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- 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
data encryption:
1. On the WiFi connection utility main window, double-click an infrastructure network
from the WiFi Networks list or select the network and click Connect.
2. If these are being transmitted, the Profile name and WiFi Network Name (SSID)
should display on the General Settings screen. Network (Infrastructure) should
be selected as the Operating Mode. Click Next to open the Security Settings.
3. Select Personal Security.
4. Security Settings: Select WPA2-Personal (AES-CCMP) to provide this level of
security in the small network or home environment. It uses a password, also called a
pre-shared key (PSK). The longer the password, the stronger the security of the
wireless network.
AES-CCMP (Advanced Encryption Standard - Counter CBC-MAC Protocol) is a
newer method for privacy protection of wireless transmissions specified in the
IEEE 802.11i standard. AES-CCMP provides a stronger encryption method than
TKIP. Choose AES-CCMP as the data encryption method whenever strong data
protection is important.
If your Wireless access point or router supports WPA2-Personal, then you
should enable it on the access point and provide a long, strong password. The
same password entered into the access point needs to be used on this
computer and all other wireless devices that access the wireless network.
NOTE: WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal are interoperable.
5. Password: Wireless Security Password (Encryption Key): Enter a text phrase
(length is between eight and 63 characters). Verify that the network key used
matches the wireless access point key.
6. Click OK to return to the Profiles list.
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