User's Manual

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Taskbar
● Taskbar Icons
● Taskbar Menu Commands
● Tool Tips
● Desktop Alerts
● Start the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility from the Taskbar
Taskbar Icons
The Taskbar icons provide visual indication of the current state of WiMAX. The taskbar status icon is
located on the lower right corner of your Windows desktop.
Available networks: WiMAX networks are available for connection. This icon is only displayed if
you are not connected to a WiMAX network and networks are available. Double click the icon to
open the WiMAX connection utility.
Connecting: When the adapter is connecting to a network, this icon changes (animates) to show
a varying number of white arcs.
Searching. When the adapter is searching, the round magnifying glass moves around the icon.
Click on the icon to learn more information.
Signal Quality . Shows the signal quality for the current WiMAX connection.
WiMAX radio is turned off. You are not connected. The utility also cannot search for available
networks. Click on the icon to learn more information.
No WiMAX networks are available. A search has been performed and no networks are
available in the area. This includes both activated and un-activated networks. Click on the icon to
learn more information.
Problem: A problem exists. WiMAX cannot be used until the problem has been corrected. Click
on the icon to learn more information.
Taskbar Menu Commands
Right-click on the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility icon to access the taskbar
commands. The icon is visible on the Taskbar, located in the lower right corner of your Windows
desktop.