Quanta Computer ZW9WM3B2100 User manual

Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
User's Guide [Preliminary Draft]
The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter is a wireless device that operates at 5 and 2.4
GHz. This adapter operates with high-capacity networks using multiple access points within large
or small environments. Using the Intel(R) PROSet Windows utility you can configure, manage
wireless local area network (WLAN) management tasks, adapter switching functions, and
connections.
Wireless LAN General Information
About Wireless LAN Technology
Adapter Setup and Configuration
Software Installation
Using PROSet
Connecting to a Network
Security Overview
Setting Up Security
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Glossary
Support and Warranty
Customer Support
Software License
Safety and Regulatory Notices
Limited Warranty
Legal Notices
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About Wireless LAN Technology
• Choosing a WLAN
• Configuring a WLAN
• Identifying a WLAN
• Surveying the Site of Your WLAN
• Factors Affecting Range
• Stronger Security

A wireless network connects computers without using network cables. Computers use radio
communications to send data between each other. You can communicate directly with other
wireless computers, or connect to an existing network through a wireless access point. When you
set up your wireless adapter, you select the operating mode for the kind of wireless network you
want. You can use your Intel(R) PRO/Wireless adapter to connect to other similar wireless
devices that comply with the 802.11 standard for wireless networking.
Choosing a Wireless LAN Mode
Wireless LANs can operate with or without access points, depending on the number of users in
the network. Infrastructure mode uses access points to allow wireless computers to send and
receive information. Wireless computers transmit to the access point, the access point receives
the information and rebroadcasts it to other computers. The access point can also connect to a
wired network or to the Internet. Multiple access points can work together to provide coverage
over a wide area.
Peer-to-Peer 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 Peer-to-Peer
mode to network computers in a home or small office or to set up a temporary wireless network
for a meeting.
Configuring a Wireless LAN
There are three basic components that must be configured for a wireless LAN to operate
properly:
• Network Name—Each wireless network uses a unique Network Name to identify the
network. This name is called the Service Set Identifier (SSID). When you set up your
wireless adapter, you specify the SSID. If you want to connect to an existing network, you
must use the name for that network. If you are setting up your own network you can
make up your own name and use it on each computer. The name can be up to 32
characters long and contain letters and numbers.
• Profiles—When you set up your computer to access a wireless network, Intel(R)
PROSet creates a profile for the wireless settings that you specify. If you want to connect
to another network, you can scan for existing networks and make a temporary
connection, or create a new profile for that network. After you create profiles, your
computer will automatically connect when you change locations.
• Security—The 802.11 wireless networks use encryption to help protect your data. Wired
equivalent privacy (WEP) uses a 64-bit or 128-bit shared encryption key to scramble
data. Before a computer transmits data, it scrambles the data using the secret encryption
key. The receiving computer uses this same key to unscramble the data. If you are
connecting to an existing network, use the encryption key provided by the administrator
of the wireless network. If you are setting up your own network you can make up your
own key and use it on each computer.
Identifying a Wireless Network
Depending on the size and components of a wireless LAN, there are many ways to identify a
wireless LAN:
• The Network Name or Service Set Identifier (SSID)—Identifies a wireless network. All
wireless devices on the network must use the same SSID.

• Extended Service Set Identifier (ESSID)—A special case of SSID used to identify a
wireless network that includes access points.
• Independent Basic Service Set Identifier (IBSSID)—A special case of SSID used to
identify a network of wireless computers configured to communicate directly with one
another without using an access point.
• Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID)—A unique identifier for each wireless device. The
BSSID is the Ethernet MAC address of the device.
• Broadcast SSID—An access point can respond to computers sending probe packets
with the broadcast SSID. If this feature is enabled on the access point, any wireless user
can associate with the access point by using a blank (null) SSID.
Surveying the Site of Your Wireless LAN
Conducting a site survey for your wireless LAN is the most crucial step in the process of setting
up a wireless network. It greatly reduces the amount of troubleshooting you will have to do once
you have the wireless LAN set up and ready for connection testing. To conduct a site survey, you
will need the following tools:
• An access point (or laptop computer) that is set up to be the transmitter. It should be
mounted near and at the same height as the designated location of your wireless LAN.
• A laptop that will act as the mobile receiver. It must contain your site survey software.
• An area or building map, which will be used to plot the strength of your signals.
Once you have the tools you need, you are ready to survey the inside of the building. Launch the
site survey software on the mobile receiver laptop and carry it around in the intended wireless
LAN area to test the signal strength. Be sure to also check the signal strength of each intended
access point location. If you encounter problems while surveying the site, make sure your
transmitter laptop is not located on a wall containing metal, such as an air-conditioning duct,
which will interfere with the range of your signal. Simply move the transmitter and test the signal
strength again. For users to have seamless coverage when moving from access point to access
point, the signal levels at each point must overlap. There is software available that will seamlessly
hand off changing signal levels from one access point to another.
Your building's infrastructure can sometimes interfere with the microwave signal, but finding the
location and cause of the interference will allow you to figure out the best place to mount your
access points for optimal area coverage. Microwave signals travel in all directions, which means
you can have one access point for a multi-floor building. However, the range is highly dependent
on the material used to construct the flooring, especially metal materials. Once your signal
strength is strong inside the building, you are ready to check the strength outside the building. To
do so, simply carry the mobile receiver laptop as far down the street or around the building as you
can go without losing significant signal strength.
If possible, you should be aware of the types of networks being used by the companies on the
floors above and below you, so that you can work together in harmony. With wireless networks,
security is very important and if you communicate with those around you, you are better prepared
to select the right channels, as well as the best location for access points.
Factors Affecting Range
Although access points can transmit signals up to 60 feet away in an area with many walled
barriers or as much as 500 feet away in a large open area, the range is affected by the following
factors:

• Building materials, such as steel and drywall, can shorten the range of the radio signals.
• Physical layout of the area can interfere with the signals and cause them to be dropped.
• Electronic noise from cell phones, microwave ovens, or other devices on the same
frequency can interfere with the transmission of the signals.
• Range is inversely proportional to data rate, so the faster that the signals are sent, the
less distance they will travel.
Taking these factors into consideration when you survey the site for your WLAN is key to
providing all of your users with undisturbed mobile connectivity. Using multiple access points will,
of course, reduce the impact of these factors if your area has dividing walls throughout.
Stronger Security
Although wireless networks are easy to use, the main issue lies with security. Even if you enable
the security settings defined in the 802.11b standard, as well as the security settings of your
hardware, your network is still vulnerable. There are a few things you can do to make it more
difficult for outsiders to access your network:
• Change the default network name of your WLAN. Every manufacturer's default settings
are public knowledge.
• Do not allow the name of your network to be broadcasted by your access points. This
makes it more difficult for hackers to identify your network.
• Enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption, which is the same security feature
used by online shopping websites.
• Change your encryption keys as often as possible. Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
(TKIP), which is being developed by a IEEE task group, will change the keys
automatically.
• Enable MAC address filtering so that each access point can generate a list of approved
MAC addresses for your WLAN.
• If you have a small network, use virtual private network encryption for additional security.
If you have a large network, you may want to install a gateway between your access
points and network clients.
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Software Installation
Installing Drivers and PROSet Software
See the instructions for your operating system:
• Windows XP
• Windows 2000
• Windows Me
• Windows 98SE

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Installation under Windows XP
Preliminary Notes
The installation instructions in this section are based on the following assumptions:
• The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter hardware has already been installed in
the computer in accordance with the computer manufacturer's instructions.
• The computer has not been powered on since the hardware installation was completed.
• No other wireless LAN card is installed in this computer.
To install the driver before installing hardware, use Start > Run and browse to the file
SetupWLD.exe in the path PROW7100\WINXP on the Intel CD. After running SetupWLD.exe,
shut down the computer and install the hardware. When the computer restarts, the driver will be
automatically installed.
Before proceeding, make sure that you are operating Windows XP with administrative rights.
If you log in to Windows XP without administrative rights, you may run into problems during the
installation.
The Intel(R) PROSet utility or the Windows XP wireless configuration feature can be used to
configure wireless network settings. The instructions below include steps for installing the
PROSet utility and for turning off the Windows XP configuration feature. If you do not turn off the
Windows XP feature, you will not be able to use PROSet to configure wireless network settings.
For information on how to use the Windows XP feature, see your Windows XP documentation.
Driver Installation
To install drivers under Windows* XP, follow these steps:
1. Power up the computer in which the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless Mini PCI Adapter hardware
has just been installed.
2. Log in with administrative rights if prompted by Windows XP.
3. Wait for Windows to detect the newly installed hardware and display the Found New
Hardware Wizard dialog. Verify that Install the software automatically
(Recommended) is selected. If Windows does not detect the new hardware, see
Troubleshooting.
4. Insert the Intel CD into your CD drive. The New Hardware Found Wizard searches for
the correct driver files and copies them to your hard drive.
5. On the Network Name screen, click Next to accept the default Network Name (SSID)
101, or enter a specific SSID for your network, then click Next.

6. On the Data Encryption screen, click Next to accept the default encryption setting
None, or enter specific encryption settings for your network, then click Next.
7. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, click Finish. Proceed to disable the
Windows XP wireless configuration feature.
Disable Windows XP Wireless Configuration (Required)
To disable the Windows XP wireless configuration feature so that you can use Intel(R) PROSet
for wireless configuration, continue as follows:
Instructions are written for use with the Windows XP Start Menu and Control Panel Category
View, not with "Classic" Start Menu or Control Panel views.
8. Click Start and Control Panel.
9. On the Pick a category screen, click Network and Internet Connections, then under
the heading or pick a Control Panel icon click Network Connections.
10. In the Network Connections window, right-click your Wireless Network Connection
and select Properties.
11. Select the Wireless Networks tab.
12. Click to clear ("deselect") the check box Use Windows to configure my wireless
network settings,then click OK on the Wireless Network tab. Do not click any other
tabs. Continue with the installation of PROSet.
Intel(R) PROSet Installation (Required)
Continue with the following steps to install the Intel PROSet wireless configuration utility
(required):
Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu
screen for installation of utility software. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen
does not appear, or if it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can start the
PROSet installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file PROSet.msi in the path
APPS/PROSet/2K-NET32 on the Intel CD supplied with the product. Skip Steps 13 and 14 below
and continue with Step 15.
13. Display the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen by removing and re-inserting the
Intel CD, or by running autorun.exe from the CD. Click Wireless LAN Adapters.
14. On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install Software.
15. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) PROSet screen, click Next.
16. On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept
the terms in the license agreement and click Next.
17. On the Setup Type screen, select Typical and then click Next. This is the recommended
setting for a first-time installation.
18. On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install.
19. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. Click Exit to close the
Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen or leave it open if you wish to install
Wireless Administration Tools.
20. To launch Intel PROSet, double-click the PROSet icon in the system tray or follow the
path Start > Programs > Intel Network Adapters > Intel(R) PROSet. For additional
information on the program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running.
Administration Tools Installation (Optional)

Continue with the following steps to install the Intel(R) Wireless Administration Tools Site Survey
and AP Discovery (optional):
Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu
screen for installation of the Administration Tools. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu
screen does not appear, or if it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can
start the Administration Tools installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file
APAdmin.msi in the path APPS/PROSet/2K-NET32 on the Intel CD supplied with the product.
Skip Steps 21 and 22 below and continue with Step 23.
21. On the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen, click Wireless LAN Adapters.
You can display this screen by removing and re-inserting the Intel CD, or by running
autorun.exe from the CD.
22. On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install AP Admin Tools.
23. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Wireless Administration
Tools screen, click Next.
24. On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept
the terms in the license agreement and click Next.
25. On the Setup Type screen, verify that Typical is selected, then click Next.
26. On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install.
27. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. Click Exit to close the
Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen.
28. To launch the Wireless Administration Tools, follow the path Start > Programs > Intel(R)
PRO Wireless > Access Point Administration Tools and select AP Discovery or Site
Survey. For additional information on either program, press F1 or click Help while the
program is running.
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Installation under Windows 2000
Preliminary Notes
The installation instructions in this section are based on the following assumptions:
• The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter hardware has already been installed in
the computer in accordance with the computer manufacturer's instructions.
• The computer has not been powered on since the hardware installation was completed.
• No other wireless LAN card is installed in this computer.
To install the driver before installing hardware, use Start > Run and browse to the file
SetupWLD.exe in the path PROW7100\WIN2K on the Intel CD. After running SetupWLD.exe,
shut down the computer and install the hardware. When the computer restarts, the driver will be
automatically installed.

After loading the Windows 2000 operating system, be sure to log in with administrative
rights. If you log in to Windows 2000 without administrative rights, you may run into problems
during the installation.
During initial adapter installation and configuration, it may take up to two minutes for adapter
settings to be confirmed.
Driver Installation
To install driver software in Windows* 2000, follow these steps:
1. Power up the computer in which the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
hardware has just been installed.
2. Log in with administrative rights when prompted by Windows 2000.
3. Wait for Windows to detect the newly installed hardware and display the Found New
Hardware Wizard dialog. If Windows does not detect the new hardware, see
Troubleshooting.
4. Insert the Intel CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the Intel(R) PRO Network
Connections menu screen appears, leave it open and click the Found New Hardware
Wizard dialog to make that the active window.
5. On the Install Hardware Device Drivers screen verify that Search for a suitable driver
for my device (recommended) is selected, then click Next.
6. When the Locate Driver Files dialog appears, verify that the item CD-ROM drives is
checked and click Next.
7. When the Driver Files Search Results dialog appears, indicating that a driver was
found, click Next.
8. On the Network Name screen, click Next to accept the default Network Name (SSID)
101, or enter a specific SSID for your network, then click Next.
9. On the Data Encryption screen, click Next to accept the default encryption setting
None, or enter specific encryption settings for your network, then click Next.
10. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, click Finish. Proceed to install Intel
PROSet.
Intel(R) PROSet Installation (Required)
Continue with the following steps to install the Intel PROSet wireless configuration utility
(required):
Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu
screen for installation of utility software. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen
does not appear, or if it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can start the
PROSet installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file PROSet.msi in the path
APPS/PROSet/2K-NET32 on the Intel CD supplied with the product. Skip Steps 11 and 12 below
and continue with Step 13.
11. On the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen, click Wireless LAN Adapters.
This screen may have been launched in step 4 above. If the screen is not visible
when you close the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog, display it by removing and re-
inserting the Intel CD, or by running autorun.exe from the CD.
12. On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install Software.
13. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) PROSet screen, click Next.

14. On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept
the terms in the license agreement and click Next.
15. On the Setup Type screen, verify that Typical is selected, then click Next. This is the
recommended setting for a first-time installation.
16. On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install.
17. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. Click Exit to close the
Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen or leave it open if you wish to install
Wireless Administration Tools.
18. To launch Intel PROSet, double-click the PROSet icon in the system tray or follow the
path Start > Programs > Intel Network Adapters > Intel(R) PROSet. For additional
information on the program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running.
During initial adapter installation and configuration, it may take up to two minutes for adapter
settings to be confirmed.
Administration Tools Installation (Optional)
Continue with the following steps to install the Intel(R) Wireless Administration Tools Site Survey
and AP Discovery (optional):
Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu
screen for installation of the Administration Tools. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu
screen does not appear, or if it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can
start the Administration Tools installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file
APAdmin.msi in the path APPS/PROSet/2K-NET32 on the Intel CD supplied with the product.
Skip Steps 19 and 20 below and continue with Step 21.
19. On the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen, click Wireless LAN Adapters.
This screen may have been launched in step 4 above. If the screen is not visible
when you close the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog, display it by removing and re-
inserting the Intel CD, or by running autorun.exe from the CD.
20. On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install AP Admin Tools.
21. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Wireless Administration
Tools screen, click Next.
22. On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept
the terms in the license agreement and click Next.
23. On the Setup Type screen, verify that Typical is selected, then click Next.
24. On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install.
25. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. Click Exit to close the
Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen.
26. To launch the Wireless Administration Tools, follow the path Start > Programs > Intel(R)
PRO Wireless > Access Point Administration Tools and select AP Discovery or Site
Survey. For additional information on either program, press F1 or click Help while the
program is running.
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Installation under Windows Me
Preliminary Notes
The installation instructions in this section are based on the following assumptions:
• The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter hardware has already been installed in
the computer in accordance with the computer manufacturer's instructions.
• The computer has not been powered on since the hardware installation was completed.
• No other wireless LAN card is installed in this computer.
To install the driver before installing hardware, use Start > Run and browse to the file
SetupWLD.exe in the path PROW7100\WINSE-ME on the Intel CD. After running
SetupWLD.exe, shut down the computer and install the hardware. When the computer restarts,
the driver will be automatically installed.
Driver Installation
To install the software in Windows* Me (Millennium Edition), follow these steps:
1. Power up the computer in which the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
hardware has just been installed.
2. Wait for Windows to detect the newly installed hardware and display the Add New
Hardware Wizard dialog. DO NOT click Next. Verify that Automatic search for a better
driver (Recommended) is selected. If Windows does not detect the new hardware, see
Troubleshooting.
3. Insert the Intel CD into your CD drive. Windows installs the driver from the CD. If the
installation does not start automatically, click Next on the Add New Hardware Wizard
screen.
4. On the Network Name screen, click Next to accept the default Network Name (SSID)
101, or enter a specific SSID for your network, then click Next.
5. On the Data Encryption screen, click Next to accept the default encryption setting
None, or enter specific encryption settings for your network, then click Next.
6. Click Finish on the Add New Hardware Wizard screen when the driver installation is
complete.
7. When prompted to restart the computer, click No. You will restart it manually later.
Proceed to install PROSet.
Intel(R) PROSet Installation (Required)
To install the Intel PROSet utility, continue with the following steps:
Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu
screen for installation of utility software. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen
does not appear, or if it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can start the
PROSet installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file PROSet.msi in the path
APPS/PROSet/WN98SEME on the Intel CD supplied with the product. Skip Steps 8 and 9 below
and continue with Step 10.

8. Display the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen by removing and re-inserting the
Intel CD, or by running autorun.exe from the CD. Click Wireless Adapters.
9. On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install Software.
10. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) PROSet II screen, click Next.
11. On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept
the terms in the license agreement and click Next.
12. On the Setup Type screen, select Typical and then click Next. This is the recommended
setting for a first-time installation.
13. On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install.
14. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish.
15. When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.
16. To launch Intel PROSet, double-click the PROSet icon in the system tray or follow the
path Start > Programs > Intel Network Adapters > Intel(R) PROSet. For additional
information on the program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running.
Administration Tools Installation (Optional)
After restarting the computer, continue with the following steps to install the Intel(R) Wireless
Administration Tools Site Survey and AP Discovery (optional):
Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu
screen for installation of the Administration Tools. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu
screen does not appear, or if it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can
start the Administration Tools installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file
APAdmin.msi in the path APPS/PROSet/WN98SEME on the Intel CD supplied with the product.
Skip Steps 17 and 18 below and continue with Step 19.
17. On the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen, click Wireless LAN Adapters.
You can display this screen by removing and re-inserting the Intel CD, or by running
autorun.exe from the CD.
18. On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install AP Admin Tools.
19. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Wireless Administration
Tools screen, click Next.
20. On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept
the terms in the license agreement and click Next.
21. On the Setup Type screen, verify that Typical is selected, then click Next.
22. On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install.
23. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish.
24. To launch the Wireless Administration Tools, follow the path Start > Programs > Intel(R)
PRO Wireless > Access Point Administration Tools and select AP Discovery or Site
Survey. For additional information on either program, press F1 or click Help while the
program is running.
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Installation under Windows 98SE

Preliminary Notes
The installation instructions in this section are based on the following assumptions:
• The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter hardware has already been installed in
the computer in accordance with the computer manufacturer's instructions.
• The computer has not been powered on since the hardware installation was completed.
• No other wireless LAN card is installed in the computer.
To install the driver before installing hardware, use Start > Run and browse to the file
SetupWLD.exe in the path PROW7100\WINSE-ME on the Intel CD. After running
SetupWLD.exe, shut down the computer and install the hardware. When the computer restarts,
the driver will be automatically installed.
Driver Installation
To install the software in Windows* 98SE, follow these steps:
1. Power up the computer in which the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
hardware has just been installed.
2. Wait for Windows to detect the newly installed hardware and display the Add New
Hardware Wizard dialog. Click Next. If Windows does not detect the new hardware, see
Troubleshooting.
3. Insert the Intel CD into your CD drive.
4. On the New Hardware Wizard screen, select Search for the best driver for you
device (Recommended), and click Next, then select CD drive and click Next.
5. On the Network Name screen, click Next to accept the default Network Name (SSID)
101, or enter a specific SSID for your network, then click Next.
6. On the Data Encryption screen, click Next to accept the default encryption setting
None, or enter specific encryption settings for your network, then click Next.
7. On the Add New Hardware Wizard screen, click Finish.
8. When prompted to restart the computer, click No. You will restart it manually later.
Proceed to the installation of PROSet.
Intel(R) PROSet Installation (Required)
To install the Intel PROSet utility, continue with the following steps:
Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu
screen for installation of utility software. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen
does not appear, or if it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can start the
PROSet installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file PROSet.msi in the path
APPS/PROSet/WN98SEME on the Intel CD supplied with the product. Skip Steps 9 and 10
below and continue with Step 11.
9. Display the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen by removing and re-inserting the
Intel CD, or by running autorun.exe from the CD. Click Wireless Adapters.
10. On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install Software.
11. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) PROSet II screen, click Next.
12. On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept
the terms in the license agreement and click Next.

13. On the Setup Type screen, select Typical and then click Next. This is the recommended
setting for a first-time installation.
14. On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install.
15. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish.
16. When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.
17. To launch Intel PROSet, double-click the PROSet icon in the system tray or follow the
path Start > Programs > Intel Network Adapters > Intel(R) PROSet. For additional
information on the program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running.
Administration Tools Installation (Optional)
After restarting the computer, continue with the following steps to install the Intel(R) Wireless
Administration Tools Site Survey and AP Discovery (optional):
Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu
screen for installation of the Administration Tools. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu
screen does not appear, or if it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can
start the Administration Tools installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file
APAdmin.msi in the path APPS/PROSet/WN98SEME on the Intel CD supplied with the product.
Skip Steps 18 and 19 below and continue with Step 20.
18. On the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen, click Wireless LAN Adapters.
You can display this screen by removing and re-inserting the Intel CD, or by running
autorun.exe from the CD.
19. On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install AP Admin Tools.
20. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Wireless Administration
Tools screen, click Next.
21. On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept
the terms in the license agreement and click Next.
22. On the Setup Type screen, verify that Typical is selected, then click Next.
23. On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install.
24. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish.
25. To launch the Wireless Administration Tools, follow the path Start > Programs > Intel(R)
PRO Wireless > Access Point Administration Tools and select AP Discovery or Site
Survey. For additional information on either program, press F1 or click Help while the
program is running.
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Using Wireless Profiles in PROSet
• Creating a New Profile
• Creating a VPN Profile
• Importing and Exporting Profiles
• Automatic Profile Distribution
• Editing an Existing Profile

• Deleting a Profile
• Connecting to a Network without a Profile
• Profile Connection Preferences
• Loading a Profile from the Task Tray
A profile is a saved group of network settings. Profiles are displayed in the Profile List in the
PROSet General page. Profiles can be arranged in order of network connection priority. You can
connect to one network using the first profile in the Profile List, then automatically connect to
another network using the next profile. This allows you to stay connected while roaming freely
from one wireless network to another. Although you can assign multiple profiles to a single
network, you can only use one profile per connection.
Profile general settings include, the network name (SSID), channel, security settings, and TCP/IP
settings. The Networks tab allows you to add, edit and delete profiles.
Creating a New Profile
To add a new profile, use the Profile Wizard sequence of dialogs to configure the profile contents.
The following example uses all of the Profile Wizard dialogs. Some settings may not be required
for all profiles.
To create a new profile and connect to a network:
1. Select the wireless adapter in the left-side pane.
2. From the General page, click the Networks tab.
3. Click the Add button. The General Settings dialog displays.
NOTE: If this is the first time you have created a profile, click the profile named Default in
the Profile List, click the Edit button and rename the default profile in the Profile Name
field on the General page.
Step 1 of 4: General Settings
4. Enter a profile name in the Profile Name field.
5. Enter the network SSID, in the Network Name (SSID) field.
6. Click the operating mode to use, Infrastructure or Ad hoc.
7. The Mandatory AP option is not required unless the adapter has to connect to a specific
access point or computer. Click the Mandatory AP button to force the adapter to connect
to a specific access point. Enter the Ethernet address for the access point or computer
(Ad-hoc). Click OK to save the setting and return to the General Settings page.
8. The Mandatory AP option is not required unless the adapter has to connect to a specific
access point or computer. Click the Mandatory AP button to force the adapter to connect
to a specific access point. Enter the Ethernet address for the access point or computer
(Ad-hoc). Click OK to save the setting and return to the General Settings page.Click the
Configure TCP/IP and VPN settings checkbox to access the TCP/IP and VPN settings.
If these settings are not required, leave the box unchecked, proceed to step 9.
9. Check the Enable Auto-Import check box to allow this profile to be imported. Refer to
Automatic Profile Distribution for more information.
10. Click Next.
Step 2 of 4: TCP/IP and VPN Client Settings

11. Use these options to configure TCP/IP and VPN settings for a VPN profile. Click Next
when finished.
Step 3 of 4: Security Settings
12. Select Open or Shared in the Network Authentication drop-down menu. Open, does not
use any authentication method. Shared uses the WEP key as the authentication method.
13. Click the Enable data encryption (WEP) checkbox to configure WEP encryption
settings.
14. Click the Password protect this profile checkbox to assign a password to the profile.
15. Click Next.
Step 4 of 4: Password Protection Settings
16. Click the Password protect this profile checkbox.
17. Enter a password in the Password field.
18. Reenter the same password in the Confirm New Password field.
19. Click the Back button to change or verify the settings or click Finish when you have
completed the profile settings and return to the Networks page.
20. Click the new profile name shown in the Profile List. Use the up and down arrows to
position the priority of the new profile in the priority list.
21. Click the Advanced button to set the network connection preferences.
22. Click the Connect button to connect to the network.
23. Click OK to close the PROSet dialog.
Creating a VPN Profile
To create a VPN profile:
1. Select the wireless adapter in the left-side pane.
2. From the General page, click the Networks tab.
3. Select the profile to add VPN settings to from the Profile List.
4. Click the Edit button and the General page appears.
5. Click the Network tab.
6. Click the Configure button for the TCP/IP Settings. Make sure that Obtain an IP
address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically is selected.
7. Click the Close button to close the dialog.
8. Click the Configure button for the VPN Client Settings.
9. Click Enable VPN for this profile checkbox.
10. Select the VPN client software from the Available VPN Clients drop-down menu.
11. Select the VPN profile if your VPN client software displays the VPN tunnel name.
12. Click the Close button to close the dialog.
13. Click OK on any of the pages to save all the settings and return to the Networks page.
14. Click the VPN profile name shown in the Profile List. Use the up and down arrows to
position the priority of new profile in the priority list.
15. Click the Connect button to connect to the network. The VPN profile name displays a
connect icon. Note: There must be an IP address assigned before the VPN client
software can be launched. Click the Details button to verify that an IP address has been
assigned.
16. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your credentials before connecting.
17. Click OK to close the PROSet dialog.
Importing and Exporting Profiles

Important: Only password protected profiles can be imported and exported. Refer to Setting a
Profile Password for more information.
To import profiles:
1. From the General page, click the Networks tab.
2. Click the Advanced button.
3. Click the Import/Export button.
4. Click the Import button.
5. Locate the profile to import on your hard disk or enter the profile name in the File name
field. The profile extension is .profile.
6. Click the Import to import the profile into the Profile List.
7. Click OK twice to return to the General page.
8. Click OK to close the PROSet dialog.
To export profiles:
1. From the General page, click the Networks tab.
2. Click the Advanced button.
3. Click the profiles to export from the export profile list.
4. Click the Browse button and select a directory to save the profiles in. Click OK to return
to the previous dialog.
5. Click the Export button to start exporting the profiles.
6. Click OK twice to return to the General dialog.
7. Click OK to close the PROSet dialog.
Automatic Profile Distribution
The Enable Auto-Import feature allow a network administrator to distribute a profile automatically
to computers connected to a network. The Enable Auto-Import box is located on the Profile
Wizard dialogs. When the checkbox is checked the profile must be copied to a specific directory
on the host computer, from there it can be distributed to multiple computers. Once the profile is
received by the remote computer it will automatically be available for use from the Scan profile
list. If an attempt is made to edit a distributed profile that is password protected, a password
prompt will appear.
Automatically importing WLAN profiles is accomplished by monitoring the import folder on your
hard disk for new profile files. Only profile that have the Enable Auto-Import checked on the
Profile Wizard dialog can be automatically imported. If a profile of the same name already exists
in the Profile List, a dialog is displayed from which you can either reject the import, or accept in
which case the existing profile will be replaced. All imported profiles will be placed at the bottom
of the Profile List, and the profile file will be immediately deleted after the import whether the
import was successful or not.
To distribute a profile to other computers on a network:
1. Select a profile to be edited from the Profile List in the Networks page, and click the Edit
button or click the Add button to create a new profile using the Profile Wizard.
2. Check the Enable Auto-Import checkbox on the General page.
3. Click OK (Edit a profile) or Finish (Add a profile) to save the setting.
4. Copy the profile to the Programs Files/Intel/PROSet/Import directory. The profile is now
ready to distribute to other computers.

Editing an Existing Profile
To edit an existing profile:
1. Select the wireless adapter in the left-side pane.
2. From the General page, click the Networks tab.
3. Click the Edit button. The General page displays.
4. Click on the General, Security, Network and Password tabs to make the necessary
changes for the network profile settings:
5. Click OK on any of the pages to save all the settings and return to the Networks page.
6. Click the new profile name shown in the Profile List. Use the up and down arrows to
position the priority of new profile in the priority list.
7. Click the Advanced button to set the network connection preferences.
8. Click the Connect button to connect to the network.
9. Click OK to close the PROSet dialog.
Deleting a Profile
To delete a profile:
1. Select the wireless adapter in the left-side pane.
2. From the General page, click the Networks tab.
3. Click the profile to be deleted from the Profile List.
4. Click the Delete button.
5. Click Yes to permanently delete the profile.
Connecting to a Network Without a Profile
To connect to an available network without a profile:
1. Select the wireless adapter in the left-side pane.
2. From the General page, click the Networks tab.
3. Click the Scan button.
4. Select the network profile name with <no profile> shown, and click the Connect button.
5. Click the No, connect me directly without creating a profile option. Note, you can click
Yes, create a profile for this network now to create a profile to be used later.
6. Click OK to connect.
Profile Connection Preferences
To access the profile connection preference option:
1. From the General page, click the Networks tab.
2. Click the Advanced button.
3. Under the Auto-connection heading, click the one of the following options:
• Connect to available networks using profiles only (Default setting): Use the profiles in the
Profile List to connect to any available network.
• Connect to any available network if no matching profile is found: Connect to any available
network without using a profile from the Profile List.

4. Click OK to save the setting and return to the previous dialog.
Loading a Profile from the Task Tray
To load a profile from the Task Tray:
1. Right-click PROSet icon in the task tray.
2. Select the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 7100 3B Mini PCI Adapter.
3. Click Select Profile and select the profile to be launched.
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Connecting to a Network using PROSet
• Connecting to a Network Automatically
• Scanning for Available Networks
• Connecting to a Network Using an Access Point
• Connecting to a Peer-to-Peer (Ad Hoc) Network
• Disconnecting from a Network
• Switching the Adapter Off and On
• Switching Between Wired and Wireless Adapters
Connecting to a Network Automatically
The Configuration Service feature operates in background to automatically display available
networks not listed in the Profile List. This method provides automatic connection in a 2.4 or
5GHz environment to available networks in the range of your wireless adapter. The Configuration
Service constantly monitors your wireless adapter's connection status. If no matching profiles are
found in the Profile List for a network, a dialog automatically displays the available network
access points and computers (ad hoc mode) within range of the wireless adapter. The
Configuration Service can also be used if there is more than one wireless adapter installed using
802.11a and 802.11b bands.
The Configuration Service features are as follows:
• The Configuration Service is launched when you log on to your computer.
• No active profile switching will be performed. Once the adapter is associated with the
access point, if a higher priority profile becomes available, no switching will occur.
• The Configuration Service is only be available if the PROSet is installed.
• If a connection to an access point cannot be made using any of the profiles in the Profile
List, a dialog will display the available networks.
• If there are multiple profiles listed for an available network, a dialog box will list the
profiles for you to choose from.

The Configuration Service can be used in two ways:
• To connect using preferred profiles only. In this mode the Configuration Service will
attempt to connect to a network access point using the Profile List only. If a matching
profile is not found, a dialog appears that lists available networks. From this dialog you
can connect to any available network. You can also close this dialog without connecting
by clicking the Cancel button. The adapter will remain unassociated, and the list of
available networks will NOT be displayed again unless a new available network is
detected.
• To connect to any available network (if no matching profile found). In this mode, the
Configuration Service attempts to connect to a network access point using the Profile
List. If no matching profile is found, the Configuration Service attempts to automatically
connect to any available network. This mode is set in the Advanced Setting.
Enabling Automatic Connection
The Configuration Service also monitors for the "resume status" after a laptop computer suspend
event. When this occurs, the Configuration Service will re-enable the automatic connection
service.
These features can be enabled again after rebooting your computer or after a suspend and
resume cycle.
Disabling Automatic Connection
The Configuration Service watches for another profile management service, such as Windows*
XP Zero Config and AAA clients, to be detected. When another service is found, the
Configuration Service stops processing connection information and a dialog box gives you the
option of disabling the Configuration Service or continuing your wireless connection without
interruption.
To re-enable the Configuration Service:
1. Reboot your computer.
2. Resume after a computer suspend.
3. Use the Advanced Settings options to manually re-enable the Configuration Service.
NOTE: The Configuration Service displays a list of available networks within the range of
your wireless adapter when no matching profiles are found in the Profile List and the
Connect button is not used to connect to a network.
When the Configuration Service is disabled, the current connection will continue with the following
PROSet features disabled:
• The Connect button on the Profile page is disabled.
• The Scan button can be used to scan for available networks, but the Connect button is
disabled when used to connect to a network.
• Ad hoc mode is disabled and the Connect button in the Ad Hoc Connect dialog box is
disabled.
• From the Task Tray menu, launching an ad hoc profile and applying a profile is disabled.

• The buttons described above will not be disabled if you click the message: Another
wireless LAN utility is communicating with the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapter. To avoid
conflicts, PROSet has temporarily disabled its Profile Management features.
Scanning for Available Networks
A fast way to connect to a network is to use the Scan button to search for a network access point
in range of your wireless adapter. When a network is found, you can instantly connect without a
profile or create a new profile.
NOTE: Profiles with the Enable Auto-Import feature enabled will also be displayed in the
profile list of available networks. Refer to Automatic Profile Distribution for more
information.
To scan for available networks:
1. From the General page, select the wireless adapter on the left side pane.
2. Select the Networks tab.
3. Click the Scan button.
4. The Available Networks dialog displays the names of the available networks.
5. Select the network from the list, and click the Connect button. Click the Refresh button
to refresh the list of available networks.
6. To connect without creating a profile, click No, connect me directly without creating a
profile.
Click Yes, create a profile for this network now to create a new profile using the Profile
Wizard.
7. Click OK to connect to a network.
Connecting to a Network Using an Access Point
An infrastructure network consists of one or more access points and one or more computers with
wireless adapters installed. Each access point must have a wired connection to the Local Area
Network (LAN).
The following describes how to create a new profile using the Profile Wizard and
connect to an access point using the Connect button. You can also connect to a network,
by using the Scan button.
1. From the General page, select the wireless adapter on the left side pane.
2. Click the Networks tab.
3. Click the Add button.
4. Enter the profile name in the text box.
5. Enter a network name (SSID) in the text box.
6. Select Infrastructure for the operating mode.
7. The Mandatory AP option is not required unless the adapter has to connect to a specific
access point or computer. Click the Mandatory AP button to force the adapter to connect
to a specific access point. Enter the Ethernet address for the access point or computer
(Ad-hoc). Click OK to save the setting and return to the General Settings page.