User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility User's Guide
- Use the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility
- Main Window
- Taskbar Icon and Menu Commands
- Connection Status Icons
- Wireless Network Overview
- Connect to a WiFi Network
- Network Connection Details
- Network Properties
- Personal Security
- Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup*
- Turn Wireless Radio On or Off
- Application Settings (Tools menu)
- Administrator Tool
- Adapter Settings
- Advanced Statistics (Advanced menu)
- Exclude List Management
- Profile Management
- Profile Wizard General Settings
- Security Overview
- Enterprise Security
- Application Settings (Administrator Tool)
- Administrator Password
- Advanced Settings
- Set up Profile Security
- Configure Profiles for Network (Infrastructure) Operating Mode
- Administrator Tool Settings
- Intel(R) Wireless Troubleshooter (Tools menu)
- Manual Diagnostics Tool
- Wireless Event Viewer
- Regulatory Information
- Specifications
- Customer Support
- Warranty Information
- Glossary
Band Selection Here you can select the band to use for this connection profile:
● Mixed band (default): Select this to the have WiFi
connection utility attempt to connect this profile to an
available network with either of the two bands.
● 2.4 GHz band: Select this to have the WiFi connection
utility attempt to connect this profile to an available
network using only the 2.4 GHz band.
● 5.2 GHz band: Select this to have the WiFi connection
utility attempt to connect this profile to an available
network using only the 5.2 GHz band.
Mandatory Access
Point
Forces the WiFi adapter to connect to an access point that uses
a specific MAC address. Enter the MAC address of the access
point (BSSID); 48-bit, 12 hexadecimal digits. For example,
00:06:25:0E:9D:84.
Clear: Clear current address.
NOTE: This feature is not available when ad hoc operating
mode is used.
Password Protection 1. Password protect this profile (maximum 10
characters): Select to enable a password for the profile.
The default setting is cleared for no profile password.
2. Password: Enter a password. The entered password
characters display as asterisks.
3. Confirm Password: Reenter the password.
NOTE: Be sure to keep this password written down. If it is
forgotten, it cannot be reset.
Application Auto
Launch
Automatically starts a batch file, executable file, or script
whenever you connect to the profile. For example, you might
want a Virtual Private Network (VPN) session to start
automatically whenever you connect to a wireless network.
1. Click Enable Application Auto Launch.
2. Enter the name of the program that you want to start or
click Browse to locate the file on your hard disk.
3. Click OK to close the Advanced Settings.