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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Connection Status Icons
The connection status icons indicate the current connection status of your WiFi adapter. The connection status icon displays in
the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility main window. The Taskbar icon also indicates the current connection
status. See
Taskbar Icons for more information.
Icon Description
WiFi turned off: The WiFi adapter radio is turned off. Click the WiFi On button to turn on the radio.
Indicates connection problems including authentication failures.
Searching for WiFi networks: The WiFi adapter is scanning for any available WiFi networks.
Animated Icons:
No WiFi networks found: The adapter does not find any available WiFi networks.
WiFi network found: An available WiFi network is found. You can choose to connect to available networks
displayed in the
WiFi Networks list.
Connecting to a WiFi network: You are connecting to a WiFi network. The crescent shaped curves switch
between green and white until an IP Address is obtained or if a connection error occurs.
Connected to a WiFi network: You are connected to a WiFi network. The network name, speed, signal
quality, and IP address display the current connection status. Click the
Details button to display details of the
current network connection.
Network
Name
Name (Profile Name or SSID): The name of the network that the adapter is connected to. The Name
column displays the SSID or the Profile name if a profile for the network is available.
Signal
Quality
The signal strength icon bars indicate the quality of the transmit and receive signals between your WiFi
adapter and the access point or computer in Device to Device (ad hoc) mode. The number of vertical green
bars indicates the strength of the transmit and receive signals.
NOTE: The signal strength is displayed for the closest AP for networks that contains multiple APs.
The signal strength ranges from excellent to out of range. The following factors affect signal strength:
● Signal quality decreases with distance and is affected by metal and concrete barriers.
● Metal objects can reflect signals and cause interference.
● Other electrical devices can cause interference.