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Connecting to a Network using PROSet
● Connecting to a Network Automatically
● Scanning for Available Networks
● Connecting to a Network Using an Access Point
● Connecting to a Peer-to-Peer (Ad Hoc) Network
● Disconnecting from a Network
● Switching the Adapter Off and On
● Switching Between Wired and Wireless Adapters
Connecting to a Network Automatically
The Configuration Service feature operates in background to automatically display available networks not listed
in the Profile List. This method provides automatic connection in a 2.4 or 5GHz environment to available
networks in the range of your wireless adapter. The Configuration Service constantly monitors your wireless
adapter's connection status. If no matching profiles are found in the Profile List for a network, a dialog
automatically displays the available network access points and computers (ad hoc mode) within range of the
wireless adapter. The Configuration Service can also be used if there is more than one wireless adapter
installed using 802.11a and 802.11b bands.
The Configuration Service features:
● The Configuration Service is launched when you log on to your computer.
● No active profile switching will be performed. Once the adapter is associated with the access point, if a
higher priority profile becomes available, no switching will occur.
● The Configuration Service is only be available if the PROSet is installed.
● If a connection to an access point cannot be made using any of the profiles in the Profile List, a dialog
will display the available networks.
● If there are multiple profiles listed for an available network, a dialog box will list the profiles for you to
choose from.
● If an available network is detected with WEP encryption and authentication, a dialog for setting up WEP
encryption displays before the connection is made.
The Configuration Service can be used in two ways:
1. Connect to available network using profiles only: In this mode the Configuration Service attempts to
connect to a network access point using profiles from the Profile List only. If no matching profile is
found, a dialog appears that lists the available networks. You can also close this dialog without
connecting by clicking the Cancel button. The adapter will remain unassociated, and the list of available
networks will NOT be displayed again unless an other available network is detected. This mode is set in
the Advanced Setting options.
2. Connect to any available network if no matching profile found: In this mode the Configuration Service
attempts to connect to a network access point first using profiles from the Profile List. If no matching
profile is found, the Configuration Service automatically connects to any available network. This mode is