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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
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Create Profiles for Windows*
This section describes how to create profiles for Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, and Windows* 7.
An infrastructure network consists of one or more access points and one or more computers with WiFi
adapters installed. Each access point must have a wired connection to a WiFi network. This section
describes how to create various WiFi profiles.
NOTE: Several limitations apply to single sign-on profiles created for Windows Vista* and Windows* 7
clients. See
Single Sign-on Considerations for Windows Vista* and Windows* 7.
● Create a Profile with No Authentication or Data Encryption
● Create a Profile with Shared Network Authentication
● Create a Profile with WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal Network Authentication
● Create a Profile with WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise Network Authentication
● Create a Profile with WEP Data Encryption and EAP-SIM Network Authentication
● Create a Profile with TLS Network Authentication
● Create a Profile with TTLS Network Authentication
● Create a Profile with PEAP Network Authentication
● Create a Profile with LEAP Network Authentication
● Create a Profile with EAP-AKA Network Authentication
● Create a Profile with EAP-FAST Network Authentication
Create a Profile with No Authentication or Data Encryption (None)
CAUTION: Networks using no authentication or encryption are highly vulnerable to access by
unauthorized users.
To create a profile for a WiFi network connection with no encryption:
1. Click Profiles on the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility main window. Or if you are
acting as the administrator, open the
Administrator Tool.
2. On the Profiles list/tab, click Add to open the Create WiFi Profile General Settings.
3. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name.
4. WiFi Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier.
5. Operating Mode: Click Network (Infrastructure). (This parameter is set to Infrastructure if you
are using the Administrator Tool.)
6. Administrator Profile Type: Select
Persistent or Pre-logon/Common. (This step applies only if you
are using the Administrator Tool.)
7. Click Next to open the Security Settings.
8. Click Enterprise Security.
9. Network Authentication: Open (Selected).