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Using Intel(R)PROSet/Wireless
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Using Intel PROSet/Wireless Software: Intel(R)
PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection User Guide
● Using Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless as your Wireless Manager
● Starting Intel PROSet/Wireless
● Launch Intel PROSet/Wireless from the task tray
● Task Tray Menu Options
● Tool Tips and Balloon Message Prompts
● Intel PROSet/Wireless Main Window
● Connection Status Icons
● Connection Details
● Profile List
● Available Networks
● Menus (Tools and Profile menus)
● Tools Menu
❍ Application Settings
❍ Adapter Settings
❍ Use Microsoft Client
❍ Advanced Statistics
❍ Intel Wireless Troubleshooter
❍ Administrator Tool
● Profiles Menu
❍ Import/Export
❍ Manage Exclusions
● Enabling and Disabling the Radio
● Installing and Uninstalling the Software
● Installing and Uninstalling Single Sign On Feature
Using Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless as your Wireless Manager
Intel PROSet/Wireless can be used to setup, edit and manage network profiles to connect to a network. It also
includes advanced settings such as power management and channel selection for setting up ad-hoc networks.
If you are using Windows XP as your wireless manager, you can disable it from the Wireless Network tab. To
disable Windows XP as your wireless manager:
1.
Double-click the Intel PROSet/Wireless icon in the desktop task tray or click Start àSettings àControl Panel and double-click on
Network Connections.
2. Right-click Wireless Network Connection and click Properties.
3. Click on Wireless Networks tab on the Wireless Network Connection Properties.
4. Verify that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box is not selected. If it is, deselect it.
5. Click OK. This confirms that the Intel PROSet/Wireless utility is configured to manage your network profiles.
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