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Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility User's Guide

Supported wireless adapters:

● Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300

● Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250

● Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200

● Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350

● Intel® WiFi Link 5300

● Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150

● Intel® WiFi Link 5100

● Intel® WiFi Link 1000

● Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

● Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_

● Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

● Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945_BG Network Connection

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.

Depending on the model of your Intel WiFi adapter, your adapter is compatible with

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n (draft 2.0) wireless standards. Operating at 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz frequency at data rates of up to 450 Mbps, you can now connect your computer to existing high-speed networks that use multiple access points within large or small environments. Your WiFi adapter maintains automatic data rate control according to the access point location and signal strength to achieve the fastest possible connection. All of your wireless network connections are easily managed by the WiFi connection utility. Profiles that are set up through the WiFi connection utility provide enhanced security measures with

802.1X network authentication.

Table of Contents

● Use the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility ❍ Connect to a Network ❍ Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup* ❍ Use Profiles

❍ Set up Security ❍ WiFi Network Overview ❍ Administrator Tool ❍ Create Administrator Packages ❍ Create Profiles ❍ Security Overview ❍ Safety and Regulatory Information ❍ Specifications ❍ Troubleshooting ❍ Glossary ❍ Customer Support ❍ Warranty

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. Nor does Intel make any commitment to update the information contained herein.

"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."

August 14 , 2009

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Use the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility

Use Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility as your Wireless Manager Start Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility Start Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility from the Taskbar

● Taskbar Icons

● Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts

Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility Main Window

● First Time Connection

● WiFi Networks list

● Connection Status Icons

● Network Properties

● Connection Details

Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software Menus

● Tools Menu ❍ Application Settings

❍ Intel® Wireless Troubleshooter ❍ Manual Diagnostics Tool ❍ Administrator Tool

● Advanced Menu ❍ Adapter Settings

❍ Advanced Statistics ❍ Use Windows to Manage WiFi

● Profiles Menu ❍ Manage Profiles

❍ Manage Exclusions

Use Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility Profile Features Turn Wireless Radio On or Off Installing Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility Install Additional Software Features Remove Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility

Use Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility as Your Wireless Manager

Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software is used to set up, edit, and manage WiFi network profiles to connect to WiFi networks. It also includes advanced settings such as power management and channel selection for setting up ad-hoc WiFi networks.

If you use Microsoft* Windows* 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 > Control Panel.

2. Double-click Network Connections.

3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection.

4. Click Properties.

5. Click WiFi 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 WiFi Connection Utility is configured to manage your network profiles.

NOTE: Verify that the

Application Settings option Notify when another application

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

Start Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility

To start the WiFi connection utility, use one of the following methods:

● Click Start > Programs > Intel PROSet Wireless > WiFi Connection Utility.

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

open the Taskbar menu. Click Configure WiFi.

● Double-click the Taskbar icon.

To close the WiFi connection utility 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.

Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility Main Window

The WiFi Connection Utility Main Window lets you:

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

● Scan for available WiFi 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 Details

On the main window, click Details to view detailed parameters of the access point and network adapter. The Connection Details window displays the current network connection information. See

Connection Details for a complete description.

The Taskbar icon also indicates the current connection status. See

Taskbar Icons.

Main Window Connection Status Icons

The connection status icons indicate the current connection status of your WiFi adapter. The connection status icon displays in the WiFi connection utility main window See

Icons.

Connection Status

Profile Management

On the WiFi connection utility main window, click Connect on a WiFi 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 WiFi network.

You can also add, edit, and remove profiles from the connection utility 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

information.

Profiles list. Click Profiles on the WiFi

Profile Management for more

Menus

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

Name Description

File

Exit: Closes the WiFi connection utility main window.

Tools

Application Settings: Use to set system wide connection preferences. See

Application Settings for information.

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

Intel® Wireless Troubleshooter for more information.

Manual Diagnostics Tool: The Manual Diagnostics Tool lets you run a set of diagnostics tests that verify the functionality of your WiFi adapter. See

Manual

Diagnostics Tool 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 WiFi connection utility and to create custom install

See

Administrator Tool for more information.

packages to export to other systems.

NOTE: The Administrator Tool is available only if it installed during a custom installation of the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software. See

Install Additional

Software Features for more information on custom installation.

Advanced

Profiles

Adapter Settings: Displays Adapter Settings that are equivalent to the settings in

the Microsoft Windows Advanced settings. See

Adapter Settings for information.

To access Adapter Settings from Microsoft Windows:

● Double-click 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 view detailed information about the WiFi adapter and connection. See

Advanced Statistics for more information.

Use Windows to Manage WiFi: Select to enable Microsoft Windows* XP as the wireless manager. See

Microsoft Windows* XP Wireless Zero Configuration for more

information.

Manage Profiles: Select to create or edit profiles.

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

Manage Exclusions for more information.

Help

Help: Starts the online help.

About: Displays version information for the currently installed application

components.

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, See the

Administrator Tool section.

Name Description Administrator Packages

Application Settings

Administrator Profiles

Adapter Settings

EAP-FAST A-ID Groups

The Administrator Packages are used to save administrative profiles and other settings. For Windows* XP, you can copy or send this selfextracting executable to clients on your network. When it is run, the contents are installed and configured on the destination computer. See

Administrator Tool Packages.

An administrator can configure the WiFi connection utility Application Settings to control how the application behaves on the user's computer, and to select what level of control users have over various aspects of their wireless connections. See

Application Settings.

Enable or disable Persistent or Pre-logon/Common profiles and configure Voice over IP (VoIP) settings on the computer. See

Administrator Tool Profiles.

An administrator can select which level of control that users have over their wireless network connections. See

Settings.

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. See

Administrator Tool

Administrator Tool Adapter

Administrator Tool EAP-FAST A-ID Groups.

Change Password

Change the password for the Administrator Tool. See

Password for more information.

Change

Closes the page.

Help?

Provides help information for this page.

Use Windows to Manage WiFi (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 the WiFi connection utility. Click Use Windows to manage WiFi on the Advanced menu. If Windows* XP Wireless Zero Configuration is enabled, the features in the WiFi connection utility are disabled. To let the WiFi connection utility manage your WiFi connections, click Enable WiFi Control on the main window.

Installing Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility

Typical Installation

The following components are installed in a Typical installation.

● The WiFi connection utility driver. You can choose to install the driver only if desired. This is

the minimal installation.

● The WiFi connection utility. For a Typical installation, this includes the following: ❍ Wi-Fi Protected Setup*

❍ Intel® Wireless Troubleshooter

NOTE: If you plan to use Novell Client* for Windows, it should be installed prior to installation of the WiFi connection utility. If the WiFi connection utility is already installed, you should remove it prior to installation of Novell Client for Windows.

Custom Installation

The following features are available to install during a Custom installation. Of these, Wi-Fi Protected Setup* and Intel® Wireless Troubleshooter are also installed in a typical installation.

● Administrator Tool

● WMI Support

● Single Sign On ❍ Pre-logon Connect

● WiFi Protected Setup

● Intel® Wireless Troubleshooter

Administrator Tool: 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 WiFi connection utility.

WMI Support: Windows Management Instrumentation functionality allows administrators who do not have the WiFi connection utility installed to manage remotely clients that do have the WiFi connection utility 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. 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. The Fast User Switching and the Windows* XP Welcome Screen are disabled when Single Sign On support is installed.

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 Connect: A Pre-logon/Common profile is active once a user logs onto the computer. Prelogon Connect establishes a wireless connection prior to user logon to Windows. This feature is installed with Single Sign On.

WiFi Protected Setup: Installed as part of a Typical installation, this feature detects when a compatible wireless router is present and provides easy connection to it.

Intel® Wireless Troubleshooter: Provides valuable assistance in resolving wireless WiFi connection problems.

To install these features, select Custom during installation. Follow the instructions below to install features. If the WiFi connection utility is already installed, see the

post-installation instructions.

Install Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility

1. Insert the Installation CD in your CD drive.

2. The installer presents the message: Welcome to the Intel® PROSet Wireless Tools Installation Wizard. Click Next.

3. The next message displays: Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software. Click Next.

4. Read the license agreement.

5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement. You can click Print if you want a printed copy of the agreement. Then click Next.

6. Click Next to accept the default install destination folder. Otherwise, click Change to specify a different location. Then click OK and Next.

7. Click Typical or Custom. If you click Typical, proceed to step 9.

8. If performing a Custom installation, select from the list of features to install. See

Installation for an explanation of the available features. For each feature, you can select:

❍ This feature will be installed on the local hard drive. ❍ This feature, and all subfeatures, will be installed on the local hard drive. ❍ The feature will not be available.

9. Click Next.

10. The installation may take several minutes. When the installation completes, the message InstallShield Wizard Completed displays. Click Finish.

11. You may be asked to reboot the computer. If so, you should reboot you computer now. Click Yes to do so, or No to reboot later.

Custom

Install Additional Software Features

If the WiFi connection utility is already installed, follow the instructions below to add the

Administrator Tool and Pre-logon Connect:

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

2. Click Change.

3. The next message displays: Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software. Click Next.

4. Click Modify. Then click Next.

5. Click the red X next to any of the features not currently installed that you want to install.

6. For each feature you want to install, click one of the following choices, as appropriate:

❍ This feature will be installed on the local hard drive. ❍ This feature, and all subfeatures, will be installed on the local hard drive.

7. Click Next.

8. The installation may take several minutes. When the installation completes, the message InstallShield Wizard Completed displays. Click Finish.

9. You may be asked to reboot the computer. If so, you should reboot you computer now. Click

Yes to do so, or No to reboot later.

Remove Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility

To uninstall the WiFi connection utility:

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

2. Click Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software.

3. Click Change.

4. The next message displays: Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software. Click Next.

5. Click Remove.

6. Click Next.

7. The next message appears. Make your selection from the list and click Next. Save User Defined Settings. Choose what to do with your current application settings:

❍ Save. Save settings and files applicable to the current version of the application. ❍ Convert and Save. Save settings and files in the format compatible with Intel®

PROSet/Wireless versions 10 and 11.

❍ Remove. Do not save application settings.

8. The removal may take several minutes. After the software is removed, the message InstallShield Wizard Completed displays. Click Finish.

9. You may be asked to reboot the computer. If so, you should reboot you computer now. Click Yes to do so, or No to reboot later.

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Taskbar Icon

● Taskbar Menu Options

● Taskbar Icons

● Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts

● Start Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility from Taskbar

Taskbar Menu Options

The Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility status icon displays on the Taskbar located in the lower right corner of your Windows desktop. This icon looks like this:

Right-click the status icon to display the menu options.

If the WiFi connection utility is managing your WiFi connections, then the following menu options appear.

Name Description Configure WiFi

Click to open the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility and configure your WiFi connections.

WiFi On

Click to turn on the Intel WiFi adapter. The adapter will conduct a search for networks and may connect to a specific network, depending on the application settings.

WiFi On, 802.11a Off This optional menu item may be present, depending on the computer manufacturer

and whether the WiFi adapter supports band 802.11a or not. If present, this lets you turn on the WiFi radio (band b or g), but turn off the 802.11a band. See

Turn Radio

On or Off for more information.

WiFi Off

Click to turn off the Intel WiFi adapter. If you are currently connected to a WiFi network and you click WiFi Off, your WiFi network connection will be closed.

Connect to Profile

Displays the current profiles in the Profiles list. Click on a profile to connect to it.

Add New Device This command lets you add a new device (for example, a laptop) using Wi-Fi

Protected Setup*. The availability of this command on your computer means that your computer is already configured as a Wi-Fi Protected Setup registrar (using the WiFi connection utility). See

Add an New Device.

If Windows Zero Configuration manager is managing your WiFi connections, then the following menu options appear.

Name Description Open Wireless Zero

Configuration

WiFi On

WiFi Off

Connect to Profile Add New Device This command lets you add a new device (for example, a laptop) using Wi-Fi

Enable WiFi Control Click to assign management of your WiFi connections to the WiFi connection utility.

Click to open Windows Zero Configuration, the wireless connections manager provided by Windows*. Only available if you have selected Use Windows to Manage WiFi at the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility, Advanced menu.

Click to turn on the Intel WiFi adapter. The adapter will conduct a search for networks and may connect to a specific network, depending on the application settings.

Click to turn off the Intel WiFi adapter. If you are currently connected to a WiFi network and you click WiFi Off, your WiFi network connection will be closed.

Displays the current profiles in the Profiles list. Click on a profile to connect to it.

Protected Setup*. The availability of this command on your computer means that your computer is already configured as a Wi-Fi Protected Setup registrar (using the WiFi connection utility). See

Wireless Zero Configuration manager will no longer manage your connections. If you want to assign management of your WiFi connections back to Wireless Zero Configuration manager, open the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi software, and under the Advanced menu, click Use Windows to Manage WiFi.

Add an New Device.

Taskbar Icons

The Taskbar icon provides visual indication of the current WiFi 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

Name Description

Application Settings.

WiFi Off: The WiFi adapter currently is off. The WiFi adapter does not transmit or receive while it is off. Click WiFi On to enable the adapter. The icon is white and static.

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

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

WiFi networks found: An available WiFi network is found. Doubleclick the icon to display the WiFi Networks list. Select the network. Click Connect. The icon is yellow.

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

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

Connected to a WiFi network: Connected to a WiFi network. 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.

Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts

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 WiFi network changes state. For example, if you are out of range of any WiFi 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 WiFi networks are found, the following alert displays:

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

Once connected, the alert displays the WiFi 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.

Start Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software from Taskbar

To start Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software:

● Double-click the Taskbar icon located in the lower right corner of your Windows desktop, or

● Right-click the Taskbar icon , and select Configure WiFi.

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Get Connected

Connect to a WiFi Network First Time Connection Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup* Configure an Access Point and set up a WiFi Network Connect an Enrollee to a WiFi Network or Access Point Add an Enrollee to a WiFi Network at the Registrar Other Wireless Managers

Connect to a WiFi Network

You can connect to a WiFi 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 WiFi networks in the Intel®

PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility 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 lets you 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. Click

Connect to Profile. A list of previously configured profiles is listed. Select a profile.

First Time Connection

The WiFi connection utility automatically detects WiFi networks that are within range of your WiFi adapter. When a network is found, a desktop alert notification displays: WiFi networks found. See

for more information.

Taskbar Icons

1. Double-click the desktop alert to open the WiFi connection utility main window.

2. Select a network from the WiFi 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. See

the taskbar menu and icons.

4. If the network has security enabled, the Profile Wizard opens the Configure WiFi Settings window. This guides you through the process of creating a WiFi profile for this network. After a profile is created, connecting to this network in the future will be much easier.

5. You are requested to specify a Profile Name. The Profile Name is your name for this network. You can accept the existing profile name if present, or enter one. The profile name can be anything that helps you identify this network. For example, My Home Network, Coffee Shop on A Street.

6. You are requested to specify WiFi Network Name (SSID): This contains the network identifier name. This is a unique identifier that differentiates one WiFi network from another. If one is already entered, you can keep that.

7. Click Next. The Profile Wizard then detects the security settings of this network. The information you enter depends on those security settings. For information about security settings, see

Settings. For more information about keys and passwords, see Network Keys. For more information

about profiles, see

Profiles. You may need to contact the network administrator for the information

Main Window and Taskbar for more information about

Security

needed to log into this network.

8. After entering the required information, click OK to connect to the wireless network.

Main Window for more information.

See

Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup* to Configure or Join a Network

● Configure an access point and set up a network

● Connect an enrollee (computer) to a network or access point

● Add an enrollee to a network at the registrar

Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility implements Wi-Fi Protected Setup* to permit easy and secure set up and management of a WiFi network. You can use this capability to initially set up a wireless network and to introduce new devices to the network. Wi-Fi Protected Setup simplifies the set up process and at same time helps ensure that the network is configured securely. The following terms are used in this discussion.

● Access Point: A device that connects wireless devices to a network. The access point is configured

with the necessary network name (SSID) and security credentials.

● Enrollee: A device that seeks to join an access point or wireless network, but does not have the

password or key for the access point or network. Once the computer obtains the valid password or key, it becomes a member of the wireless network. The WiFi connection utility can be configured to operate as an enrollee for a supported access point.

● Registrar: A registrar is a logical entity (usually a computer) that allows other devices (usually

computers) to join the wireless network. The WiFi connection utility can be configured to operate as a registrar for a supported access point(s). The registrar securely transfers the access point key or password automatically.

A new wireless network is established by configuring the access point, connecting the desired computers equipped with WiFi adapters, and optionally attaching external network connectivity (i.e. the Internet, typically by connecting the access point to a DSL or cable modem, or equivalent).

Configure an Access Point and Set up a WiFi Network

The following steps will configure this computer as a registrar for a secure network or access point.

1. Locate the device ownership password for the access point. This is set by the manufacturer of the access point. The password is often located on a label on the bottom of the device.

2. Turn on the network access point.

3. At the computer that you want to establish as the registrar, turn on the WiFi connection utility.

4. In the WiFi connection utility, click Tools > Application Settings.

5. In the Application Settings area under Wi-Fi Protected Setup, turn on Enable device registration.

6. The next message tells you that one or more compatible devices are within range of your computer. Click this message. (Or, you can select the network from the WiFi Networks list in the WiFi connection utility main window.)

7. At the next window, on the Available Networks list, select the network that you want to connect to. The listed networks depends on what is detected. Click Next.

8. At the next window, enter the Device Ownership Password that you retrieved from the access point in step 1. Click Next to continue.

9. The next window shown displays the Network Name, Security Type, and Password. If the access point is already configured, it is grayed out; proceed to step 10. If the access point is not configured (fields are not grayed out), proceed to step 11.

10. After a few seconds the following message is displayed: The access point is already configured. Do you want to reconfigure it? If you do not want to reconfigure the access point, select No. The software joins the network, makes

the connection, and creates a profile. It then exits and this procedure is completed. If you want to reconfigure the access point, select Yes.

11. The next window is displayed. The first field shows the name of the access point. This is by default the Network Name (SSID). In this example we have reset it to MyWPS. You can name it whatever you want.

12. In the Security Type field, select the security type you want.

❍ WPA* Personal requires manual configuration of a pre-shared key (PSK) on the access point

and clients. This PSK authenticates a password or identifying code, on both the client station and the access point. An authentication server is not needed.

❍ 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 WiFi networks. Here we have selected WPA2 Personal security. You can use Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility profiles to obtain the WiFi network name (SSID) and WPA2-Personal pass phrase to use for a legacy device.

13. The third field is the Password (Key). The password shown is randomly generated or preconfigured, you can change it to whatever password you want. However you should use a robust key for improved security. It must have between 8 and 63 characters. When you have completed this step, click Next.

The following windows show the configuration of the access point and the registrar.

14. After the network receives the Ownership Password, you are notified that you have Successfully connected to <name of wireless network>. Click Finish. This process completes configuration of the access point and the registrar.

15. If you want to save these settings to a profile for future use by a legacy client, click Save wireless settings. The profile settings are saved to a text file (txt) on your local hard drive. The file is saved

to your local C:\ drive by default. Accept the default save location or click Browse to choose another location on your computer.

Next, you can connect an enrollee (computer) to the network using the registrar.

Connect an Enrollee to a WiFi Network or Access Point

Perform these steps to connect an enrollee to the network you just created. This assumes that the registrar computer is running the WiFi connection utility.

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.

1. At the enrollee you want to connect the network, a message tells you that one or more access points with Wi-Fi Protected Setup capability is within range of your wireless computer. Click on this message. (Or, you can select the network from the WiFi Networks list in the WiFi connection utility main window.)

2. The WiFi Protected Setup Wizard start up page opens. Use the Available Networks list to select the network that you want to connect to (in this example it is MyWPS). Then click Next.

3. The Discovery window opens. The enrollee that you want to connect to the network discovers the registrar for the network. Assuming that the Discovery process succeeds, the name of the registrar or access point is displayed.

4. The next window appears, displaying the Device Password (enrollee password). The password displayed at the enrollee is a unique, randomly generated temporary password for the enrollee. This

password is used to ask permission to connect to the network access point. (The password shown below is an example only.).

5. At the registrar, enter the password provided by the enrollee. Then click Next.

NOTE: This process assumes that the registrar is running the WiFi connection utility; the process and windows displayed at the registrar may be different for software from other vendors. Some access points may have a built in registrar.

6. The next window lists the profile for this network. The selected profile will be sent to the enrollee, granting it access to the network. Only supported profiles are displayed. Supported profiles are those based on WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and Open (None) security. Select the profile and click Next to finalize the enrollment process.

7. The last window shows that the enrollee registration with the registrar is complete. Click Finish.

8. At the enrollee, click Next. At the enrollee, you are notified when you have Successfully connected

to <name of wireless network>. Click Finish.

Add an Enrollee to an Existing WiFi Network at the Registrar

This following procedure lets you add an enrollee to an existing WiFi network, where the access point is already configured and the registrar has already joined the AP.

NOTE: This process assumes that the registrar is running the WiFi connection utility; the process and windows displayed at the registrar may be different for software from other vendors.

1. Get the Device Password for the enrollee computer that you want to add to the network.

2. At the task tray icon for the WiFi connection utility, right-click and select Add New Device.

3. Perform steps 5 through 8 of the procedure

Connect an Enrollee to a Network or Access Point.

Other Wireless Managers

If the WiFi connection utility 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 the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility to the Microsoft Windows* XP Wireless

Zero Configuration, perform these steps:

1. At the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility main window, under the Advanced menu, select Use Windows to Manage WiFi.

2. At the prompt window, you are queried: Do you want Windows to manage your WiFi network connections? Click Yes.

3. Click Close to close the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility.

4. Right-click on the taskbar icon and select Open Wireless Zero Configuration.

NOTE: Any wireless profiles created in the WiFi connection utility are not visible in Microsoft Windows* XP Wireless Zero Configuration. If you want to use your Intel wireless profiles, click Enable WiFi control on the main window.

When you are finished using the Microsoft Windows* XP Wireless Zero Configuration, you can switch back to the WiFi connection utility To do this, click Enable WiFi control on the WiFi connection utility main window.

Third-Party Wireless Software

If you use software provided by a hotspot location (coffee shop, airport terminal), the WiFi connection utility 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 WiFi connection utility features, you want to disable or remove this software when you leave the hotspot.

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WiFi Networks list

The WiFi Networks list displays a list of WiFi networks within range of the adapter. To update the list, click Refresh to rescan for WiFi networks.

How to Access

The available network list is shown on the main window.

Name Description WiFi Networks ( )

Network Name

The number within the parentheses designates the number of wireless network found within range of your wireless network adapter.

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 associated with an access point or computer (Device to Device [ad hoc] mode).

Network Name (SSID): The name of the network that the adapter is connected to. The Network Name (SSID) must be the same as the SSID of the access point.

If an access point does not broadcast its network name (SSID) or the WiFi adapter receives a hidden network name from a stealth access point, <SSID not broadcast> is displayed in the WiFi 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 WiFi Networks list. The associated SSID profile is viewed in the Profiles list.

Status

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

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

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

The WiFi network uses Security encryption. The band frequency being used by the wireless network

(802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n). The WiFi network is on the Exclude list or the profile is configured

for Manual connection. When set to Manual in the profile, connection to network or an access point is not automatic. Double-click on the network in the list to connect to it.

Connect (Disconnect)

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

Lists the network names of the available networks and profiles.

network status icons indicate the current connection status.

The

● If the selected network has 802.1X authentication, the

Profile Wizard General Settings opens. If the network has no WEP security (Open), WEP 64-bit or 128-bit encryption, or pre-shared key (PSK), click Connect.

● If a PSK or WEP password are required, you are prompted

to enter this information prior to connection. If you need to add security settings, click Advanced to access the Create WiFi Profile General Settings. See

First Time

Connection for more information.

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

Profiles

Opens the Profiles window, from where you can manage profiles.

WiFi On / WiFi Off Switch the WiFi radio off and on. See Turn WiFi On or Off for

more information.

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Connection Status Icons

The connection status icons indicate the current connection status of your WiFi adapter. The connection status icon displays in the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility main window. The Taskbar icon also indicates the current connection status. See

Taskbar Icons for more information.

Icon Description

WiFi turned off: The WiFi adapter radio is turned off. Click the WiFi On button to turn on the radio.

Indicates connection problems including authentication failures.

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

Animated Icons:

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

WiFi network found: An available WiFi network is found. You can choose to connect to available networks

displayed in the

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

WiFi Networks list.

Connected to a WiFi network: You are connected to a WiFi 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 strength icon bars indicate the quality of the transmit and receive signals between your WiFi 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.

Properties Provides adapter connection status information. See WiFi On/

WiFi Off/WiFi On, 802.11a Off

Indicates the state of the WiFi radio, on or off. This drop-down also lets you switch the radio on or off. Depending on the WiFi adapter and the OEM computer manufacturer, this drop-down may have a third choice: WiFi On,

802.11a Off. If present, this lets you turn on the WiFi radio (band b or g), but turn off the 802.11a band. See

Turn Radio On or Off for more information.

Network Properties for information.

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Network Properties

Network Properties Manage Exclusions

This Network Properties window provides detailed information about the selected network.

How to Access

Click Properties at the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility main window to see detailed information about the selected network and its access points. This screen shows you information about this network, information about the access points, and also lets you open up the Exclude List Management screen. On the Exclude List Management screen, you

can add profiles to be excluded from automatic connection.

Network Properties Details

Name Description Network Name Band

Displays the WiFi network name. Current band and frequency being used. Displays Out

of Range if no band and frequency are displayed.

The following bands are listed:

● 802.11a

● 802.11b

● 802.11g

● 802.11n

Operation Mode

Displays the current 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-tocomputer network.

Authentication Level

Data Encryption

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

The following network authentication levels are listed:

● Open

● Shared

● WPA-Enterprise

● WPA2-Enterprise

● WPA-Personal

● WPA2-Personal

Displays the authentication used by the currently used network. See to Security Overview for more information.

The following Data Encryption settings are listed:

● None

● WEP

● TKIP

● CKIP

● AES-CCMP

See to Security Overview for more information.

Access Points in this Network <0-50>

● Signal Strength: The signal strength icon bars

indicate the strength of the transmit and receive signals between your WiFi 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.

Manage Exclusions See

Manage Exclusions for more information. If

network exclusion is enabled (see Application Settings), then the Network Properties also indicates if the

network is excluded from automatic connection.

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Network Connection Details

When you are connected to a WiFi network, click the Details button on the Intel® PROSet/ Wireless WiFi Connection Utility main window to display the Connection Details.

WiFi Connection Details

Name Description Profile Name

Name of the WiFi profile.

Network Name

Network Name (SSID) of the current connection.

Signal Quality

Signal Strength

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.

IP Address

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.

IPv4 Address: Internet Protocol (IP) address for the current connection.

IPv6 Address: The next generation IP address is backward compatible and is designed to fix data security problems with IPv4. IPv6 increases the address space from 32 to 128 bits, providing for an unlimited number of networks and systems. It also supports quality of service (QoS) parameters for realtime audio and video.

Adapter MAC Address

Media Access Control (MAC) address for the WiFi adapter.

Band

Indicates the wireless band of the current connection.

● 802.11a

● 802.11b

● 802.11g

● 802.11n

Number of Antennas in Use This indicates the number of antennas currently in

use. This number depends on the band(s) that the various networks are currently using, the transmit/ receive modes in use on those bands, the signal strength, and the capabilities of the access point(s). The user has no direct control over this parameter.

Supported Data Rates

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

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

● 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11

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

and 54

● 802.11n: 450, 300, 270, 243, 240, 180, 150,

144, 135, 130, 120, 117, 115.5, 90, 86.667,

72.2, 65, 60, 57.8, 45, 43.3, 30, 28.9, 21.7, 15,

14.4, 7.2

Radio Frequency

Channel Number Network Authentication

Data Encryption

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)

● 802.11n: 2.400 GHz to 5.00 GHz

Displays the transmit and receive channel. Displays Open, Shared, WPA*-Personal, WPA2*-

Personal, WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise. Displays the authentication used by the currently used profile. See Security Overview for more information.

Displays None, WEP, TKIP or AES-CCMP. See Security

Overview for more information.

802.1X Authentication Type

Displays None, EAP-SIM, TLS, TTLS, PEAP, LEAP, or EAP-FAST. See

information.

Security Overview for more

802.1X Authentication Protocol

CCX Version

Current Tx Power

Supported Power Levels

Access Point MAC Address

Mandatory Access Point

Displays None, PAP, GTC, CHAP, MS-CHAP, MS-CHAP-

V2 or TLS. See Security Overview for more

information. Version of the Cisco Compatible Extensions on this

wireless connection. The power level at which the WiFi adapter is currently

transmitting, in milliwatts. These are the power levels that the WiFi adapter is

capable of transmitting. This information is presented in a range and is dependent on the adapter.

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 WiFi 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).

AP Name

AP IPv4/IPv6 Address

The name of the access point. This name is set by the person configuring the access point and is typically limited to 32 characters.

NOTE: This parameter is only visible if IPv6 support is installed on Windows* XP.

The Interconnect Protocol address (IPv4 or IPv6) for the access point. IPV6 is the next generation IP address and is backward compatible and is designed to fix data security problems with IPv4. IPv6 increases the address space from 32 to 128 bits, providing for an unlimited number of networks and systems. It also supports quality of service (QoS) parameters for realtime audio and video.

NOTE: This parameter is only visible when connected to a Cisco Systems access point.

AP Signal Strength

The strength of the signal received from the access point, at the adapter. This value is given in milliwatts (mW) and may actually be in the picowatts range. This value varies, based on the distance between the AP and the adapter, obstacles that may interfere with the signal, and the power level at which the AP is transmitting.

NOTE: This parameter is only visible when connected to a Cisco Systems access point.

AP Noise Level

The radio frequency (RF) noise level present in the environment that will tend to interfere with the signal from the access point. RF noise comes from natural and electrical sources.

NOTE: This parameter is only visible when connected to a Cisco Systems access point.

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 set up for automatic network address assignment, then click Repair and request a new IP address.

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General Troubleshooting

● Basic Troubleshooting

● Intel® Wireless Troubleshooter

● Wireless Event Viewer

● Manual Diagnostics Tool

● Resolving Errors

Basic Troubleshooting

Problem or Symptom Possible Solution

The wireless network card cannot connect to the access point.

Ensure that your access point is turned on, and that you have a profile for the wireless network. The security settings in your profile must match your access point’s settings.

Ensure that 802.1X is disabled on both your access point and your wireless card.

The wireless card drops

1. Move closer to the access point.

connection occasionally.

2. Power cycle access point.

3. Update access point firmware from access point vendor support site.

4. Update the wireless LAN driver.

Your wireless connection is slower than expected.

1. Move closer to the access point.

2. Power cycle access point.

3. Update access point firmware from access point vendor support site.

4. Update the wireless LAN driver.

The name of my wireless network is not displayed in the list of available networks.

For XP users: The computers seem to be connected to the network, but printers and/or file shares do not appear in My Computer or in My Network Places.

Ensure that your access point is functioning correctly.

Check the SSID (network name) of the wireless network and ensure that the access point is set to broadcast the SSID.

Verify that File and Printer Sharing is enabled on all the computers on your network.

1. Click Start.

2. Click Control Panel.

3. Click Switch to Classic View, if available in the left pane.

4. Double-click Network Connections.

5. Right-click Wireless Network Connection.

6. Click Properties.

7. Click the General tab.

8. Under This connection uses the following

items, verify that the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks is selected.

9. If cleared, click to select File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks.

10. If this item is not present, perform the following steps:

● Click Install.

● Select Service

● Click Add.

● Select File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft

Networks.

● Click OK

11. Close OK to close Wireless Network Connection Properties.

12. Close Network Connections.

For Windows Vista* and Windows* 7 users: The computers seem to be connected to the network, but printers and/or file shares do not appear in Computer.

Verify that File and Printer Sharing are enabled in the Network and Sharing Center.

1. Click Start.

2. Click Control Panel.

3. Click Network and Internet.

4. Under Network and Sharing Center, click View network computers and devices.

5. If no resources are displayed, network discovery and file sharing may be turned off. This is indicated by a message by the top of the window: Network discovery and file sharing

are turned off. Network computers and devices are not visible. Click to change...

Click this message.

6. Click Turn on network discovery and file sharing. The instructions will guide you through the process.

Data transfer is sometimes very slow.

Microwave ovens, some baby monitors, cordless game controllers, and some cordless phones operate at the same radio frequency as the installed wireless card. When these devices are in use, they interfere with the wireless network. For optimum performance, keep wirelessly-connected computers at least 20 feet away from devices that operate at a frequency of 2.4 GHz.

Data transfer is always very slow. Some homes and most offices are steel-framed

structures. The steel in such buildings may interfere with your network's radio signals, thus causing a slowdown in the data transmission rate. Try moving your computer to different locations in the building to see if performance improves.

Computers are not communicating with the network.

Verify that all of the wireless network properties settings are correct.

● Make sure that your computer is receiving a

good signal from the access point or router.

● Verify with the network administrator that

installed the wireless card in your portable computer is compatible with the IEEE 802.11 WLAN standard under which the wireless network is operating.

● You may need to disable or uninstall firewall

software to connect.

● If your network uses access points or routers,

check all cables and make sure the power LED on the front of the access point or router is green.

I cannot connect to any wireless network.

Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi software asks me for a key when I try to connect to a wireless network.

No WiFi networks are displayed in the list of available networks.

Radio may be disabled. See: Turn on/Turn off Radio for more information.

Network has security enabled. See Security Overview for more information.

Computer is too far from wireless network or there are no WiFi networks in the area.

How do I configure roaming identity for multiple users?

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 see 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

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NOTE: 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.

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Application Settings (Tools menu)

The Application Settings control the behavior of the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility.

How to Access

At the main window, at the Tools menu, click Application Settings.

Application Settings Description

Name Description Adapter

Presented at the top of the window, this lists the WiFi adapter. It may be any one of the following:

● Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300

● Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250

● Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200

● Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350

● Intel® WiFi Link 5300

● Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150

● Intel® WiFi Link 5100

● Intel® WiFi Link 1000

● Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

● Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_

● Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network

Connection

● Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945_BG Network

Connection

Advanced Settings: The following settings control how the WiFi connection utility behaves and displays information.

Taskbar

Show 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.

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 the radio on or off or launch the WiFi connection utility. See: Taskbar Menu Options for

more information.

● Tool tips and desktop alerts. See: Tool Tips and

Desktop Alerts for more information.

Notifications

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. See

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. See

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 lets you continue to be notified of available networks when the WiFi adapter is not connected.

Notify when another application uses the WiFi adapter: When selected, a message is displayed when

other applications are trying to manage your WiFi adapter. This is helpful if you use software provided by a hotspot location (coffee shop, airport terminal). To take advantage of the WiFi connection utility features, disable this software when you leave the hotspot.

Auto Connect

Connect to available network using profiles only:

(Default) Connect the WiFi adapter to an available network with a matching profile from the

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.

Profiles List. If

Manage Exclusions

WiFi Networks List

Do not automatically connect. User will connect manually: Select to turn off automatic connection.

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. See

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. See

information. Show column sort headers: Select to display the

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

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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.

Unshare shared folders automatically when connected to an unsecured network.

Select to unshare shared folders automatically, each time you connect to an unsecured network. This feature provides some additionally security.

Device to Device (ad hoc) Network Notification

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.

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

WiFi Settings Disable WiFi scanning when associated: This

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.

setting disables scanning for additional WiFi access points after the adapter connects to an access point (network). Disabling scanning when already connected can improve the connection performance.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup* Enable device registration

Turn this on to let the computer act as an external registrar. In this capacity, the computer can set up an unconfigured access point or join a configured access point. After the access point has been configured, the computer, as an external registrar, can add new computers (enrollees) to the network. Default state is OFF.

Turn Enable device registration off to let the computer detect and connect to a network as an enrollee.

Notify when Wi-Fi Protected Setup access points are within range

Turn to on to let you know when an access point equipped with Wi-Fi Protected Setup* is within range of your computer. This is necessary if you want to enroll (connect) this computer to the access point. Default state is On.

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Turn WiFi Radio On or Off

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

● The optional hardware radio switch on your computer

● Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility

● Microsoft Windows

NOTE: When your computer is switched on, the radio is constantly transmitting signals. Use the following methods if you need to turn off the radio and use your notebook without emitting radio signals.

Use the Optional Computer Radio on or off Switch

If your computer has hardware radio switch, you can use it to quickly turn the radio on or off. See the computer manufacturer's documentation for more information about this switch. The state of the hardware radio switch radio (on or off) displays in the WiFi connection utility main window and on the Taskbar. Also note that if you turned off the WiFi radio with the

hardware radio switch, then you must turn that switch back on before the WiFi radio will operate again.

Use Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility

You can turn on or off the WiFi radio at the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility main window. The status icon on main window displays the current state of the radio. At the main window, click WiFi On or WiFi Off to turn the radio on or off.

Switch the radio on or off at the Taskbar Icon

Right-click the Taskbar icon and select WiFi On or WiFi Off.

Use Windows to turn on or off the Radio

You can turn the WiFi radio on or off using Windows.

NOTE: If you turned off the radio from Microsoft Windows, then you must use Microsoft Windows to turn the radio on. You cannot use a hardware switch or the WiFi connection utility to enable the radio if the radio has been turned off using Windows.

Windows* XP

1. At the Start Menu, click Connect to. Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Disable.

2. Or if you have more than one WiFi adapter, at the Start Menu, click Connect to > Show all connections. Right click the desired adapter and select Disable.

You can use the same method to turn the radio back on.

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Adapter Settings

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:

● Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300

● Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250

● Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200

● Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350

● Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150

● Intel® WiFi Link 5300

● Intel® WiFi Link 5100

● Intel® WiFi Link 1000

● Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

● Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_

● Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

How to Access

For Windows* XP users: 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

Name Description

802.11n Channel Width (2.4 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 is does not apply to the following adapters:

● Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (uses 20

MHz channel width only)

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 is does not apply to the following adapters:

● Intel® WiFi Link 1000

● Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

802.11n Mode The 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.

Ad Hoc Channel

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 is 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.

Ad Hoc Power Management

Ad Hoc QoS Mode

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.

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

Fat Channel Intolerant 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 is does not apply to the following adapters:

● Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_

● Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network

Connection

Mixed mode protection

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.

Power Management

Roaming Aggressiveness

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.

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

Throughput Enhancement

● 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.

Transmit Power

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.

Wireless Mode

NOTE: This setting takes effect when either

Network (Infrastructure) or Device to Device (ad hoc) mode is used.

Select which mode to use for connection to a wireless network:

● 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.

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

WiFi Networks list

the

OK Cancel

Saves settings and returns to the previous page. Closes 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.

7. Click Properties.

8. Select the Advanced tab.

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.

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Advanced Statistics (Advanced menu)

The Advanced Statistics provides current adapter connection information. This information defines how the adapter communicates with an access point.

How to Access

At the Advanced menu, click Advanced Statistics.

Advanced Statistics Description

Name Description Statistics Tab

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 in range. Otherwise, the value is out of range.

● AP MAC Address: The twelve-digit MAC address

(00:40:96:31:1C:05) of the access point.

● 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 WiFi 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.

● 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.

Miscellaneous: Use this information to determine if an association with a different access point increases performance and helps maintain the highest possible data rate.

● 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).

Transmit/Receive (Tx/Rx) Statistics Tab

Displays percent values for non-directed and directed packets.

Total host packets: The total number of directed and nondirected packets counts.

● Transmit - (Mbps)

● Receive - (Mbps)

● Non-directed packets: The number of received packets

broadcast to the wireless network.

● Directed packets: The number of received packets sent

specifically to the WiFi adapter.

● Total Bytes: The total number of bytes for packets

received and sent by the WiFi adapter.

Logging Tab

Set the duration that you want to record statistical data for your WiFi 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 C: \Program Files\Intel\WiFi directory.

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

3. Click Close to exit Advanced Statistics.

Start/Stop Logging: Click this button to start and stop logging. When you click Start logging, statistical information (described above) is accumulated. When you click Stop Logging, the accumulation ends and this information is saved to a file that you can open and view.

View Log File...: Click this button to open the WiFi folder under Program Files\Intel (this is the default location). Log files are named using the month, day, and year, plus the number of the log created on that day. For example: 03122007_001.htm. The log file provides:

● Date and Time

● Adapter Information

● Connection Information

● Transmit/Receive Statistics

NOTE: An administrator can disable this feature.

Reset Stats

Resets the adapter statistical counters back to zero and begins making new data measurements.

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For information about importing/exporting user-created profiles, see

Profiles.

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Profile Management

NOTE: This section describes profiles created with Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility. These profiles

are not used by Microsoft Windows* XP Wireless Zero Configuration.

NOTE: Throughout this Help, the terms "wireless" and "WiFi" are used interchangeably.

● What is a Profile?

● Profiles Types

● Profiles List

● Profile Icons

● Connect to a Profile

● Create a New Profile

● Edit an Existing Profile

● Remove a Profile

● Set a Profile Password

● Export or Import Profiles

What is a Profile?

A profile is a saved group of network settings. Profiles are displayed in the Profiles 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 WiFi 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 Configure WiFi Settings.

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

The Create WiFi Profile Wizard 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 in range of this wireless network you are automatically connected.

Profile Types

There are two basic types of profiles that can be used to connect to a wireless network. The profile types are:

● User Profiles: These profiles are created by individual users. If there is more than one user on a

computer, each user needs to create their own set of user profiles. User-created wireless profiles are not

accessible by other users of a computer.

● Administrator Profiles: If one or more profiles need to be shared among users on a computer, the

Administrator Tool must be installed to create Administrator profiles. For more information, see

Administrator Profiles .

Profiles List

The Profiles list displays a list of existing profiles. When you come in range of a wireless network, the WiFi connection utility software scans the Profiles list to see if there is a match. If a match is found, you are automatically connected to the network.

Profiles List Priority Arrows

● Use the up-arrow to 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.

Profile 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 Profiles 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 whether network security is being used.

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

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

Indicates an Administrator profile. The wireless network uses Security encryption. Indicates that this network is on the Exclude list, e.g. is set for manual rather than automatic

connection. When on the Exclude list, to connect the user must connect manually.

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 WiFi Profile General Settings, which are used to create a new profile.

Create a New Profile for more information.

See

Remove Removes a selected profile from the Profiles list. See 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. See

Edit an Existing Profile for more information.

Remove a 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 list. See

Export or Import

Profiles for more information.

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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 the from the WiFi connection utility or from the Taskbar icon.

Manually connect to a profile from the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software:

1. Double-click the Taskbar icon to open the main window.

2. Click Profiles to open the Profiles list.

3. Select the profile from the Profiles 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 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 WiFi Networks list. Click Connect. The Create WiFi Profile manager guides you through the necessary steps to create a profile and connect to the network. During this process, the Create WiFi 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 WiFi Connection Utility main window, click Profiles.

2. On the Profiles page, click Add to open the Create WiFi Profile General Settings. (See for more information.)

General Settings

3. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name.

4. WiFi Network Name (SSID): Enter the network name of the WiFi network

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

6. Click

Advanced for 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. ❍ Band Selection: Select the band(s) over which to make network connections. ❍ Mandatory Access Point: Select to associate the WiFi adapter with a specific access point. ❍ Password Protection: Select to password protect a profile. ❍ Application Auto Launch: 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.

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

8. Select either

Personal Security 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 WiFi Connection Utility 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 WiFi Connection Utility main window.

2. Select the profile to edit from the Profiles List.

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

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

❍ General Settings: See General Settings for more information. ❍ Security Settings: See 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 WiFi Connection Utility 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 WiFi Connection Utility 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 WiFi Connection Utility main window.

2. Select the profile from the list.

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

4. Click Advanced to open the

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

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

7. Password: Enter 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 main window.

Advanced Settings.

Import or Export Profiles

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

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

Advanced Settings are automatically imported. If a profile of the

NOTE: To export Administrator profiles, see Administrator Packages.

Import Profiles into the Profiles List

To import profiles manually:

1. Click Import on the Profiles page.

2. Select the profile files to import.

3. Click Import.

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

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.

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. See

for more information.

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Profile Wizard General Settings

The General Settings page is the first page in the Create WiFi Profile Wizard.

Profile Management for a description of when the Create WiFi Profile General Settings is

See launched.

NOTE: Throughout this Help, the terms "wireless" and "WiFi" are used interchangeably.

How to Access

1. If you are creating or editing an administrator profile, open the Administrator Tool. Or if you are creating or editing a personal profile, at the main window, click Profiles.

2. At the Profiles window or tab, for an existing profile, click Properties. For a new profile click Add.

While you configure a profile, you can use the left pane to navigate to the General and Security Settings pages. The Back and Next buttons located at the bottom of the Profile Wizard can also be used for the same functions.

General Settings Page Description

Name Description Profile Name

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

Examples: My Office Network, Bob's Home Network, ABC Company Network

WiFi Network Name (SSID)

Name of the wireless network access point used by the WiFi 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 WiFi Networks list, the network name is taken from the wireless network list. You cannot and should not change it.

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

Operating Mode

Network (Infrastructure): Connect to an access

point. An Infrastructure network consists of one or more access points and one or more computers with WiFi 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 (Pre-logon/Common and Persistent profiles). See the

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.

Administrator Tool for

Administrator Profile Type

(Visible only in Administrator Tool)

Persistent: Persistent profiles are applied at boot time or whenever no one is logged on the computer. After a user logs off, a Persistent profile maintains a wireless connection either until the computer is turned off, or a different user logs on.

Pre-logon/Common: These profiles are only available using the Administrator Tool. Pre-logon/ Common profiles are applied once a user logs on. The connection is made as part of the Windows log-on sequence (Pre-logon/Common). This profile is shared by all users.

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 (Application Auto Launch), set a profile password (Password Protection), specify a certain access point address for adapter connection (Mandatory Access Point), and set Prelogon Connect options.

Next Proceeds to the Security Settings page. OK

Finishes creation of the new profile with the current settings.

Cancel

Closes the Create WiFi Profile Wizard and cancel any changes.

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Wireless Network Overview

About Wireless Networks What do I need to Set up a Wireless Network? Wireless Networking Basics

● What is a Wireless Network Management Utility?

● Network Name

● Profiles

● Security

● Identify a Wireless Network

● Select a Wireless Network Mode

How do I Turn My Radio On and Off?

NOTE: Throughout this Help, the terms "wireless" and "WiFi" are used interchangeably.

About Wireless Networks

A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) connects computers without network cables. Instead, computers use radio communications to send data between each other. In a WLAN, a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router connects network computers and provides Internet or network access. You can communicate directly with other wireless computers, or connect to an existing network through a wireless access point.

When you set up your WiFi adapter, you select the operating mode for the kind of wireless network you want. You can use your Intel® PRO/Wireless Network Connection adapter to connect to other similar wireless devices that comply with the 802.11 standard for wireless networking. In this Help, a wireless network is also referred to as a WiFi network.

What do I need to Set up a Wireless Network?

The most common type of wireless network is an infrastructure network. To set up an infrastructure network, you need the following:

● A wireless router.

● A wireless network adapter for each computer that you want to connect to the

wireless network.

● If you want internet access for your WLAN, you also need broadband internet service

such as cable or DSL. This includes a broadband modem.

Wireless Networking Basics

What is a Wireless Network Management Utility?

The WiFi connection utility is a wireless network management utility. It helps you manage your wireless connections. It can help you initially set up your wireless connections and then easily manager those connections, opening and closing connections and managing security as required. Some computers also ship with Microsoft Windows Zero Configuration, which is another wireless network management utility, and you should not use both of these tools. This is because network settings you create with one utility are not applied if the other utility is managing wireless connections. We recommend that you pick one tool to manage wireless connections, and stay with that.

See Use Microsoft Windows* to Manage WiFi* and also see Get Connected.

Network Name (SSID)

Every wireless local area network (WLAN) uses a unique network name to identify the network. This name is also called the Service Set Identifier (SSID). When you set up your WiFi adapter, you specify the SSID. If you want to connect to an existing WLAN, you must use the name for that network. If you set up your own WLAN, you can make up your own name and use it on each computer. The name can be up to 32 characters long and contain letters and numbers. The SSID or network name is assigned at the access point or wireless router.

Profiles

A profile is used to manage your computer's connection to a WLAN. A profile is a collection of settings that determines how your computer connects to the WLAN. These settings (the profile) are saved on your computer and are used each time you connect to that WLAN. The profile includes all of the network information and security settings. Different profiles are created for different WLANs. For your computer, each WLAN will have its own profile to manage connection to that WLAN. Using the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software, the profiles for your computer are displayed in the Profiles list. With the utility, you can create, edit, and remove profiles.

Security

Some WLANs are open or unsecure networks, and some are secure networks. A secure WLAN limits who can access the network. There are different levels methods of security. The WiFi connection utility can easily help you set up a security method for your WLAN.

Common security methods for WLANs use keys or passwords, where the computer requesting access must provide the key or password to get access. WLANs can also use encryption to encode the data. With encryption, before a computer transmits data it uses a secret encryption key to scramble the data. The receiving computer uses this same key to unscramble the data. If you connect to an existing network, use the encryption key provided by the administrator of the wireless network. If you set up your own network, you can make up your own key and use it on each computer. The WiFi connection utility can help you do this. The security method used by your computer to get WLAN access is stored in the profile. See Security for more helpful information.

Identify a Wireless Network

Depending on the size and components of a wireless network, there are different ways to identify a wireless network:

● The Network Name or Service Set Identifier (SSID): Identifies a wireless

network. All wireless devices on the network must use the same SSID. This is probably the most common method.

● Basic Service Set (BSS): Consists of two or more wireless nodes, or stations, which

have recognized each other and have established communications.

● Broadcast SSID: An access point can respond to computers sending probe packets

with the broadcast SSID. If this feature is enabled on the access point, any wireless user can associate with the access point by using a blank (null) SSID.

● Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID): A unique identifier for each wireless device.

The BSSID is the Ethernet MAC address of the device.

● Extended Service Set Identifier (ESSID): A special case of SSID used to identify a

wireless network that includes access points.

● Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS): A mode of operation in an 802.11 system

that allows direct communication between 802.11 devices without the need to set up a communication session with an access point.

● Independent Basic Service Set Identifier (IBSSID): A special case of SSID used

to identify a network of wireless computers configured to communicate directly with one another without using an access point.

Select a Wireless Network Mode

Wireless networks can operate with or without access points, depending on the number of users in the network. Infrastructure mode uses access points to allow wireless computers to send and receive information. Wireless computers transmit to the access point, the access point receives the information and rebroadcasts it to other computers. The access point can also connect to a wired network or to the Internet. Multiple access points can work together to provide coverage over a wide area.

Device-to-Device mode, also called ad hoc mode, works without access points and allows wireless computers to send information directly to other wireless computers. You can use Device-to-Device mode to network computers in a home or small office or to set up a temporary wireless network for a meeting.

How do I turn my Radio on and off?

You will need to turn the WiFi adapter radio off (and on) on different occasions. For example, you may be required to turn the radio off when boarding an airplane. You can also turn it off to conserve battery power.

There are three methods to turn the radio on and off:

● Using the wireless radio hardware switch (may not be present on all computers).

● Using the WiFi On / WiFi Off button in the WiFi connection utility.

● Using Windows.

Remember that to connect to wireless networks, the wireless radio needs to be turned back on. If you are unable to connect to a wireless network, verify that your radio is turned on at both the hardware switch and the WiFi On / WiFi Off button in the WiFi connection utility.

Turn the Radio on or off for more information.

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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 WiFi connection. You may want to select from the list of security settings that are easy to configure, for your WiFi network. See Personal

Security Settings for a description of each of the options. 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 WiFi network.

● See Profile Management for a description of when to use the Profile Wizard.

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

WiFi networks.

● If you want to verify the security settings, select a WiFi network in the WiFi Networks

list. See 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

General Settings Select to open the Personal Security Settings. The security settings

that are available are dependent on the Operating Mode selected in the Create WiFi 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 connect 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

Security Settings

with a notebook image (

) in the WiFi Networks and

Profiles list.

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

NOTE: Infrastructure networks are identified with an access point image (

) in the WiFi Networks and Profiles

list.

If you are configuring a Device to Device (ad hoc) profile, 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 are configuring a Network (Infrastructure) profile, select:

● WPA*-Personal (TKIP) or WPA2*-Personal (TKIP): WPA-Personal

uses the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) for data encryption.

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

WPA-Personal uses a new method for privacy protection of wireless transmissions specified in the IEEE 802.11i standard.

Advanced button

Click to access the

Advanced Settings and 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.

● Band Selection: Select the band to use for this connection

profile.

● Mandatory Access Point: Select to associate the WiFi adapter

with a specific access point.

● Password Protection: Select to password protect a profile.

● Application Auto Launch: 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.

Back View the prior page in the Profile Wizard. OK Closes the Profile Wizard and saves the profile. Cancel Closes the Profile Wizard and cancels any changes made. Help?

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Set up Data Encryption and Authentication

In a home WiFi 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 point 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) or AES-CCMP protocol 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-bit or 128-bit) and key index (the location that a specific key is stored). The greater the key length, the more secure the key. When the length of a key is increased by one character, the number of possible keys doubles.

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 WEP data encryption, 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)

CAUTION: WiFi networks using no authentication or encryption are highly vulnerable to

access by unauthorized users.

On the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility main window, use one of the following methods to connect to a device to device network:

● Double-click a Device to Device (ad hoc) network in the WiFi Networks list.

● Select a Device to Device (ad hoc) network in the WiFi Networks list. Click Connect.

The Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility automatically detects the security

settings for the WiFi adapter.

To create a profile for a WiFi network connection with no encryption perform these steps:

1. Click Profiles on the WiFi connection utility main window.

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

3. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name.

4. WiFi Network Name (SSID): Enter the name of your wireless network.

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

6. Click Next to open the Security Settings. Personal Security is selected by default.

7. Security Settings: 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.

A network key is provided for you automatically (for example, it might be provided by your wireless network adapter manufacturer), or you can enter it yourself and specify the key length (64-bit or 128-bit), key format (ASCII characters or hexadecimal digits), and key index (the location where a specific key is stored). The greater the key length, the more secure the key.

To add a network key for an infrastructure network connection:

1. On the WiFi connection utility main window, double-click an infrastructure network in the WiFi Networks list or select the network and click Connect.

2. Click Profiles to access the Profiles list.

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

4. Click Next to open the Security Settings. Personal Security is selected by default.

5. Security Settings: The default data encryption 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-bit or 128-bit key.

When WEP encryption is enabled on an access point, 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 through the access point or decrypt data received from the access point.

Name Description Password

Pass phrase (64-bit )

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

2. Key Index: Change the Key Index to set up to four passwords.

3. Click OK to return to the Profiles list.

To add more than one password:

1. Select the Key Index number: 1, 2, 3, or 4.

2. Enter the Wireless Security Password.

3. Select another Key Index number.

4. Enter another Wireless Security Password.

5. Click OK to return to the Profiles list.

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

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

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. The access point performs the authentication. 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.

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.

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

1. On the WiFi connection utility main window, double-click an infrastructure network in the WiFi Networks list or select the network and click Connect.

2. Click Profiles to access the Profiles list.

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

4. Click Next to open the Security Settings.

5. Select Personal Security.

6. 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 interoperable.

7. 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.

8. 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 uses either Advanced Encryption Standard - Counter CBC-MAC Protocol (AES-CCMP) or Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP).

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.

To create a WiFi network profile with WPA2*-Personal network authentication and AES-CCMP

data encryption:

1. On the WiFi connection utility main window, double-click an infrastructure network from the WiFi Networks list or select the network and click Connect.

2. If these are being transmitted, the Profile name and WiFi Network Name (SSID) should display on the General Settings screen. Network (Infrastructure) should be selected as the Operating Mode. Click Next to open the Security Settings.

3. Select Personal Security.

4. Security Settings: Select WPA2-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 a newer 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 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 interoperable.

5. Password: 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.

6. Click OK to return to the Profiles list.

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Enterprise Security

The Security Settings window is shown when creating or editing a profile. At the Security Settings page, you can enter the required security settings for the selected WiFi network. See Personal Security to set basic WEP or WPA security in a non-enterprise environment

(home, small business). See Enterprise Security Settings to set up 802.1X security authentication options.

● 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, EAP-AKA, LEAP, TLS, TTLS, PEAP, EAP-

FAST.

● See Profile Management for a description of when the Profile Wizard is launched.

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

wireless networks.

Enterprise Security Settings

Name Setting Enterprise Security Select to open the Enterprise Security settings. The security

settings that are available are dependent on the Operating Mode selected:

(Infrastructure).

Device to Device (ad hoc) or Network

Network Authentication

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

Open authentication.

If you configure a profile for an infrastructure network, select:

● Open: Any wireless station can request authentication.

● Shared: Uses an encryption key known only to the

receiver and sender of data.

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

called a pre-shared key (PSK).

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

networks with an 802.1X RADIUS server.

NOTE: WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise are interoperable.

Data Encryption

Click to open the following data encryption types:

● None: No encryption.

● WEP: WEP encryption provides two levels of security

that use a 64-bit key (sometimes referred to as 40-bit) or a 128-bit key (also known as 104-bit). If you use encryption, all wireless devices on your wireless network must use the same encryption keys.

● CKIP: Cisco Key Integrity Protocol is a Cisco proprietary

security protocol for encryption in 802.11 media. CKIP uses Key Permutation (KP) and Message Sequence Number to improve 802.11 security in infrastructure mode.

● TKIP: Provides per-packet key mixing, a message

integrity check and a rekeying mechanism.

● AES-CCMP: (Advanced Encryption Standard - Counter

CBC-MAC Protocol) Used as the data encryption method whenever strong data protection is important.

Enable 802.1X (Authentication Type)

Click to open the following 802.1X authentication types:

● TLS

● TTLS

● PEAP

● LEAP

● EAP-FAST

● EAP-SIM: If in administrator mode, this only available

for Pre-logon/Common profiles, not Persistent.

● EAP-AKA: If in administrator mode, this only available

for Pre-logo/Common profiles, not Persistent.

Certain Authentication Types require that you obtain and install a client certificate. See Set up a Client with TLS

authentication or consult your administrator.

Authentication Protocols

Cisco Options

Advanced

Authentication Protocols apply only when Network Authentication is set to WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise and Authentication Type is set to TTLS or PEAP.

● PAP

● CHAP

● MS-CHAP

● MS-CHAP-V2

● GTC

● TLS

Click to view the Cisco Compatible Extensions Options.

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

Click to access the

Advanced Settings and configure the

following options listed.

● Auto Connect: Select to automatically or manually

connect to a profile.

● Auto Import: Allows a network administrator to move

this profile to other computers. (Visible on user profiles only.)

● Band Selection: Select the band to use for this

connection profile.

● Mandatory Access Point: Select to associate the WiFi

adapter with a specific access point.

● Password Protection: Select to password protect a

profile.

● Application Auto Launch: 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. (Visible on user profiles only.)

● User Name Format: Select the user name format for the

authentication server. (Visible on administrator profiles only.)

● PLC Domain Check: Select to verify the domain server's

presence before the user login process is finished. (Visible on administrator profiles only.)

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: 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 sub-domains (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. ❍ 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 WiFi 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.

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.

The server name or domain to which the server belongs, depends on which of the following options 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). The server name can include all characters, including special characters.

● 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.

Certificate Options 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: The Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility 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.

Back View the prior page in the Profile Wizard. Next

View the next page in the Profile Wizard. If more security information is required then the next step of the Security Settings is displayed.

OK Closes the Profile Wizard and saves the profile. Cancel Closes the Profile Wizard and cancels any changes made. Help?

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