With your WiFi network card, you can access WiFi networks, share files or printers, or even share your Internet
connection. All of these features can be explored using a WiFi network in your home or office. This WiFi network
solution is designed for both home and business use. Additional users and features can be added as your
networking needs grow and change.
This guide contains basic information about Intel adapters. It includes information about several adapter properties
that you can set to control and enhance the performance of your adapter with your particular wireless network
and environment. Intel® wireless adapters enable fast connectivity without wires for desktop and notebook PCs.
Adapter Settings
Regulatory Information
Specifications
Important Information
Support
Warranty
Glossary
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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. 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.
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."
The Advanced tab displays the device properties for the WiFi adapter installed on your computer. This version of
Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software is compatible with the following adapters:
Windows* XP users: At the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility, Advanced Menu click Adapter
Settings. Select the Advanced tab.
PROSet/Wireless Enterprise Software, at the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility, Advanced Menu click
Adapter Settings. Select the Advanced tab.
Open the Device Manager and click on the WiFi network adapter. Then select the Advanced tab.
WiFi Adapter Settings Description
NameDescription
802.11n
Channel Width
(2.4 GHz)
802.11n
Channel Width
(5.2 GHz)
Set high throughput channel width to maximize performance. Set the channel width to Auto or
20MHz. Use 20MHz if 802.11n channels are restricted. This setting applies to 802.11n capable
adapters only.
NOTE: This setting does not apply to the following adapters:
Set high throughput channel width to maximize performance. Set the channel width to Auto or
20MHz. Use 20MHz if 802.11n channels are restricted. This setting applies to 802.11n capable
adapters only.
NOTE: This setting does not apply to the following adapters:
Intel® WiFi Link 1000
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
802.11n ModeThe 802.11n standard builds on previous 802.11 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 WiFi adapter. Enabled is the default setting. This
setting applies to 802.11n capable adapters only.
NOTE: To achieve transfer rates greater than 54 Mbps on 802.11n connections, WPA2*-AES
security must be selected. No security ( None) can be selected to enable network setup and
troubleshooting.
An administrator can enable or disable support for high throughput mode to reduce powerconsumption or conflicts with other bands or compatibility issues.
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 permitted 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. This
setting does not apply to the Intel® WiFi Link 1000 adapter.
NOTE: When an 802.11a channel is not displayed, initiating ad hoc networks is not supported
for 802.11a channels.
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.
Ad Hoc QoS
Mode
Fat Channel
Intolerant
Mixed mode
protection
Power
Management
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 WiFi adapter uses
WMM to support priority tagging and queuing capabilities for Wi -Fi networks.
WMM Enabled (Default)
WMM Disabled
This setting communicates to surrounding networks that this WiFi adapter is not tolerant of
40MHz channels in the 2.4GHz band. The default setting is for this to be turned off (disabled),
so that the adapter does not send this notification.
NOTE: This setting does not apply to the following adapters:
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG 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.
Lets you select a balance between power consumption and WiFi adapter performance. The WiFi
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.
NOTE: Power consumption savings vary based on Network (Infrastructure) settings.
RoamingThis setting lets you define how aggressively your wireless client roams to improve connection
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.
Throughput
Enhancement
Transmit
Power
Wireless ModeSelect which mode to use for connection to a wireless network:
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 the lowest transmit power. Enables you to
expand the number of coverage areas or confine a coverage area. Reduces the coverage area
in high traffic areas to improve overall transmission quality and avoids congestion and
interference with other devices.
Highest: Maximum Coverage: Set the adapter to a maximum transmit power level. Select
for maximum performance and range in environments with limited additional WiFi radio
devices.
NOTE: The optimal setting is for a user to always set the transmit power at the lowest
possible level that is 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 it shares the same radio spectrum with.
NOTE: This setting takes effect when either Network (Infrastructure) or Device to Device (ad
hoc) mode is used.
802.11a only: Connect the wireless WiFi adapter to 802.11a networks only. Not
applicable for all adapters.
802.11b only: Connect the wireless WiFi adapter to 802.11b networks only. Not
applicable for all adapters.
802.11g only: Connect the wireless WiFi adapter to 802.11g networks only.
802.11a and 802.11g: Connect the WiFi adapter to 802.11a and 802.11g networks
only. Not applicable for all adapters.
802.11b and 802.11g: Connect the WiFi adapter to 802.11b and 802.11g networks
only. Not applicable for all adapters.
802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g: (Default) - Connect to either 802.11a, 802.11b or
802.11g wireless networks. Not applicable for all adapters.
OKSaves settings and returns to the previous page.
CancelCloses and cancels any changes.
Microsoft Windows* Advanced Options (Adapter Settings)
To access the Windows* XP Advanced options:
1. Start Windows and log on with administrative privileges.
2. From your desktop, right-click My Computer and click Properties.
3. Click the Hardware tab.
4. Click Device Manager.
5. Double-click Network adapters.
6. Right -click the name of the installed WiFi adapter that is in use.
9. Select the property you want (for example, Mixed Mode Protection, Power Management).
10. To select a new value or setting, click Use default value to clear the checkbox. Then select a new value or
setting. To return to the default value, click the Use default value checkbox. (The Use default value box
is not present for all properties, for example, Ad Hoc Channel. In this case, simply select the setting you
want.)
11. To save your settings and exit the window, click OK.
Temperature
Humidity50% to 95% non -condensing (at temperatures of 25 ºC to 35 ºC)
WiFi
Frequency
Modulation
Frequency band2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (dependent on country)
ModulationBPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAMCCK, DQPSK, DBPSK
Wireless Medium2.4 GHz ISM: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
ChannelsAll channels as defined by the relevant specification and country rules.
IEEE 802.11n
Data Rates
IEEE 802.11g
Data Rates
IEEE 802.11b
Data Rates
Bluetooth
Support
General
Operating
Systems
Hirose U.FL-R-SMT mates with cable connector U.FL-LP - 066
Form FactorPCI Express* Full-Mini Card and Half-Mini Card
DimensionsFull-Mini Card: Width 2.00 in x Length 1.18 in x Height 0.18 in (50.95 mm x 30 mm x 4.5 mm)
Half-Mini Card: Width 1.049 in x Length 1.18 in x Height 0.18 in (26.64 mm x 30 mm x 4.5
mm)
Antenna
Interface
Connector
Antenna
Diversity
Connector
Interface
Voltage3.3 V
Operating
Temperature
Humidity50% to 95% non - condensing (at temperatures of 25 ºC to 35 ºC)
Frequency
Modulation
Frequency band 5.15 GHz - 5.85 GHz (dependent on country)2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (dependent on country)
ModulationBPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAMCCK, DQPSK, DBPSK
Wireless
Medium
ChannelsAll channels as defined by the relevant specification and country rules.
IEEE 802.11n
Data Rates
Hirose U.FL-R-SMT mates with cable connector U.FL-LP - 066
On-board diversity
52-pin Mini Card edge connector
0 to +80 degrees Celsius
5 GHz (802.11a/n)2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n)
5 GHz UNII: Orthogonal Frequency Division
Multiplexing (OFDM)
ArchitectureInfrastructure or ad hoc (peer-to -peer) operating modes
SecurityWPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA -Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, AES-CCMP 128 -bit, WEP 128 -
bit and 64 -bit; 802.1X: EAP-SIM, LEAP, PEAP, TKIP, EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP- AKA
Product SafetyUL, C-UL, CB (IEC 60590)
Intel® WiFi Link 1000
WiFi / WiMAX
Form FactorPCI Express* Mini Card and Half-Mini Card
SKUsIntel® WiFi Link 1000 - 1X2 MC/HMC
DimensionsMini Card: Width 2.0 in x Length 1.18 in x Height 0.18 in (50.80 mm x 30 mm x 4.5 mm)
Half-Mini Card: Width 1.049 in x Length 1.18 in x Height 0.18 in (26.64 mm x 30 mm x 4.5
mm)
Antenna
Interface
Connector
Antenna Diversity On-board diversity
Connector
Interface
Voltage3.3 V
Operating
Temperature
Humidity50% to 90% non -condensing (at temperatures of 25 ºC to 35 ºC)
WiFi
Frequency
Modulation
Frequency band2.41 -2.474 GHz (dependent on country)
ModulationBPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM, CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK
Wireless Medium2.4 GHz ISM: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
ChannelsAll channels as defined by the relevant specification and country rules.
IEEE 802.11n
Data Rates
IEEE 802.11g
Data Rates
IEEE 802.11b
Data Rates
WiFi General
Operating
Systems
Wi-Fi Alliance*
certification
Cisco Compatible
Extensions
certification
WLAN StandardIEEE 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11n
ArchitectureInfrastructure or ad hoc (peer-to - peer) operating modes
SecurityWPA-Personal, WPA2 -Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, 802.1X: EAP-SIM, LEAP,
Hirose U.FL-R-SMT mates with cable connector U.FL-LP - 066