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Use Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Software

Use Intel PROSet/Wireless as your Wireless Manager

Start Intel PROSet/Wireless

Start Intel PROSet/Wireless from the Taskbar

● Taskbar Icons

● Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts

Intel PROSet/Wireless Main Window

● Wireless Networks List

● Connection Status Icons

● Network Properties

● Connection Details

● Profiles List

Intel PROSet/Wireless Menus

● Tools Menu

❍ Application Settings

❍ Intel Wireless Troubleshooter

❍ Administrator Tool

● Advanced Menu

❍ Adapter Settings

❍ Advanced Statistics

❍ Use Windows to Manage Wi-Fi

● Profiles Menu

❍ Manage Profiles

❍ Manage Exclusions

Turn Wireless Radio On or Off

Install and Uninstall the Software

Use Intel PROSet/Wireless as your Wireless Manager

Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless is used to setup, edit and manage network profiles to connect to a network. It also includes

advanced settings such as power management and channel selection for setting up ad-hoc networks.

If you use Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Wireless Zero Configuration as your wireless manager, you can disable it from

the Microsoft Windows Wireless Network tab.

To disable Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration as your wireless manager:

1. Click Start Settings Control Panel.

2. Double-click Network Connections.

3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection.

4. Click Properties.

5. Click Wireless Networks.

6. Verify that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is not selected. If it is, clear it.

7. Click OK. This confirms that the Intel PROSet/Wireless utility is configured to manage your network profiles.

NOTE: Verify that the

Application Settings option Notify when another application uses the wireless

adapter is selected. This option prompts you when Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration

starts to manage your network profiles.

Start Intel PROSet/Wireless

To start Intel PROSet/Wireless, use one of the following methods:

● Click Start Programs Intel PROSet Wireless Intel PROSet Wireless.

● Right-click the Taskbar icon located in the lower right corner of your Windows Desktop to open the Taskbar

menu. Click Open Intel PROSet/Wireless.

● Double-click the Taskbar icon to open Intel PROSet/Wireless.

To close Intel PROSet/Wireless from the main window, use one of the following:

● Select File Exit from the main window.

● Click Close.

● Click the Close button (X) at the top right corner of the window.

Start Intel PROSet/Wireless from the Taskbar

To start Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless, double-click the Taskbar icon located in the lower right corner of your Windows

desktop or right-click the Taskbar icon and click Open Intel PROSet/Wireless.

Taskbar Menu Options

The Intel PROSet/Wireless icon displays on the Taskbar located in the lower right corner of your Windows desktop. Right-

click the status icon to display the menu options.

Menu Item Comments

Open Intel PROSet/Wireless

Click to start Intel PROSet/Wireless when Intel PROSet/Wireless is

your wireless manager. If you select Use Windows to manage Wi-

Fi from the Taskbar menu, the menu option changes to Open

Wireless Zero Configuration and Microsoft Windows XP Wireless

Zero Configuration Service is used as your wireless manager. When

you use Microsoft Windows, you cannot use your Intel profiles.

Open Wireless Zero Configuration

Wireless On

If you have Intel PROSet/Wireless installed, the current state of the

radio displays in the

Intel PROSet/Wireless main window and on the

Taskbar. Select Wireless On to turn the radio on. Select Wireless

Off to turn the radio off.

If your computer has an external switch installed, use it to switch

the radio on or off. Refer to your computer manufacturer's

documentation for more information about this switch.

Wireless Off

802.11a Radio Off

This option is available only for wireless adapters that support

802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g. Select to turn off the 802.11a

radio.

NOTE: This setting is unavailable unless it is set in the

Administrator Tool or if your adapter is an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless

2200BG Network Connection.

Open Intel Wireless Troubleshooter

Opens an application that can assist you to resolve wireless network

connection issues. When a connection issue is detected, a desktop

alert appears at the bottom right corner of your desktop. See Intel

Wireless Troubleshooter for more information.

Connect to Profile Displays the current profiles in the Profile list. Used also to connect

to a profile.

Use Windows to manage Wi-Fi

Toggles between the Intel PROSet/Wireless and Microsoft Windows

XP Wireless Zero Configuration Service. When you use Microsoft

Windows, you cannot use your Intel profiles.

Use Intel PROSet/Wireless to manage Wi-

Taskbar Icons

The Taskbar icon provides visual indication of the current wireless 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.

Icon Description

Wireless Off: The wireless adapter is off. The wireless device does not

transmit or receive while it is off. Click Wireless On to enable the

adapter. The icon is white and static.

Searching for wireless networks: The wireless adapter searches for

any available wireless networks. The icon is white with animation.

No wireless networks found: There are no available wireless networks

found. Intel PROSet/Wireless periodically scans for available networks. If

you want to force a scan, double-click the icon to launch Intel PROSet/

Wireless and click Refresh. The icon is red.

Wireless network found: An available wireless network is found.

Double-click the icon to display the Wireless Networks list. Select the

network. Click Connect. The icon is yellow.

Authentication failed: Unable to authenticate with wireless network.

The icon is green with a yellow warning triangle.

Connecting to a wireless network: Flashes while an IP address is

being obtained or an error occurs.

Connected to a wireless network: Connected to a wireless network. A

Tool Tip displays network name, speed, signal quality and IP address. The

icon is green with waves that reflect signal quality. The more waves, the

better the signal quality.

Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts

The Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts provide feedback and interaction. To display Tool Tips, move your mouse pointer over

the icon. Desktop alerts are displayed when your wireless network changes state. For example, if you are out of range

of any wireless networks, a desktop alert is displayed when you come into range.

Select Show Information Notifications in the Application Settings to enable desktop alerts.

Tool Tips

Tool tips display when the mouse pointer rolls over the icon. The tool tips display text for each of the connection states.

Desktop Alerts

When user action is required, a desktop alert displays. If you click the alert, then an appropriate action is taken. For

example when wireless networks are found, the following alert displays:

Action: Click the desktop alert to connect to network in the Wireless Networks list.

Once connected, the alert displays the wireless network that you are connected to, the speed of the connection, signal

quality and IP address.

Desktop alerts are also used to indicate if there is a connection problem. Click the alert to open the Intel Wireless

Troubleshooter.

Intel PROSet/Wireless Main Window

The Intel PROSet/Wireless Main Window allows you to:

● View the current connection status (signal quality, speed and current network name).

● Scan for available wireless networks.

● Manage profiles.

● Auto-connect profiles to available networks in a specific order defined in the Profile list.

● Connect to Infrastructure and Device to Device (ad hoc) networks.

● Configure adapter settings.

● Troubleshoot wireless connection problems.

Connection Status Icons

The connection status icons indicate the current connection status of your wireless adapter. The connection status icon

displays in the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window. The Taskbar icon also indicates the current connection status. Refer

to Taskbar Icons for more information.

Main Window Connection Status Description

The icons are used to designate connection status.

Icon Description

Wireless Off: The radio is not associated to a network. Click the Wireless On button to enable

the radio.

Indicates connection problems including authentication failures.

Searching for wireless networks: The wireless adapter is scanning for any available wireless

networks.

Animated Icons:

No wireless networks found: The adapter does not find any available wireless networks.

Wireless network found: An available wireless network is found. You can choose to connect to

available networks displayed in the

Wireless Networks list.

Connecting to a wireless network. You are connecting to a wireless network. The crescent

shaped curves switch between green and white until an IP Address is obtained or a connection

error occurs.

Connected to a wireless network: You are connected to a wireless 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 quality icon bars indicate the quality of the transmit and receive signals between your

wireless adapter and the nearest 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.

The signal quality ranges from excellent to out of range. The following factors affect signal

quality:

● 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.

Properties

Provides adapter connection status information. See Properties Button for information.

Wireless On (Off)

Switch the radio off and on. Refer to Turn Wireless On or Off for more information.

Help?

Provides help information for this page.

Closes the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

Wireless Networks List

The Wireless Networks list displays a list of wireless networks within range of the adapter.

Name Description

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 is associated with an access point or computer (Device

to Device [ad hoc] mode).

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.

If an access point does not broadcast its network name (SSID) or the wireless adapter

receives a hidden network name from a stealth access point, <SSID not broadcast is

displayed in the Wireless 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 Wireless Networks list. The associated SSID profile is

viewed in the Profiles list.

Status

Notification that the adapter is connecting to the wireless network. Once connected, the

status is changed to Connected.

Profiles: Identifies a network in the Wireless Networks list that is connected and has a

profile in the profiles list.

The wireless network uses Network (Infrastructure) mode.

The wireless network uses Device to Device (ad hoc) mode.

The wireless network uses Security encryption.

The band frequency being used by the wireless network (802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or

802.11n).

The wireless network is on the exclusion list or the profile is configured for manual

connection.

Connect

(Disconnect)

Click to connect to a wireless network. Once connected, the button changes to Disconnect.

Properties

Provides detailed information about the connected network and its access points. See

Network Properties for information.

Refresh Refreshes the list of available networks. If any new networks are available within the adapter

range, the list is updated to show the new network name.

Wireless On (Off)

Switch the radio off and on. Refer to Turn Wireless On or Off for more information.

Closes the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless main window.

Help?

Provides help information for this page.

Network Properties

Click the Properties button on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window to display the security settings for the wireless

adapter. You can also add profiles to be excluded from automatic connection. If network exclusion is enabled (see

Application Settings) then the Network Properties also indicates if the network is excluded from automatic connection.

Network Properties details

Name< Description

Network Name

Displays the wireless network name.

Band

Current band and frequency being used. Displays Out of Range if no band

and frequency is displayed.

The following bands are listed:

● 802.11a

● 802.11b

● 802.11g

Operation Mode

Displays the current operating mode:

● Network (Infrastructure)

A wireless network centered around an access point. In this

environment, the access point not only provides communication

with the wired network, but also mediates wireless network

traffic in the immediate neighborhood.

● Device to Device (ad hoc)

A communication configuration in which every computer has

the same capabilities, and any computer can initiate a

communication session. Also known as a peer-to-peer network

or a computer-to-computer network.

Authentication Level

Displays the current authentication security mode for the profile being used.

The following network authentication levels are listed:

● Open

● Shared

● WPA-Enterprise

● WPA2-Enterprise

● WPA-Personal

● WPA2-Personal

Displays the 802.11 authentication used by the currently used profile. Refer

to Security Settings for more information.

Data Encryption

The following Data Encryption settings are listed:

● None

● WEP

● TKIP

● CKIP

● AES-CCMP

Refer to Security Settings for more information.

Access Points in this Network (0-50)

● Signal Strength: The Signal strength icon bars indicate the strength

of the transmit and receive signals between your wireless adapter and

the nearest access point.

● Displays one of the following icons: . Indicates the band

being used (802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n).

● Channel: Displays the current transmit and receive channel being

used for a particular wireless network.

● BSSID (Infrastructure operating mode): Displays the twelve-digit

MAC address of the access point of the selected network.

Manage Exclusions

Refer to

Manage Exclusions for more information.

Closes the Network Properties.

Help?

Provides help information for this page.

Connection Details

When you are connected to a network, click the Details button on the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless main window to display

the Connection Details.

Connection Details Description

Name Description

Profile Name

Name of the profile.

Network Name

Network Name (SSID) of the current connection.

IPv4 Address

Internet Protocol (IP) address for the current connection.

Signal Quality

A radio frequency (RF) signal can be assessed by two components:

● signal strength (quantity)

● signal quality

The quality of the signal is determined by a combination of factors. Primarily it is

composed of signal strength and the ratio of the RF noise present. RF noise occurs

both naturally and artificially by electrical equipment. If the amount of the RF

noise is high, or the signal strength is low, it results in a lower signal to noise ratio

which causes poorer signal quality. With a low signal to noise ratio, it is difficult for

the radio receiver to discern the data information contained in the signal from the

noise itself.

Signal Strength

The signal strength icon bars indicate the quality of the transmit and receive

signals between your wireless 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.

Adapter MAC Address

Media Access Control (MAC) address for the wireless adapter.

Band

Indicates the wireless band of the current connection.

● 802.11a

● 802.11b

● 802.11g

Supported Data Rates

Rates at which the wireless adapter can send and receive data. Displays the speed

in Mbps for the frequency being used.

● 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54

● 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11

● 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54

Radio Frequency

Displays the frequency of the current wireless connection.

● 802.11a: 5.15 GHz to 5.85 GHz

● 802.11b/g: 2.400 GHz to 2.4835 GHz (dependent on country)

Channel Number

Displays the transmit and receive channel.

Network Authentication

Displays Open, Shared, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-

Enterprise. Displays the 802.11 authentication used by the currently used profile.

Refer to Security Overview for more information.

Data Encryption Displays None, WEP, TKIP or AES-CCMP. Refer to Security Overview for more

information.

802.1x Authentication Type

Displays None, MD5, EAP-SIM, TLS, TTLS, PEAP, LEAP, or EAP-FAST. Refer to

Security Overview for more information.

802.1x Authentication Protocol

Displays None, PAP, MD5, GTC, CHAP, MS-CHAP, MS-CHAP-V2 or TLS. Refer to

Security Overview for more information.

CCX Version

Version of the Cisco Compatible Extensions on this wireless connection.

Current TX Power

Cisco Compatible Extensions Transmit Power Levels.

Supported Power Levels

1.0, 5.0, 20.0, 31.6, 50.1 mW

Access Point MAC Address

The Media Access Control (MAC) address for the associated access point.

Mandatory Access Point

Displays None, if not enabled. If enabled, from the Mandatory Access Point

setting, the access point MAC address is displayed. This option directs the wireless

adapter to connect to an access point that uses a specific MAC address (48-bit 12

hexadecimal digits, for example, 00:06:25:0E:9D:84).

Repair

Renews the IP Address. If you have trouble accessing the network, verify if the IP

address is valid. If it is 0.0.0.0 or 169.x.x.x, then it is probably not valid. If your

network is setup for automatic network address assignment, then click Repair and

request a new IP address.

Closes the page.

Help?

Provides help information for this page.

Profile Management

On the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window, click Connect on a wireless network. Once connected, a profile is created in

the Profiles list. The Profiles List displays the current user profiles in the order that they are to be applied. Use the up

and down arrows to arrange profiles in a specific order to automatically connect to a wireless network.

You can also add, edit, and remove profiles from the Profiles list. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main

window.

Different profiles can be configured for each wireless network. Profile settings can include, the network name (SSID),

operating mode, and security settings. See

Profile Management for more information.

Profiles List Icons

Name Description

Profile Name

Profiles are network settings that allow your wireless adapter to connect to a network access point

(Network [Infrastructure] mode) or computer (Device to Device (ad hoc) mode) which does not use

an access point. Refer to

Set up Profiles for more information.

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.

Connection Icons: The following network profile status icons indicate the different connection states of the adapter

with a wireless network, the type of operating mode being used, and whether network security is being used.

Blue circle: The wireless adapter is associated with an access point or computer (ad hoc mode). If a

profile has 802.1x security enabled, this indicates that the wireless adapter is associated and

authenticated.

Indicates Infrastructure mode.

Indicates Device to Device (ad hoc) mode.

The wireless network uses Security encryption.

Arrows Position profiles in a preferred order for auto-connection.

● Up-arrow: Move the position of a selected profile up in the Profiles list.

● Down-arrow: Move the position of a selected profile down in the Profiles list.

Connect If the network is in range, and the profile matches the configuration of the network, then a

connection is made.

Add

Opens the Create Wireless Profile General Settings, which is used to create a new profile. Refer

Create a New Profile for more information.

Remove Removes a selected profile from the Profile list. Refer to Delete a Profile for more information.

Properties

Enables you to edit the contents of an existing profile. Refer to Edit an Existing Profile for more

information.

Export/Import: Allows you to import and export user-based profiles to and from the Profile

list. Wireless profiles can be automatically imported into the Profile list. See

Import and Export

Profiles for more information.

Closes the profile management window.

Help?

Provides help information for this page.

Menus

Use the File, Tools, Advanced, Profiles and Help menus to configure your network settings.

Name Description

File

Exit: Close the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.

Tools

Application Settings: Use to set system wide connection preferences. Refer to

Application Settings for

information.

Intel Wireless Troubleshooter: Use to resolve wireless network connection problems. Refer to Intel

Wireless Troubleshooter for more information.

Administrator Tool: Used by administrators or the person who has administrator privileges on this

computer to configure shared profiles (Pre-logon/Common, Persistent, and Voice over IP [VoIP]). The

Administrator Tool can also be used by an Information Technology department to configure user settings

within the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software and to create custom install

packages to export to other

systems. Refer to Administrator Tool for more information.

NOTE: The Administrator Tool is available only if it installed during a custom installation of the Intel

PROSet/Wireless software. Refer to

Install or Uninstall the Software for more information on custom

installation.

Advanced

Adapter Settings:Displays Adapter Settings that are equivalent to the settings in the Microsoft Windows

Advanced settings. Refer to

Adapter Settings for information.

To access Adapter Settings from Microsoft Windows:

● Select Network Connections from the Windows Control Panel

● Right-click the Wireless Network Connection.

● Select Properties from the menu.

● Click Configure to display the Advanced settings for the adapter.

Advanced Statistics: Select to determine how the adapter communicates with an access point. Refer to

Advanced Statistics for more information.

Use Windows to manage Wi-Fi: Select to enable Windows XP as the wireless manager. Refer to

Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration for more information.

Profiles

Manage Profiles: Select to create or edit profiles.

Manage Exclusions: Select to exclude networks from automatic connection. Refer to

Manage Exclusions

for more information.

Help

Intel PROSet/Wireless Help: Starts the online help.

About: Displays version information for the currently installed application components.

Application Settings (Tools menu)

The Application Settings control the behavior of the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software.

Application Settings Description

Name Description

Adapter

Lists the network adapter that are currently available. It may be either

an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3965ABG Network Connection, an Intel(R) PRO/

Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection, or an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless

2200BG Network Connection.

Advanced Settings: The following settings control how Intel PROSet/Wireless behaves and displays information.

Taskbar

Show application icon on the taskbar: Select to display the Taskbar

status icon. This icon resides on the Windows Taskbar (Notification

Area). This icon provides the status of your wireless connection. Clear to

not display the Taskbar status icon.

The Taskbar Status Icon provides several functions:

● Visual feedback for the connection state and wireless activity of

your wireless network. The icon changes color and animation for

different wireless activity. See Taskbar Icons for more information.

● Menu: A menu is displayed when you right click the icon. From

this menu you perform tasks such as turn on or off the radio or

launch the Intel PROSet/Wireless application. See

Taskbar Menu

Options for more information.

● Tool tips and desktop alerts. See:Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts for

more information.

Notifications

Show Alert Notifications: Select to display desktop alerts next to the

taskbar icon. When your action is required, a message displays. Only

events of high importance trigger a desktop alert. If the desktop alert is

selected, then the appropriate action is taken. Clear to not display

desktop alerts. Refer to

Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts for more

information.

Select one of the following options:

Information Notifications: These desktop alerts are of lower

importance. They do not require your interaction but can greatly

improve the wireless experience.

● Show Information Notifications: Selected by default. All

informational desktop alerts are displayed next to the taskbar

status icon. These desktop alerts improve your wireless

experience with notifications when available wireless networks are

within range. They also inform you when a wireless connection

has been made or has been lost. Refer to

Tool Tips and Desktop

Alerts for more information.

● Show a list of available networks when not connected:

When Show Information Notifications is cleared, you can

select this item. When the desktop alerts are disabled, this option

allows you to continue to be notified of available networks when

the wireless adapter is not connected.

Notify when another application uses the wireless adapter: When

selected, a message is displayed when other applications are trying to

manage your wireless adapter. This is helpful if you use software

provided by a hotspot location (coffee shop, airport terminal). To take

advantage of the Intel PROSet/Wireless features, disable this software

when you leave the hotspot.

Enable TLS rejected certificates notification: Select if you want a

warning issued when a PEAP-TLS certificate is rejected by the

authentication server. See

Enterprise Security and Set up a Client with

TLS Network Authentication for more information.

Auto Connect

Connect to available network using profiles only: (Default) Connect

the wireless adapter to an available network with a matching profile

from the

Profiles List. If no matching profile is found, you are notified

(see Notifications). The wireless device remains disconnected until a

matching profile is found or you configure a new matching profile.

Connect to any available network if no matching profile found:

Select to connect to a network automatically if you have not configured

a profile and are at a location that has an open, unsecured wireless

network. NOTE: Open networks have no security. You would need to

provide your own security for this wireless connection. One way to

secure an open wireless connection is with Virtual Private Networking

(VPN) software.

Connect to any network based on profiles only (Cisco mode):

Select to try every profile in preferred order. This signifies that you are

in the vicinity of an access point which has more than one SSID but only

advertises one.

Manage Exclusions

Enable automatic exclude list feature: Select to enable the

automatic exclude list feature. This feature provides a way to exclude

access points from automatic connection. Refer to

Manage Exclusions for

more information.

Enable manual exclude list feature: Select to enable the manual

exclude list feature. This feature provides a way to exclude networks

from automatic connection. Refer to

Manage Exclusions for more

information.

Wireless Networks List Show column sort headers: Select to display the column names in the

Wireless Networks list. Click a column header to sort the column in

either ascending or descending order.

Shared Folder Notification

File and printer sharing enables other computers on a network to access

resources on your computer. You should be cautious when you use your

wireless notebook computer with file and printer sharing enabled.

Use this feature to receive notifications when you connect to a wireless

network with shared folders that meet one of the following conditions:

● The Microsoft Windows firewall is disabled

● File and Printer Sharing are enabled as an exception to the

Microsoft Windows firewall settings.

Automatically remove shared folders when connected to an

unsecured network

Select to hide shared folders automatically each time you connect to an

open, unsecured network.

Disable this notification

Select to maintain your current shared folder settings each time you

connect to an open, unsecured network.

Notify when connected to an unsecured network

Select to receive notification each time you are connected to an open,

unsecured network.

Device to Device (ad hoc) Network

Notification

Receive alerts dependent on the following settings when connected to an

ad hoc network. You are alerted every two minutes, with a maximum of

five alerts.

Notify when no peers have joined the ad hoc network

Select to receive notification if no peers join the ad hoc network.

Notify when all peers leave the ad hoc network

Select to receive an alert when all the peers leave the ad hoc network.

Network Name (SSID) Notification Network Name (SSID) alert notice

Notifies you when the default network name (SSID) is used to connect

to a network. Common examples of pre-defined, default network names

are: wireless, WLAN, linksys, default.

Connecting to an access point that has the default network name (SSID)

can be a security problem. This access point usually uses all the default

security and, management settings (for example, Open authentication;

default IP address, user name, or password). If this is a personal

network, change the network name and security settings to improve the

security of the network.