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
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WiFi Networks list
The WiFi Networks list displays a list of WiFi networks within range of the adapter. To update
the list, click Refresh to rescan for WiFi networks.
Name Description
WiFi Networks ( )
The number within the parentheses designates the number of
wireless network found within range of your wireless network
adapter.
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 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.
If an access point does not broadcast its network name (SSID) or
the WiFi adapter receives a hidden network name from a stealth
access point, <SSID not broadcast> is displayed in the WiFi
Networks list. To associate with an <SSID not broadcast>
network entry, a new profile must be created before connection.
After connection, the <SSID not broadcast> is still displayed in
the WiFi Networks list. The associated SSID profile is viewed in
the Profiles list.
Status
Notification that the adapter is connecting to the WiFi network.
Once connected, the status is changed to Connected.
Profiles: Identifies a network in the WiFi Networks list that is
connected and has a profile in the profiles list.
The WiFi network uses Network (Infrastructure) mode.
The WiFi network uses Device to Device (ad hoc) mode.
The WiFi network uses Security encryption.
The band frequency being used by the wireless network
(802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n).