure): An Network (Infrastructure) network consists of one or more access points and one or more computers with wireless adapters installed. At least one access point should also have a wired connection. For home users, this is usually a broadband or cable network

Security Settings

NOTE: Network (Infrastructure) networks are identified with an access

point image (

) in the Wireless Networks and Profiles list.

If you configure a profile for a Device to Device (ad hoc) network, select one of the following data encryption settings:

● None: No authentication required.

● WEP-64 bit or WEP-128 bit: A network key or password is used for encryption.

If you configure an profile for an Infrastructure network, select:

● None: No authentication required.

● WEP-64 bit or WEP-128 bit: A network key or password is used for encryption.

● WPA-Personal (TKIP) or WPA2-Personal (TKIP): WPA-Personal utilizes the

Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) for data encryption.

● WPA-Personal (AES-CCMP) or WPA2-Personal (AES-CCMP): WPA-Personal

utilizes a new method for privacy protection of wireless transmissions specified in the IEEE 802.11i standard, AES-CCMP.

Advanced

Back OK Cancel Help?

Select to access the Advanced Settings to configure the following options:

● Auto Connect: Select to automatically or manually connect to a profile.

● Auto Import: Network administrator can export a profile on another

computer.

● Password Protection: Select to password protect a profile.

● Mandatory Access Point: Select to associate the wireless adapter with a

specific access point.

● Start Application: Specify a program to be started when a wireless connection

is made.

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Set up Data Encryption and Authentication

In a home wireless network, you can use a variety of simple security procedures to protect your wireless connection. These include:

● Enable Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

● Change your password

● Change the network name (SSID)

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption provides protection for your data on the network. WPA uses an encryption key called a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) to encrypt data before transmission. Enter the same password in all of the computers and access points in your home or small business network. Only devices that use the same encryption key can access the network or decrypt the encrypted data transmitted by other computers. The password automatically initiates the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) for the data encryption process.

Network Keys

WEP encryption provides two levels of security:

● 64-bit key (sometimes referred to as 40-bit)

● 128-bit key (also known as 104-bit)

For improved security, use a 128-bit key. If you use encryption, all wireless devices on your wireless network must use the same encryption keys.

You can create the key yourself and specify the key length (64- or 128-bit) and key index (the location that a specific key is stored). The greater the key length, the more secure the key.

Key Length: 64-bit

Pass phrase (64-bit): Enter five (5) alphanumeric characters, 0-9, a-z or A-Z. Hex key (64-bit): Enter 10 hexadecimal characters, 0-9, A-F.

Key Length: 128-bit

Pass phrase (128-bit): Enter 13 alphanumeric characters, 0-9, a-z or A-Z. Hex key (128-bit): Enter 26 hexadecimal characters, 0-9, A-F.

With 802.11, a wireless station can be configured with up to four keys (the key index values are 1, 2, 3, and

4). When an access point or a wireless station transmits an encrypted message that uses a key stored in a specific key index, the transmitted message indicates the key index that was used to encrypt the message body. The receiving access point or wireless station can then retrieve the key that is stored at the key index and use it to decode the encrypted message body.

Set up a Client with Open Authentication and No Data Encryption (None)

In device to device mode, also called ad hoc mode, wireless computers send information directly to other wireless computers. You can use ad hoc mode to network multiple computers in a home or small office, or to set up a temporary wireless network for a meeting.

On the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless main window, select one of the following methods to connect to a device to device network:

● Double-click an ad hoc network in the Wireless Networks list.

● Select a network in the Wireless Networks list. Click Connect. The Intel PROSet/Wireless software

automatically detects the security settings for the wireless adapter.

● Create a device to device (ad hoc) network profile as described below.

To create a profile for a wireless network connection with no encryption:

1. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

2. On the Profile page, click Add to open the Create Wireless Profile General Settings.

3. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name.

4. Wireless Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier.

5. Operating Mode: Click Device to Device (ad hoc).

6. Click Next.

7. Click Personal Security to open the Security Settings. Data Encryption:The default setting is None, which indicates that there is no security on this wireless network.

8. Click OK. The profile is added to the Profiles list and connects to the wireless network.

Set up a Client with WEP 64-bit or WEP 128-bit Data Encryption

When WEP data encryption is enabled, a network key or password is used for encryption.

You must enter the key and specify the length (64- or 128-bit) and key index (the location that a specific key is stored). The more complex the key (mixed letters and numbers), the more secure the key.

To add a network key to a device to device network connection:

1. On the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window, double-click a Device to Device (ad hoc) network in the Wireless Networks list or select the network and click Connect. When connected, a profile is added to the Profiles list.

2. Click Profiles to access the Profiles list. Select the network that you connected to in Step 1.

3. Click Properties to open the Wireless Profile Properties' General Settings. The Profile name and Wireless Network Name (SSID) display. Device to Device (ad hoc) should be selected as the Operating Mode.

4. Click Next to access the Security Settings.

5. Click Personal Security.

6. Security Settings: The default setting is None, which indicates that there is no security on this wireless network.

To add a password or network key:

1. Security Settings: Select either WEP 64-bit or WEP 128-bit to configure WEP data encryption with a 64- or 128-bit key.

When WEP encryption is enabled on a device, the WEP key is used to verify access to the network. If the wireless device does not have the correct WEP key, even though authentication is successful, the device is unable to transmit data.

2. Password: Enter the Wireless Security Password (Encryption Key).

Name Description Password

Enter the Wireless Security Password (Pass phrase) or Encryption Key (WEP key).

Pass phrase (64-bit ) WEP key (64-bit) Pass phrase (128-bit)

Enter five (5) alphanumeric characters, 0-9, a-z or A-Z. Enter 10 hexadecimal characters, 0-9, A-F. Enter 13 alphanumeric characters, 0-9, a-z or A-Z.

WEP key (128-bit)

Enter 26 hexadecimal characters, 0-9, A-F.

2. To add more than one password:

❍ Select the Key Index number: 1, 2, 3, or 4. ❍ Enter the Wireless Security Password. ❍ Select another Key Index number. ❍ Enter another Wireless Security Password.

3. Click OK to return to the Profiles list.

Set up a Client with WPA-Personal (TKIP) or WPA2-Personal (TKIP) Security Settings

WPA Personal Mode requires manual configuration of a pre-shared key (PSK) on the access point and clients. This PSK authenticates a user's password or identifying code, on both the client station and the access point. An authentication server is not needed. WPA Personal Mode is targeted to home and small business environments.

WPA2 is the second generation of WPA security that provides enterprise and consumer wireless users with a high level of assurance that only authorized users can access their wireless networks. WPA2 provides a stronger encryption mechanism through Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), which is a requirement for some corporate and government users.

To configure a profile with WPA-Personal network authentication and TKIP data encryption:

1. On the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window, double-click an Infrastructure network in the Wireless Networks list or select the network and click Connect.

2. Click Profiles to access the Profiles list.

3. Click Properties to open the Wireless Profile Properties' General Settings. The Profile name and Wireless Network Name (SSID) display. Network (Infrastructure) should be selected as the Operating Mode.

4. Click Next to access the Security Settings.

5. Security Settings: Select WPA-Personal (TKIP) to provide security to a small business network or home environment. A password, called a pre-shared key (PSK), is used. The longer the password, the stronger the security of the wireless network.

If your wireless access point or router supports WPA2-Personal then you should enable it on the access point and provide a long, strong password. The longer the password, the stronger the security of the wireless network. The same password entered in the access point needs to be used on this computer and all other wireless devices that access the wireless network.

NOTE: WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal are not interoperable.

6. Wireless Security Password (Encryption Key): Enter a text phrase with eight to 63 characters. Verify that the network key matches the password in the wireless access point.

7. Click OK to return to the Profiles list.

Set up a Client with WPA-Personal (AES-CCMP) or WPA2-Personal (AES-CCMP) Security Settings

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a security enhancement that strongly increases the level of data protection and access control to a wireless network. WPA enforces 802.1x authentication and key-exchange and only works with dynamic encryption keys. For a home user or small business, WPA-Personal utilizes either Advanced Encryption Standard - Counter CBC-MAC Protocol (AES-CCMP) or Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP).

To configure a profile with WPA2-Personal network authentication and AES-CCMP data encryption:

1. On the Profile page, select a profile.

2. Click Properties to open the Wireless Profile Properties' General Settings. The Profile name and Wireless Network Name (SSID) display. Network (Infrastructure) should be selected as the Operating Mode.

3. Click Next. The Security Settings page opens.

4. Security Settings: Select WPA-Personal (AES-CCMP) to provide this level of security in the small network or home environment. It uses a password also called a pre-shared key (PSK). The longer the password, the stronger the security of the wireless network.

AES-CCMP (Advanced Encryption Standard - Counter CBC-MAC Protocol) is the new method for privacy protection of wireless transmissions specified in the IEEE 802.11i standard. AES-CCMP provides a stronger encryption method than TKIP. Choose AES-CCMP as the data encryption method whenever strong data protection is important.

If your Wireless access point or router supports WPA2-Personal then you should enable it on the access point and provide a long, strong password. The same password entered into access point needs to be used on this computer and all other wireless devices that access the wireless network.

NOTE: WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal are not interoperable.

Some security solutions may not be supported by your computer's operating system. You may require additional software or hardware as well as wireless LAN infrastructure support. Contact your computer manufacturer for details.

Set Password:

1. Wireless Security Password (Encryption Key). Enter a text phrase (length is between eight and 63 characters). Verify that the network key used matches the wireless access point key.

2. Click OK to return to the Profiles list.

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Enterprise Security

From the Security Settings page you can enter the required security settings for the selected wireless network.

Use Enterprise Security if your network environment requires 802.1x authentication.

● 802.1x authentication methods, include passwords, certificates and smart cards.

● 802.1x authentication types are: EAP-SIM, LEAP, TLS, TTLS, PEAP, EAP-FAST.

● See Profile Management for a description of when the Create Wireless Profile manager is launched.

● See Security Overview for more information on the different security options for wireless networks.

● See Personal Security to set basic WEP or WPA security in a non-enterprise environment (home, small

business).

Enterprise Security Settings

Enterprise Security Settings Description

Name Setting Enterprise Security

Select to open the Enterprise Security settings. The security settings that are available are dependent on the Operating Mode selected:

Network Authentication

If you configure a Device to Device (ad hoc) profile, the default is

Open authentication.

If you configure an Infrastructure profile, select:

● Open authentication: Any wireless station can request

● Shared authentication: Uses an encryption key known only

● WPA-Personal or WPA2 Personal: Uses a password also called

● WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise: Use on enterprise

Device to Device (ad hoc) or Network (Infrastructure).

authentication.

to the receiver and sender of data.

a pre-shared key (PSK).

networks with an 802.1x RADIUS server.

Data Encryption

Enable 802.1x (Authentication Type)

Click to open the following data encryption types:

● None: No encryption.

● WEP

● CKIP

● TKIP

● AES-CCMP

Click to open the following 802.11x authentication types:

● EAP-SIM

● TLS

● TTLS

● PEAP

● LEAP

● EAP-FAST

Cisco Options

Advanced button

Click to view the Cisco Compatible Extensions.

NOTE: Cisco Compatible Extensions are automatically enabled for CKIP and LEAP profiles.

Select to access the

Advanced Settings to configure the following

options:

● Auto Connect: Select to automatically or manually connect to

a profile.

● Auto Import: Network administrator can export a profile on

another computer.

● Mandatory Access Point: Select to associate the wireless

adapter with a specific access point.

● Password Protection: Select to password protect a profile.

● Start Application: Specify a program to be started when a

wireless connection is made.

● Maintain Connection: Select to maintain the wireless

connection with a user profile after log off.

User Credentials

A profile configured for TTLS, PEAP, or EAP-FAST authentication requires one of the following log on authentication methods:

Use Windows logon: The 802.1x credentials match your Windows user name and password. Before connection, you are prompted for your Windows logon credentials.

NOTE: This option is unavailable if Pre-logon/Common Connect is not selected during installation of the Intel PROSet/Wireless software. Refer to

Install or Uninstall the Single Sign On Feature.

NOTE: For Leap profiles, this option is listed as Use Windows logon user name and password.

Prompt each time I connect: Prompt for your user name and

password every time you log onto the wireless network.

NOTE: For Leap profiles, this option is listed as Prompt for the user name and password.

Use the following: Use your saved credentials to log onto the

network.

● User Name: This user name must match the user name that

is set in the authentication server by the administrator prior to client authentication. The user name is case-sensitive. This name specifies the identity supplied to the authenticator by the authentication protocol operating over the TLS tunnel. This identity is securely transmitted to the server only after an encrypted channel has been established.

● Domain: Name of the domain on the authentication server.

The server name identifies a domain or one of its subdomains (for example, zeelans.com, where the server is blueberry.zeelans.com).

● Password: Specifies the user password. The password

characters appear as asterisks. This password must match the password that is set in the authentication server.

● Confirm Password: Reenter the user password.

Server Options

NOTE: Contact your administrator to obtain the domain name.

NOTE: For Leap profiles, this option is listed as Use the following user name and password.

Select one of the following credential retrieval methods:

Validate Server Certificate: Select to verify the server certificate.

Certificate Issuer: The server certificate received during TLS message exchange must be issued by this certificate authority (CA). Trusted intermediate certificate authorities and root authorities whose certificates exist in the system store are available for selection. If Any Trusted CA is selected, any CA in the list is acceptable. Click Any Trusted CA as the default or select a certificate issuer from the list.

Specify Server or Certificate Name: Enter the server name.

Certificate Options

The server name or domain to which the server belongs, depends on which of the two options below has been selected.

● Server name must match the specified entry exactly:

When selected, the server name must match exactly the server name found on the certificate. The server name should include the complete domain name (for example, Servername.Domain name).

● Domain name must end with the specified entry: When

selected, the server name identifies a domain, and the certificate must have a server name that belongs to this domain or to one of its subdomains (for example, zeelans. com, where the server is blueberry.zeelans.com).

NOTE: These parameters should be obtained from the administrator.

To obtain a certificate for TLS authentication, select one of the following:

Use my smart card: Select if the certificate resides on a smart card.

Use the certificate issued to this computer: Selects a certificate that resides in the machine store.

Use a user certificate on this computer: Click Select to choose a certificate that resides on this computer.

NOTE: Intel PROSet/Wireless supports machine certificates. However, they are not displayed in the certificate listings.

Notes about Certificates: The specified identity should match the Issued to identity in the certificate and should be registered on

the authentication server (for example, RADIUS server) that is used by the authenticator. Your certificate must be valid with respect to the authentication server. This requirement depends on the authentication server and generally means that the authentication server must know the issuer of your certificate as a Certificate Authority. Use the same user name you used to log in when the certificate was installed.

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View the prior page in the Create Wireless Profile manager. View the next page in the Create Wireless Profile manager. If more

security information is required then the next Step of the Security page is displayed.

OK Cancel

Closes the Create Wireless Profile manager and saves the profile. Closes the Create Wireless Profile manager and cancels any

changes made.

Help?

Provides the help information for the current page.

Enterprise Security

Configure Profiles for Infrastructure Networks

An infrastructure network consists of one or more access points and one or more computers with wireless adapters installed. Each access point must have a wired connection to a wireless network.

Set up a Client with WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise Network Authentication

WPA2-Enterprise requires an authentication server.

● WPA-Enterprise: A wireless security method that provides strong data protection for multiple users and

large managed networks. It uses the 802.1X authentication framework with TKIP encryption and prevents unauthorized network access by verifying network users through an authentication server.

● WPA2-Enterprise: The follow-on wireless security method to WPA that provides stronger data

protection for multiple users and large managed networks. It prevents unauthorized network access by verifying network users through an authentication server.

NOTE: WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise are not interoperable.

To add a profile that uses WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise authentication:

1. Obtain a user name and password on the RADIUS server from your administrator.

2. Certain Authentication Types require that obtain and install a client certificate. Refer to

Client for TLS authentication or consult your administrator.

3. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

4. On the Profile page, click Add to open the Create Wireless Profile General Settings.

5. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name.

6. Wireless Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier.

7. Operating Mode: Click Network (Infrastructure).

8. Click Next.

9. Select Enterprise Security.

10. Network Authentication: Select WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise.

11. Data Encryption: Select one of the following:

❍ TKIP provides per-packet key mixing, a message integrity check and a rekeying mechanism. ❍ AES-CCMP (Advanced Encryption Standard - Counter CBC-MAC Protocol) is used as the data

encryption method whenever strong data protection is important.

AES-CCMP is recommended.

12. Enable 802.1x: Selected.

13. Authentication Type: Select one of the following:

EAP-SIM, LEAP, TLS, TTLS, PEAP, EAP-FAST.

Setting up the

Set up a Client with WEP Data Encryption and EAP-SIM Network Authentication

EAP-SIM uses a dynamic session-based WEP key, which is derived from the client adapter and RADIUS server, to encrypt data. EAP-SIM requires you to enter a user verification code, or Personal Identification Number (PIN), for communication with the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. A SIM card is a special smart card that is used by Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) based digital cellular networks. To add a profile with EAP-SIM authentication:

1. On the Profile page, click Add to open the Create Wireless Profile General Settings.

2. Profile Name: Enter a profile name.

3. Wireless Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier.

4. Operating Mode: Click Network (Infrastructure).

5. Click Next to access the Security Settings.

6. Select Enterprise Security.

7. Network Authentication: Select Open (Recommended).

8. Data Encryption: Select WEP.

9. Click Enable 802.1x.

10. Authentication type: Select EAP-SIM.

EAP-SIM authentication can be used with:

● Network Authentication types: Open, Shared, WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise

● Data Encryption types: None, WEP, TKIP, AES-CCMP and CKIP

EAP-SIM User (optional)

1. Specify user name (identity): Click to specify the user name.

❍ User Name: Enter the user name assigned to the SIM card.

2. Click OK.

Set up a Client with TLS Network Authentication

These settings define the protocol and the credentials used to authenticate a user. Transport Layer Security (TLS) authentication is a two-way authentication method that exclusively uses digital certificates to verify the identity of a client and a server.

To add a profile with TLS authentication:

1. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

2. On the Profile page, click Add to open the Create Wireless Profile General Settings.

3. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name.

4. Wireless Network Name (SSID): Type the network identifier.

5. Operating Mode: Click Network (Infrastructure).

6. Click Next to access the Security Settings.

7. Select Enterprise Security.

8. Network Authentication: Select WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise.

9. Data Encryption: Select AES-CCMP (Recommended).

10. Enable 802.1x: Selected.

11. Authentication Type: Select TLS to be used with this connection.

Step 1 of 2: TLS User

1. Obtain and install a client certificate, refer to

Set up the Client for TLS authentication or consult your

system administrator.

2. Select one of the following to obtain a certificate: Use my smart card, Use the certificate issued to this

computer, or Use a user certificate on this computer.

3. Click Next to open the TLS Server settings.

Step 2 of 2: TLS Server

Select one of the following:

1. Select one of the following credential retrieval methods:

Validate Server Certificate or Specify Server or

Certificate Name.

2. Click OK. The profile is added to the Profiles list.

3. Click the new profile at the end of the Profiles list. Use the up and down arrows to change the priority of the new profile.

4. Click Connect to connect to the selected wireless network.

5. Click OK to close Intel PROSet/Wireless.

Set up a Client with TTLS Network Authentication

TTLS authentication: These settings define the protocol and credentials used to authenticate a user. The

client uses EAP-TLS to validate the server and create a TLS-encrypted channel between the client and server. The client can use another authentication protocol, typically password-based protocols (for example, MD5 Challenge over this encrypted channel to enable server validation). The challenge and response packets are sent over a non-exposed TLS encrypted channel. The following example describes how to use WPA with AESCCMP encryption with TTLS authentication.

To set up a client with TTLS Network Authentication:

1. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

2. On the Profile page, click Add to open the Create Wireless Profile General Settings.

3. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name.

4. Wireless Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier.

5. Operating Mode: Click Network (Infrastructure).

6. Click Next to access the Security Settings.

7. Select Enterprise Security.

8. Network Authentication: Select WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise.

9. Data Encryption: Select one of the following:

❍ TKIP provides per-packet key mixing, a message integrity check and a rekeying mechanism. ❍ AES-CCMP (Advanced Encryption Standard - Counter CBC-MAC Protocol) is used as the data

encryption method whenever strong data protection is important.

AES-CCMP is recommended.

10. Enable 802.1x: Selected.

11. Authentication Type: Select TTLS to be used with this connection.

Step 1 of 2: TTLS User

1. Authentication Protocol: This parameter specifies the authentication protocol operating over the TTLS tunnel. The protocols are:

PAP (Default), CHAP, MD5, MS-CHAP and MS-CHAP-V2. See Security Overview

for more information.

2. User Credentials: User Credentials: For PAP, CHAP, MD5, MS-CHAP, and MS-CHAP-V2 protocols, select one of these authentication methods:

Use Windows logon, Prompt each time I connect, or Use the

following.

3. Roaming Identity: A Roaming Identity may be populated in this field or you can use %domain%\% username% as the default format for entering a roaming identity.

When 802.1x Microsoft IAS RADIUS is used as an authentication server, the server authenticates the device using the Roaming Identity from Intel PROSet/Wireless software, and ignores the Authentication Protocol MS-CHAP-V2 user name. Microsoft IAS RADIUS accepts only a valid user name (dotNet user) for the Roaming Identity. For all other authentication servers, the Roaming Identity is optional. Therefore, it is recommended to use the desired realm (for example, anonymous@myrealm) for the Roaming Identity rather than a true identity.

4. Click Next to access the TTLS Server settings.

Step 2 of 2: TTLS Server

1. Select one of the following credential retrieval methods:

Validate Server Certificate or Specify Server or

Certificate Name.

2. Click OK to save the setting and close the page.

Set up a Client with PEAP Network Authentication

PEAP authentication: PEAP settings are required for the authentication of the client to the authentication

server. The client uses EAP-TLS to validate the server and create a TLS-encrypted channel between client and server. The client can use another EAP mechanism (for example, Microsoft Challenge Authentication Protocol (MS-CHAP) Version 2), over this encrypted channel to enable server validation. The challenge and response packets are sent over a non-exposed TLS encrypted channel. The following example describes how to use WPA with AES-CCMP or TKIP encryption with PEAP authentication.

To set up a client with PEAP Authentication:

Obtain and install a client certificate. Refer to

Set up the Client for TLS authentication or consult your

administrator.

1. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

2. On the Profile page, click Add to open the Create Wireless Profile General Settings.

3. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name.

4. Wireless Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier.

5. Operating Mode: Click Network (Infrastructure).

6. Click Next to access the Security Settings.

7. Select Enterprise Security.

8. Network Authentication: Select WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise.

9. Data Encryption: Select one of the following:

❍ TKIP provides per-packet key mixing, a message integrity check and a rekeying mechanism. ❍ AES-CCMP (Advanced Encryption Standard - Counter CBC-MAC Protocol) is used as the data

encryption method whenever strong data protection is important.

AES-CCMP is recommended.

10. Enable 802.1x: Selected.

11. Authentication Type: Select PEAP to be used with this connection.

Step 1 of 2: PEAP User

PEAP relies on Transport Layer Security (TLS) to allow unencrypted authentication types (for example, EAPGeneric Token Card (GTC) and One-Time Password (OTP) support).

1. Authentication Protocol: Select either

GTC, MS-CHAP-V2 (Default), or TLS. Refer to Authentication

Protocols.

2. User Credentials: User Credentials: Select one of the following: Use Windows logon, Prompt each

time I connect, or Use the following.

3. Roaming Identity: A Roaming Identity may be populated in this field or you can use %domain%\% username% as the default format for entering a roaming identity.

Configure Roaming Identity to support multiple users:

If you use a

Pre-logon/Common profile that requires the roaming identity to be based on the

Windows logon credentials, the creator of the profile can add a roaming identity that uses % username% and %domain%. The roaming identity is parsed and the appropriate log on information is substituted for the keywords. This allows maximum flexibility in configuring the roaming identity while allowing multiple users to share the profile.

Please refer to your authentication server user guide for directions about how to format a suitable roaming identity. Possible formats are:

%domain%\%username% %username%@%domain% %username%@%domain%.com %username%@mynetwork.com

If Roaming Identity is cleared, %domain%\%username% is the default.

Notes about the credentials: This user name and domain must match the user name that is set in the authentication server by the administrator prior to client authentication. The user name is case-sensitive. This name specifies the identity supplied to the authenticator by the authentication protocol operating over the TLS tunnel. This user identity is securely transmitted to the server only after an encrypted channel has been verified and established.

Authentication Protocols: This parameter specifies the authentication protocols that can operate over the TTLS tunnel. Below are instructions on how to configure a profile that uses PEAP authentication with

GTC, MS-CHAP-V2 (Default), or TLS authentication protocols.

Generic Token Card (GTC)

To configure a one-time password:

1. Authentication Protocol: Select GTC (Generic Token Card).

2. User Credentials: Select Prompt each time I connect.

3. On connection prompt for: Select one of the following:

Name Description Static Password One-time password (OTP) PIN (Soft Token)

On connection, enter the user credentials. Obtain the password from a hardware token device. Obtain the password from a soft token program.

5. Click OK.

6. Select the profile on the Wireless Networks list.

7. Click Connect. When prompted, enter the user name, domain and one-time password (OTP).

8. Click OK. You are asked to verify your log in information.

NOTE: The Prompt each time I connect option is unavailable if an Administrator has cleared the Cache Credentials setting in the the Administrator Tool. Refer to

Administrator Settings for

more information.

MS-CHAP-V2. This parameter specifies the authentication protocol operating over the PEAP tunnel.

1. User Credentials: Select one of the following options:

Use Windows logon, Prompt each time I connect,

or Use the following.

2. Click Next to open the PEAP Server settings.

TLS: Transport Layer Security authentication is a two-way authentication method that exclusively uses digital certificates to verify the identity of a client and a server.

1. Obtain and install a client certificate, refer to

Set up the Client for TLS authentication or consult your

system administrator.

2. Select one of the following to obtain a certificate: Use my smart card, Use the certificate issued to this

computer, or Use a user certificate on this computer.

3. Click Next to open the PEAP Server settings.

Step 2 of 2: PEAP Server

1. Select one of the following credential retrieval methods: Validate Server Certificate or Specify Server or

Certificate Name.

2. Click OK. The profile is added to the Profiles list.

3. Click the new profile at the end of the Profiles list. Use the up and down arrows to change the priority of the new profile.

4. Click Connect to connect to the selected wireless network.

If you did not select Use Windows logon on the Security Settings page and also did not configure user credentials, no credentials are saved for this profile. Please enter your credentials to authenticate to the network.

5. Click OK to close Intel PROSet/Wireless.

PEAP-TLS Certificate Auto Enrollment

In the Application Settings, select Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless TLS Certificate Rejected Warning, if you want a warning issued when a PEAP-TLS certificate is rejected. When a certificate has an invalid field expiration

date, you are notified that you must take one of the following actions: A potential authentication problem

for profile <profile name has been detected. The expiration date in the associated certificate may be invalid. Choose one of the following options:

Control

Description

Continue with current parameters. Continue with the current certificate. Update certificate manually. The Select Certificate page opens for you to choose

another certificate.

Update certificate automatically based on the certificates in the local store.

This option is enabled only when the local store holds one or more certificates for which the "issued to" and "issued by" fields match the current certificate and for which the "expiration date" has not expired. If you choose this option, the application selects the first valid certificate.

Log off to obtain certificate during logon process (this does not update the profile and only applies to certificates configured for auto enrollment).

Logs off the user, who must obtain a proper certificate during the next logon process. The profile must be updated to select the new certificate.

Auto enrollment You are notified to: Please wait while the system is

trying to obtain the certificate automatically. Click Cancel to end the certificate retrieval.

Do not show this message again. A user is able to avoid this step in subsequent sessions.

The choice selected is remembered for future sessions.

Set up a Client with LEAP Network Authentication

Cisco LEAP (Light Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an 802.1X authentication type that supports strong mutual authentication between the client and a RADIUS server. The LEAP profiles settings include LEAP, CKIP with Rogue AP detection integration. To set up a client with LEAP Authentication:

1. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

2. On the Profile page, click Add. The Create Wireless Profile General Settings opens.

3. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name.

4. Wireless Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier.

5. Operating Mode: Click Network (Infrastructure).

6. Click Next to access the Security Settings.

7. Select Enterprise Security.

8. Network Authentication: Select WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise.

9. Data Encryption: Select one of the following:

❍ TKIP provides per-packet key mixing, a message integrity check and a rekeying mechanism. ❍ AES-CCMP (Advanced Encryption Standard - Counter CBC-MAC Protocol) is used as the data

encryption method whenever strong data protection is important.

10. Enable 802.1x: Selected.

11. Authentication Type: Select LEAP to be used with this connection.

12. Click Cisco Options.

13. Click

Enable Cisco Compatible Extensions to enable Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) security (Allow

Fast Roaming (CCKM), Enable Radio Management Support, Enable Mixed Cells Mode.).

AES-CCMP is recommended.

14. Click Enable Radio Management Support. Use Radio Management to detect rogue access points.

15. Click OK to return to the Security Settings.

LEAP User:

1. Select one of the following authentication methods:

❍ Select one of the following authentication methods: Use Windows logon user name and password,

Prompt for the user name and password, or Use the following user name and password.

2. Click OK to save the setting and close the page.

Cisco Compatible Extensions Options

Cisco Options: Use to enable or disable Radio Management and Mixed Cells Mode or Allow Fast Roaming

(CCKM).

NOTE: Cisco Compatible Extensions are automatically enabled for CKIP, LEAP or EAP-FAST profiles. To override this behavior, select or clear options on this page.

● Allow Fast Roaming (CCKM): Select to enable the client wireless adapter for fast-secure roaming.

When a wireless LAN is configured for fast reconnection, an

MSCHAPv2 or LEAP-enabled client device can roam from one access point to another without involving

the main server. Use Cisco Centralized Key Management (CCKM), an access point configured to provide Wireless Domain Services (WDS), to take the place of the RADIUS server and authenticate the client without perceptible delay in voice or other time-sensitive applications.

EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS, PEAP-GTC, PEAP-

Enable Cisco Compatible Options: Select to enable Cisco Compatible Extensions for this wireless connection profile.

● Enable Radio Management Support: Select to have your wireless adapter provide radio management

to the Cisco infrastructure. If the Cisco Radio Management utility is used on the infrastructure, it configures radio parameters, detects interference and rogue access points. Default setting is selected.

● Enable Mixed Cells Mode: Select to allow the wireless adapter to communicate with mixed cells. A

mixed cell is a wireless network in which there are both devices that use WEP and devices that do not. Refer to

Mixed Cells Mode for more information. The default setting is cleared.

Set up a Client with EAP-FAST Network Authentication

In Cisco Compatible Extensions, Version 3 (CCXv3), Cisco added support for EAP-FAST (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling), which uses protected access credentials

(PACs) to establish an authenticated tunnel between a client and a server.

Cisco Compatible Extensions, Version 4 (CCXv4) improves the provisioning methods for enhanced security and

provides innovations for enhanced security, mobility, quality of service, and network management.

Cisco Compatible Extensions, Version 3 (CCXv3)

To set up a client with EAP-FAST authentication with Cisco Compatible Extensions, version 3 (CCXv3):

1. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

2. On the Profile page, click Add to open the Create Wireless Profile General Settings.

3. Wireless Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier.

4. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name.

5. Operating Mode: Click Network (Infrastructure).

6. Click Next to open the Security Settings.

7. Select Enterprise Security.

8. Network Authentication: Select WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise.

9. Data Encryption: Select one of the following:

❍ TKIP provides per-packet key mixing, a message integrity check and a rekeying mechanism. ❍ AES-CCMP (Advanced Encryption Standard - Counter CBC-MAC Protocol) is used as the data

encryption method whenever strong data protection is important.

10. Enable 802.1x: Selected.

11. Authentication Type: Select EAP-FAST to be used with this connection.

AES-CCMP is recommended.

NOTE: If CCXv4 Application Setting was not installed through an Administrator Package, only EAP- FAST User Settings are available for configuration. Refer to EAP-FAST User Settings.

Step 1 of 2: EAP-FAST Provisioning

1. Click Disable EAP-FAST Enhancements (CCXv4) to allow provisioning inside a serverunauthenticated TLS tunnel (Unauthenticated-TLS-Server Provisioning Mode).

2. Click Select server to view any unauthenticated PACs that have already been provisioned and reside on this computer.

NOTE: If the provisioned PAC is valid, Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless does not prompt the user for acceptance of the PAC. If the PAC is invalid, Intel PROSet/Wireless fails the provisioning automatically. A status message is displayed in the Wireless Event Viewer that an administrator can review on the user's computer.

To import a PAC:

● Click Select server to open the Protected Access Credentials (PAC) list.

● Click Import to import a PAC that resides on this computer or a server.

● Select the PAC and click Open.

● Enter the PAC password (optional).

● Click OK to close this page. The selected PAC is added to PAC list.

3. Click Next to select the credential retrieval method or click OK to save the EAP-FAST settings and return to the Profiles list. The PAC is used for this wireless profile.

Step 2 of 2: EAP-FAST Additional Information

To perform client authentication in the established tunnel, a client sends a user name and password to authenticate and establish client authorization policy.

1. Click User Credentials to select one of the following credentials retrieval method:

Use Windows logon,

Prompt each time I connect , or Use the following.

2. Click OK to save the settings and close the page. Server verification is not required.

Cisco Compatible Extensions, Version 4 (CCXv4)

To set up a client with EAP-FAST authentication with Cisco Compatible Extensions, version 4 (CCXv4):

1. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

2. On the Profile page, click Add to open the Create Wireless Profile Wizard's General Settings.

3. Wireless Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier.

4. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name.

5. Operating Mode: Click Network (Infrastructure).

6. Click Next to open the Security Settings.

7. Select Enterprise Security.

8. Network Authentication: Select WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise.

9. Data Encryption: Select one of the following:

❍ TKIP provides per-packet key mixing, a message integrity check and a rekeying mechanism. ❍ AES-CCMP (Advanced Encryption Standard - Counter CBC-MAC Protocol) is used as the data

encryption method whenever strong data protection is important.

10. Data Encryption: Select AES-CCMP.

11. Enable 802.1x: Selected.

12. Authentication Type: Select EAP-FAST to be used with this connection.

AES-CCMP is recommended.

Step 1 of 3: EAP-FAST Provisioning

With CCXv4, EAP-FAST supports two modes for provisioning:

● Server-Authenticated Mode: Provisioning inside a server authenticated TLS tunnel.

● Server-Unauthenticated Mode: Provisioning inside an unauthenticated TLS tunnel.

NOTE: Server-Authenticated Mode provides significant security advantages over ServerUnauthenticated Mode even when EAP-MSCHAPv2 is being used as an inner method. This mode protects the EAP-MSCHAPv2 exchanges from potential Man-in-the-Middle attacks by verifying the server’s authenticity before exchanging MSCHAPv2. Therefore, Server-Authenticated Mode is preferred whenever it is possible. EAP-FAST peer must use Server-Authenticated Mode whenever a certificate or public key is available to authenticate the server and ensure the best security practices.

Provisioning of Protected Access Credentials (PAC):

EAP-FAST uses a PAC key to protect the user credentials that are exchanged. All EAP-FAST authenticators are identified by an authority identity (A-ID). The local authenticator sends its A-ID to an authenticating client, and the client checks its database for a matching A-ID. If the client does not recognize the A-ID, it requests a new PAC.

NOTE: If the provisioned Protected Access Credential (PAC) is valid, Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless does not prompt the user for acceptance of the PAC. If the PAC is invalid, Intel PROSet/Wireless fails the provisioning automatically. A status message is displayed in the

Wireless Event Viewer

that an administrator can review on the user's computer.

1. Verify that Disable EAP-FAST Enhancements (CCXv4) is not selected. Allow unauthenticated provisioning and Allow authenticated provisioning are selected by default. Once a PAC is selected from the Default Server, you can deselect any of these provisioning methods.

2. Default Server: None is selected as the default. Click Select Server to select a PAC from the default PAC authority server or select a server from the Server group list. The EAP-FAST Default Server (PAC Authority) selection page opens.

NOTE: Server groups are only listed if you have installed an

Administrator Package that contains

EAP-FAST Authority ID (A-ID) Group settings.

PAC distribution can also be completed manually (out-of-band). Manual provisioning enables you to create a PAC for a user on an ACS server and then import it into a user's computer. A PAC file can be protected with a password, which the user needs to enter during a PAC import.

To import a PAC:

1. Click Import to import a PAC from the PAC server.

2. Click Open.

3. Enter the PAC password. (Optional)

4. Click OK closes this page. The selected PAC is used for this wireless profile.

EAP-FAST CCXv4 enables support for the provisioning of other credentials beyond the PAC currently provisioned for tunnel establishment. The credential types supported include trusted CA certificate, machine credentials for machine authentication, and temporary user credentials used to bypass user authentication.

Use a certificate (TLS Authentication)

1. Click Use a certificate (TLS Authentication)

2. Click Identity Protection when the tunnel is protected.

3. Select one of the following:

❍ Use a user certificate on this computer. Click Select to choose the user certificate. Click OK.

Proceed to Step 4.

❍ Use the certificate issued to this computer. Proceed to Step 5. ❍ Use my smart card. Select if the certificate resides on a smart card. Proceed to Step 5.

4. User Name: Enter the user name assigned to the user certificate.

5. Click Next.

Step 2 of 3: EAP-FAST Additional Information

If you selected Use a certificate (TLS Authentication) and Use a user certificate on this computer, click Next (no roaming identity is required) and proceed to

Step 3 to configure EAP-FAST Server certificate settings.

If you do not need to configure EAP-FAST server settings, click OK to save your settings and return to the Profiles page.

If you selected to use a smart card, add the roaming identity, if required. Click OK to save your settings and return to the Profiles page.

If you did not select Use a certificate (TLS Authentication), click Next to select an Authentication Protocol. CCXv4 permits additional credentials or TLS cipher suites to establish the tunnel.

Authentication Protocol: Select either

GTC, or MS-CHAP-V2 (Default).

Generic Token Card (GTC)

GTC may be used with Server-Authenticated Mode . This enable peers using other user databases as Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and one-time password (OTP) technology to be provisioned inband. However, the replacement may only be achieved when used with the TLS cipher suites that ensure server authentication.

To configure a one-time password:

1. Authentication Protocol: Select GTC (Generic Token Card).

2. User Credentials: Select Prompt each time I connect.

3. On connection prompt for: Select one of the following:

Name Description Static Password One-time password (OTP) PIN (Soft Token)

On connection, enter the user credentials. Obtain the password from a hardware token device. Obtain the password from a soft token program.

1. Click OK.

2. Select the profile on the Wireless Networks list.

3. Click Connect. When prompted, enter the user name, domain and one-time password (OTP).

4. Click OK.

MS-CHAP-V2. This parameter specifies the authentication protocol operating over the PEAP tunnel.

1. Select the user credentials:

Use Windows logon, Prompt each time I connect, or Use the following.

2. Roaming Identity: A Roaming Identity may be populated in this field or you can use %domain%\% username% as the default format for entering a roaming identity.

Step 3 of 3: EAP-FAST Server

Authenticated-TLS-Server Provisioning Mode is supported using a trusted CA certificate, a self-signed server certificate, or server public keys and GTC as the inner EAP method.

1. Select one of the following credential retrieval methods:

Validate Server Certificate or Specify Server or

Certificate Name.

2. Click OK to close the security settings.

EAP-FAST User Settings

NOTE: If an Administrator Package was installed on a user's computer that did not apply the Cisco

Compatible Extensions, Version 4 Application Setting, only EAP-FAST User settings are available for configuration.

To set up a client with EAP-FAST authentication:

1. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

2. On the Profile page, click Add to open the Create Wireless Profile General Settings.

3. Wireless Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier.

4. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name.

5. Operating Mode: Click Network (Infrastructure).

6. Click Next to open the Security Settings.

7. Click Enterprise Security.

8. Network Authentication: Select WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise.

9. Data Encryption: Select one of the following:

❍ TKIP provides per-packet key mixing, a message integrity check and a rekeying mechanism. ❍ AES-CCMP (Advanced Encryption Standard - Counter CBC-MAC Protocol) is used as the data

encryption method whenever strong data protection is important.

10. Enable 802.1x: Selected.

11. Authentication Type: Select EAP-FAST to be used with this connection.

12. Click

Cisco Options to select Allow Fast Roaming (CCKM) which enables the client wireless adapter for

fast secure roaming.

AES-CCMP is recommended.

EAP-FAST User:

Select the credential retrieval method:

1. Select the user credentials: Use Windows logon, Prompt each time I connect, or Use the following.

2. Allow automatic provisioning of Protected Access Credentials (PAC):

Click PACs to view any PACs that have already been provisioned and reside on this computer. A PAC must have already been obtained to clear Allow automatic provisioning on the Security Settings.

Wireless Event Viewer

that an administrator can review on the user's computer.

To import a PAC:

1. Click PACs to open the Protected Access Credentials (PAC) list.

2. Click Import to import a PAC that resides on this computer or a server.

3. Select the PAC and click Open.

4. Enter the PAC password (optional).

5. Click OK to close this page. The selected PAC is added to PAC list.

6. Click OK to save the EAP-FAST settings and return to the Profiles list. The PAC is used for this wireless profile.

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