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If you are using Windows XP as your wireless manager the
following described how to enable Intel(R) PROSet as your wireless manager. Profile Management Options The following Profile Management options can be found in Advanced Settings.
Display available networks when not associated:
When cleared, disables the Intel(R) PROSet wireless manager dialog listing
the available networks. When checked,
the Intel Configuration Service running in the background
automatically displays available networks not listed in the Profile List. This
method provides automatic connection 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 802.11b
bands. When the Configuration Service dialog is displayed, listing the available networks, checking "Don’t show this again" option,
will prevent the dialog from displaying again if the adapter becomes unassociated. The
Configuration Service will continue to function and attempt to connect, using a
profile from the Profile List, or to an available network depending on the
selection mode. This means that if Connect Using Preferred Profiles Only is
selected and no matching profile is found, then the adapter will remain
unassociated. You can still use the Connect button from the Networks tab to
connect to an available network. Notify when disabling profile management features:
When cleared, Windows XP
Zero Configuration wireless manager is enabled. When checked, a
message dialog "Another wireless LAN utility is
communicating with the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN adapter. To avoid conflicts,
Intel(R) PROSet has temporarily disabled its Profile Management features" is
displayed. For instance, if
Windows XP Zero Configuration is enabled, the
Connect button on the Profile page cannot be used to connect to any available
networks. The Scan button can be used to scan for available networks. However,
the Connect button is non-functioning when used to connect to an available
network.
Ad hoc mode is disabled. The
Connect button in the ad hoc connect dialog is non-functioning.
Task tray icon menu: Launching an
ad hoc profile and applying a profile from the task tray menu is not
available.
Notify when Windows XP Zero Configuration
is enabled:
If the box is cleared, it indicates that Windows
XP Zero Configuration wireless manager is enabled. The XP message box is displayed indicating that Windows XP
is currently configured to manage the wireless adapter. Do you wish to disable
Windows XP management and let Intel(R) PROSet manage your wireless network?
Select yes, Intel(R) PROSet will manage the
wireless adapter.
Select No, Windows XP will manage the wireless
adapter.
If the box is checked, it indicates that Intel(R)
PROSet wireless manager is enabled.
Enable Profile Management Features:
If the box is checked, it indicates that Intel(R)
PROSet is the default wireless network manager. If cleared, Windows XP is
the wireless network manager. 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 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 802.11b band.
The Configuration Service features:
The Configuration Service can be used in two ways:
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. Features affected when another profile management application is detected
For AAA Client:
Select OK, and the AAA Client application will manage
the adapter. The current connection will continue with the affected Intel(R)
PROSet features show below. To avoid conflicts, the Intel(R) PROSet profile
management features have been temporarily disabled. To re-enable these features,
first disable the other LAN utility and then either
For Windows XP Zero Configuration:
Affected Intel(R) PROSet features:
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.
To scan for available networks:
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). You can connect to a network by first creating a new profile using the Profile Wizard,
then selecting that profile to connect to the network access point using the Connect button. You can also connect to a network,
by using the Scan button. Refer to Creating a New
Profile for more information.
In peer-to-peer (ad hoc) mode, you can send and receive information
to other computers without using an access point. Each computer in a peer-to-peer network is called a peer. All wireless clients in the ad hoc network must use the same network name
(SSID) and channel number. For a list of allowed 802.11b ad hoc channels, refer
to the Adapter Settings for more information.
To end an ad hoc session, click the Close button. After the session
is ended, an attempt is made to re-connect to the last profile used from the
Profile List.
The following describes how to create a new ad hoc profile using the Profile
Wizard and connect to an ad hoc network. You can also connect to a network,
by using the Scan button.
Connecting to a Network:
PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter User's Guide
Connecting to a Network using Intel(R)
PROSet
Intel(R) PROSet Configuration Service
Enabling Intel(R) PROSet
to manage Your Wireless Connections
System Wide Advanced Settings
Intel(R) PROSet Configuration Service
Enabling Automatic Connection
NOTE: If the buttons described
above are used, the following message displays: "Another wireless LAN utility
is communicating with the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN adapter. To avoid conflicts,
Intel(R) PROSet has temporarily
disabled its Profile Management features.
Scanning for Available Networks
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.
Connecting to a Network Using an Access
Point
Connecting to a Peer-to-Peer (Ad Hoc) Network
NOTE: While scanning with an ad
hoc profile set to a specific transmit channel, if an ad hoc network is
found on another channel, you will be connected using the new channel. The
new channel number is displayed in the Adapter Settings.
Connect to Ad Hoc Network
NOTE: For information about connecting
to an ad hoc using a profile, refer to Create an Ad Hoc Profile using the
Profile Wizard.
Ending an Ad Hoc Session
Creating an Ad Hoc Profile Using the Profile Wizard
Step 1 of 3: General Settings
Step 2 of 3: Security Settings
Step 3 of 3: Password Protection Settings
Connect to the Network
When your computer is switched on, if the radio is enabled it is constantly
transmitting signals. In certain situations, such as landing or takeoff of an
airplane, the radio signals may need to be turned off, if not these signals may
cause interference. The following describes how to use your keyboard (if this
option is available) and Intel(R) PROSet to switch the radio on or off.
The radio can be enabled or disabled from your computer keyboard, the task tray
wireless menu option and from Intel(R) PROSet. The current status of the radio
is displayed in the task tray wireless icon and on the General page.
Using the optional hardware radio on/off switch
The radio can enabled or disabled from your keyboard, or from an external hardware switch
if these options are available. Refer to your computer manufacturer for more
information. Intel(R) PROSet displays the current state
of the radio on the General page if one of these option is installed.
Using Intel(R) PROSet to switch the radio on/off
The radio can be switched on or off from General page in Intel(R) PROSet.
The current state of the radio is displayed in the wireless adapter task tray
menu option.
The General page also displays the current state
of the radio if the hardware option is installed.
Switching the radio On/Off
Note: When your laptop is switched on, the radio is constantly transmitting signals.
In certain situations, such as in a plane, signals from the radio may cause interference.
To switch the radio OFF: From the General page; click the Off button next to Switch Radio On/Off.
To switch the radio ON: From the General page; click the On button next to Switch Radio On/Off.
When the radio is on, an attempt will be made to associate with the network access
point using the last profile. If the adapter cannot connect to the access point,
the Configuration Service will attempt to find an available network. Refer to
Configuration
Service for more information.
Right-click the wireless icon in the task tray and select the wireless adapter being used. Depending on the previous state of the radio, select Switch Radio Off (radio is already ON, select to turn OFF) or Switch Radio On (radio is already OFF, select to turn ON).
The radio can be disabled (made non-functional) via the Windows operating system using Device Manager.
Windows
XP/2000
From your desktop, right-click My Computer and click Properties.
Click the Hardware tab.
Click the Device Manager button.
Double-click Network adapters.
Right-click the installed wireless adapter in use.
Choose Disable from the pop-up menu.
Click OK.
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