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Profile Management: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless
3945ABG Network Connection User Guide
● What is a Profile
● Profiles List
● Profiles List icons
● Connect to a Profile
● Create a New Profile
● Edit an Existing Profile
● Remove a Profile
● Set a Profile Password
● Import and Export Profiles
What is a Profile?
A profile is a saved group of network settings. Profiles are displayed in the Profile List.
Profiles are useful when moving from one wireless network to another. Different profiles
can be configured for each wireless network. Profile settings include the network name
(SSID), operating mode, and security settings.
A profile is created when you connect to a wireless network.
1. Select a network from the Wireless Networks list.
2. Click Connect.
3. If the wireless network requires a WEP password or encryption key, enter the
password. To change the security options, click Advanced to open the Profile
Wizard Security Settings.
4. Click OK to connect. A profile is created and added to the Profiles list.
The Profile Management Wizard guides you through the settings required to connect with
the wireless network. At completion, the profile is saved and added to the Profiles list.
Since these wireless settings are saved, the next time you are in range of this wireless
network you are automatically connected.
Profiles List
The profile list displays a list of existing profiles. When you come in range of a wireless
network, Intel PROSet/Wireless scans the Profile List to see if there is a match. If a match
is found, you are automatically connected to the network.