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Create a Wi-Fi network profile without security

Use the following steps to create a Wi-Fi network profile without security on Microsoft Windows Vista*.

Note Connecting to any type of computer network, Wi-Fi included, without implementing security is not a recommended practice. This document is provided for basic configuration purposes only.
  1. Access the Network and Sharing Center using Start » Network » Network and Sharing Center or another method.
  2. Select Manage wireless networks.
  3. Click Add.
  4. Click Manually create a network profile.
    Note Many network names, known as SSIDs, have security enabled. Connecting to such networks requires the user know the correct pass phrase or preshared key.


  5. Enter the network name. This example uses a network named wireless-n.
  6. Select No authentication (Open) as the Security Type.
  7. Select Start this connection automatically if you would like to use this network when using Wi-Fi.
  8. Click Next.
  9. Select Connect to...

The Wi-Fi profile should now be connected to the Access Point (AP) or broadband Wi-Fi router.

If you return to Manage wireless networks at this point, you will see that wireless-n is now listed.


Access the Network and Sharing Center

To access the Network and Sharing Center, use one of the following methods:

  • Start » Control Panel » Network and Internet » Network and Sharing Center
  • Start » Network » Network and Sharing Center
  • Right-click the network system tray icon (the icon that displays two computer monitors) » Network and Sharing Center

Related Topics:
Create a secure Wi-Fi network
Connect to an unsecure Wi-Fi network
Create an ad-hoc Wi-Fi network (peer-to-peer network) without security

Operating System:
Windows Vista 64*, Windows Vista 32*

This applies to:
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 For Desktop
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235
Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 and Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 products
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 105
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 135
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2200
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2200 For Desktop
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230
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® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

Solution ID: CS-025385
Last Modified: 29-Nov-2012
Date Created: 08-Jan-2007
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