User's Manual
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- Use the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility
- Contents
- Use the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility
- Taskbar Icon
- Get Connected
- WiFi Networks List
- Connection Status Icons
- Network Properties
- Network Connection Details
- Intel® Wireless Troubleshooter
- Application Settings (Tools menu)
- Turn Wireless Radio On or Off
- Adapter Settings
- Advanced Statistics (Advanced menu)
- Profile Management
- Profile Wizard General Settings
- Wireless Network Overview
- Security Overview
- Personal Security
- Enterprise Security
- Using the Administrator Tool
- Intel® Wireless Troubleshooter (Tools menu)
- Regulatory Information
- Specifications
- Customer Support
- Warranty Information
- Glossary
Connected to a WiFi network: You are connected to a WiFi 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 strength icon bars indicate the quality of the transmit and receive signals between your WiFi 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.
Properties Provides adapter connection status information. See
Network Properties for information.
WiFi On/
WiFi Off/WiFi
On, 802.11a Off
Indicates the state of the WiFi radio, on or off. This drop-down also lets you switch the radio on or off. Depending
on the WiFi adapter and the OEM computer manufacturer, this drop-down may have a third choice: WiFi On,
802.11a Off. If present, this lets you turn on the WiFi radio (band b or g), but turn off the 802.11a band. See
Turn Radio On or Off for more information.
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