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What are WiFi profile exclusions and why are they used?

Profile Exclusions

A user can manage profile exclusions with Intel® PROSet/Wireless Network Connection Software Version 10.5.x, and later, on Windows* 2000 (not with Intel® PROSet 12.x and later) and Windows* XP. Exclude List Management is available when you either select Manage Exclusions from the Profiles menu or click the Properties button on the WiFi Networks list. You are not automatically connected to a network or an access point (AP), or broadband WiFi router, that is on this list.

Use Exclude List Management to exclude entire WiFi networks by Service Set Identifier (SSID), which is the network name. For networks with more than one AP/router, you may exclude an individual Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID), also commonly referred to as the AP/router radio's MAC address. One may find it particularly useful to exclude neighboring BSSIDs in a home or small-office setting. Such action will prevent you from connecting to someone else's WiFi device.

Displays and Options

  • Exclude List Management
    1. Network Name: Name (SSID) of the WiFi network
    2. Radio: Displays the band if there is a DHCP error
    3. MAC Address: The Ethernet MAC address of the device
    4. Reason: Explains why this entry was excluded from automatic connection
    5. Details: Provides specific information on how AP/router was excluded & how to remove it from exclusion.
      Example: User has excluded this network manually.
  • Add: Add a network name (SSID) to the list.
  • Remove: Remove an entry from the list.
    1. a. Select the entry from the list.
    2. b. Click Remove.
    3. c. Verify your request to remove the entry by clicking Yes.
  • Reset list: Removes all of the networks and APs/routers from the Exclude List.
  • Close: Closes page and saves settings.
  • Help?: Provides help information for this page.

Operating System:
Windows* 2000, Windows* XP 64-Bit Edition, Windows* XP Professional, Windows* XP Home Edition, Windows* XP Tablet PC Edition, Windows* XP Media Center Edition

This applies to:
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100 Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Intel® WiFi Link 5300 and Intel® WiFi Link 5100 products
Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

Solution ID: CS-025318
Date Created: 27-Dec-2006
Last Modified: 13-Nov-2008
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