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To start Intel® PROSet/Wireless, use one of the following methods:
- Click Start > All Programs > Intel PROSet Wireless > WiFi Connection Utility .
- Right-click the Taskbar icon
 located in the lower right corner of your Windows Desktop to open the Taskbar menu. Click Configure WiFi .
- Double-click the Taskbar icon to open Intel PROSet/Wireless.
Access the Application Settings Window:
- Connect to your device in the WiFi Networks list. This process is discussed in detail on the following page: Connect to a Wireless Network.
- Click Tools > Application Settings .
Application Settings
Adapter
Lists the network adapter that is currently being used.
Advanced Settings:
The following settings control how Intel PROSet/Wireless behaves and displays information.
Taskbar
Show icons on the taskbar:
Select to display the Taskbar status icon. This icon resides on the Windows Taskbar (Notification Area). This icon provides the status of your wireless connection. Clear to not display the Taskbar status icon.
The Taskbar Status Icon provides several functions:
- Visual feedback for the connection state and wireless activity of your wireless network. The icon changes color and animation for different wireless activity.
- Menu: A menu is displayed when you right click the icon. From this menu you perform tasks such as turn on or off the radio or launch the Intel PROSet/Wireless application.
- Tool tips and desktop alerts.
Notifications
Show Alert Notifications:
Select to display desktop alerts next to the taskbar icon. When your action is required, a message displays. Only events of high importance trigger a desktop alert. If the desktop alert is selected, then the appropriate action is taken. Clear to not display desktop alerts.
Select one of the following options:
Information Notifications:
Show Information Notifications:
Selected by default. All informational desktop alerts are displayed next to the taskbar status icon. These desktop alerts improve your wireless experience with notifications when available wireless networks are within range. They also inform you when a wireless connection has been made or has been lost.
Show a list of available networks when not connected:
When Show Information Notifications is cleared, you can select this item. When the desktop alerts are disabled, this option allows you to continue to be notified of available networks when the wireless adapter is not connected.
Notify when another application uses the WiFi adapter:
When selected, a message is displayed when other applications are trying to manage your wireless adapter. This is helpful if you use software provided by a hotspot location (coffee shop, airport terminal). To take advantage of the Intel PROSet/Wireless features, disable this software when you leave the hotspot.
Enable TLS rejected certificates notification:
Select if you want a warning issued when a PEAP-TLS certificate is rejected by the authentication server.
Auto Connect
Connect to available network using profiles only:
(Default) Connect the wireless adapter to an available network with a matching profile from the Profiles List. If no matching profile is found, you are notified. The wireless device remains disconnected until a matching profile is found or you configure a new matching profile.
Connect to any available network if no matching profile is found:
Select to connect to a network automatically if you have not configured a profile and are at a location that has an open, unsecured wireless network.
Note: Open networks have no security. You would need to provide your own security for this wireless connection. One way to secure an open wireless connection is with Virtual Private Networking (VPN) software.
Connect to any network based on profiles only (Cisco* mode):
Select to try every profile in preferred order. This signifies that you are in the vicinity of an access point which has more than one SSID but only advertises one.
Do not automatically connect, user will manually connect:
Select to manually connnect to a profile. An automatic connection to available profiles will not be attempted. This setting is applicable only to user session connections. Automatic connection to IT profiles before and during user login will occur.
Manage Exclusions
Enable automatic exclude list feature:
Select to enable the automatic exclude list feature. When a network or access point presents possible rogue behavior, the network or access point is automatically excluded from automatic connection.
Enable manual exclude list feature:
Select to enable the manual exclude list feature. This feature provides a way to exclude networks from automatic connection.
WiFi Networks List
Show column sort headers:
Select to display the column headers on the WiFi Networks List.
Shared Folder Notification
Select to receive notification when connected to a WLAN with shared folders if the Windows firewall is disabled; or, you have File and Printer Sharing enabled as an exception to the Windows firewall settings.
Unshare shared folders automatically when connected to an unsecured network:
Select to automatically unshare folders for the duration of a connection to an unsecured network.
Disable this notification:
Select to maintain your current shared folder settings each time you connect to an open, unsecured network.
Notify when connected to an unsecured network:
Select to receive notification each time you are connected to an open, unsecured network.
Device to Device (ad hoc) Network Notification
Receive alerts dependent on the following settings when connected to an ad hoc network. You are alerted every two minutes, with a maximum of five alerts.
Notify when no peers have joined the ad hoc network:
Select to receive notification if no peers join the ad hoc network.
Notify when all peers leave the ad hoc network:
Select to receive an alert when all the peers leave the ad hoc network.
Network Name (SSID) Notification
Network Name (SSID) alert notice.
Notify when connected to a network with the default SSID name:
Select to receive an alert when connected to a network with the default network name (SSID).
WiFi Settings
This setting controls how Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility behaves and displays information.
Display WiFi scanning when associated:
This setting controls how Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility behaves and displays information.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Select to enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup* Wizard Registrar functionality for this computer.
Enable device registration:
Select to enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup* Wizard Registrar functionality for this computer.
Notify when Wi-Fi Protected Setup access points are within range:
Select if you want to get notified of the Wi-Fi Protected Setup capable Access Points within the vicinity of your computer.
OK
Save settings and return to the previous page.
Cancel
Closes and cancels changes.
Help?
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Operating System:
| Windows* XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows* XP 64-Bit Edition, Windows* XP Professional, Windows* XP Home Edition, Windows* XP Tablet PC Edition, Windows* XP Media Center Edition |
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