Intel 625ANXH, 622ANXH, 622ANXHU User Manual
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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"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
Close
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
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