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Network Details

This window provides information about the selected network. The information varies, based on the
network type and status:

● Network activated and connected

● Network activated, not connected

● Network not activated, not connected

Network Name

The name of the network, as defined by the network
service provider.

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Network Details

Network Type

Either Not activated, or Home. A network that is
not activated needs to be activated before you can
access the internet over it. To activate a network,
select the network and click Connect. This will start
the activation process. Your home network is the
WiMAX network you use to access the internet.

Network Status

Connected or Not connected. Only an activated

network can be connected (for this window).

Signal

This is the signal strength as received at the adapter.
It can range from Poor to Excellent. Poor signal
strength may affect the apparent speed of the
connection, or the connection may be dropped.

Security Always Enabled for WiMAX networks.

IP address

This internet protocol address for your WiMAX
network adapter. This information is only present
when the network is connected.

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Detailed Information

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Detailed Information

The Detailed Information window has the following information tabs:

● Adapter

● Current Connection

Adapter

This tab lets you select the adapter from a drop-down list of supported WiMAX adapters. (Adapters not
supported by the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX utility are not listed here.) Then click Details to

learn learn details for that adapter.

Adapter Details

This window provides detailed information about the selected WiMAX adapter. This information
includes:

● Manufacturer

● Model

● Model version

● MAC address

If the WiMAX adapter is not present in the laptop, all fields are filed with: Adapter not found.

Current Connection

This tab provides detailed information about the current connection. Information provided is refreshed

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Detailed Information

periodically and will change based on your activity and location relative to WiMAX network
transceivers. If you are not connected to a WiMAX network, then all fields are filled with Not

connected.

Connected Network

Name The name of the WiMAX network you are currently connected to.
Total connection time

Indicates the time duration for this connection, from the moment
at which the connection was made.

Network Statistics
Channel Frequency The channel frequency for this connection.
RSSI
CINR
Transmit power

Data Transferred
Total bytes sent
Total bytes received
Total packets sent
Total packets received

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Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection
Utility

User Guide

Introduction

This user guide describes how to use the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility and the
following Intel(R) WiMAX adapters:

● Intel® Wireless WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150

● Intel® Wireless WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350

Table of Contents

● What is WiMAX?

● What is the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility?
❍ Start Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Utility
❍ Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Utility Main Window
❍ Connection Status
❍ Available WiMAX Networks
❍ Icons
❍ Options
❍ Taskbar
❍ Close Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Utility

● Connect to a WiMAX Network
❍ First Time Connection to a WiMAX Network
❍ Connecting to an Activated WiMAX Network
❍ Automatic and Manual Connection
❍ Disconnect from WiMAX Network

● Updates from Your WiMAX Network Service Provider

● Advanced Features

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● All Status Messages

● Specifications

● Troubleshooting

● Customer Support

● Warranty

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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"IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL USERS OR DISTRIBUTORS:

CONTENT IN DEVELOPMENT 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. Because 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.

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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."

January 2008

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Intel(R) WiMAX Utility

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Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Main Window

What is the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility?
Start Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility
Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility Main Window
Connection Status
View WiMAX Networks
Icons
Options
Close Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility

What is the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility?

The Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility (or just Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX) lets you easily manage your
laptop connections to WiMAX networks. Your first connection is simple, and based on your preferences and previous connections,
the utility will keep track of available networks and can connect to them as needed. The utility is completely configurable. And your
WiMAX adapter and connection can be easily turned off whenever necessary.

Start Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility

Because your laptop computer has a WiMAX adapter, a software program is always managing the adapter. If a program other than
Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX is managing your WiMAX adapter, you first need to close/stop that program. You can then start
Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX.

To start Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX, use one of the following methods:

● Click Start > All Programs >Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility.

● Right-click the Taskbar icon located in the lower right corner of your Windows Desktop. Click Configure WiMAX....

● Double-click the Taskbar icon to open Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX.

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Intel(R) WiMAX Utility

If there are any issues encountered when starting the application, a window is displayed showing the possible reasons. See Reasons

Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility is not starting for more information.

Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility Main
Window

The Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX utility main window lets you:

● Connect to a network.

● Activate a new network for connection.

● View current connection status information.

● Search for available networks. These are both activated, home networks and un-activated networks.

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Intel(R) WiMAX Utility

Connection Status Area

This area tells you about the current connection status. For example, if you are currently connected to a network, this area shows you
current network name, signal quality, and connection duration.

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Intel(R) WiMAX Utility

Information

Connected to: Indicates the WiMAX network you are currently connected to. There are several other status messages
displayed in this area. See

Connection Status Messages.

Indicates signal strength. The number of green bars may range from one to five, with more green bars indicating a
stronger signal. Stronger signals enable more rapid connections. Weaker signals may result in dropped connections.

Time Indicates the time duration for this connection, from the moment at which the connection was made.

Buttons

Details

Provides details of the highlighted or connected network.

Disconnect

Click Disconnect to disconnect from the currently connected network. The network will then be listed in the
Available Networks list. This button is not present if your are not connected to a network.

WiMAX On/Off

Turns the WiMAX radio on or off. If you are connected to a network and you turn the radio off, you will be
disconnected. If the utility is searching for networks and you turn the radio off, the search will be stopped.

Options

Clicking Options presents these choices:

● Preferences

● Detailed Information

● Advanced...

● About: Provides information about the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Utility.

Help Provides this help in using the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Utility.

View WiMAX Networks

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Intel(R) WiMAX Utility

This area lists the detected networks. Detected networks are shown in the following order:

● Connected network. This is the WiMAX network you are currently connected to.

● Networks available to connect: This list includes activated home networks and un-activated networks.
❍ A home network is indicated by the icon. Double-click on any home network, you will then be connected to that

network. You can also right-click on the network to select either Connect or

Show details.

❍ A un-activated network is indicated by the icon. An un-activated network is one that you have not activated for

service. Double-click on an un-activated network and you will then begin the activation process. You can also right­click on the network to select either Connect to begin the activation process, or

Show details.

The Networks area displays the following information for each network:

Type

Indicated by the icon, this tells you if the network is a home network or is un-activated. A network that is un­activated is not yet available for connection, you first need to activate service. To activate a un-activated network,
select it and click

Connect.

Name Name of the listed network

Indicates signal strength. The number of green bars may range from one to five, with more green bars indicating a
stronger signal. Stronger signals enable more rapid connections. Weaker signals may result in dropped connections.

Buttons

The Networks areas has the following buttons:

Search for Networks

Causes the adapter to search for all networks. This may take several minutes to complete. Detected networks
are shown in the list, first home networks and then un-activated networks. Once you begin a network search,
there is no way to stop the search, other than clicking WiMAX Off, which will turn off the WiMAX radio
and halt the search.

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Details

Provides details of the current network selected from the networks list.

Connect

When the selected network in the list is an activated (for example, a home network), then clicking Connect
opens a connection with that network. Information about the connection is provided in the

Network

Connection Status window. If the selected network is not yet activated, the clicking Connect will start the

activation process. You can also connect to an available network by double-clicking on it. This button is
grayed out if no un-connected networks are available.

Icons

The following icons are used in the main window to provide information. Additionally, icons used in the taskbar keep you informed
about WiMAX networks and your WiMAX adapter.

Icon Meaning

Used in the Connection Status area, this indicates that you are connected to a WiMAX network. There are several other
status messages and icons displayed in this area. See

Connection Status Messages.

Indicates signal strength. The number of green bars may range from one to five, with more green bars indicating a
stronger signal. Stronger signals enable more rapid connections. Weaker signals may result in slower or dropped
connections.

Indicates that this is a home network. You have already activated service with this network and it is available for
connection.

Indicates that this is a secure WiMAX network. WiMAX connections are all encrypted to protect the privacy of your
connection. WiMAX supports the DES3 and AES security protocols, as specified in IEEE specification 802.16.

Indicates that you have not activated this network. To make the network available, your need to first Activate service.

Close Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Utility Window

To close the utility main window, click X on the main window, upper-right corner. Closing the utility does not close a connection.
The utility and the radio continue to operate. To close a connection, click Disconnect on the main window.

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Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection
Utility did not start

If Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX does not start, a window opens listing possible reasons. An
example of the reasons may be:

● No WiMAX device was found. The required WiMAX adapter is not installed in the computer,

or the adapter is not working correctly. Check that a proper working adapter is installed. (Turn
off the computer before doing this.)

● The WiMAX adapter has been disabled. The adapter may be disabled via the Windows XP* or

Windows Vista* operating system. Check the Device Manager to be sure that the adapter is
enabled.

● The WiMAX driver and/or App/Srv are not operational. You may need to reboot the

computer. Or you may need to reinstall the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX software.

Another Application is running WiMAX

If you start Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX and this message is displayed, it is because another
application is controlling the WiMAX adapter and connections. To use Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless
WiMAX to activate networks and make connections, click Enable Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX
Connection Utility.

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WiMAX Overview

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WiMAX Overview

WiMAX is a next generation wireless network communications technology. WiMAX is similar to Wi­Fi, except that WiMAX provides high-speed, broadband access over a much larger area. For fixed
WiMAX stations, the range of coverage may be up to 30 miles. WiMAX networks also enjoy less radio
interference than Wi-Fi. Notebook computers and Mobile Internet Devices enabled for WiMAX service
can access the Internet when WiFi hotspots are not available. WiMAX service can let a mobile user, for
example in a bus, access the internet and remain connected as the bus moves across the city.

WiMAX Benefits

WiMAX provides access to the Internet in more places than current WiFi hotspots. WiMAX serves
mobile users with a broader range of wireless coverage. High-speed connections provide access to richer
content, an improved user experience, and more complex media and gaming.

View a Demo about WiMAX

Click here to learn more about WiMAX. <<Link to C:\Program Files\Intel WiMAX Demo
\Intel_WiMAX_Demo.exe>>

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