Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN User manual

Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN User
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 with a wireless network in your home or office. This wireless local area
network (WLAN) solution is designed for both home and business use. Additional
users and features can be added as your networking needs grow and change.
Your Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN adapter is compatible with 802.11a,
802.11b 802.11g and 802.11n wireless standards. Operating at 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz
frequency at speeds of up to 54 Mbps you can now connect your computer to
existing high-speed networks that use multiple access points within large or small
environments. Your wireless adapter maintains automatic data rate control
according to access point location to achieve the fastest possible connection. All of
your wireless network connections are easily managed by Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless
software. Profiles that are set up through the Intel PROSet/Wireless software
provide enhanced security measures with 802.1x network authentication.
NOTE: The software is compatible with the Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link
4965AGN, Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_, Intel(R) PRO/Wireless
3945ABG Network Connection, Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network
Connection, Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection and
the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection.
Table of Contents
Use Intel PROSet/Wireless Software
Connect to a Network
Use Profiles
Set up Security
Troubleshooting
Administrator Tool
Glossary
Wireless Network Overview
Security Overview
Specifications
Customer Support

Safety and Regulatory Information
Warranty
Adapter Registration
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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"Important Notice FOR ALL USERS OR DISTRIBUTORS!!!!
Intel wireless LAN adapters are engineered, manufactured, tested, and quality
checked to ensure that they meet all necessary local and governmental regulatory
agency requirements for the regions that they are designated and/or marked to ship
into. Since wireless LANs are generally unlicensed devices that share spectrum with
radars, satellites, and other licensed and unlicensed devices, it is sometimes
necessary to dynamically detect, avoid, and limit usage to avoid interference with
these devices. In many instances Intel is required to provide test data to prove
regional and local compliance to regional and governmental regulations before
certification or approval to use the product is granted. Intel's wireless LAN's
EEPROM, firmware, and software driver are designed to carefully control parameters
that affect radio operation and to ensure electromagnetic compliance (EMC). These
parameters include, without limitation, RF power, spectrum usage, channel
scanning, and human exposure.
For these reasons Intel cannot permit any manipulation by third parties of the
software provided in binary format with the wireless LAN adapters (e.g., the
EEPROM and firmware). Furthermore, if you use any patches, utilities, or code with
the Intel wireless LAN adapters that have been manipulated by an unauthorized
party (i.e., patches, utilities, or code (including open source code modifications)

which have not been validated by Intel), (i) you will be solely responsible for
ensuring the regulatory compliance of the products, (ii) Intel will bear no liability,
under any theory of liability for any issues associated with the modified products,
including without limitation, claims under the warranty and/or issues arising from
regulatory non-compliance, and (iii) Intel will not provide or be required to assist in
providing support to any third parties for such modified products.
Note: Many regulatory agencies consider Wireless LAN adapters to be "modules",
and accordingly, condition system-level regulatory approval upon receipt and review
of test data documenting that the antennas and system configuration do not cause
the EMC and radio operation to be non-compliant."
October 2006

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Use Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Software
Use Intel PROSet/Wireless as your Wireless Manager
Start Intel PROSet/Wireless
Start Intel PROSet/Wireless from the Taskbar
●Taskbar Icons
●Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts
Intel PROSet/Wireless Main Window
●Wireless Networks List
●Connection Status Icons
●Network Properties
●Connection Details
●Profiles List
Intel PROSet/Wireless Menus
●Tools Menu
❍Application Settings
❍Intel Wireless Troubleshooter
❍Manual Diagnostics
❍Administrator Tool
●Advanced Menu
❍Adapter Settings
❍Advanced Statistics
❍Use Windows to Manage Wi-Fi
●Profiles Menu
❍Manage Profiles
❍Manage Exclusions
Turn Wireless Radio On or Off
Install and Uninstall the Software
Use Intel PROSet/Wireless as your Wireless Manager
Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless is used to setup, edit and manage network profiles to connect to a network. It also includes
advanced settings such as power management and channel selection for setting up ad-hoc networks.
If you use Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Wireless Zero Configuration as your wireless manager, you can disable it from
the Microsoft Windows Wireless Network tab.
To disable Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration as your wireless manager:
1. Click Start Settings Control Panel.
2. Double-click Network Connections.
3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection.
4. Click Properties.
5. Click Wireless Networks.
6. Verify that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is not selected. If it is, clear it.
7. Click OK. This confirms that the Intel PROSet/Wireless utility is configured to manage your network profiles.

NOTE: Verify that the Application Settings option Notify when another application uses the wireless
adapter is selected. This option prompts you when Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
starts to manage your network profiles.
Start Intel PROSet/Wireless
To start Intel PROSet/Wireless, use one of the following methods:
●Click Start Programs Intel PROSet Wireless Intel PROSet Wireless.
●Right-click the Taskbar icon located in the lower right corner of your Windows Desktop to open the Taskbar
menu. Click Open Intel PROSet/Wireless.
●Double-click the Taskbar icon to open Intel PROSet/Wireless.
To close Intel PROSet/Wireless from the main window, use one of the following:
●Select File Exit from the main window.
●Click Close.
●Click the Close button (X) at the top right corner of the window.
Start Intel PROSet/Wireless from the Taskbar
To start Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless, double-click the Taskbar icon located in the lower right corner of your Windows
desktop or right-click the Taskbar icon and click Open Intel PROSet/Wireless.
Taskbar Menu Options
The Intel PROSet/Wireless icon displays on the Taskbar located in the lower right corner of your Windows desktop. Right-
click the status icon to display the menu options.
Menu Item Comments
Open Intel PROSet/Wireless Click to start Intel PROSet/Wireless when Intel PROSet/Wireless is
your wireless manager. If you select Use Windows to manage Wi-
Fi from the Taskbar menu, the menu option changes to Open
Wireless Zero Configuration and Microsoft Windows XP Wireless
Zero Configuration Service is used as your wireless manager. When
you use Microsoft Windows, you cannot use your Intel profiles.
Open Wireless Zero Configuration
Wireless On If you have Intel PROSet/Wireless installed, the current state of the
radio displays in the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window and on the
Taskbar. Select Wireless On to turn the radio on. Select Wireless
Off to turn the radio off.
If your computer has an external switch installed, use it to switch
the radio on or off. See your computer manufacturer's
documentation for more information about this switch.
Wireless Off

802.11a Radio Off This option is available only for wireless adapters that support
802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g. Select to turn off the 802.11a
radio.
NOTE: This setting is unavailable unless it is set in the
Administrator Tool or if your adapter is an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless
2200BG Network Connection.
Open Intel Wireless Troubleshooter Opens an application that can assist you to resolve wireless network
connection issues. When a connection issue is detected, a desktop
alert appears at the bottom right corner of your desktop. See Intel
Wireless Troubleshooter for more information.
Connect to Profile Displays the current profiles in the Profile list. Used also to connect
to a profile.
Use Windows to manage Wi-Fi Toggles between the Intel PROSet/Wireless and Microsoft Windows
XP Wireless Zero Configuration Service. When you use Microsoft
Windows, you cannot use your Intel profiles.
Use Intel PROSet/Wireless to manage Wi-
Fi
Taskbar Icons
The Taskbar icon provides visual indication of the current wireless connection state. The connection status icon is
located on the lower right corner of your Windows desktop. The Taskbar icon can be set to display or be hidden in the
Tools Menu Application Settings.
Icon Description
Wireless Off: The wireless adapter is off. The wireless device does not
transmit or receive while it is off. Click Wireless On to enable the
adapter. The icon is white and static.
Searching for wireless networks: The wireless adapter searches for
any available wireless networks. The icon is white with animation.
No wireless networks found: There are no available wireless networks
found. Intel PROSet/Wireless periodically scans for available networks. If
you want to force a scan, double-click the icon to launch Intel PROSet/
Wireless and click Refresh. The icon is red.
Wireless network found: An available wireless network is found.
Double-click the icon to display the Wireless Networks list. Select the
network. Click Connect. The icon is yellow.
Authentication failed: Unable to authenticate with wireless network.
The icon is green with a yellow warning triangle.
Connecting to a wireless network: Flashes while an IP address is
being obtained or an error occurs.
Connected to a wireless network: Connected to a wireless network. A
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 wireless network changes state. For example, if you are out of range
of any wireless networks, a desktop alert is displayed when you come into range.
Select Show Information Notifications in the Application Settings to enable desktop alerts.

Tool Tips
Tool tips display when the mouse pointer rolls over the icon. The tool tips display text for each of the connection states.
Desktop Alerts
When user action is required, a desktop alert displays. If you click the alert, then an appropriate action is taken. For
example when wireless networks are found, the following alert displays:
Action: Click the desktop alert to connect to network in the Wireless Networks list.
Once connected, the alert displays the wireless network that you are connected to, the speed of the connection, signal
quality and IP address.
Desktop alerts are also used to indicate if there is a connection problem. Click the alert to open the Intel Wireless
Troubleshooter.
Intel PROSet/Wireless Main Window
The Intel PROSet/Wireless Main Window allows you to:

●View the current connection status (signal quality, speed and current network name).
●Scan for available wireless 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 Status Icons
The connection status icons indicate the current connection status of your wireless adapter. The connection status icon
displays in the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window. The Taskbar icon also indicates the current connection status. See
Taskbar Icons for more information.
Main Window Connection Status Description
The icons are used to designate connection status.
Icon Description
Wireless Off: The radio is not associated to a network. Click the Wireless On button to enable
the radio.

Indicates connection problems including authentication failures.
Searching for wireless networks: The wireless adapter is scanning for any available wireless
networks.
Animated Icons:
No wireless networks found: The adapter does not find any available wireless networks.
Wireless network found: An available wireless network is found. You can choose to connect to
available networks displayed in the Wireless Networks list.
Connecting to a wireless network. You are connecting to a wireless network. The crescent
shaped curves switch between green and white until an IP Address is obtained or a connection
error occurs.
Connected to a wireless network: You are connected to a wireless network. The network
name, speed, signal quality, and IP address display the current connection status. Click the
Details button to display details of the current network connection.
Network Name Name (Profile Name or SSID): The name of the network that the adapter is connected to. The
Name column displays the SSID or the Profile name if a profile for the network is available.
Signal Quality The signal quality icon bars indicate the quality of the transmit and receive signals between your
wireless adapter and the nearest access point or computer in Device to Device (ad hoc) mode.
The number of vertical green bars indicates the strength of the transmit and receive signals.
The signal quality ranges from excellent to out of range. The following factors affect signal
quality:
●Signal quality decreases with distance and is affected by metal and concrete barriers.
●Metal objects can reflect signals and cause interference.
●Other electrical devices can cause interference.
Properties Provides adapter connection status information. See Properties Button for information.
Wireless On (Off) Switch the radio off and on. See Turn Wireless On or Off for more information.
Help? Provides help information for this page.
Close Closes the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.
Wireless Networks List
The Wireless Networks list displays a list of wireless networks within range of the adapter.
Name Description
The signal strength of the wireless network access point or computer (Device to Device [ad
hoc] mode). The signal strength icon bars indicate that the wireless network or computer is
available for connection but is still not is associated with an access point or computer (Device
to Device [ad hoc] mode).

Network Name Name (Profile Name or SSID): The name of the network that the adapter is connected to.
The Name column displays the SSID or the Profile name if a profile for the network is
available.
If an access point does not broadcast its network name (SSID) or the wireless adapter
receives a hidden network name from a stealth access point, <SSID not broadcast is
displayed in the Wireless Networks list. To associate with an <SSID not broadcast network
entry, a new profile must be created before connection. After connection, the <SSID not
broadcast is still displayed in the Wireless Networks list. The associated SSID profile is
viewed in the Profiles list.
Status Notification that the adapter is connecting to the wireless network. Once connected, the
status is changed to Connected.
Profiles: Identifies a network in the Wireless Networks list that is connected and has a
profile in the profiles list.
The wireless network uses Network (Infrastructure) mode.
The wireless network uses Device to Device (ad hoc) mode.
The wireless network uses Security encryption.
The band frequency being used by the wireless network (802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or
802.11n).
The wireless network is on the exclusion list or the profile is configured for manual
connection.
Connect
(Disconnect) Click to connect to a wireless network. Once connected, the button changes to Disconnect.
Properties Provides detailed information about the connected network and its access points. See
Network Properties for information.
Refresh Refreshes the list of available networks. If any new networks are available within the adapter
range, the list is updated to show the new network name.
Wireless On (Off) Switch the radio off and on. See Turn Wireless On or Off for more information.
Close Closes the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless main window.
Help? Provides help information for this page.
Network Properties
Click the Properties button on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window to display the security settings for the wireless
adapter. You can also add profiles to be excluded from automatic connection. If network exclusion is enabled (see
Application Settings) then the Network Properties also indicates if the network is excluded from automatic connection.
Network Properties details
Name Description
Network Name Displays the wireless network name.
Band Current band and frequency being used. Displays Out of Range if no band
and frequency is displayed.
The following bands are listed:
●802.11a
●802.11b
●802.11g
●802.11n

Operation Mode Displays the current operating mode:
●Network (Infrastructure)
A wireless network centered around an access point. In this
environment, the access point not only provides communication
with the wired network, but also mediates wireless network
traffic in the immediate neighborhood.
●Device to Device (ad hoc)
A communication configuration in which every computer has
the same capabilities, and any computer can initiate a
communication session. Also known as a peer-to-peer network
or a computer-to-computer network.
Authentication Level Displays the current authentication security mode for the profile being used.
The following network authentication levels are listed:
●Open
●Shared
●WPA-Enterprise
●WPA2-Enterprise
●WPA-Personal
●WPA2-Personal
Displays the 802.11 authentication used by the currently used profile. See
Security Settings for more information.
Data Encryption The following Data Encryption settings are listed:
●None
●WEP
●TKIP
●CKIP
●AES-CCMP
See Security Settings for more information.
Access Points in this Network (0-50) ●Signal Strength: The Signal strength icon bars indicate the strength
of the transmit and receive signals between your wireless adapter and
the nearest access point.
●Displays one of the following icons: . Indicates the band
being used (802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n).
●Channel: Displays the current transmit and receive channel being
used for a particular wireless network.
●BSSID (Infrastructure operating mode): Displays the twelve-digit
MAC address of the access point of the selected network.
Manage Exclusions See Manage Exclusions for more information.
Close Closes the Network Properties.
Help? Provides help information for this page.
Connection Details
When you are connected to a network, click the Details button on the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless main window to display
the Connection Details.

Connection Details Description
Name Description
Profile Name Name of the profile.
Network Name Network Name (SSID) of the current connection.
IPv4 Address Internet Protocol (IP) address for 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. With a low signal to noise ratio, it is difficult for
the radio receiver to discern the data information contained in the signal from the
noise itself.
Signal Strength The signal strength icon bars indicate the quality of the transmit and receive
signals between your wireless adapter and the access point or computer in Device
to Device (ad hoc) mode. The number of vertical green bars indicates the strength
of the transmit and receive signals.
NOTE: The signal strength is displayed for the closest AP for networks that
contains multiple APs.
The signal strength ranges from excellent to out of range. The following factors
affect signal strength:
●Signal quality decreases with distance and is affected by metal and concrete
barriers.
●Metal objects can reflect signals and cause interference.
●Other electrical devices can cause interference.
Adapter MAC Address Media Access Control (MAC) address for the wireless adapter.

Band Indicates the wireless band of the current connection.
●802.11a
●802.11b
●802.11g
Supported Data Rates Rates at which the wireless adapter can send and receive data. Displays the speed
in Mbps for the frequency being used.
●802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54
●802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11
●802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54
Radio Frequency Displays the frequency of the current wireless connection.
●802.11a: 5.15 GHz to 5.85 GHz
●802.11b/g: 2.400 GHz to 2.4835 GHz (dependent on country)
Channel Number Displays the transmit and receive channel.
Network Authentication Displays Open, Shared, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-
Enterprise. Displays the 802.11 authentication used by the currently used profile.
See Security Overview for more information.
Data Encryption Displays None, WEP, TKIP or AES-CCMP. See Security Overview for more
information.
802.1x Authentication Type Displays None, EAP-SIM, TLS, TTLS, PEAP, LEAP, or EAP-FAST. See Security
Overview for more information.
802.1x Authentication Protocol Displays None, PAP, GTC, CHAP, MS-CHAP, MS-CHAP-V2 or TLS. See Security
Overview for more information.
CCX Version Version of the Cisco Compatible Extensions on this wireless connection.
Current TX Power Cisco Compatible Extensions Transmit Power Levels.
Supported Power Levels 1.0, 5.0, 20.0, 31.6, 50.1 mW
Access Point MAC Address The Media Access Control (MAC) address for the associated access point.
Mandatory Access Point Displays None, if not enabled. If enabled, from the Mandatory Access Point
setting, the access point MAC address is displayed. This option directs the wireless
adapter to connect to an access point that uses a specific MAC address (48-bit 12
hexadecimal digits, for example, 00:06:25:0E:9D:84).
Repair Renews the IP Address. If you have trouble accessing the network, verify if the IP
address is valid. If it is 0.0.0.0 or 169.x.x.x, then it is probably not valid. If your
network is setup for automatic network address assignment, then click Repair and
request a new IP address.
Close Closes the page.
Help? Provides help information for this page.
Profile Management
On the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window, click Connect on a wireless network. Once connected, a profile is created in
the Profiles list. The Profiles List displays the current user profiles in the order that they are to be applied. Use the up
and down arrows to arrange profiles in a specific order to automatically connect to a wireless network.
You can also add, edit, and remove profiles from the Profiles list. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main
window.
Different profiles can be configured for each wireless network. Profile settings can include, the network name (SSID),
operating mode, and security settings. See Profile Management for more information.

Profiles List Icons
Name Description
Profile Name Profiles are network settings that allow your wireless adapter to connect to a network access point
(Network [Infrastructure] mode) or computer (Device to Device (ad hoc) mode) which does not use
an access point. See Set up Profiles for more information.
Network Name Name (Profile Name or SSID): The name of the network that the adapter is connected to. The
Name column displays the SSID or the Profile name if a profile for the network is available.
Connection Icons: The following network profile status icons indicate the different connection states of the adapter
with a wireless network, the type of operating mode being used, and whether network security is being used.
Blue circle: The wireless adapter is associated with an access point or computer (ad hoc mode). If a
profile has 802.1x security enabled, this indicates that the wireless adapter is associated and
authenticated.
Indicates Infrastructure mode.
Indicates Device to Device (ad hoc) mode.
The wireless network uses Security encryption.
Arrows Position profiles in a preferred order for auto-connection.
●Up-arrow: Move the position of a selected profile up in the Profiles list.
●Down-arrow: Move the position of a selected profile down in the Profiles list.
Connect If the network is in range, and the profile matches the configuration of the network, then a
connection is made.
Add Opens the Create Wireless Profile General Settings, which is used to create a new profile. See
Create a New Profile for more information.
Remove Removes a selected profile from the Profile list. See Delete a Profile for more information.
Properties Enables you to edit the contents of an existing profile. See Edit an Existing Profile for more
information.
Export/Import: Allows you to import and export user-based profiles to and from the Profile list.
Wireless profiles can be automatically imported into the Profile list. See Import and Export Profiles
for more information.
Close Closes the profile management window.
Help? Provides help information for this page.
Menus
Use the File, Tools, Advanced, Profiles and Help menus to configure your network settings.
Name Description
File Exit: Close the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

Tools Application Settings: Use to set system wide connection preferences. See Application Settings for
information.
Intel Wireless Troubleshooter: Use to resolve wireless network connection problems. See Intel
Wireless Troubleshooter for more information.
Manual Diagnostics Tool: The Manual Diagnostics Tool allows you to run a set of diagnostics tests that
verify the functionality of your wireless adapter. See Manual Diagnostic Tool for more information.
Administrator Tool: Used by administrators or the person who has administrator privileges on this
computer to configure shared profiles (Pre-logon/Common, Persistent, and Voice over IP [VoIP]). The
Administrator Tool can also be used by an Information Technology department to configure user settings
within the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software and to create custom install packages to export to other
systems. See Administrator Tool for more information.
NOTE: The Administrator Tool is available only if it installed during a custom installation of the Intel
PROSet/Wireless software. See Install or Uninstall the Software for more information on custom
installation.
Advanced Adapter Settings: Displays Adapter Settings that are equivalent to the settings in the Microsoft Windows
Advanced settings. See Adapter Settings for information.
To access Adapter Settings from Microsoft Windows:
●Select Network Connections from the Windows Control Panel
●Right-click the Wireless Network Connection.
●Select Properties from the menu.
●Click Configure to display the Advanced settings for the adapter.
Advanced Statistics: Select to determine how the adapter communicates with an access point. See
Advanced Statistics for more information.
Use Windows to manage Wi-Fi: Select to enable Windows XP as the wireless manager. See Microsoft
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration for more information.
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 Intel PROSet/Wireless Help: Starts the online help.
About: Displays version information for the currently installed application components.
Application Settings (Tools menu)

The Application Settings control the behavior of the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software.
Application Settings Description
Name Description
Adapter Lists the network adapter that are currently available. It may be either
an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection or an Intel(R)
PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection.
Advanced Settings: The following settings control how Intel PROSet/Wireless behaves and displays information.
Taskbar Show application icon on the taskbar: Select to display the Taskbar
status icon. This icon resides on the Windows Taskbar (Notification
Area). This icon provides the status of your wireless connection. Clear to
not display the Taskbar status icon.
The Taskbar Status Icon provides several functions:
●Visual feedback for the connection state and wireless activity of
your wireless network. The icon changes color and animation for
different wireless activity. See Taskbar Icons for more information.
●Menu: A menu is displayed when you right click the icon. From
this menu you perform tasks such as turn on or off the radio or
launch the Intel PROSet/Wireless application. See Taskbar Menu
Options for more information.
●Tool tips and desktop alerts. See Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts for
more information.

Notifications Show Alert Notifications: Select to display desktop alerts next to the
taskbar icon. When your action is required, a message displays. Only
events of high importance trigger a desktop alert. If the desktop alert is
selected, then the appropriate action is taken. Clear to not display
desktop alerts. See Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts for more information.
Select one of the following options:
Information Notifications: These desktop alerts are of lower
importance. They do not require your interaction but can greatly
improve the wireless experience.
●Show Information Notifications: Selected by default. All
informational desktop alerts are displayed next to the taskbar
status icon. These desktop alerts improve your wireless
experience with notifications when available wireless networks are
within range. They also inform you when a wireless connection
has been made or has been lost. See Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts
for more information.
●Show a list of available networks when not connected:
When Show Information Notifications is cleared, you can
select this item. When the desktop alerts are disabled, this option
allows you to continue to be notified of available networks when
the wireless adapter is not connected.
Notify when another application uses the wireless adapter: When
selected, a message is displayed when other applications are trying to
manage your wireless adapter. This is helpful if you use software
provided by a hotspot location (coffee shop, airport terminal). To take
advantage of the Intel PROSet/Wireless features, disable this software
when you leave the hotspot.
Enable TLS rejected certificates notification: Select if you want a
warning issued when a PEAP-TLS certificate is rejected by the
authentication server. See Enterprise Security and Set up a Client with
TLS Network Authentication for more information.
Auto Connect Connect to available network using profiles only: (Default) Connect
the wireless 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.
Connect to any available network if no matching profile found:
Select to connect to a network automatically if you have not configured
a profile and are at a location that has an open, unsecured wireless
network. NOTE: Open networks have no security. You would need to
provide your own security for this wireless connection. One way to
secure an open wireless connection is with Virtual Private Networking
(VPN) software.
Connect to any network based on profiles only (Cisco mode):
Select to try every profile in preferred order. This signifies that you are
in the vicinity of an access point which has more than one SSID but only
advertises one.
Manage Exclusions Enable automatic exclude list feature: Select to enable the
automatic exclude list feature. This feature provides a way to exclude
access points from automatic connection. See Manage Exclusions for
more information.
Enable manual exclude list feature: Select to enable the manual
exclude list feature. This feature provides a way to exclude networks
from automatic connection. See Manage Exclusions for more information.

Wireless Networks List Show column sort headers: Select to display the column names in the
Wireless Networks list. Click a column header to sort the column in
either ascending or descending order.
Shared Folder Notification File and printer sharing enables other computers on a network to access
resources on your computer. You should be cautious when you use your
wireless notebook computer with file and printer sharing enabled.
Use this feature to receive notifications when you connect to a wireless
network with shared folders that meet one of the following conditions:
●The Microsoft Windows firewall is disabled
●File and Printer Sharing are enabled as an exception to the
Microsoft Windows firewall settings.
Automatically remove shared folders when connected to an
unsecured network
Select to hide shared folders automatically each time you connect to an
open, unsecured network.
Disable this notification
Select to maintain your current shared folder settings each time you
connect to an open, unsecured network.
Notify when connected to an unsecured network
Select to receive notification each time you are connected to an open,
unsecured network.
Device to Device (ad hoc) Network
Notification Receive alerts dependent on the following settings when connected to an
ad hoc network. You are alerted every two minutes, with a maximum of
five alerts.
Notify when no peers have joined the ad hoc network
Select to receive notification if no peers join the ad hoc network.
Notify when all peers leave the ad hoc network
Select to receive an alert when all the peers leave the ad hoc network.
Network Name (SSID) Notification Network Name (SSID) alert notice
Notifies you when the default network name (SSID) is used to connect
to a network. Common examples of pre-defined, default network names
are: wireless, WLAN, linksys, default.
Connecting to an access point that has the default network name (SSID)
can be a security problem. This access point usually uses all the default
security and, management settings (for example, Open authentication;
default IP address, user name, or password). If this is a personal
network, change the network name and security settings to improve the
security of the network.
Notify when connected to a network with the default SSID name
Select to receive an alert when connected to a network with the default
network name.
OK Save settings and return to the previous page.
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Intel Wireless Troubleshooter (Tools menu)

Intel Wireless Troubleshooter is an application that can help you resolve wireless network connection issues. When a
connection issue is detected, a desktop alert 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. For example, if
a connection problem occurred because of an invalid password, the Profile manager application is launched when you
click a displayed hyperlink. You can also launch Wireless Event Viewer and enable or disable alert notifications. The Intel
Wireless Troubleshooter is supported under Windows XP and Windows 2000
The Intel Wireless Troubleshooter page contains two panes. Use your left mouse button on the left pane to display a list
of available tools. The right pane displays the current connection issue in a section. Each section has two parts: the
error message and the recommended action. The recommended action contains descriptions about available utilities and
helps to resolve the associated connection issue. If you click a help link, the help text is displayed in a window. If you
click the associated issue resolution link, a program is launched to resolve the connection issue.
See the Troubleshooting section for information on resolving errors.
Name Description
Menu Options File Wireless Event Viewer: Launches Wireless Event Viewer.
Disable Notification/Enable Notification: Select to disable or enable alert notifications.
Exit: Click to exit the Intel Wireless Troubleshooter application.
View Displays or removes the History data on the right panel of the Intel Wireless Troubleshooter.
Tools Manual Diagnostics Tool: Run diagnostic test to verify the functionality of your wireless
adapter. See Manual Diagnostics Tool for more information.
Help Intel(R) Wireless Troubleshooter Help: Displays online help for the Intel Wireless
Troubleshooter.
About: Displays version information for the Intel Wireless Troubleshooter.

Available Help Date Time error message:
●Description of error.
●Link to resolve error (if available). See Resolve Errors below.
●Link to recommended steps to resolve error.
History Maintains a list of the last five alerts. The alerts are listed chronologically, with the most recent alert
at the top of the list.
Manual Diagnostics (Tools menu)
Run diagnostic test to verify the functionality of your wireless adapter. See Manual Diagnostics Tool for more
information.
Administrator Tool (Tools menu)
The Administrator tool is for administrators or the person who has administrator privileges on this computer. This tool
allows the administrator to restrict what level of control the users of this computer have over their wireless connections.
This tool is used also to configure common (shared) profiles.
Users cannot modify Administrator settings or profiles unless they have the password for this tool. A password should be
chosen that is secure and not easily guessed.
You can export these settings and profiles as one package to other computers on your network. For more information,
See the Administrator Tool section.
Name Description
Administrator
Packages The Administrator Packages are used to save administrative profiles and other settings.
For Windows XP and Windows 2000, you can copy or send this self-extracting executable
to clients on your network. When it is run, the contents are installed and configured on the
destination computer. For Windows Vista, Administrator Packages are saved in an XML
format which are imported through the Group Policy Manager. See Administrator Tool
Packages.
Application Settings An administrator can select which level of control that users have over their wireless
network connections. See Administrator Tool Application Settings.
Administrator Profiles Enable or disable Persistent or Pre-logon/Common profiles and configure Voice over IP
(VoIP) settings on the computer. See Administrator Tool Profiles.
NOTE: For Windows Vista, only Common profiles are imported through the Group Policy
Manager.
Adapter Settings An administrator can select which level of control that users have over their wireless
network connections. See Administrator Tool Adapter Settings.
Software Select which of the Intel PROSet/Wireless applications are installed on a user's computers.
See Administrator Tool Software.
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.
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Adapter Settings (Advanced menu)