User's Manual

Wireless Networks
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
Network Name (SSID): The name of the network that the adapter
is connected to. The Network Name SSID must be the same as the
SSID of the access point.
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).
The wireless network is on the exclusion list. Connection to a network
or an access point that is on this list is not automatic.
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 (Wireless Off)
Switch the radio off and on. Refer to Wireless Off (On) for more
information.
Close
Closes the Intel 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