User's Manual

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.