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First Time Connection - Activating Service with a
WiMAX Network
Before you can enjoy the benefits of WiMAX, you need to activate a WiMAX network.
Activating a WiMAX network means that you are registering your laptop computer with the
WiMAX network service provider. During this process, you will be directed to a website for
that provider, where you will open an account or update an existing account. Activation is
quick and easy.
How to Activate a WiMAX Network
NOTE: Turning WiMAX on will close any WiFI connections that are currently
connected. As well, turning WiFi on, will close any WiMAX connections that are
currently connected. WiFi and WiMAX connections cannot remain connected
simultaneously.
1. Check that WiMAX is turned on. Right-click the WiMAX icon and be sure that WiMAX
on is enabled, with the black dot before it. (Assuming that Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless
WiFi Connection Utility is also installed, this command will be under Turn wireless
on/off.)
2. Before activating a network, you need to find an available network. Depending on how
your laptop is configured, Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility (the
utility) may have already searched for networks. Networks are listed on the utility
main window, under under Networks available to connect. Available, un-activated
networks have this icon:
. If a network is available that you want to activate
service with, go to step 5. If no networks are listed, click Search for Networks.
3. The following question is presented:
Searching for networks is a battery intensive operation that could take
several minutes. Start searching for networks now?
4. Click Yes.
5. When the search completes, one or more available WiMAX networks should be
displayed. If no networks are listed, it may be that none are available in your area. To
check what networks are available, visit this website: