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
Advanced button
Click to access the
Advanced Settings and configure the following
options:
● Auto Connect: Select to automatically or manually connect to a
profile.
● Auto Import: Network administrator can export a profile on
another computer.
● Band Selection: Select the band to use for this connection
profile.
● Mandatory Access Point: Select to associate the WiFi adapter
with a specific access point.
● Password Protection: Select to password protect a profile.
● Start Application: Specify a program to be started when a
wireless connection is made.
● Maintain Connection: Select to remain connected to a user
profile after log off.
Back View the prior page in the Profile Wizard.
OK Closes the Profile Wizard and saves the profile.
Cancel Closes the Profile Wizard and cancels any changes made.
Help?
Provides the help information for the current page.
Set up Data Encryption and Authentication
In a home WiFi network you can use a variety of simple security procedures to protect your
wireless connection. These include:
● Enable Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA*).
● Change your password.
● Change the network name (SSID).
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption provides protection for your data on the network.
WPA uses an encryption key called a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) to encrypt data before
transmission. Enter the same password in all of the computers and access point in your
home or small business network. Only devices that use the same encryption key can access
the network or decrypt the encrypted data transmitted by other computers. The password
automatically initiates the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) or AES-CCMP protocol for
the data encryption process.
Network Keys