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Connecting to a Network using Intel(R)
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 Intel(R) 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 another 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