Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility User's Guide With your wireless network card, you can access wireless networks, share files or printers, or even share your Internet connection. All of these features can be explored using a wireless network in your home or office. This wireless network solution is designed for both home and business use. Additional users and features can be added as your networking needs grow and change.
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provided in binary format with the wireless LAN adapters (e.g., the EEPROM and firmware). Furthermore, if you use any patches, utilities, or code with the Intel wireless LAN adapters that have been manipulated by an unauthorized party (i.e.
Back to Contents Use the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility Use Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility as your Wireless Manager Start Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility Start Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility from the Taskbar ● ● Taskbar Icons Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility Main Window ● ● ● ● ● First Time Connection WiFi Networks list Connection Status Icons Network Properties Connection Details Intel(
Use Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility as Your Wireless Manager Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software is used to set up, edit, and manage WiFi network profiles to connect to WiFi networks. It also includes advanced settings such as power management and channel selection for setting up ad-hoc WiFi networks. If you use Microsoft* Windows XP* Wireless Zero Configuration as your wireless manager, you can disable it from the Microsoft Windows Wireless Network tab.
Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility Main Window The WiFi Connection Utility Main Window lets you: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● View the current connection details (signal quality, speed and current network name). Scan for available WiFi networks. Manage profiles. Auto-connect profiles to available networks in a specific order defined in the Profile list. Connect to Infrastructure and Device to Device (ad hoc) networks. Configure adapter settings. Troubleshoot wireless connection problems.
Connection Details On the main window, click Details to view detailed parameters of the access point and network adapter. The Connection Details window displays the current network connection information. See Connection Details for a complete description. The Taskbar icon also indicates the current connection status. See Taskbar Icons. Main Window Connection Status Icons The connection status icons indicate the current connection status of your WiFi adapter.
Name Description File Exit: Closes the WiFi connection utility main window. Tools Application Settings: Use to set system wide connection preferences. See Application Settings for information. Intel(R) Wireless Troubleshooter: Use to resolve wireless network connection problems. See Intel(R) 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.
Profiles Manage Profiles: Select to create or edit profiles. Manage Exclusions: Select to exclude networks from automatic connection. See Manage Exclusions for more information. Help Help: Starts the online help. About: Displays version information for the currently installed application components. Administrator Tool (Tools menu) The Administrator tool is for administrators or the person who has administrator privileges on this computer.
EAP-FAST A-ID Groups An administrator can select which Authority Identifier (A-ID) RADIUS server to provision Protected Access Credentials (PACs) for profiles that use EAP-FAST authentication. A-ID groups are shared by all users of the computer and allow EAP-FAST profiles to support multiple PACs from multiple A-IDs. See Administrator Tool EAP-FAST A-ID Groups. Change Password Change the password for the Administrator Tool. See Change Password for more information. Close Closes the page.
Installing Intel(R) 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.
● the minimal installation. The WiFi connection utility. For a Typical installation, this includes the following: ❍ Wi-Fi Protected Setup* ❍ Intel(R) Wireless Troubleshooter NOTE: If you plan to use Novell Client* for Windows, it should be installed prior to installation of the WiFi connection utility. If the WiFi connection utility is already installed, you should remove it prior to installation of Novell Client for Windows.
Intel(R) Wireless Troubleshooter: Provides valuable assistance in resolving wireless WiFi connection problems. To install these features, select Custom during installation. Follow the instructions below to install features. If the WiFi connection utility is already installed, see the post-installation instructions. Install Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility 1. Insert the Installation CD in your CD drive. 2.
5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement. You can click Print if you want a printed copy of the agreement. Then click Next. 6. Click Next to accept the default install destination folder. Otherwise, click Change to specify a different location. Then click OK and Next. 7. Click Typical or Custom. If you click Typical, proceed to step 9. 8. If performing a Custom installation, select from the list of features to install. See Custom Installation for an explanation of the available features.
3. Click Change. 4. The next message displays: Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard to Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software. Click Next. 5. Click Remove. 6. Click Next. 7. The next message appears. Make your selection from the list and click Next. Save User Defined Settings. Choose what to do with your current application: ❍ ❍ ❍ Save. Save settings and files applicable to the current version of the application. Convert and Save.
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(R) 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(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility, Advanced menu. Configure WiFi Click to open Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility and configure your WiFi connections. WiFi On / WiFi Off Click to turn on or off the Intel WiFi adapter.
Connected to a WiFi network: Connected to a WiFi network. Tool tip displays network name, speed, signal quality and IP address. The icon is green with waves that reflect signal quality. The more waves, the better the signal quality. Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts The Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts provide feedback and interaction. To display Tool Tips, move your mouse pointer over the icon. Desktop alerts are displayed when your WiFi network changes state.
Start Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility from Taskbar To start Intel(R) 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. Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup* to Configure or Join a Network ● ● ● Configure an access point and set up a network Connect an enrollee (computer) to a network or access point Add an enrollee to a network at the registrar Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi implements Wi-Fi Protected Setup* to permit easy and secure set up and management of a WiFi network.
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(R) 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(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility. 4. Right-click on the taskbar icon and select Open Wireless Zero Configuration.
Back to Contents WiFi Networks list The WiFi Networks list displays a list of WiFi networks within range of the adapter. To update the list, click Refresh to rescan for WiFi networks. Name Description WiFi Networks ( ) The number within the parentheses designates the number of wireless network found within range of your wireless network adapter. The signal strength of the wireless network access point or computer (Device to Device [ad hoc] mode).
The WiFi network is on the Exclude list or the profile is configured for Manual connection. When set to Manual in the profile, connection to network or an access point is not automatic. Double-click on the network in the list to connect to it. Connect (Disconnect) Click to connect to a WiFi network. Once connected, the button changes to Disconnect. Lists the network names of the available networks and profiles. The network status icons indicate the current connection status.
Back to Contents Connection Status Icons The connection status icons indicate the current connection status of your WiFi adapter. The connection status icon displays in the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility main window. The Taskbar icon also indicates the current connection status. See Taskbar Icons for more information. Icon Description WiFi turned off: The WiFi adapter radio is turned off. Click the WiFi On button to turn on the radio.
Properties Provides adapter connection status information. See Network Properties for information. WiFi On/ WiFi Off Switch the radio off and on. See Turn Radio On or Off for more information. Help? Provides help information for this page. Close Closes the WiFi connection utility main window.
Back to Contents Network Properties Network Properties Manage Exclusions Click Properties at the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility main window to see detailed information about the selected network and its access points. This screen shows you information about this network, information about the access points, and also lets you open up the Exclude List Management screen. On the Exclude List Management screen, you can add profiles to be excluded from automatic connection.
Operation Mode Displays the current mode: ● Network (Infrastructure) A wireless network centered around an access point. In this environment, the access point not only provides communication with the wired network, but also mediates wireless network traffic in the immediate neighborhood. ● Device to Device (ad hoc) A communication configuration in which every computer has the same capabilities, and any computer can initiate a communication session.
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(R) 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. If the amount of the RF noise is high, or the signal strength is low, it results in a lower signal to noise ratio, which causes poorer signal quality.
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 Intel(R) Wireless Troubleshooter Wireless Event Viewer Manual Diagnostics Tool Resolving Errors Basic Troubleshooting 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 Vista users: The computers seem to be connected to the network, but printers and/or file shares do not appear in Computer. Verify that File and Printer Sharing are enabled in the Network and Sharing Center. 1. Click Start. 2. Click Control Panel. 3. Click Network and Internet. 4.
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(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility.
Name Description Adapter Lists the WiFi adapter.
Notifications Show Alert Notifications: Select to display desktop alerts next to the taskbar icon. When your action is required, a message displays. Only events of high importance trigger a desktop alert. If the desktop alert is selected, then the appropriate action is taken. Clear to not display desktop alerts. See Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts for more information. Select one of the following options: Information Notifications: These desktop alerts are of lower importance.
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).
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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(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility Microsoft Windows NOTE: When your computer is switched on, the radio is constantly transmitting signals. In certain situations, as in an airplane, signals from the radio may cause interference.
The radio can be turned off using Windows. NOTE: If you turned off the radio from Microsoft Windows, then you must use Microsoft Windows to turn the radio on. You cannot use a hardware switch or the WiFi connection utility to enable the radio if the radio has been turned off using Windows. Windows XP 1. At the Start Menu, click Connect to. Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Disable. 2. Or if you have more than one WiFi adapter, at the Start Menu, click Connect to > Show all connections.
Back to Contents Adapter Settings (Advanced tab) The Adapter Settings, advanced tab, displays the device properties for the WiFi adapter installed on your computer.
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Intel(R) Intel(R) Intel(R) Intel(R) Intel(R) Intel(R) Intel(R) Intel(R) Intel(R) WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 WiFi Link 5300 WiFi Link 5100 Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection For Windows XP* users, to see the WiFi adapter settings, on the Advanced Menu click Adapter Settings. Select the Advanced tab.
802.11n Mode The 802.11n standard builds on previous 802.11 standards by adding multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO). MIMO increases data throughput to improve transfer rate. Select Enabled or Disabled to set the 802.11n mode of the WiFi adapter. Enabled is the default setting. An administrator can enable or disable support for high throughput mode to reduce powerconsumption or conflicts with other bands or compatibility issues.
Ad Hoc Power Management Set power saving features for device to device (ad hoc) networks. ● ● ● Disable: Select when connecting to ad hoc networks that contain stations that do not support ad hoc power management Maximum Power Savings: Select to optimize battery life. Noisy Environment: Select to optimize performance or connecting with multiple clients.
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.
Preamble Mode Changes the preamble length setting received by the access point during an initial connection. Always use Auto Tx Preamble to provide optimal network throughput. Auto Tx Preamble allows automatic preamble detection. If supported, short preamble should be used. If not, use Long Tx Preamble. NOTE: This setting is only available if the adapter is an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection or an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection.
with limited additional WiFi radio devices. NOTE: The optimal setting is for a user to always set the transmit power at the lowest possible level that is still compatible with the quality of their communication. This allows the maximum number of wireless devices to operate in dense areas and reduce interference with other devices that it shares the same radio spectrum with. NOTE: This setting takes effect when either Network (Infrastructure) or Device to Device (ad hoc) mode is used.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Start Windows and log on with administrative privileges. From your desktop, right-click My Computer and click Properties. Click the Hardware tab. Click Device Manager. Double-click Network adapters. Right-click the name of the installed WiFi adapter that is in use. Click Properties. Select the Advanced tab. Select the Property you want (for example, Mixed Mode Protection, Power Management). 10. To select a new value or setting, click Use default value to clear the checkbox.
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. At the Advanced menu, click Advanced Statistics to access. Advanced Statistics Description Name Description Statistics Advanced Statistics: This information pertains to how the adapter communicates with an access point.
● ● ● ● have moved the adapter outside the coverage area of the access point or the access point's device address information has been changed. AP load balancing: The access point ended its association with the adapter based on the access point's inability to maintain communication with all its associated adapters. Too many adapters are trying to communicate with one access point. AP RSSI too low: The Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is too low to maintain an association with the adapter.
received and sent by the WiFi adapter. Logging Set the duration that you want to record statistical data for your WiFi adapter. Configure logging settings: Click Settings to set how frequently you want to log the statistics. You can set the number of seconds and how many hours you want the statistics to be logged. To change the storage location of the log file. 1. Click Browse to specify a new log file location. The current path is displayed.
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Back to Contents Profile Management NOTE: This section describes profiles created with Intel(R) 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 Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility 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.
4. WiFi Network Name (SSID): Enter the network name of the WiFi network 5. Select the Operating Mode: Network (Infrastructure) or Device to Device (ad hoc). 6. Click Advanced for the following options: ❍ Auto Connect: Select to automatically or manually connect to a profile. ❍ Auto Import: Network administrator can export a profile on another computer. ❍ Band Selection: Select the band(s) over which to make network connections.
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. Click Remove.
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. From this page you can specify the profile name, the WiFi Network Name (SSID), and choose the operating mode. 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.
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.
Device-to-Device mode, also called ad hoc mode, works without access points and allows wireless computers to send information directly to other wireless computers. You can use Device-to-Device mode to network computers in a home or small office or to set up a temporary wireless network for a meeting. How do I turn my Radio on and off? You will need to turn the WiFi adapter radio off (and on) on different occasions. For example, you may be required to turn the radio off when boarding an airplane.
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. Device to Device (ad hoc): In device to device mode, also called ad hoc mode, wireless computers send information directly to other wireless computers. You can use ad hoc mode to connect multiple computers in a home or small office, or to set up a temporary wireless network for a meeting.
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.
security 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 Device to Device (ad hoc). Click Next to open the Security Settings.
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 Enterprise Security From the Security Settings page you can enter the required security settings for the selected WiFi network. See Personal Security to set basic WEP or WPA security in a non-enterprise environment (home, small business). See Enterprise Security Settings to set up 802.1X security authentication options. ● ● ● ● ● Use Enterprise Security if your network environment requires 802.1X authentication. 802.
Network Authentication If you configure a profile for Device to Device (ad hoc) networking, the default setting is Open authentication. If you configure a profile for an infrastructure network, select: ● ● ● ● Open: Any wireless station can request authentication. Shared: Uses an encryption key known only to the receiver and sender of data. WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal: Uses a password also called a pre-shared key (PSK). WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise: Use on enterprise networks with an 802.
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. Start Application: 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). Domain name must end with the specified entry: When selected, the server name identifies a domain, and the certificate must have a server name that belongs to this domain or to one of its subdomains (for example, zeelans.com, where the server is blueberry. zeelans.
Cancel Closes the Profile Wizard and cancels any changes made. Help? Provides the help information for the current page.
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) Mixed Cell Mode Radio Management Protecting Your WiFi Network Your wireless network, if left unprotected, is vulnerable to access from other computers.
Authentication is the process of identifying and approving a request from a client (usually a 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.
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) uses encryption to help prevent unauthorized reception of 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.
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.
used in LEAP. The EAP-FAST method is divided into two parts: provisioning and authentication. The provisioning phase involves the initial delivery of the PAC to the client. This phase only needs to be performed once per client and user.
Back to Contents Administrator Tool Set Administrator Password Administrator Tool Settings Administrator Packages for Windows XP* Administrator Profiles ● ● ● ● Persistent Profiles Pre-logon/Common Connection Exclude Networks Voice over IP (VoIP) Connection Application Settings Adapter Settings (Administrator) EAP-FAST A-ID Groups Administrator Tasks NOTE: Throughout this Help, the terms "wireless" and "WiFi" are used interchangeably.
NOTE: To create and export a package for a computer running on Microsoft Windows Vista*, you need to create the package on a computer running Windows Vista. You cannot create a package for Windows Vista on a computer running Microsoft Windows XP*. Create a New Package 1. Enter the Administrator Tool password. 2. Open Administrator Package: Click Create a Windows XP package, or Open an existing package.
Open an existing package Select to browse for and open an existing package. 4. Click OK. 5. Configure the following options to be included in the package: Name Description Profiles Click Include Profiles in this package. Profiles can be shared with other users. Application Settings Click Include Application Settings in this package. Specify application settings to be enabled. Adapter Settings Click Include Adapter Settings in this package.
Administrator Profiles Administrator Profiles are managed by the network administrator. These profiles can be exported to other computers. These profiles are common or shared by all users on this computer. However, end users cannot modify these profiles. They can only be modified from the Administrator Tool, which is password protected.
Persistent Profiles 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. Persistent profile key points: ● ● The following types of profiles can be created as Persistent profiles: ❍ All profiles that do not require 802.
Pre-logon/Common profiles are applied prior to a user log on. If Single Sign On support is installed, the connection is made prior to the Windows log-on sequence (Pre-logon/Common). If Single Sign On support is not installed, the profile is applied once the user session is active. Pre-logon/Common profiles always appear at the top of the Profiles list. Users can still prioritize profiles that they have created but they cannot reprioritize Pre-logon/Common profiles.
❍ ❍ ❍ Common connection, you will be prompted for your user credentials. Enter your credentials. Click OK. The profile is applied and the Status page displays the progress of the connection status until you are logged onto Windows. Click Cancel on the Credentials page to select another profile. NOTE: A user certificate can only be accessed by a user that has been authenticated on the computer.
network is displayed in the Exclude List Management and is indicated by this icon: To exclude a WiFi network: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click Include Profiles in this package. Click Exclude. Click Add to open the Exclude Network (SSID). Network Name: Enter the network name of the network that you want to exclude. Click OK to add the network name to the list. To remove a WiFi network from exclusion: 1. Select the network name in the Exclude list. 2. Click Remove. The network is deleted from the list.
ITU G.723 Multi-rate Coder ITU G.726 ADPCM (Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation) ITU G.727 Variable-Rate ADPCM ITU G.728 LD-CELP (Low-Delay Code Excited Linear Prediction) 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.
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● G711_64kbps G722_64kbps G722_56kbps G722_48kbps G722_1_32kbps G722_1_24kbps G722_1_16kbps G726_16kbps G726_24kbps G726_32kbps G726_40kbps G728_16kbps G729a_8kbps G729e_11_8kbps GIPS_iPCM_VARIABLE G722_2_VARIABLE ● ● ● ● ● Interactive Voice Audio Conference Voice Data Video Streaming Audio ● ● 20 30 5. Click OK to return to the Profiles list. 6. Click Close to save the profile settings to a package.
To add an A-ID to an A-ID group: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select a group from the A-ID Groups list. Click Add in the A-IDs section. Select an A-ID. Click OK. The A-ID is added to the list. Once an A-ID group has been selected, the A-IDs are extracted from the PACs on the A-ID group server. The list of A-IDs is automatically populated.
If you do not know how to obtain a user certificate from the CA, consult your administrator for the procedure. To install the CA on the local machine: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Obtain the CA and store it on your local drive. Click Import. The Certificate Import Wizard opens. Click Next. Click Browse to locate the certificate on your local drive. Click the exported certificate. Click Open. Click Next. Click Place all certificates in the following store.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. command that brings you to the certificate authority. You can also use the IP address of the server machine. For example, "192.0.2.12/certsrv." Logon to the CA with the name and password of the user account you created on the authentication server. The name and password do not have to be the same as the Windows log on name and password of the current user. On the Welcome page of the CA, select Request a certificate task and submit the form.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Profile Name: Enter a profile name. WiFi Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier. Operating Mode: Network (Infrastructure) is selected by default. Click Next to open the Security Settings. Click Enterprise Security. Network Authentication: Select Open (Recommended). Data Encryption: Select WEP. Enable 802.1X: Selected. Authentication Type: Select TLS. Step 1 of 2: TLS User 1. Obtain and install a client certificate. 2.
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(R) 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. To configure Application Settings: 1.
Administrator Tool Allow user to access the Administrator Tool. Leaving the box checked allows the user to access the Administrator Tool (when the tool is installed). Application Auto Launch Enabling this feature lets the user specify an application that will start up whenever a particular network profile connects. The user selects the profile and can then specify an application, batch file, or script.
NOTE: This feature is installed through an Administrator Package when a user's computer has one of the following adapters: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Intel(R) WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 Intel(R) WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Cache Credentials Select to save credentials after a user logs on.
To remove the Device to Device (ad hoc) operating mode from the Create WiFi Profile General Settings, select both Disable device to device networking and Hide device to device application settings. This prevents a user from creating profiles that support Device to Device (ad hoc) network. Import and Export Select to import to or export profiles from a user's computer. Enable permits auto import of user profiles when copied to an auto import folder.
Persistent Connection Select 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. Pre-logon Cisco Mode Enable Cisco Mode during a Pre-logon connection. Cisco access points have the capability to support multiple WiFi network names (SSIDs) but only broadcast one. In order to connect to such an access point, an attempt is made to connect with each profile. This is referred to as Cisco Mode.
Shared Folder Notification Select the shared folder notification setting on a user's computer. ● ● ● Single Sign On Unshare shared folders automatically when connected to an unsecured network. Disable this notification. Notify when connected to an unsecured network (default). Select which Administrator Profile types are enabled on a user computer. ● ● Persistent Connection: Profiles are active during start up and when no user is logged onto the computer.
Voice over IP Enables third-party software to use the VoIP application on a user's computer. The default setting enables this feature. NOTE: This feature is installed through an Administrator Package when a user's computer has one of the following adapters: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Wi-Fi 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.
utility application settings to block user to change the settings. NOTE: This feature is installed through an Administrator Package when a user's computer has one of the following adapters: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● WiFi On/Off Intel(R) WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 Intel(R) WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Control the wireless radio.
click the WiFi On button. The list of radio options is displayed. 2. Select 802.11a Radio Off. The 802.11a radio is now inactive. 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: The option Add 802.11a Radio On/Off selection is available only for WiFi adapters that support 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g.
Back to Contents Adapter Settings (Administrator) The Adapter Settings screen controls and displays the device properties for the WiFi adapter installed on a computer.
802.11n Channel Width (2.4 GHz) Set high throughput channel width to maximize performance. Set the channel width to Auto or 20MHz. 20MHz is the default setting. Use 20MHz if 802.11n channels are restricted. NOTE: This setting is available only if the WiFi adapter is one of the following: ● ● ● ● ● 802.11n Channel Width (5.
NOTE: To achieve transfer rates greater than 54 Mbps on 802.11n connections, WPA2*-AES security must be selected. No security (None) can be selected to enable network setup and troubleshooting. An administrator can enable or disable support for high throughput mode to reduce power-consumption or conflicts with other bands or compatibility issues. Ad Hoc Channel Unless the other computers in the ad hoc network use a different channel from the default channel, there is no need to change the channel.
● ● ● ● Ad Hoc QoS Mode Intel(R) Intel(R) Intel(R) Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 WiFi Link 5100 Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Quality of Service (QoS) control in ad hoc networks. QoS provides prioritization of traffic from the access point over a wireless network based on traffic classification. WMM* (Wi-Fi Multimedia*) is the QoS certification of the Wi-Fi Alliance* (WFA).
NOTE: This setting is only available to the user and is not available for export in an administrator package. Mixed Mode Protection Use to avoid data collisions in a mixed 802.11b/11g/11a/11n 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. (CTS-to-self is not supported for 802.11n.
Roaming Aggressiveness This setting lets you define how aggressively a wireless client roams to improve connection to an access point. Click Use default value to balance between not roaming and performance or select a value from the list. Values: 0: No Roaming: Your wireless client does not roam. Only significant link quality degradation causes it to roam to another access point. 1-3: Allow Roaming 2: Default: Balances between not roaming and performance.
Coverage: Set the adapter to the maximum transmit power level. Select for maximum performance and range in environments with limited additional radio devices. If you select No change, then this setting will not be changed at the user's computer. NOTE: The optimal setting is for a user to always set the transmit power at the lowest possible level still compatible with the quality of their communication.
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Back to Contents Advanced Settings Use the Advanced Settings to password protect a profile, select a specific access point on a WiFi network to connect to, start an application or auto import a profile. Click the Advanced button on the Create WiFi Profile General Settings to access. Name Description Auto Connect Automatic (Default): Select to have the Intel(R) PROSet/ Wireless WiFi Connection Utility connect automatically to this profile when it is in range.
Band Selection Here you can select the band to use for this connection profile: ● ● ● Mandatory Access Point Mixed band (default): Select this to the have WiFi connection utility attempt to connect this profile to an available network with either of the two bands. 2.4 GHz band: Select this to have the WiFi connection utility attempt to connect this profile to an available network using only the 2.4 GHz band. 5.
Maintain Connection The Maintain Connection option maintains the wireless connection with a user profile after log off. If the Maintain Connection option is selected and a Persistent profile exists, the Persistent profile will not be applied at logoff. It will be applied only if the connection with this profile is lost. NOTE: This option may be used with Nortel VPN client when it is configured to Logoff on Connect. NOTE: This feature is only available when configuring a user profile.
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Back to Content Set Up Profile Security Use the Intel(R) 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 S
The following sections describe how to use the Intel(R) 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 Configure Profiles for Network (Infrastructure) Operating Mode 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.
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 Windows XP* Profile with Shared Network Authentication When shared key authentication is used, each wireless station is assumed to have received a secret shared key over a secure channel that is independent from the 802.11 wireless network communications channel.
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.
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. Certain Authentication Types require that you obtain and install a client certificate.
7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Click Next to open the Security Settings. Click Enterprise Security. Network Authentication: Select Open (Recommended). Data Encryption: Select WEP. Click Enable 802.1X. Authentication Type: Select EAP-SIM. EAP-SIM authentication can be used with: ● ● Network Authentication types: Open, Shared, WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise Data Encryption types: None, WEP, TKIP, AES-CCMP and CKIP EAP-SIM User (optional) 1. Click Specify user name (identity): 2.
11. Click Enable 802.1X if it is not already selected. 12. Authentication Type: Select EAP-AKA. EAP-AKA User (optional) 1. Click Specify user name (identity): 2. At User Name: Enter the user name assigned to the USIM card. 3. Click OK. Create a Windows XP* Profile with TLS Network Authentication These settings define the protocol and the credentials used to authenticate a user.
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 Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi.
over a non-exposed TLS encrypted channel. To set up a client 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. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name. 4. WiFi Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier. 5. Operating Mode: Click Network (Infrastructure).
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.
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 Windows XP* Profile with PEAP Network Authentication PEAP authentication: PEAP settings are required for the authentication of the client to the authentication server. The client uses EAP-TLS to validate the server and create a TLS-encrypted channel between client and server.
username% as the default format for entering a roaming identity. When 802.1X Microsoft IAS RADIUS is used as an authentication server, the server authenticates the device using the Roaming Identity from Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi software, and ignores the Authentication Protocol MS-CHAP-V2 user name. Microsoft IAS RADIUS accepts only a valid user name (dotNet user) for the Roaming Identity. For all other authentication servers, the Roaming Identity is optional.
To configure a one-time password: 1. Authentication Protocol: Select GTC (Generic Token Card). 2. User Credentials: Select Prompt each time I connect. (This is only available if you are creating a personal profile. 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. 8. Click OK. If you are acting as the user, perform the following three steps. 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. 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.
are notified that you must take one of the following actions: A potential authentication problem for profile has been detected. The expiration date in the associated certificate may be invalid. Choose one of the following options: Control Description Continue with current parameters. Continue with the current certificate. Update certificate manually. The Select Certificate page opens for you to choose another certificate. Update certificate automatically based on the certificates in the local store.
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.
credentials (PACs) to establish an authenticated tunnel between a client and a server. Cisco Compatible Extensions, Version 4 (CCXv4) improves the provisioning methods for enhanced security and provides innovations for enhanced security, mobility, quality of service, and network management. Cisco Compatible Extensions, Version 3 (CCXv3) To set up a client with EAP-FAST authentication with Cisco Compatible Extensions, version 3 (CCXv3): 1. Click Profiles on the WiFi connection utility main window.
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.
7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Click Next to open the Security Settings. 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.
FAST peer must use Server-Authenticated Mode whenever a certificate or public key is available to 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.
click Next (no roaming identity is required) and proceed to Step 3 to configure EAP-FAST Server 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.
Step 3 of 3: EAP-FAST Server 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.
1. Leave unchecked Disable EAP-FAST Enhancements (CCXv4). 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.
Back to Contents Exclude List Management The Exclude list is a list of WiF 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. Name Description Profile Insertion: Select one of the following to place Administrator profiles within a Administrator's Profiles list.
Insert on bottom Select to place Administrator profiles at the end of the Administrator's Profiles list. (Persistent, Pre-logon/Common or Voice over IP profiles) OK Save settings and close the page. Cancel Cancel settings and close the page. Help? Provides help information for this page. How to Use 1. Open the Administrator Tool. 2. Click Tools > Settings to open the Administrator Tool Settings.
Back to Contents Intel(R) Wireless Troubleshooter (Tools menu) Intel(R) Wireless Troubleshooter Window Open Intel(R) Wireless Troubleshooter Resolve Errors The Intel(R) 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.
View History: Displays or removes the History data on the right panel of the Intel(R) Wireless Troubleshooter. Tools Manual Diagnostics Tool: Run diagnostic test to verify the functionality of your WiFi adapter. See Manual Diagnostics Tool for more information. Help Intel(R) Wireless Troubleshooter Help: Displays online help for the Intel(R) Wireless Troubleshooter. About: Displays version information for the Intel(R) Wireless Troubleshooter.
Adapter Driver is not loaded Disconnection from an access point If you are an advanced user or administrator, use these error messages to diagnose problems within your wireless network profiles.
The ad hoc network is idle and no peers have joined the network If you create an ad hoc network and no peers join that ad hoc network for two minutes, this alert notifies you that the ad hoc network is idle. This alert notification is enabled or disabled in the Application Settings. To clear this message: 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Tools menu, click Application Settings. Scroll down to locate Device to Device (ad hoc) Network Notification. Clear Notify when no peers have joined the ad hoc network.
This alert notification is enabled or disabled in the Application Settings. To clear this message: 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Tools menu, click Application Settings. Scroll down to locate SSID Notification. Clear Notify when connected to a network with the default SSID name. Click OK to save your settings and return to the WiFi connection utility main window.
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. If an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless adapter is listed, update the driver from the Intel Corporation Support Web site at www.intel.com/support/.
Intel wireless adapter from the Intel Corporation Support Web site at www.intel.com/ support/. If an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless adapter is not listed, contact your computer manufacturer. Corrupted wireless network adapter driver The system detected that the network driver is corrupted. You need to update the WiFi adapter driver. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Right click the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless network card that is installed in your computer. Click Update Driver. The Hardware Update Wizard is displayed.
Intel Corporation Support Web site at www.intel.com/support/. Disconnection from an access point The following error messages are displayed when the WiFi adapter is disconnected from the network access point.
No certificate found This error may occur if a machine certificate or a user certificate was not found in the relevant certificate store. To resolve, perform the following steps: 1. Verify that a valid machine or user certificate is present in the machine or user certificate store, depending on the type of profile you are using. 2. If a valid certificate is not present in the store, request a valid machine or user certificate from the domain's Certificate Authority.
Authentication failed due to invalid user credentials: Reenter credentials This authentication error can be caused by invalid user credentials when using TTLS, PEAP, or LEAP profiles. 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. The 802.1X Authentication Type should be selected.
NOTE: Certificates: The specified identity should match who the certificate is issued to and should be registered on the authentication server (for example, RADIUS server) that is used by the authenticator. Your certificate must be valid with respect to the authentication server. This requirement depends on the authentication server and generally means that the authentication server must know the issuer of your certificate as a Certificate Authority.
This authentication error can be caused by invalid server identity information. Use the following steps to resolve this error: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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. Click Next. On this screen, if you have selected Validate Server Certificate, then under the Certificate Issuer drop down menu, be sure you have selected the correct issuer.
Authentication failed due to an invalid server certificate: Select another certificate This authentication error can be caused by an invalid server certificate. Use the following steps to resolve this error: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the appropriate profile from the profiles list. Click Properties. Click Next to open the Security Settings. Enterprise Security is selected. Select the appropriate 802.1X Authentication Type.
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. Click Properties to open the General Settings. Click Next to open the Security Settings. Verify that Enable 802.1X is selected. Verify that the correct authentication type is selected. Enter the required security information. Click OK.
Use the following steps to resolve this error: 1. Insert the Smart Card. 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.
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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.
● For computers running Windows Vista*, click Start > All Programs > Intel PROSet Wireless > WiFi Manual Diagnostics. To set the log file location: 1. Inside the Manual Diagnostics tool, click File. 2. Click 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. 3. Click Browse to specify where you want the log file to be saved. 4.
Driver Test The test summary displays the Intel(R) 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 displays a list of error log records. You can save all available log records to a binary format file for sending to customer support. To launch Wireless Event Viewer: 1. At the Tools menu, click Intel® Wireless Troubleshooter. 2. Click Wireless Event Viewer.
Name Description File Settings: To change the storage location of the log file. 1. Click File > Settings to open the Wireless Event Viewer Settings. 2. Click Enable Logging. 3. Specify the default folder for saved log files: The default location is My Documents. Click Browse to locate a new folder location. 4. File Name: The file name is the default machine name. 5. Maximum file size (KB): Enter the size of the file in kilobytes (KB). 6. Click OK to close and apply the new changes.
Help? Provides help information for this page. About: Displays version information for the Intel(R) Wireless Troubleshooter. Wireless Event Viewer Information Level: The severity level of the connection issue is indicated by an icon. The severity levels are: ● ● ● Information Error Warning Description: Brief description of the connection issue. Date and Time: Date and time of the detected connection issue. This column can be sorted in ascending or descending order.
Back to Contents Regulatory Information Intel(R) WiFi Link 1000 Adapter ● ● Information for the User Regulatory Information Intel(R) WiFi Link 1000 Adapter NOTE: In this section, all references to "the adapter" refer to the Intel(R) WiFi Link 1000 Adapter. 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.
● ● 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 devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments. ❍ The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Other Wireless Devices 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 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n Radio Usage Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.
● ● Using the adapter equipment on board airplanes, or Using the adapter equipment in any other environment where the risk of interference 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 devices 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.
operated in countries other than those of designated use. As a user of 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.
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. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
European Union Intel(R) WiFi Link 1000 Adapter Declaration of Conformity The European Declaration of Conformity is available at the following site: http://www.intel.com/support/ This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union directive 1999/5/EC. •esky [Czech] Intel(R) Corporation tímto prohlašuje, že tento Intel(R) WiFi Link 1000 je ve shod• se základními požadavky a dalšími p•íslušnými ustanoveními sm•rnice 1999/5/ES.
Lietuvi• [Lithuanian] Šiuo Intel(R) Corporation deklaruoja, kad šis Intel(R) WiFi Link 1000 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Nederlands [Dutch] Hierbij verklaart Intel(R) Corporation dat het toestel Intel(R) WiFi Link 1000 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
1. D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, articoli 104 (attività soggette ad autorizzazione generale) se utilizzati al di fuori del proprio fondo e 105 (libero uso) se utilizzati entro il proprio fondo, in entrambi i casi per uso private. 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.
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 Markings A list of required regulatory markings can be found on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/1000/index.
Back to Contents Specifications Intel® WiFi Link 1000 WiFi / WiMAX Form Factor PCI Express* Mini Card and Half-Mini Card SKUs Intel® WiFi Link 1000 - 1X2 MC/HMC Dimensions Mini Card: Width 2.0 in x Length 1.18 in x Height 0.18 in (50.80 mm x 30 mm x 4.5 mm) Half-Mini Card: Width 1.049 in x Length 1.18 in x Height 0.18 in (26.64 mm x 30 mm x 4.5 mm) Antenna Interface Connector Hirose U.FL-R-SMT mates with cable connector U.
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, 7.2 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 WiFi General Operating Systems Microsoft Windows* XP (32 and 64 bit) and Windows Vista* (32 and 64 bit) Wi-Fi Alliance* certification Wi-Fi* certification for 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.
Back to Contents Customer Support Intel support is available online or by telephone. Available services include the most up-todate product information, installation instructions about specific products, and troubleshooting tips. Online Support Technical Support: http://support.intel.com Network Product Support: http://www.intel.com/network Corporate Web Site: http://www.intel.
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(R) Intel(R) Intel(R) Intel(R) Intel(R) Intel(R) Intel(R) Intel(R) Intel(R) WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 WiFi Link 5300 WiFi Link 5100 Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection PRO/Wireless 22
● ● ● 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. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY EXIST UNDER APPLICABLE STATE, NATIONAL, PROVINCIAL OR LOCAL LAW, APPLY ONLY TO YOU AS THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT.
returned Product without an RMA number, or that has an invalid RMA number, on the package. You must deliver the returned Product to the designated ICS center in the original or equivalent packaging, with shipping charges pre-paid (within the USA), and assume the risk of damage or loss during shipment. Intel may elect to repair or replace the Product with either a new or reconditioned Product or components, as Intel deems appropriate.
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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 ) 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).
