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
Name Description
Open Wireless Zero
Configuration
Click to open Windows Zero Configuration, the wireless connections manager
provided by Windows*. Only available if you have selected Use Windows to
manage WiFi at the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility, Advanced
menu.
Configure WiFi
Click to open Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility and configure your WiFi
connections.
WiFi On / WiFi Off
Click to turn on or off the Intel WiFi adapter. If you are currently connected to a WiFi
network and you click WiFi Off, your WiFi network connection will be closed.
Connect to Profile
Displays the current profiles in the Profiles list. Click on a profile to connect to it.
Add New Device This command lets you add a new device (for example, a laptop) using Wi-Fi
Protected Setup*. The availability of this command on your computer means that
your computer is already configured as a Wi-Fi Protected Setup registrar (using the
WiFi connection utility). See
Add an New Device.
Enable WiFi Control Click to assign management of your WiFi connections to the WiFi connection utility.
Wireless Zero Configuration manager will no longer manage your connections. If you
want to assign management of your WiFi connections back to Wireless Zero
Configuration manager, open the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi software, and under
the Advanced menu, click Use Windows to Manage WiFi.
Taskbar Icons
The Taskbar icon provides visual indication of the current WiFi connection state. The connection status icon is
located on the lower right corner of your Windows desktop. The Taskbar icon can be set to display or be hidden in
the Tools Menu
Application Settings.
Name Description
WiFi Off: The WiFi adapter is off. The WiFi adapter does not transmit
or receive while it is off. Click WiFi On to enable the adapter. The
icon is white and static.
Searching for WiFi networks: The WiFi adapter searches for any
available WiFi networks. The icon is white with animation.
No WiFi networks found: There are no available WiFi networks
found. Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility periodically
scans for available networks. If you want to force a scan, double-click
the icon to launch Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility and
click Refresh. The icon is red.
WiFi networks found: An available WiFi network is found. Double-
click the icon to display the WiFi Networks list. Select the network.
Click Connect. The icon is yellow.
Authentication failed: Unable to authenticate with WiFi network.
The icon is green with a yellow warning triangle.
Connecting to a WiFi network: Flashes while an IP address is
being obtained or if an error occurs.