Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility User's Guide Supported wireless adapters: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 WiFi Link 5300 WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 WiFi Link 5100 WiFi Link 1000 Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ PRO/Wireless 3945ABG PRO/Wireless 3945_BG With your WiFi network card, you can access
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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).
Back to Contents 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/Wi
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. 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Click Start > Control Panel.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes to do so, or No to reboot later. Remove Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility To uninstall the WiFi connection utility: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Click Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software. Click Change. 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.
Back to Contents 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.
Name Description Open Wireless Zero Configuration 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. 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 Off Click to turn off the Intel WiFi adapter.
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.
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 ● Right-click the Taskbar icon Back to Top Back to Contents Trademarks and Disclaimers located in the lower right corner of your Windows desktop, or , and select Configure WiFi.
Back to Contents 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.
3. Click Connect. If the network does not require security authentication, a desktop alert notifies you that you are connected to the network. See Main Window and Taskbar for more information about 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.
needed to log into this network. 8. After entering the required information, click OK to connect to the wireless network. See Main Window for more information.
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).
14. After the network receives the Ownership Password, you are notified that you have Successfully connected to . 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.
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.
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.
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 . 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.
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.
Back to Contents 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.
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. ● Authentication Level Displays the current authentication security mode for the network being used.
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.
Back to Contents 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 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.
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).
802.1X Authentication Type Displays None, EAP-SIM, TLS, TTLS, PEAP, LEAP, or EAP-FAST. See Security Overview for more information. 802.1X Authentication Protocol Displays None, PAP, GTC, CHAP, MS-CHAP, MS-CHAPV2 or TLS. See Security Overview for more information. CCX Version Version of the Cisco Compatible Extensions on this wireless connection. Current Tx Power The power level at which the WiFi adapter is currently transmitting, in milliwatts.
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.
Back to Contents 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.
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. 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.
● 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* Verify that File and Printer Sharing are enabled in the Network and Sharing Center. 7 users: The computers seem to be connected to the network, but printers and/or file shares do not 1. Click Start. appear in Computer. 2. Click Control Panel. 3. Click Network and Internet. 4.
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.
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.
Back to Contents 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.
● Notifications connection utility. See: Taskbar Menu Options for more information. Tool tips and desktop alerts. See: Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts for more information. Show Alert Notifications: Select to display desktop alerts next to the taskbar icon. When your action is required, a message displays. Only events of high importance trigger a desktop alert. If the desktop alert is selected, then the appropriate action is taken. Clear to not display desktop alerts.
Auto Connect Connect to available network using profiles only: (Default) Connect the WiFi adapter to an available network with a matching profile from the Profiles List. If no matching profile is found, you are notified (see Notifications). The wireless device remains disconnected until a matching profile is found or you configure a new matching profile.
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.
Network Name (SSID) Notification 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).
Help? Back to Top Back to Contents Trademarks and Disclaimers Provides help information for this page.
Back to Contents 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.
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.
Back to Contents Adapter Settings The Advanced tab displays the device properties for the WiFi adapter installed on your computer.
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 WiFi Link 5300 WiFi Link 5100 WiFi Link 1000 Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ 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.
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: ● ● 802.11n Mode Intel(R) WiFi Link 1000 Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN The 802.11n standard builds on previous 802.11 standards by adding multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO).
● ● ● ● ● 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.
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 Lets you select a balance between power consumption and WiFi adapter performance.
Throughput Enhancement Changes the value of the Packet Burst Control. ● ● Transmit Power Enable: Select to enable throughput enhancement. Disable: (Default) Select to disable throughput enhancement. Default Setting: Highest power setting. Lowest: Minimum Coverage.: Set the adapter to the lowest transmit power. Enables you to expand the number of coverage areas or confine a coverage area.
Wireless Mode 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.
select a new value or setting. To return to the default value, click the Use default value checkbox. 11. To save your settings and exit the window, click OK.
Back to Contents 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.
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.
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. ● ● ● ● ● Logging Tab 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.
● ● 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. Close Closes and returns to the main window. Help? Provides help information for this page. For information about importing/exporting user-created profiles, see Import or Export Profiles.
Back to Contents 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.
● 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.
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.
Manually connect to a profile from the Taskbar: 1. 2. 3. 4. Right-click the taskbar icon. Click Connect to Profile. Select a profile. 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.
4. WiFi Network Name (SSID): Enter the network name of the WiFi network 5. Select the Operating Mode: Network (Infrastructure). 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.
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.
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.
NOTE: To export Administrator profiles, see Administrator Packages. Import Profiles into the Profiles List To import profiles manually: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click Import on the Profiles page. Select the profile files to import. Click Import. 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.
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 Set a Profile Password for more information.
Back to Contents Profile Wizard General Settings The General Settings page is the first page in the Create WiFi Profile Wizard. See Profile Management for a description of when the Create WiFi Profile General Settings is 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.
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.
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.
Back to Contents 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.
● ● ● 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.
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.
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.
Back to Contents 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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
settings for the WiFi adapter. To create a profile for a WiFi network connection with no encryption perform these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Click Profiles on the WiFi connection utility main window. On the Profiles list, click Add to open the Create WiFi Profile General Settings. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name. WiFi Network Name (SSID): Enter the name of your wireless network. Operating Mode: Click Next to open the Security Settings. Personal Security is selected by default.
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 Enter the Wireless Security Password (Pass phrase) or Encryption Key (WEP key). Pass phrase (64-bit ) Enter five (5) alphanumeric characters, 0-9, a-z or A-Z. WEP key (64-bit) Enter 10 hexadecimal characters, 0-9, A-F. Pass phrase (128-bit) Enter 13 alphanumeric characters, 0-9, a-z or A-Z.
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.
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.
Back to Contents Security Overview This section describes the various security methods used to help protect WiFi networks. Protecting Your WiFi Network ● ● ● Authentication Encryption SSID Broadcasting Personal Security Methods ● ● ● ● Open and Shared Key authentication WEP Encryption WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal 802.1X Authentication (Enterprise Security) ● ● ● ● Overview What is RADIUS? How 802.1X Authentication Works 802.
● ● TKIP CKIP Authentication Types ● ● ● ● ● ● ● TLS TTLS PEAP LEAP EAP-SIM EAP-FAST EAP-AKA Authentication Protocols ● ● ● ● ● ● PAP CHAP MS-CHAP MS-CHAP-V2 GTC TLS Cisco Features ● ● ● ● ● ● Cisco LEAP Cisco Rogue Access Point Security Feature 802.11b and 802.11g Mixed Environment Protection Protocol CKIP Fast Roaming (CCKM) Radio Management Protecting Your WiFi Network Your wireless network, if left unprotected, is vulnerable to access from other computers.
laptop) to access a network at a network access point. Once authentication is completed and access is granted, the client has access to the network. Encryption You can select encryption algorithms to encrypt the information and data that is sent across your wireless network. Only computers equipped with pre-shared keys can encrypt and decrypt the data being transmitted. Encryption keys are available with two levels of security, 64-bit and 128-bit. Use 128-bit keys for greater security.
wireless data. WEP uses an encryption key to encrypt data before transmitting it. Only computers that use the same encryption key can access the network and decrypt the data transmitted by other computers. WEP encryption provides for two levels of security, using a 64-bit key (sometimes referred to as 40-bit) or a 128-bit key (also known as 104-bit). For stronger security, you should use a 128-bit key. If you use encryption, all wireless devices on your wireless network must use the same encryption keys.
This section describes security common used by larger companies. Overview What is Radius? How 802.1X Authentication Works 802.1X Features Overview The 802.1X authentication is independent of the 802.11 authentication process. The 802.11 standard provides a framework for various authentication and key-management protocols. There are different 802.1X authentication types and each provides a different approach to authentication, but all employ the same 802.
and authenticating access to port-based 802.11 wireless and wired Ethernet networks. Portbased network access control is similar to a switched local area network (LAN) infrastructure that authenticates devices attached to a LAN port and prevents access to that port if the authentication process fails.
❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ PEAP EAP-SIM EAP-FAST EAP-AKA Network Authentication Open See Open Authentication. Shared See Shared Authentication. WPA-Personal See WPA-Personal. WPA2-Personal See WPA2-Personal. WPA Enterprise Enterprise Mode authentication is targeted to corporate or government environments. WPA Enterprise verifies network users through a RADIUS or other authentication server. WPA uses 128-bit encryption keys and dynamic session keys to ensure your wireless network's privacy and enterprise security.
Data Encryption AES-CCMP Advanced Encryption Standard - Counter CBC-MAC Protocol. The new method for privacy protection of wireless transmissions specified in the IEEE 802.11i standard. AES-CCMP provides a stronger encryption method than TKIP. Choose AES-CCMP as the data encryption method whenever strong data protection is important. AES-CCMP is available with WPA/ WPA2 Personal/Enterprise network authentication.
use passwords. EAP-TLS authentication supports dynamic WEP key management. The TLS protocol is intended to secure and authenticate communications across a public network through data encryption. The TLS Handshake Protocol allows the server and client to provide mutual authentication and to negotiate an encryption algorithm and cryptographic keys before data is transmitted. TTLS These settings define the protocol and the credentials used to authenticate a user.
with the network. Authentication Protocols PAP Password Authentication Protocol is a two-way handshake protocol designed for use with PPP. Password Authentication Protocol is a plain text password used on older SLIP systems. It is not secure. Only available for TTLS Authentication Type. CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol is a three-way handshake protocol that is considered more secure than Password Authentication Protocol. Only available for TTLS authentication Type.
to provide mutual authentication and to negotiate an encryption algorithm and cryptographic keys before data is transmitted. Only available for PEAP authentication type. Cisco Features Cisco LEAP Cisco LEAP (Cisco Light EAP) is a server and client 802.1X authentication through a usersupplied logon password.
NOTE: CKIP is not used with WPA/WPA2 Personal/Enterprise network authentication. NOTE: CKIP is only supported through the use of the WiFi connection utility on Windows* XP. Fast Roaming (CCKM) When a wireless LAN is configured for fast reconnection, a LEAP-enabled client device can roam from one access point to another without involving the main server.
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Back to Contents 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.
Network 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.
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.
● ● ● ● ● User Credentials 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.
❍ ❍ ❍ 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.
● ● 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.
OK Closes the Profile Wizard and saves the profile. Cancel Closes the Profile Wizard and cancels any changes made. Help? Provides the help information for the current page.
Back to Contents Using the Administrator Tool Overview Administrator Packages ● ● Create a New Package Open an Existing Package Set Administrator Password Administrator Tool Settings Administrator Profiles Single Sign-on Considerations for Windows Vista* and Windows* 7 ● ● ● ● Persistent Profile Pre-logon Connect Exclude Networks Voice over IP (VoIP) Connection Application Settings Adapter Settings EAP-FAST A-ID Groups Overview The Administrator Tool is used to create custom install packages that can
An Administrator Package is a self-extracting executable file that contains administrative profiles and other user settings. You can copy or send an administrative package to clients on your network. When the executable runs, the contents are installed and configured on the destination computer. If a profile is part of the package, the profile governs how the destination computer connects to a specific WiFi network. For information about profiles, see Administrator Profiles. Create a New Package 1.
Create a new package Create a package that can be exported to a client computer. The client computer can run Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, or Windows* 7. The package capabilities will vary, depending on the client OS. This package allows export of 802.1X authentication EAP-type, Pre-logon/ Common and Persistent profiles. However, there are exceptions for Single Sign-on profiles that will be exported to Windows Vista* and Windows* 7 clients. See Administrator Profiles.
10. Click Finished to view the package contents. ❍ Click Apply this package to this computer if you want to use the package configuration on the Administrator's computer. ❍ Copy the executable file to any user's computer to install the configuration that has been saved in the package. When you execute the package file, it is a silent install. 11. Click OK. NOTE: You can also select Save Package on the File menu to save the package. Open an Existing Package 1.
9. Click Yes. Save the executable file to a directory on the local disk drive. 10. Click Save. The file is created. 11. Click Finished to view the package contents. ❍ Click Apply this package to this computer if you want to use the package configuration on the Administrator's computer. ❍ Copy the executable file to any user's computer to install the configuration that has been saved in the package. When you execute the package file, it is a silent install. 12. Click OK.
● ● Saved credentials in profiles that are both Persistent and Pre-logon/Common are not supported. ❍ Saved credential profiles become prompt for credentials profiles. ❍ Profiles that are Persistent-plus-Pre-logon/Common, use machine credentials, with an exception of TTLS profiles. ❍ Profiles that are Persistent-plus-Pre-logon/Common with TTLS, are not supported. Only Pre-logon/Common with TTLS profiles are supported.
Profiles with security settings that include "Use the following user name and password" option. ❍ Profiles that use the machine certificate to authenticate. ❍ WPA-Enterprise profiles that do not use a user certificate. ❍ WPA-Personal profiles. Persistent profiles are applied at system power up and after a user logs off. ❍ ● NOTE: The WiFi connection utility supports machine certificates. However, they are not displayed in the certificate listings.
The new profile is saved. This new profile has the same properties as the original. Edit a Persistent Profile for a Package 1. Select the profile. 2. Click Properties. 3. Edit the properties of the new profile using the same instructions given under Create a Persistent Profile. Pre-logon/Common Profiles Pre-logon/Common profiles are applied once a user logs on. If Single Sign On support is installed, the connection is made prior to the Windows log-on sequence (Pre-logon/ Common).
Pre-logon/Common profiles support is installed during a Custom install of the WiFi connection utility. See Install or Uninstall the Single Sign On Feature for more information. NOTE: If the Single Sign On or Pre-logon Connect features are not installed, an administrator is still able to create Pre-logon/Common profiles for export to a user's computer. The following describes how the Pre-logon Connect feature functions from system power-up. The assumption is that a saved profile exits.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Click Pre-logon/Common. Click Add to open the General Settings. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name. WiFi Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier. Operating Mode: Network (Infrastructure) is selected by default. Administrator Profile Type: Pre-logon/Common: Active when a user is logged on. This profile is shared by all users. This profile type is already selected. Click Next. Click Advanced to open the Advanced Settings.
Exclude Networks Administrators can designate networks to be excluded from connection. Once a network is excluded, only an administrator can remove the network from the Exclude list. The excluded network is displayed in the Exclude List Management, and is indicated by this icon: NOTE: Unavailable for Windows Vista* and Windows* 7 packages. To exclude a network: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click Include Profiles in this package. Click Exclude. Click Add to open the Exclude Network (SSID).
ITU G.729 CS-ACELP (Conjugate Structure Algebraic-Code Excited Linear Prediction) An administrator can export VoIP settings to configure various codec data rates and frame rates to improve voice quality in VoIP transmissions. To create a VoIP profile: NOTE: Check that Voice over IP is not disabled in the Administrator Tool Application Settings. It is enabled by default. 1. 2. 3. 4. Click Include Profiles in this package. Click VoIP. Click Add to open the Create VoIP Profiles page.
Application Settings 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. Adapter Settings An administrator can configure the adapter settings for the WiFi adapter installed on the user's computer. See Adapter Settings.
2. Click Add in the A-IDs section. 3. Select an A-ID. 4. Click OK. The A-ID is added to the list.
Back to Contents EAP-AKA Profile Mapping SSO Administration Profiles using EAP-AKA authentication are mapped to Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, and Windows* 7 clients as follows. Client OS Persistent Profile Pre-login/Common Profile (PLC) Persistent and Prelogon/Common Windows* XP Not supported. Common functionality supported. Pre-logon functionality not supported. Not supported. Windows Vista* and Windows* 7 IT package profile is not applied to client. Common functionality supported.
Back to Contents EAP-FAST Profile Mapping SSO Administration Profiles using EAP-FAST authentication are mapped to Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, and Windows* 7 clients as follows. Credentials Client OS Persistent Profile Pre-login/ Common Profile (PLC) Persistent and Pre-logon/ Common CCXv4 TLS User Certificate Windows* XP Not supported. During PLC and while logged on: Uses user certificate. Not supported. Windows Vista* and Windows* 7 Not supported. During PLC: Not Not supported. supported.
CCXv4 TLS Smart Windows* XP Card CCXv3/CCXv4 MS-CHAP-V2 Saved Credentials Not supported. During PLC and while logged on: Uses smart card certificate. Not supported. Windows Vista* and Windows* 7 Not supported. During PLC and while logged on: Uses smart card certificate. Not supported. Windows* XP Inner method is not distinguished. During PLC and while logged on: Uses saved credentials. During PLC, while logged on, and after logoff/reboot: Uses saved credentials.
CCXv3/CCXv4 MS-CHAP-V2 Windows Login Windows* XP Inner method is not distinguished. During PLC and while logged on: Uses Windows* XP credentials. During PLC and while logged on: Uses Windows* XP credentials. After log-off/ reboot: Uses machine credentials. Windows Vista* and Windows* 7 IT package profile is not applied to client. During PLC and while logged on: Uses Windows* credentials. During PLC and while logged on: Uses Windows* credentials. After log-off/ reboot: Uses machine credentials.
CCXv4 GTC Windows* Login Windows* XP Not supported. During PLC and while logged on: Uses Windows* XP credentials. During PLC and while logged on: Uses Windows* XP credentials. After log-off/ reboot: Uses machine credentials. Windows Vista* and Windows* 7 IT package profile is not applied to client. During PLC and while logged on: Prompts for credentials. During PLC and while logged on: Prompts for credentials. After log-off/ reboot: Uses machine credentials (ACSv4.2 or later).
Back to Contents EAP-SIM Profile Mapping SSO Administration Profiles using EAP-SIM authentication are mapped to Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, and Windows* 7 clients as follows. Client OS Persistent Profile Pre-login/Common Profile (PLC) Persistent and Prelogon/Common Windows* XP Not supported. Common functionality supported. Pre-logon functionality not supported. Not supported. Windows Vista* and Windows* 7 IT package profile is not applied to client. Common functionality supported.
Back to Contents PEAP-GTC Profile Mapping SSO Administration Profiles using PEAP-GTC authentication are mapped to Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, and Windows* 7 clients as follows. Credentials Client OS Persistent Profile Pre-login/ Common Profile (PLC) Persistent and Pre-logon/ Common Saved credentials (Use the following) Windows* XP After logoff/ reboot: Uses saved credentials. During PLC and while logged on: Uses saved credentials.
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Back to Contents PEAP-MS-CHAP-V2 Profile Mapping SSO Administration Profiles using PEAP-MS-CHAP-V2 authentication are mapped to Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, and Windows* 7 clients as follows. Credentials Client OS Saved Credentials Windows* XP (Use the following) Windows Vista* and Windows* 7 Persistent Profile Pre-login/ Common Profile (PLC) Persistent and Pre-logon/ Common After logoff/ reboot: Uses saved credentials. During PLC and while logged on: Uses saved credentials.
authenticate using Windows credentials: Not checked. During PLC, while logged on, and after logoff/reboot: Uses machine credentials. Windows Vista* and Windows* 7 Not supported. IT package profile is not applied to client. For pre-logon connections, reauthenticate using Windows credentials: Checked. During PLC and while logged on: Uses Windows credentials. After logoff/reboot: Uses machine credentials. For pre-logon connections, reauthenticate using Windows credentials: Not checked.
Use Windows Logon Windows Vista* and Windows* 7 Not supported. During PLC and while logged on, prompts for credentials. Not supported. Windows* XP Not supported. During PLC and while logged on, uses Windows credentials. Not supported. Windows Vista* and Windows* 7 Not supported. During PLC and while logged on, uses Windows credentials. Not supported.
Back to Contents PEAP-TLS Profile Mapping SSO Administration Profiles using PEAP-TLS authentication are mapped to Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, and Windows* 7 clients as follows. Credentials Client OS Persistent Profile Pre-login/ Common Profile (PLC) Persistent and Pre-logon/ Common User certificate Windows* XP Not supported. During PLC and while logged on: Uses user certificate. Not supported. Windows Vista* and Windows* 7 Not supported. During PLC: Not supported. Not supported.
Smart card Windows* XP Not supported. During PLC and while logged on, uses smart card certificate. Not supported. Windows Vista* and Windows* 7 Not supported. During PLC and while logged on, uses XP credentials. Not supported.
Back to Contents TLS Profile Mapping SSO Administration Profiles using TLS authentication are mapped to Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, and Windows* 7 clients as follows. Credentials Client OS Persistent Profile Pre-login/ Common Profile (PLC) Persistent and Pre-logon/ Common User certificate Windows* XP Not supported. During PLC and while logged on: Uses user certificate. Not supported. Windows Vista* and Windows* 7 Not supported. During PLC: Not Not supported. supported.
Smart card Windows* XP Not supported. During PLC and while logged on: Uses smart card certificate. Not supported. Windows Vista* and Windows* 7 Not supported. During PLC and while logged on: Uses smart card certificate. Not supported.
Back to Contents TTLS Profile Mapping SSO Administration Profiles using TLS authentication are mapped to Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, and Windows* 7 clients as follows. Credentials Client OS Persistent Profile Pre-login/ Common Profile (PLC) Persistent and Pre-logon/ Common Saved Credentials (Use the following) Windows* XP After Logoff/ Reboot: Uses saved credentials. During PLC and while logged on: Uses saved credentials.
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Back to Contents Set Administrator Password A user cannot modify Administrator settings or profiles unless they have the password for this tool. When you first access the Administrator Tool, you are required to enter a password. The password must not exceed 100 characters (although the field will only display up to 56 characters). Null passwords are not allowed. 1. Password: Create a password (maximum 100 characters). 2. Confirm Password: Reenter the password. 3. Click OK.
Back to Contents Application Settings (Administrator Tool) An administrator can configure the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility 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 WiFi connections. These settings are configured using the Administrator Tool, and are not the same as those listed under the Tools Menu.
AAA In Control Notify when another application uses the WiFi adapter NOTE: This setting is only applicable for packages running on Windows* XP Client. Adapter Switching Enable Adapter Switching If enabled, then whenever a valid wired Ethernet connection is detected, the WiFi connection utility will automatically close any WiFi network connections. If the system looses its wired Ethernet connection, the WiFi connection utility will automatically attempt to connect to the last connected profile.
CCXv4 Cisco Compatible Extensions, version 4, includes enhancements to EAP-FAST. Among these are options for user prompts and warnings. Select Enable CCXv4 to Enable Cisco Compatible Extensions, version 4 (CCXv4) features for EAP-FAST profiles. NOTE: The EAP-FAST Authority Identifier (A-ID) Groups feature in the Administrator Tool is unavailable if CCXv4 is not enabled.
Certificate Expiration Warning Enable Certificate Expiration Warning If checked, the WiFi connection utility will warn users when the certificates are going to expire. The provided URL will allow them to update their certificates from a certificate server. When checked, the following fields become active: ● ● Number of days to update certificate: This is the number of days before expiration that the user receives the warning.
Certificate Expiration Warning Enable Certificate Expiration Warning If checked, the WiFi connection utility will warn users when the certificates are going to expire. The provided URL will allow them to update their certificates from a certificate server. When checked, the following fields become active: ● ● Number of days to update certificate: This is the number of days before expiration that the user receives the warning.
Maintain Connection Hide the Maintain Connection setting for user profiles Select to hide the Maintain Connection option in the Create WiFi Profile Advanced Settings. This Maintain Connection option maintains the WiFi connection with a user profile after log off. NOTE: The Maintain Connection option may be used with Nortel VPN client when it is configured to Logoff on Connect. NOTE: This setting is only applicable for packages running on Windows* XP Client.
Persistent Connection Select to Ensure that persistent connection and computer policies are updated prior to user log on. NOTE: Updating policies may delay the log on screen for up to two minutes. NOTE: This setting is only applicable for packages running on Windows* XP Client. Pre-logon Cisco Mode Enable Cisco Mode during a Pre-logon Cisco access points have the capability to support multiple WiFi network names (SSIDs), but only broadcast one of these.
Security Level Select the security level on a user's computer. Users are able to connect to profiles only with this security level. ● Allow the user to connect to networks with Personal Security only. NOTE: This setting is only applicable for packages running on Windows* XP Client. Shared Folder Notification Select the shared folder notification setting on a user's computer. ● ● ● Unshare shared folders automatically when connected to an unsecured network. Disable this notification.
Windows* XP Client. Support Information Specify the support information displayed in the About box of the WiFi connection utility. ● ● Voice over IP Support URL: Enter the support center web site that you want your customers to access for technical support. Support Phone Number: Enter the telephone number that you want your customers to call for technical support. Enables third-party software to use the VoIP application on a user's computer. The default setting enables this feature.
WiFi Manager Select which Wi-Fi manager controls a user's wireless connections. Use either the previous logged on user's Wi-Fi manager or allow each user to select their preferred Wi-Fi manager. ● ● Allow all users to switch between Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi software and Microsoft Windows* XP Wireless Zero Configuration, after log on. The Wi-Fi manager at log on is determined by the active Wi-Fi manager when the last user logged off.
To turn on the 802.11a radio: 1. On the WiFi connection utility main window, click the 802.11a Radio Off button. The list of radio options is displayed. 2. Select WiFi On. The 802.11a radio is now active. NOTE: This setting is only applicable for packages running on Windows* XP Client.
number can range from 1 to 30 days. The default is seven days. Log File Deletion Tab Select from the following when to delete old log files: ● ● Never delete old log files. Delete old log when any of the selected conditions are met: ❍ Delete old log files every specified number of days: This number can range from 1 to 30. ❍ Delete old log files when the total size of the log files exceeds: This number can range from 1 to 10 megabytes (MB) in one-megabyte increments.
Back to Contents Adapter Settings (Administrator) The Adapter Settings screen controls and displays the device properties for the WiFi adapter installed on a computer. Not all settings listed here apply to all adapters, see the setting description.
❍ ❍ The administrator decides not to enforce all the settings on a user's computer. The user can change the WiFi adapter setting values from the Advanced menu in the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility. No change: (For Windows Vista* and Windows* 7 users only.) Maintains the user selected value. The administrator decides not to enforce all the settings on a user's computer. The user can change the WiFi adapter setting values at the Device Manager.
Power Management (Administrator View) When creating an administrator package, Power Management lets you select a balance between power consumption and WiFi adapter performance. PSP - Power Saving Mode CAM - Constantly Awake Mode Select one of the Power Saving Mode levels: PSP CAM: The client adapter is powered up continuously. PSP Level 1: PSP set at maximum power. PSP Levels 2-4: PSP set to maximize power. PSP Level 5: PSP set to maximize battery life. PSP Auto: Default is PSP Level 5.
access point. 1-3: Allow Roaming 2: Default: Balances between not roaming and performance. 4: Maximum Roaming Throughput Enhancement Changes the value of the Packet Burst Control. ● ● Transmit Power Enable: Select to enable throughput enhancement. Disable: (Default) Select to disable throughput enhancement. If you decrease the transmit power, you reduce the WiFi radio coverage.
to operate in dense areas and reduce interference with other devices that this radio shares radio spectrum with. NOTE: This setting takes effect when either Network (Infrastructure) or Device to Device mode is used. Wireless Mode Select which mode to use for connection to a WiFi 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.
Back to Contents Advanced Settings Use the Advanced Settings window to set additional parameters for a specific profile. 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. 3. At the General Settings window, click Advanced....
Auto Import Allows a network administrator to easily move the selected profile to other computers. When the exported file is placed in the WiFi\AutoImport directory on another computer, the WiFi connection utility automatically imports the profile. NOTE: This feature is only available when configuring a user profile. It is not available when configuring Administrator Profiles.
Application Auto Launch Automatically starts a batch file, executable file, or script whenever you connect to the profile. For example, you might want a Virtual Private Network (VPN) session to start automatically whenever you connect to a wireless network. 1. Click Enable Application Auto Launch. 2. Enter the name of the program that you want to start or click Browse to locate the file on your hard disk. 3. Click OK to close the Advanced Settings.
PLC Domain Check Pre-logon Domain Check: This setting is visible only when using the Administrator Tool, and only if you select to create a Pre-logon/Common profile. The choices are: ● ● Check for Domain Server Presence: When using a Prelogon Connect profile while joined to a domain, this setting will verify the domain server's presence before the user login process is finished. If the server is not found, login may be delayed for a minute or more. Just continue with login: Login proceeds normally.
Back to Contents Set Up Profile Security Use the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility Personal Security Personal Security Settings Set up Data Encryption and Authentication ● ● ● ● Set up a Client with Set up a Client with Set up a Client with Set up a Client with Security Settings No Authentication and No Data Encryption WEP 64-bit or WEP 128-bit Data Encryption WPA*-Personal (TKIP) or WPA2*-Personal (TKIP) Security Settings WPA*-Personal (AES-CCMP) or WPA2*-Personal (AES-CCMP) Enterprise Se
The following sections describe how to use the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility to set up the required security settings for your WiFi adapter. See Personal Security. It also provides information about how to configure advanced security settings for your WiFi adapter. This requires information from a systems administrator (corporate environment) or advanced security settings on your access point (for home users). See Enterprise Security.
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).
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).
WEP key (64-bit) Enter 10 hexadecimal characters, 0-9, A-F. Pass phrase (128-bit) Enter 13 alphanumeric characters, 0-9, a-z or A-Z. WEP key (128-bit) Enter 26 hexadecimal characters, 0-9, A-F. 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. 2. 3. 4. Select the Key Index number: 1, 2, 3, or 4. Enter the Wireless Security Password. Select another Key Index number. Enter another Wireless Security Password.
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.
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.
Back to Contents Create Profiles for Windows* This section describes how to create profiles for Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, and Windows* 7. An infrastructure network consists of one or more access points and one or more computers with WiFi adapters installed. Each access point must have a wired connection to a WiFi network. This section describes how to create various WiFi profiles. NOTE: Several limitations apply to single sign-on profiles created for Windows Vista* and Windows* 7 clients.
Open authentication allows a wireless device access to the network without 802.11 authentication. If no encryption is enabled on the network, any wireless device with the correct network name (SSID) can associate with an access point and gain access to the network. 10. Data Encryption: None is the default. 11. Click OK. The profile is added to the Profiles list and connects to the wireless network.
Create a Profile with WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal Network Authentication 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-Personal enforces key-exchange and only works with dynamic encryption keys. If your wireless access point or router supports WPA-Personal or WPA2Personal, then you should enable it on the access point and provide a long, strong password.
● authentication server. WPA2-Enterprise: The follow-on wireless security method to WPA that provides stronger data protection for multiple users and large managed networks. It prevents unauthorized network access by verifying network users through an authentication server. NOTE: WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise are interoperable. To add a profile that uses WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise authentication: 1. Obtain a user name and password on the RADIUS server from your administrator. 2.
1. Click Profiles on the WiFi connection utility main window. Or if you are acting as the administrator, open the Administrator Tool. 2. On the Profiles list, click Add to open the Create WiFi Profile General Settings. 3. Profile Name: Enter a profile name. 4. WiFi Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier. 5. Operating Mode: Click Network (Infrastructure). (This parameter is set to Infrastructure if you are using the Administrator Tool.) 6.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. On the Profiles list, click Add to open the Create WiFi Profile General Settings. Profile Name: Enter a profile name. WiFi Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier. Operating Mode: Click Network (Infrastructure). (This parameter is set to Infrastructure if you are using the Administrator Tool.) Administrator Profile Type: Select Persistent or Pre-logon/Common. (This step applies only if you are using the Administrator Tool.
Step 1 of 2: TLS User 1. Obtain and install a client certificate. See Create a Profile with TLS authentication or consult your system administrator. 2. Select one of the following to obtain a certificate: Use my smart card, Use the certificate issued to this computer, or Use a user certificate on this computer. 3. Click Next to open the TLS Server settings.
Step 2 of 2: TLS Server 1. Select one of the following credential retrieval methods: Validate Server Certificate or Specify Server or Certificate Name. 2. Click OK. The profile is added to the Profiles list. 3. Click the new profile at the end of the Profiles list. Use the up and down arrows to change the priority of the new profile. 4. Click Connect to connect to the selected wireless network. 5. Click OK to close the utility.
over a non-exposed TLS encrypted channel. Profile Mapping This profile will be exported differently to clients running Windows* XP as compared to Windows Vista* and Windows* 7. See TTLS Profile Mapping for more information. To Create a Profile with TTLS Authentication 1. Click Profiles on the WiFi connection utility main window. Or if you are acting as the administrator, open the Administrator Tool. 2. On the Profiles list, click Add to open the Create WiFi Profile General Settings. 3.
Step 1 of 2: TTLS User 1. Authentication Protocol: This parameter specifies the authentication protocol operating over the TTLS tunnel. The protocols are: PAP (Default), CHAP, MS-CHAP and MS-CHAP-V2. See Security Overview for more information. 2. User Credentials: For PAP, CHAP, MS-CHAP, and MS-CHAP-V2 protocols, select one of these authentication methods: Use Windows logon, Prompt each time I connect, or Use the following. 3.
4. Click Next to access the TTLS Server settings. Step 2 of 2: TTLS Server 1. Select one of the following credential retrieval methods: Validate Server Certificate or Specify Server or Certificate Name. 2. Click OK to save the setting and close the page. Create a Profile with PEAP Network Authentication PEAP authentication: PEAP settings are required for the authentication of the client to the authentication server.
how to use WPA with AES-CCMP or TKIP encryption with PEAP authentication. Profile Mapping This profile will be exported differently to clients running Windows* XP as compared to Windows Vista* and Windows* 7. See PEAP Profile Mapping for more information. To Create a Profile with PEAP Authentication Obtain and install a client certificate. See Create a Windows* XP Profile for TLS authentication or consult your administrator. 1. Click Profiles on the WiFi connection utility main window.
Settings window), you can choose one of the following: Use my smart card, Use the certificate issued to this computer, or Use a user certificate on this computer. For Persistent IT Administrator profiles, User Credentials can be set to Use the certificate issued to this computer. 3. Roaming Identity: A Roaming Identity may be populated in this field or you can use %domain%\% username% as the default format for entering a roaming identity. When 802.
To configure a one-time password: 1. Authentication Protocol: Select GTC (Generic Token Card). 2. User Credentials: Select Prompt each time I connect. (This choice is only available if you are creating a personal profile on a Windows* XP machine. Not available for IT profiles.) 3. On connection prompt for: Select one of the following: Name Description Static Password On connection, enter the user credentials. One-time password (OTP) Obtain the password from a hardware token device.
4. 5. 6. 7. Click OK. Select the profile on the WiFi Networks list. Click Connect. When prompted, enter the user name, domain and OTP. Click OK. You are asked to verify your log in information. MS-CHAP-V2: This parameter specifies the authentication protocol operating over the PEAP tunnel. 1. User Credentials: Select one of the following options: Use Windows logon, Prompt each time I connect, or Use the following. For Persistent profiles, the options are Use the following or Use secured password. 2.
1. Select one of the following credential retrieval methods: Validate Server Certificate or Specify Server or Certificate Name. 2. Click OK. The profile is added to the Profiles list. 3. Click the new profile at the end of the Profiles list. Use the up and down arrows to change the priority of the new profile. 4. Click Connect to connect to the selected wireless network.
Cisco LEAP (Light Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an 802.1X authentication type that supports strong mutual authentication between the client and a RADIUS server. The LEAP profiles settings include LEAP, CKIP with Rogue access point detection integration. Profile Mapping This profile will be exported differently to clients running Windows* XP as compared to Windows Vista* and Windows* 7. See LEAP Profile Mapping for more information. To Create a Profile with LEAP Authentication 1.
15. Click Enable Radio Management Support to detect rogue access points. 16. Click OK to return to the Security Settings.
1. Select one of the following authentication methods listed next. If under Administrator Profile Type you selected Persistent (with or without selecting Pre-logon/Common), then only Use the following user name and password is available. If you only selected Pre-logon/Common, then the following three authentication methods are available. ❍ Use the Windows logon user name and password ❍ Prompt for the user name and password ❍ Use the following user name and password 2.
Extensions, Version 4 (CCXv4) improves the provisioning methods for enhanced security and provides innovations for enhanced security, mobility, quality of service, and network management. Profile Mapping This profile will be exported differently to clients running Windows* XP as compared to Windows Vista* and Windows* 7. See EAP-FAST Profile Mapping for more information. To Create a Profile with EAP-FAST Authentication using Cisco Compatible Extensions, version 3 (CCXv3) 1.
a. Click Select server to open the Protected Access Credentials (PAC) list. b. Click Import to import a PAC that resides on this computer or a server. c. Select the PAC and click Open. d. Enter the PAC password (optional). e. Click OK to close this page. The selected PAC is added to PAC list. 4. Click Next to select the credential retrieval method or click OK to save the EAP-FAST settings and return to the Profiles list. The PAC is used for this wireless profile.
8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Click Enterprise Security. Network Authentication: Select WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise (Recommended). Data Encryption: AES-CCMP is recommended. Enable 802.1X: Selected. Authentication Type: Select EAP-FAST to be used with this connection. Step 1 of 3: EAP-FAST Provisioning With CCXv4, EAP-FAST supports two modes for provisioning: ● ● Server-Authenticated Mode: Provisioning inside a server authenticated TLS tunnel.
authenticate the server and ensure the best security practices. Provisioning of Protected Access Credentials (PAC): EAP-FAST uses a PAC key to protect the user credentials that are exchanged. All EAP-FAST authenticators are identified by an authority identity (A-ID). The local authenticator sends its A-ID to an authenticating client, and the client checks its database for a matching A-ID. If the client does not recognize the A-ID, it requests a new PAC.
certificate settings. If you do not need to configure EAP-FAST server settings, click OK to save your settings and return to the Profiles page. If you selected to Use my smart card, add the roaming identity, if required. Click OK to save your settings and return to the Profiles page. If you did not select Use a certificate (TLS Authentication), click Next to select an Authentication Protocol. CCXv4 permits additional credentials or TLS cipher suites to establish the tunnel.
Authenticated-TLS-Server Provisioning Mode is supported using a trusted CA certificate, a self-signed server certificate, or server public keys and GTC as the inner EAP method. 1. Select one of the following credential retrieval methods: Validate Server Certificate or Specify Server or Certificate Name. 2. Click OK to close the security settings.
2. Allow authenticated provisioning and Allow unauthenticated provisioning are both checked. 3. Default Server: None selected is the default. Click Select Server to select a PAC from the default PAC authority server. The Protected Access Credentials selection page opens. NOTE: Server groups are only listed if you have installed an Administrator Package that contains EAP-FAST Authority ID (A-ID) Group settings. PAC distribution can also be completed manually (out-of-band).
Back to Contents Exclude List Management The Exclude list is a list of WiFi networks that you will not automatically be connected to. This feature lets you restrict automatic access to a listed network or access point, even if you have created a profile for that WiFi network. Use Exclude List Management to exclude entire WiFi networks (SSID).
Details Click Details to learn specific information on how the access point was excluded and how to remove it from exclusion. Following is an example: This network has been excluded from automatic connection for the following reasons. ● User has excluded this network manually. To make this network (or access points) eligible for automatic connection again, select it and click the Remove button.
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Back to Contents Administrator Tool Settings These settings allow the administrator to control where profiles are placed in the Administrator's Profiles list. How to Use 1. Open the Administrator Tool. 2. Click Tools > Settings... to open the Administrator Tool Settings. ❍ Select Insert on top to always place Administrator profiles at the top of the Administrator Tool's Profiles list.
Select Insert on bottom to always place Administrator profiles at the bottom the Administrator Tool's Profiles list. 3. Click OK to close and return to the Administrator Tool. ❍ Window Details Name Description Profile Insertion: Select one of the following to place Administrator profiles within a Administrator's Profiles list.
Back to Contents Intel® Wireless Troubleshooter (Tools menu) Intel® Wireless Troubleshooter Window How to Use Intel® Wireless Troubleshooter Resolve Errors The Intel® Wireless Troubleshooter is an application that can help you resolve WiFi network connection issues. When a connection issue is detected, a desktop alert notification appears at the bottom right corner of your desktop. Once you click the desktop alert, a diagnostic message displays the recommended steps to resolve the connection problem.
The Intel® Wireless Troubleshooter contains two panes. The left pane displays a list of available tools. The right pane displays the current connection issue and is divided into two sections: the error message and the recommended action. The recommended action contains descriptions about available utilities and helps to resolve the associated connection issue. If you click on a help link, the help text is displayed in a window.
About: Displays version information for the Intel® Wireless Troubleshooter. Available Help The date, time and error message: ● ● ● History Description of error. Link to resolve error (if available). See Resolve Errors next. Link to recommended steps to resolve error. Maintains a list of the last five alerts. The alerts are listed chronologically, with the most recent alert at the top of the list. How to Use Intel® Wireless Troubleshooter Open the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility.
Error occurred because the GSM adapter was unexpectedly removed Smart Card was unexpectedly removed Authentication failed because timer expired An administrator profile failed to authenticate Administrator profile failed to authenticate due to an invalid certificate Administrator profile did not receive an IP address Did not receive an IP address The WiFi adapter failed to get a valid IP address. The wireless security password or encryption key does not match the one used by the access point.
You are connected to a network with default network name (SSID). The network or the access point may not be configured with security Connecting to an access point that uses a 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.
7. Click Enable. 8. Click File > Exit to close the Device Manager. 9. Click OK to close System Properties. No wireless network adapter was detected in the system The system could not detect an Intel WiFi adapter in the system. The adapter may be removed or not installed. First verify if there is a WiFi adapter listed in the Device Manager: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Right-click My Computer. Select Properties. Click Hardware. Click Device Manager. Double-click Network Adapters.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Right click the Intel® PRO/Wireless network card that is installed in your computer. Click Update Driver. The Hardware Update Wizard is displayed. At the Hardware Update Wizard screen, click Yes, this time only. Click Next. Click Install the software automatically. Or if you know where the driver is located, click Install from a list or specified location. If an Intel® PRO/Wireless adapter is listed, update the driver from the Intel Corporation Support Web site at www.intel.com/support/.
list. For example, on the WiFi connection utility main window, click Profiles to open the Profiles list. Select the profile and click Connect. The application failed to start The application that you specified to start when this profile connected, could not be found. Verify the path and file name in the Profile Wizard Advanced Settings. To verify the path and file name: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. From the WiFi connection utility main window, click Profiles. Select the Profile. Click Properties.
information. If Use Windows logon user name and password or Prompt for user name and password is selected, make sure that the correct user credentials information is used when you connect to the wireless network. ● For EAP-SIM or EAP-AKA authentication type: Verify that the correct user name is being used under Specify user name (identity). 5. To save the settings, click OK.
Your certificate will expire soon This message applies to Windows* XP users only. This certificate you are using in your profile will expire soon. This message does not imply connection failure, but is instead a warning intended to help you avoid connection failure in the future. The time left from when this message is first displayed, until the certificate expires, is set by the Administrator. Use the following steps to resolve this error: 1.
Use the following steps to resolve this error: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the appropriate profile from the Profiles list. Click Properties to open the General Settings. Click Next to open the Security Settings. Enterprise Security is selected. Select the appropriate 802.1X Authentication Type. ● For TTLS, PEAP and EAP-FAST profiles: Select Use the following for User Credentials. ● Verify the Domain information.
2. Click Connect and attempt to associate with the network and authenticate with the server. The AAA Server rejected the EAP method This error occurs when the AAA Server does not accept the configured authentication. Use the following steps to resolve this error: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Double-click the Taskbar icon to open the WiFi connection utility. Click Profiles on the WiFi connection utility main window. Select the associated or last-used profile from the Profiles list.
2. Select the 802.1X EAP-SIM authentication profile. 3. Click Connect to try to associate with the network. Authentication failed because timer expired Authentication failed because the authentication timer expired while this mobile station was authenticating. A Rogue access point or a problem with the RADIUS server could have been the reason for the problem.
Back to Contents Manual Diagnostics Tool The Manual Diagnostics Tool lets you run a set of diagnostics tests that verify the functionality of your WiFi adapter. There are two levels of diagnostics details represented in this tool: user level and technical support level. At the user level, the tool only shows a short description of the different diagnostics steps that are being taken and only shows a pass or fail indication for each step.
Set the Log File Location 1. Inside the Manual Diagnostics tool, click File > Settings.... The log file named WirelessDiagLog.csv contains the results of the tests. It is saved as a text file and can be used to troubleshoot network connectivity issues. 2. Click Browse to specify where you want the log file to be saved. 3. Click OK to apply your changes and return to the Manual Diagnostics Tool. The next time you run the tests, the log file will be save to your specified location. Run the Tests 1.
troubleshooting options. Driver Test The test summary displays the Intel® PRO/Wireless Network Connection driver supported by the WiFi adapter. The test verifies if the driver binary version is compatible with the installed version of the WiFi connection utility. The test fails if the driver binary is not found or if the driver version does not match the WiFi connection utility software version (for example, version 11.1.x.x and driver version 9.0.x.x, 9.1.x.x, or 11.1.x.x).
Association Test The test summary displays Associated or Not Associated. Association is the establishment and maintenance of the wireless link between devices. When security is enabled, the devices only exchange security credentials. The test checks for wireless connectivity. The test passes if the client is associated successfully. Troubleshooting ● ● ● ● When the access point signal strength is low, use the signal test listed below. Verify that a profile has been created.
Signal Test The test summary displays the signal quality. If the signal quality is low, use the Troubleshoot button to diagnose and fix the problem. Troubleshooting ● ● ● Ping Test Move your computer 10 to 20 feet from the wireless access point or router. Reduce interference by moving away from appliances (microwaves, cell phones or 2.4 GHz phones) or access points using the same channel. Try increasing the transmission power of the access point.
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Back to Contents Wireless Event Viewer The Wireless Event Viewer program is used to track and display wireless events. This list of events will include normal events, and if a problem exists, error events. Records of events are stored in log files, which you can send to customer support. How to Access To launch the Wireless Event Viewer: 1. At the Tools menu, click Intel® Wireless Troubleshooter. 2. In the left pane of the window, click Wireless Event Viewer.
your Administrator. If so, some settings will be grayed out. Settings Command The Settings command lets you access various settings that govern wireless event logging. This command invokes a window with three tabs: ● ● ● General Tab Log File Deletion Tab Driver Log Tab General Tab The General tab lets you access the following settings: Setting Description Enable Wireless Event Logging. Click (turn on) to enable wireless event logging. This must be checked for wireless event logging to occur.
Select from the following when to delete log files. ● ● Never delete old log files. Delete old log when any of the selected conditions are met: ❍ Delete old log files every specified number of days: This number can range from 1 to 30. ❍ Delete old log files when the total size of the log files exceeds: This number can range from 1 to 10 megabytes (MB) in one-megabyte increments. Defaults Click Defaults to set all settings on this tab to their defaults values. This sets defaults only for the open tab.
save this as a comma separated values file (.csv) if you wish to view it outside of Wireless Event Viewer. Log File Viewing This command clears the Wireless Event Viewer and allows you to open a previously saved log file. ● ● ● Click Open to open an existing log file. The log file needs to be in binary format (.bin) to be viewed by the Wireless Event Viewer. Click Save As... to save the file under a different name. In the Save As... form, you should select to save this as a binary file (.
Back to Contents Regulatory Information NOTE: Due to the evolving state of regulations and standards in the wireless LAN field (IEEE 802.11 and similar standards), the information provided herein is subject to change. Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document.
● ● Information for the User Regulatory Information Information for the User Safety Notices USA—FCC and FAA The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The wireless adapter meets the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, supplement C, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992.
modified to be qualified for such use. Antenna Warnings Warning: To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, it is recommended that for the wireless adapter installed in a desktop or portable computer, the antenna for this wireless adapter to be installed so as to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) from all persons. It is recommended that the user limit exposure time if the antenna is positioned closer than 20 cm (8 inches).
Wireless Interoperability The wireless adapter is designed to be interoperable with other wireless LAN products that are based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) radio technology and to comply with the following standards: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● IEEE Std. 802.11b compliant Standard on Wireless LAN IEEE Std. 802.11g compliant Standard on Wireless LAN IEEE Std. 802.11a compliant Standard on Wireless LAN IEEE Std. 802.11n draft 2.0 compliant on Wireless LAN IEEE 802.
● ● Please see the full Grant of Equipment document for other restrictions. This device must be operated and used with a locally approved access point. Information To Be Supplied to the End User by the OEM or Integrator The following regulatory and safety notices must be published in documentation supplied to the end user of the product or system incorporating the Intel® wireless adapter, in compliance with local regulations.
● This wireless adapter cannot be co-located with any other transmitter unless approved by the FCC. USA—Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This wireless adapter complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions: ● ● This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: The radiated output power of the adapter is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Regulatory Warning For use in (or with) UL Listed personal computers or compatible. Radio Approvals To determine whether you are allowed to use your wireless network device in a specific country, please check to see if the radio type number that is printed on the identification label of your device is listed in the manufacturer's OEM Regulatory Guidance document.
● Regulatory Information Information for the User Safety Notices USA—FCC and FAA The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The wireless adapter meets the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, supplement C, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992.
Antenna Warnings Warning: To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, it is recommended that for the wireless adapter installed in a desktop or portable computer, the antenna for this wireless adapter to be installed so as to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) from all persons. It is recommended that the user limit exposure time if the antenna is positioned closer than 20 cm (8 inches).
are based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) radio technology and to comply with the following standards: ● ● ● ● ● IEEE Std. 802.11b compliant Standard on Wireless LAN IEEE Std. 802.11g compliant Standard on Wireless LAN IEEE Std. 802.11a compliant Standard on Wireless LAN IEEE Std. 802.11n draft 2.
compliance with local regulations. Host system must be labeled with "Contains FCC ID: XXXXXXXX", FCC ID displayed on label. The wireless adapter must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. For country-specific approvals, see Radio Approvals.
● ● This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: The radiated output power of the adapter is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the adapter should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário. Canada—Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. Caution: When using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN, this product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15- to 5.25-GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range of 5.15 GHz to 5.
● ● ● ● ● ● Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 URL to be provided Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 URL to be provided Intel® WiFi Link 5300 http://www.intel.com/support/go/wireless/wlan/wf_reg.htm Intel® WiFi Link 5100 http://www.intel.com/support/go/wireless/wlan/wf_reg.htm Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN http://download.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/4965agn/sb/eudoc4965_combined1. pd Intel® WiFi Link 1000 http://support.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/sb/CS-030474.
cities: Agadir, Assa-Zag, Cabo Negro, Chaouen, Goulmima, Oujda, Tan Tan, Taourirt, Taroudant and Taza. The operation of this product in the radio channels 4, 5, 6 et 7 (2425 - 2442 MHz) is not authorized in the following cities: Aéroport Mohamed V, Agadir, Aguelmous, Anza, Benslimane, Béni Hafida, Cabo Negro, Casablanca, Fès, Lakbab, Marrakech, Merchich, Mohammédia, Rabat, Salé, Tanger, Tan Tan, Taounate, Tit Mellil, Zag.
URL to be provided Intel® WiFi Adapters The information in this section applies to the following products: ● ● ● Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ (model WM4965AG_) Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (model WM3945ABG) Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection (model WM3945BG) See Specifications for complete wireless adapter specifications. NOTE: In this section, all references to the "wireless adapter" refer to all adapters listed above.
● ● touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; this behavior may cause damage to the radio. Use in specific environments: ❍ The use of wireless adapters in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments. ❍ The use of wireless adapters on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network: See the documentation supplied with wireless adapters or other devices in the wireless network. Local Restrictions on 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Radio Usage Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.
with other devices or services is perceived or identified as being harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless adapters in a specific organization or environment (an airport, for example), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the adapter before you turn it on.
these products, you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country of use. Any deviation from permissible settings and restrictions in the country of use could be an infringement of national law and may be punished as such.
harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by taking one or more of the following measures: ● ● ● ● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the equipment experiencing the interference. Increase the distance between the wireless adapter and the equipment experiencing the interference.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003, No. 4, et CNR210, No 4 (Dec 2000) et No 5 (Nov 2001). "To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this wireless adapter is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
2. D.M. 28.5.03, per la fornitura al pubblico dell’accesso R-LAN alle reti e ai servizi di telecomunicazioni. Japan Indoor use only. Korea Taiwan Radio Approvals To determine whether you are allowed to use your wireless network device in a specific country, please check to see if the radio type number that is printed on the identification label of your device is listed in the manufacturer's OEM Regulatory Guidance document.
Statements of European Compliance ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 Adapter Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 Adapter WiFi Link 5300 Adapter WiFi Link 5100 Adapters WiFi Link 1000 Adapter Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Adapter Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ Adapter PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 Adapter This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Eur
Ελληνικ• [Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Intel® Corporation ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français [French] Par la présente Intel® Corporation déclare que l'appareil Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Svenska [Swedish] Härmed intygar Intel® Corporation att denna Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 står i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Íslenska [Icelandic] Hér með lýsir Intel® Corporation yfir því að Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
Latviski [Latvian] Ar šo Intel® Corporation deklar•, ka Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 atbilst Direkt•vas 1999/5/EK b•tiskaj•m pras•b•m un citiem ar to saist•tajiem noteikumiem. Lietuvi• [Lithuanian] Šiuo Intel® Corporation deklaruoja, kad šis Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
1999/5/EC. •esky [Czech] Intel® Corporation tímto prohlašuje, že tento Intel® WiFi Link 5300 je ve shod• se základními požadavky a dalšími p•íslušnými ustanoveními sm•rnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede Intel® Corporation erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Intel® WiFi Link 5300 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Norsk Intel® Corporation erklærer herved at utstyret Intel® WiFi Link 5300 er i [Norwegian] samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Polski [Polish] Niniejszym, Intel® Corporation, o•wiadcza, •e Intel® WiFi Link 5300 jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymaganiami oraz innymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/WE.
English Hereby, Intel® Corporation, declares that this Intel® WiFi Link 5100 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente Intel® Corporation declara que el Intel® WiFi Link 5100 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensky [Slovak] Intel® Corporation týmto vyhlasuje, že Intel® WiFi Link 5100 sp••a základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ ES. Suomi [Finnish] Intel® Corporation vakuuttaa täten että Intel® WiFi Link 5100 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Français [French] Par la présente Intel® Corporation déclare que l'appareil Intel(R) WiFi Link 1000 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Italiano [Italian] Con la presente Intel® Corporation dichiara che questo Intel(R) WiFi Link 1000 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Íslenska [Icelandic] Hér með lýsir Intel® Corporation yfir því að Intel(R) WiFi Link 1000 er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Adapter This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union directive 1999/5/EC. •esky [Czech] Intel® Corporation tímto prohlašuje, že tento Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN je ve shod• se základními požadavky a dalšími p•íslušnými ustanoveními sm•rnice 1999/5/ES.
Lietuvi• [Lithuanian] Šiuo Intel® Corporation deklaruoja, kad šis Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Nederlands [Dutch] Hierbij verklaart Intel® Corporation dat het toestel Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
•esky [Czech] Intel® Corporation tímto prohlašuje, že tento Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ je ve shod• se základními požadavky a dalšími p•íslušnými ustanoveními sm•rnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede Intel® Corporation erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Magyar [Hungarian] Alulírott, Intel® Corporation nyilatkozom, hogy a Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Norsk [Norwegian] Intel® Corporation erklærer herved at utstyret Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch [German] Hiermit erklärt Intel® Corporation, dass sich das Gerät Intel® PRO/ Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Esti [Estonian] Käesolevaga kinnitab Intel® Corporation seadme Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
Norsk [Norwegian] Intel® Corporation erklærer herved at utstyret Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Polski [Polish] Niniejszym, Intel® Corporation, o•wiadcza, •e Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymaganiami oraz innymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/WE.
Esti [Estonian] Käesolevaga kinnitab Intel® Corporation seadme Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. English Hereby, Intel® Corporation, declares that this Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Polski [Polish] Niniejszym, Intel® Corporation, o•wiadcza, •e Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymaganiami oraz innymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/WE. Português [Portuguese] Intel® Corporation declara que este Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Back to Contents Specifications ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Centrino® Ultimate-N 6200 WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 WiFi Link 5300 WiFi Link 5100 WiFi Link 1000 Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 and Intel® Centrino® Ultimat
Frequency Modulation 5 GHz (802.11a/n) 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n) Frequency band 5.15 GHz - 5.85 GHz (dependent on country) 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (dependent on country) Modulation BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK Wireless Medium 5 GHz UNII: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) 2.4 GHz ISM: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Channels 4 to 12 (dependent on country) Channel 1-11 (US only) Channel 1-13 (Japan, Europe) IEEE 802.
Security WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2Enterprise, AES-CCMP 128-bit, WEP 128-bit and 64-bit; 802.
Modulation BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK Wireless Medium 5 GHz UNII: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) 2.4 GHz ISM: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Channels 4 to 12 (dependent on country) Channel 1-11 (US only) Channel 1-13 (Japan, Europe) IEEE 802.11n Data Rates Intel® WiFi Link 5350 450, 405, 360, 300, 270, 243, 240, 216.7, 195, 180, 173.3, 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.
WiMAX Frequency band 2.5-2.7 GHz (3A Profile) Modulation UL - QPSK, 16 QAM DL - QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM Wireless Medium Duplex mode: TDD operations Scalable OFDMA (SOFDMA): 512 and 1024 FFT sub-carrier permutation: PUSC Channel bandwidths: 5 MHz and 10 MHz WiMAX Network SPWG/NWG Release 1.0 Release Feature set SPWG/NWG Release 1.
Dimensions Full-Mini Card: Width 2.00 in x Length 1.18 in x Height 0.18 in (50.95 mm x 30 mm x 4.5 mm) Half-Mini Card: Width 1.049 in x Length 1.18 in x Height 0.18 in (26.64 mm x 30 mm x 4.5 mm) Antenna Interface Connector Hirose U.FL-R-SMT mates with cable connector U.FL-LP066 Antenna Diversity On-board diversity Connector Interface 52-pin Mini Card edge connector Voltage 3.
Operating Systems ● ● ● Microsoft Windows* XP (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows Vista* (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows* 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Wi-Fi Alliance* certification Wi-Fi* certification for 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, 802.11h, 802.11d, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WMM, WMM Power Save, EAP-SIM, LEAP, PEAP, TKIP, EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-AKA Cisco Compatible Extensions certification Cisco Compatible Extensions, v4.0 WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.
Frequency Modulation 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n) Frequency band 2.41-2.474 GHz (dependent on country) Modulation BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM, CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK Wireless Medium 2.4 GHz ISM: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Channels Channel 1-11 (US) Channel 1-13 (Japan, Europe) Channels 4 to 12 (Other countries, dependent on country) IEEE 802.11n Data Rates 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.
Dimensions Width 2.00 in x Length 1.18 in x Height 0.18 in (50.95 mm x 30 mm x 4.5 mm) Antenna Interface Connector Hirose U.FL-R-SMT mates with cable connector U.FL-LP066 Antenna Diversity On-board diversity Connector Interface 52-pin Mini Card edge connector Voltage 3.3 V Operating Temperature 0 to +80 degrees Celsius Humidity 50% to 95% non-condensing (at temperatures of 25 ºC to 35 ºC) Frequency Modulation 5 GHz (802.11a/n) 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n) Frequency band 5.15 GHz - 5.
IEEE 802.11a Data Rates 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps IEEE 802.11g Data Rates 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps IEEE 802.11b Data Rates 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps General Operating Systems ● ● ● Microsoft Windows* XP (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows Vista* (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows* 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Wi-Fi Alliance* certification Wi-Fi* certification for 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, 802.11h, 802.
(MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) specifications: Enhancements for Higher Throughput. Form Factor PCI Express Mini Card Dimensions Width 2.00 in x Length 1.18 in x Height 0.18 in (50.95 mm x 30 mm x 4.5 mm) Antenna Interface Connector Hirose U.FL-R-SMT mates with cable connector U.FL-LP066 Antenna Diversity On-board diversity Connector Interface 52-pin Mini Card edge connector Voltage 3.
Security WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2Enterprise, AES-CCMP 128-bit, WEP 128-bit and 64-bit; 802.1X: EAP-SIM, LEAP, PEAP, TKIP, EAP-FAST, EAPTLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-AKA Product Safety UL, C-UL, CB (IEC 60590) Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Form Factor PCI Express Mini Card Dimensions Width 2.00 in x Length 1.18 in x Height 0.18 in (50.95 mm x 30 mm x 4.5 mm) Antenna Interface Connector Hirose U.FL-R-SMT mates with cable connector U.
Wi-Fi Alliance* certification Wi-Fi* certification for 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, 802.11h, 802.11d, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WMM, WMM Power Save, EAP-SIM, LEAP, PEAP, TKIP, EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-AKA Cisco Compatible Extensions Cisco Compatible Extensions, v4.0 certification WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.
General Operating Systems ● ● ● Microsoft Windows* XP (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows Vista* (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows* 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Wi-Fi Alliance* certification Wi-Fi* certification for 802.11b, 802.11g, WPA, WPA2, WMM, EAP-SIM, LEAP, PEAP, TKIP, EAPFAST, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-AKA Cisco Compatible Extensions certification Cisco Compatible Extensions, v4.0 WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11g, 802.
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Back to Contents Warranty Product Warranty Information One-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Limited Warranty In this warranty statement, the term "Product" applies to the following devices: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 WiFi Link 5300 WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 WiFi Link 5100 WiFi Link 1000 Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Wireless WiF
If the Product which is the subject of this Limited Warranty fails during the warranty period for reasons covered by this Limited Warranty, Intel, at its option, will: ● ● ● REPAIR the Product by means of hardware and/or software; OR REPLACE the Product with another product, OR, if Intel is unable to repair or replace the Product, REFUND the then-current Intel price for the Product at the time a claim for warranty service is made to Intel under this Limited Warranty.
provided with instructions for returning the Product to the designated ICS center. When you return the Product to the ICS center, you must include the RMA number on the outside of the package. Intel will not accept any returned Product without an RMA number, or that has an invalid RMA number, on the package.
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Back to Contents Glossary of Terms Term Definition 802.11 The 802.11 standard refers to a family of specifications developed by the IEEE for wireless LAN technology. The 802.11 specifies an over-the-air interface between a wireless client and a base station or between two wireless clients and provides 1 or 2 Mbps transmission in the 2.4 GHz band using either frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) or direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS). 802.11a The 802.
AES-CCMP Advanced Encryption Standard - Counter CBC-MAC Protocol is the new method for privacy protection of wireless transmissions specified in the IEEE 802.11i standard. AES-CCMP provides a stronger encryption method than TKIP. The AES algorithm is capable of using cryptographic keys of 128, 192, and 256 bits to encrypt and decrypt data in 128-bit blocks. AESCCMP uses the AES block cipher, but restricts the key length to 128 bits.
DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum. Technology used in radio transmission. Incompatible with FHSS. EAP Short for Extensible Authentication Protocol, EAP sits inside of Point-toPoint Protocol's (PPP) authentication protocol and provides a generalized framework for several different authentication methods. EAP is supposed to head off proprietary authentication systems and let everything from passwords to challenge-response tokens and public-key infrastructure certificates all work smoothly.
EAP-SIM Extensible Authentication Protocol-Subscriber Identity Module (EAPSIM) authentication can be used with: ● ● Network Authentication types: Open, Shared, and WPA*-Enterprise, WPA2*-Enterprise. Data Encryption types: None, WEP and CKIP. A SIM card is a special smart card that is used by Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) based digital cellular networks.
LEAP (Light Extensible Authentication Protocol) A version of Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). LEAP is a proprietary extensible authentication protocol developed by Cisco that provides a challenge-response authentication mechanism and dynamic key assignment. MAC (Media Access Control) Address A hardwired address applied at the factory. It uniquely identifies network hardware, such as a wireless adapter, on a LAN or WAN. Mbps Transmission speed of 1,000,000 bits per second.
Preferred network One of the networks that has been configured. Such networks are listed under Preferred networks on the Wireless Networks tab of the Wireless Network Connection Properties (Windows* XP environment). RADIUS RADIUS is an authentication and accounting system that verifies user's (Remote credentials and grants access to requested resources.
stealth A stealth access point is one that has the capability and is configured to not broadcast its SSID. This is the WiFi network name that appears when a DMU (Device Management Utility, such as Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility) scans for available wireless networks. Although this can enhance wireless network security, it is commonly considered a weak security feature. To connect to a stealth access point, a user must specifically know the SSID and configure their DMU accordingly.
WEP Key Either a pass phrase or hexadecimal key. The pass phrase must be 5 ASCII characters for 64-bit WEP or 13 ASCII characters for 128-bit WEP. For pass phrases, 0-9, a-z, A-Z, and ~!@#$% ^&*()_+|`-={}|[]\:";'<>?,./ are all valid characters. The hex key must be 10 hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F) for 64-bit WEP or 26 hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F) for 128-bit WEP. Wi-Fi* (Wireless Fidelity) Is meant to be used generically when referring of any type to 802.11 network, whether 802.11b, 802.
WPAEnterprise Wi-Fi Protected Access-Enterprise applies to corporate users. A new standards-based, interoperable security technology for wireless LAN (subset of IEEE 802.11i draft standard) that encrypts data sent over radio waves. WPA is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP as follows: ● ● Improved data encryption through the temporal key integrity protocol (TKIP).
