User's Manual
Using Intel(R)PROSet/Wireless
The Intel PROSet/Wireless icon displays in the task tray located in the lower right corner of your Windows desktop.
Right-click the status icon to display the menu options. Intel PROSet/Wireless can support multiple adapters. These
wireless adapters are displayed in the task tray menu options.
Menu Item Comments
Open Intel PROSet/ Wireless
Double-click this option to launch Intel PROSet/Wireless.
Wireless On
Turn the wireless radio on.
Wireless Off
Toggles the radio off.
Connect to Profile
Displays the current profiles shown in the Profile List. A profile can also be
activated.
Use Microsoft client
Open Intel PROSet/ Wireless
Toggles between the Intel PROSet/Wireless and Windows XP Wireless Zero
Configuration Service. When you use the Microsoft client you cannot use your
Intel profiles
Hide Icon
Remove Intel PROSet/Wireless icon from the task tray. Refer to
Application
Settings to display or hide the task tray icon.
Task Tray Icons
The task tray icon provides visual indication of the current wireless connection state. The connection status icon is
located in the lower right corner of your Windows desktop. The task tray can be set to visible or not visible in the
Application Settings Tools menu selection.
Icon Description
Wireless off: The wireless adapter is off. The wireless device does not
transmit or receive while it is off. Click Wireless on/off to enable the
adapter. The icon is white and static.
Searching for wireless networks: The wireless adapter is searching for
any available wireless networks. White icon with animation.
No wireless networks found: There are no available wireless networks
found. Intel PROSet/Wireless periodically scans for available networks. If
you want to force a scan, double-click the icon to launch Intel
PROSet/Wireless and click Refresh. Red icon.
Wireless network found: An available wireless network is found. Double-
click the icon to display the Available Networks listing, select the network,
and click Configure. Yellow icon.
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