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
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Profile Management
NOTE: This section describes profiles created with Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility. These profiles
are not used by Microsoft Windows* XP Wireless Zero Configuration.
NOTE: Throughout this Help, the terms "wireless" and "WiFi" are used interchangeably.
● What is a Profile?
● Profiles Types
● Profiles List
● Profile Icons
● Connect to a Profile
● Create a New Profile
● Edit an Existing Profile
● Remove a Profile
● Set a Profile Password
● Export or Import Profiles
What is a Profile?
A profile is a saved group of network settings. Profiles are displayed in the Profiles List. Profiles are useful when
moving from one wireless network to another. Different profiles can be configured for each wireless network.
Profile settings include the network name (SSID), operating mode, and security settings.
A profile is created when you connect to a wireless network.
1. Select a network from the WiFi Networks list.
2. Click Connect.
3. If the wireless network requires a WEP password or encryption key, you are prompted to enter this
information prior to connection. To change the security options, click Advanced to open the Configure
WiFi Settings.
4. Click OK to connect. A profile is created and added to the Profiles list.
The Create WiFi Profile Wizard guides you through the settings required to connect with the wireless network. At
completion, the profile is saved and added to the Profiles list. Since these wireless settings are saved, the next
time you are in range of this wireless network you are automatically connected.
Profile Types
There are two basic types of profiles that can be used to connect to a wireless network. The profile types are:
● User Profiles: These profiles are created by individual users. If there is more than one user on a
computer, each user needs to create their own set of user profiles. User-created wireless profiles are not