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If you are using Windows XP as your wireless manager the following described
how to enable Intel(R) PROSet as your wireless manager. Profile Management Options The following Profile Management options can be found in Advanced Settings.
Display available networks when not associated: When
cleared, disables the Intel(R) PROSet wireless manager dialog listing the available
networks. When checked, the Intel Configuration Service running in the background automatically
displays available networks not listed in the Profile List. This method provides
automatic connection to available networks in the range of your wireless adapter.
The Configuration Service constantly monitors your wireless adapter's connection
status. If no matching profiles
are found in the Profile List for a network, a dialog automatically
displays the available network access points and computers (ad hoc mode) within
range of the wireless adapter. The Configuration Service can also be used if
there is more than one wireless adapter installed using 802.11b bands. When
the Configuration Service dialog
is displayed, listing the available networks, checking "Don’t show this
again" option, will prevent the dialog from displaying again if the adapter
becomes unassociated. The Configuration Service will continue to function and
attempt to connect, using a profile from the Profile List, or to an available
network depending on the selection mode. This means that if Connect Using Preferred
Profiles Only is selected and no matching profile is found, then the adapter
will remain unassociated. You can still use the Connect button from the Networks
tab to connect to an available network.
Notify when disabling profile management features: When
cleared, Windows XP Zero Configuration wireless manager is enabled. When checked,
a message dialog "Another wireless LAN utility
is communicating with the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN adapter. To avoid conflicts,
Intel(R) PROSet has temporarily disabled its Profile Management features"
is displayed. For
instance, if Windows XP Zero Configuration
is enabled, the Connect button on the Profile page
cannot be used to connect to any available networks. The Scan button can be
used to scan for available networks. However, the Connect button is non-functioning
when used to connect to an available network.
Ad
hoc mode is disabled. The Connect button in the ad hoc connect dialog is
non-functioning. Task
tray icon menu: Launching an ad hoc profile and applying a profile from
the task tray menu is not available. Notify
when Windows XP Zero Configuration
is enabled: If
the box is cleared, it indicates that Windows XP Zero Configuration wireless
manager is enabled. The XP message box is displayed indicating that Windows
XP is currently configured to manage the wireless adapter. Do you wish to disable
Windows XP management and let Intel(R) PROSet manage your wireless network?
Select
yes, Intel(R) PROSet will manage the wireless adapter. Select
No, Windows XP will manage the wireless adapter. If
the box is checked, it indicates that Intel(R) PROSet wireless manager is enabled.
Enable
Profile Management Features: If
the box is checked, it indicates that Intel(R) PROSet is the default wireless
network manager. If cleared, Windows XP is the wireless network manager. The Configuration Service feature operates in background to
automatically display available networks not listed in the Profile List. This
method provides automatic connection in a 2.4 environment to available networks
in the range of your wireless adapter. The Configuration Service constantly monitors
your wireless adapter's connection status. If no matching profiles
are found in the Profile List for a network, a dialog automatically displays the
available network access points and computers (ad hoc mode) within range of the
wireless adapter. The Configuration Service can also be used if there is more
than one wireless adapter installed using 802.11b band.
The Configuration Service features:
The Configuration Service can be used in two ways:
The Configuration Service also monitors for the "resume status" after
a laptop computer suspend event. When this occurs, the Configuration Service
will re-enable the automatic connection service.
These features can be enabled again after rebooting your computer or after
a suspend and resume cycle. Features affected when another profile management application is detected
For AAA Client:
Select OK, and the AAA Client application will manage the adapter. The current
connection will continue with the affected Intel(R) PROSet features show below.
To avoid conflicts, the Intel(R) PROSet profile management features have been
temporarily disabled. To re-enable these features, first disable the other LAN
utility and then either
For Windows XP Zero Configuration:
Affected Intel(R) PROSet features:
A fast way to connect to a network is to use the Scan
button to search for a network access point in range of your wireless adapter.
When a network is found, you can instantly connect
without a profile or create a new profile.
To scan for available networks:
An infrastructure network consists of one or more access points and one or
more computers with wireless adapters installed. Each access point must have
a wired connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect to a network by first creating a new profile using the Profile
Wizard, then selecting that profile to connect to the network access point using
the Connect button. You can also connect to a network, by using the Scan button.
Refer to Creating a New Profile for more information.
In peer-to-peer (ad hoc) mode, you can send and receive information
to other computers without using an access point. Each computer in a peer-to-peer
network is called a peer. All wireless clients in the ad hoc network must use
the same network name (SSID) and channel number. For a list of allowed 802.11b
ad hoc channels, refer to the Adapter Settings for more information.
To end an ad hoc session, click the Close button. After the session
is ended, an attempt is made to re-connect to the last profile used from the
Profile List.
The following describes how to create a new ad hoc profile using the Profile
Wizard and connect to an ad hoc network. You can also connect to a network,
by using the Scan button.
Connecting to a Network:
PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter User's Guide
Connecting to a Network using Intel(R)
PROSet
Enabling Intel(R) PROSet
to manage Your Wireless Connections
System Wide Advanced Settings
Intel(R) PROSet Configuration Service
Enabling Automatic Connection
NOTE: If the buttons described
above are used, the following message displays: "Another wireless LAN utility
is communicating with the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN adapter. To avoid conflicts,
Intel(R) PROSet has temporarily
disabled its Profile Management features.
Scanning for Available Networks
NOTE: Profiles with the Enable Auto-Import
feature enabled will also be displayed in the profile list of available
networks. Refer to Automatic Profile Distribution
for more information.
Connecting to a Network Using an Access
Point
Connecting to a Peer-to-Peer (Ad Hoc)
Network
NOTE: While scanning with an ad
hoc profile set to a specific transmit channel, if an ad hoc network is
found on another channel, you will be connected using the new channel. The
new channel number is displayed in the Adapter Settings.
Connect to Ad Hoc Network
NOTE: For information about connecting
to an ad hoc using a profile, refer to Create an Ad Hoc Profile using the
Profile Wizard.
Ending an Ad Hoc Session
Creating an Ad Hoc Profile Using the Profile Wizard
Step 1 of 3: General Settings
Step 2 of 3: Security Settings
Step 3 of 3: Password Protection Settings
Connect to the Network
When your computer is switched on, if the radio is enabled it is constantly
transmitting signals. In certain situations, such as landing or takeoff of an
airplane, the radio signals may need to be turned off, if not these signals may
cause interference. The following describes how to use your keyboard (if this
option is available) and Intel(R) PROSet to switch the radio on or off.
The radio can be enabled or disabled from your computer keyboard, the task tray
wireless menu option and from Intel(R) PROSet. The current status of the radio
is displayed in the task tray wireless icon and on the General page.
Using the optional hardware radio on/off switch
The radio can enabled or disabled from your keyboard, or from an external hardware switch
if these options are available. Refer to your computer manufacturer for more
information. Intel(R) PROSet displays the current state
of the radio on the General page if one of these option is installed.
Using Intel(R) PROSet to switch the radio on/off
The radio can be switched on or off from General page in Intel(R) PROSet.
The current state of the radio is displayed in the wireless adapter task tray
menu option.
The General page also displays the current state
of the radio if the hardware option is installed.
Switching the radio On/Off
Note: When your laptop is switched on, the radio is constantly transmitting signals.
In certain situations, such as in a plane, signals from the radio may cause interference.
To switch the radio OFF: From the General page; click the Off button next to Switch Radio On/Off.
To switch the radio ON: From the General page; click the On button next to Switch Radio On/Off.
When the radio is on, an attempt will be made to associate with the network access
point using the last profile. If the adapter cannot connect to the access point,
the Configuration Service will attempt to find an available network. Refer to
Configuration
Service for more information.
Right-click the wireless icon in the task tray and select the wireless adapter being used. Depending on the previous state of the radio, select Switch Radio Off (radio is already ON, select to turn OFF) or Switch Radio On (radio is already OFF, select to turn ON).
The radio can be disabled (made non-functional) via the Windows operating system using Device Manager.
Windows
XP/2000
The adapter Advanced tab option under Windows XP and 2000 are:
Ad Hoc Transmit Power - Set the 802.11b ad hoc output power level of the wireless adapter. Also available in the PROSet Adapter tab.
Power Management - Set a balance between the computer's power source and the battery. Also available in the PROSet Adapter tab.
Preamble - The preamble property allows you to select the length of the preamble used to make a connection. Only available in the Windows Advanced dialog. See "Changing the Preamble Length Setting" below for details.
To access the Windows Advanced options:
The preamble property allows you to select the length of the preamble used to
make a connection. If you have a problem connecting to an access point, please
contact your system administrator or check the preamble length setting.
If it is determined that a long preamble length is required to connect to the
access point, try changing the preamble to "Long Only," this
option always uses a long preamble to connect to the access point.
The
"Auto" (Default) setting
option
allows automatic detection of the preamble setting received from the access
point to enable the appropriate preamble option. Short preamble is used if this
option is supported, if not, long preamble is used.
To enable "Long Only" preamble length under Windows XP and 2000:
Advanced Tab Preamble Description
Property | Value |
Preamble | Auto (Default): This option allows automatic detection of the preamble setting received from the access point to enable the appropriate preamble option. Short preamble is used if this option is supported, if not, long preamble is used. |
Long Only: Always use a long preamble length to connect to an access point. |
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