User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 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
Operation Mode
Displays the current 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 network being used.
The following network authentication levels are listed:
● Open
● Shared
● WPA-Enterprise
● WPA2-Enterprise
● WPA-Personal
● WPA2-Personal
Displays the authentication used by the currently used
network. See to Security Overview for more information.
Data Encryption
The following Data Encryption settings are listed:
● None
● WEP
● TKIP
● CKIP
● AES-CCMP
See to Security Overview for more information.