User's Manual

3. Click Connect. If the network does not require security authentication, a desktop alert notifies
you that you are connected to the network. See
Main Window and Taskbar for more
information about the taskbar menu and icons.
If you need to add security authentication:
1. The Create Wireless Profile manager opens and guides you through the configuration
process.
2. Specify a Profile Name. The Profile Name is your name for this network. It can be anything
that helps you identify this network. For example, My Home Network, Coffee Shop on A Street.
3. Wireless Network Name (SSID): Contains the network identifier name.
4. Click Next. The Profile Wizard then attempts to detect the network settings of this network.
❍ If a pre-shared key (PSK) or WEP password are required, you are prompted to enter this
information prior to connection. Click Advanced to change or edit the PSK or other
security settings. For information on key and passwords, see
Network Keys.
❍ If you need to add security settings, click Profiles to access the Profiles list and the
Profile Features. Use the Profile Wizard Security page to add the required security
settings. See
Security Settings for more information.
5. Click OK to connect to the wireless network.
See
Main Window for more information.
Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup* to Configure or Join a Network
● Configure an access point and set up a network
● Connect an enrollee (computer) to a network or access point
● Add an enrollee to a network at the registrar
Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi implements Wi-Fi Protected Setup* to permit easy and secure set up
and management of a wireless network. You can use this capability to initially set up a wireless
network and to introduce new devices to the network. Wi-Fi Protected Setup simplifies the set up
process and at same time helps ensure that the network is configured securely. The following terms
are used in this discussion.
● Access Point: A device that connects wireless devices to a network. The access point is
configured with the necessary network name (SSID) and security credentials.
● Enrollee: A device that seeks to join an access point or wireless network, but does not have
the password or key for the access point or network. Once the computer obtains the valid
password or key, it becomes a member of the wireless network. The WiFi connection utility can
be configured to operate as an enrollee for a supported access point.
● Registrar: A registrar is a logical entity (usually a computer) that allows other devices
(usually computers) to join the wireless network. The WiFi connection utility can be configured
to operate as a registrar for a supported access point(s). The registrar securely transfers the
access point key or password automatically.
A new wireless network is established by configuring the access point, connecting the desired