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What is a Profile?
A profile is a saved group of network settings. Profiles are displayed in the Profile List. Profiles are useful when moving from one wireless network to another. Different profiles can be configured for each wireless network. Profile settings include the network name (SSID), operating mode, and security settings.
Note: Start Intel® PROSet/Wireless using 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.
A profile is created when you connect to a wireless network.
- Select a network from the WiFi Networks list.
- Click Connect .
- If the wireless network requires a WEP password or encryption key, you are prompted to enter this information prior to connection. To change the security options, click Advanced to open the Create WiFi Profile Security Settings .
- Click OK to connect. A profile is created and added to the Profiles list.
The Create WiFi Profile manager guides you through the settings required to connect with the wireless network. At completion, the profile is saved and added to the Profiles list. Since these wireless settings are saved, the next time you are within range of this wireless network you are automatically connected.
Manually Create a New Profile
Note: Start Intel® PROSet/Wireless using 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.
Create a new profile from Profiles List:
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From the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window, click Profiles .  -
On the Profiles list, click Add to open the Create WiFi Profile General Settings.
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Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name.
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Network Name (SSID): Enter the wireless network name.
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Select the Operating Mode: Network (Infrastructure) or Device to Device (ad hoc).
General Settings Description (for assistance in understanding the above steps)
Profile Name
Name of the wireless network profile. When you configure a wireless network that was selected from the Wireless Networks list, the profile name is the same as the WiFi Network Name (SSID). This name can be changed to be more descriptive or customized for your personal use. Examples: My Office Network, Bob’s Home Network, ABC Company Network.
WiFi Network Name (SSID)
Name of the wireless network access point used by the wireless adapter for connection. The network name must match exactly the name of the wireless access point. It is case sensitive.
When you configure a wireless network that was selected from the WiFi Networks list, the network name is taken from the wireless network list. You cannot and should not change it.
If an access point does not broadcast its network name (SSID) or the wireless adapter receives a hidden network name from a stealth access point, <SSID not broadcast> is displayed in the WiFi Networks list. To associate with an <SSID not broadcast> network entry, a new profile must be created before connection. After connection, the <SSID not broadcast> is still displayed in the WiFi Networks list. The associated SSID profile is viewed in the Profiles list.
Operating Mode
- Network (Infrastructure): Connect to an access point. An Infrastructure Mode Network consists of one or more access points and one or more computers with wireless adapters. This connection is the type used in home networks, corporate networks, hotels, and other areas that provide access to the network and/or the internet.
Note: Only Network (Infrastructure) is available for administrator profiles (Pre-logon/Common, Persistent and VoIP profiles).
- Device to Device (ad hoc): Connect directly to other computers in an ad hoc wireless network. This type of connection is useful for connections between two or more computers only. It does not provide access to network resources or the internet.
Advanced
Click Advanced to access the Advanced Settings. Use the Advanced Settings for Application Auto Launch, Auto Connect, Auto Import, Band Selection, Mandatory Access Point, Password Protection and Maintain Connection settings.
Next
Proceeds to the Security Settings page.
OK
Finishes creation of the new profile with the current settings.
Cancel
Closes the Create WiFi Profile manager and cancel any changes.
Help?
Provides help information for this page.
Click Advanced for the following options:
- Application Auto Launch: Specify a program to start when a WiFi connection is made with this profile.
- Auto Connect:
- Select Automatic to have Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility try to connect to this profile when not connected
- Select On Demand to connect only when you select the network and click connect.
Auto Import: Network administrator can export a profile on another computer.
Band Selection:
- Select Mixed band to have Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility try to connect this profile to an available network without matching network settings.
- Select 2.4 GHz band or 5.2 GHz band to connect only to a network matching both network settings and band selection.
- This setting is not applicable for an Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG adapter or Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG adapter.
Mandatory Access Point: Enter the Mandatory Access Point's MAC address (BSSID) to associate your WiFi adapter with this specific access point only. Valid entries are values between 0-9 and A-F.
Password Protection: Prevent the settings in this profile from being viewed or changed by protecting this profile with a password. To make future changes, this password is required.
Maintain Connection: Select to remain connected to a user profile after log off.
OK
Close and save the settings.
Cancel
Close and cancel any changes.
Help?
Help information for this page.
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From the General Settings, click Next to open the Security Settings.
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Select either Personal or Enterprise Security to select the Network Authentication and Data Encryption options. Enter the encryption key settings and configure the 802.1x settings as required.
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Click OK when you have completed the profile settings. To change or verify the profile settings, click Back.
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If you are not currently connected to a network, Intel PROSet/Wireless detects that a new profile has been added and automatically attempts to connect to this new profile.
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If you want to manually connect to this profile, click Connect . The connection icon displays the current connection status. The network name, transmit and receive speeds, and signal quality are also displayed.
Profiles List
The Profiles list displays a list of existing profiles. When you come within range of a wireless network, Intel PROSet/Wireless scans the Profiles list to see if there is a match. If a match is found, you are automatically connected to the network.
Profile List Priority Arrows
- Use the up-arrow to move the position of a selected profile up in the profiles list.
- Use the down-arrow to move the position of a selected profile down in the profiles list.
Profiles List Icons
The network profile status icons indicate whether the adapter is associated with a network, the type of operating mode being used, and whether security encryption is enabled. These icons display next to the profile name in the profile list.
Profile Name
Profiles are network settings that allow your wireless adapter to connect to a network access point(Network [Infrastructure] mode) or computer (Device to Device (ad hoc) mode) which does not use an access point.
Network Name (Profile Name or SSID):
The name of the network that the adapter is connected to. The Name column displays the SSID or the Profile name if a profile for the network is available.
Connection Icons:
The following network profile status icons indicate different connection states of the adapter with a wireless network, type of operating mode being used, and whether network security is being used.
Blue circle:
The wireless adapter is associated with an access point or computer (ad hoc mode). If a profile has 802.1x security enabled, this indicates that the wireless adapter is associated and authenticated. Indicates Infrastructure mode.
Indicates Infrastructure mode:
Indicates Device to Device (ad hoc) mode:
Indicates an Administrator profile:
The wireless network uses Security Encryption:
Arrows:
Position profiles in a preferred order for auto-connection.
Up-arrow: Move the position of a selected profile up in the Profiles list.
Down-arrow: Move the position of a selected profile down in the Profiles list.
Connect
If the network is in range, and the profile matches the configuration of the network, then a connection is made.
Add
Opens the Create WiFi Profile General Settings , which is used to create a new profile.
Remove
Removes a selected profile from the Profile list.
Properties
Enables you to edit the contents of an existing profile.
Export/Import:
Allows you to import and export user-based profiles to and from the Profiles list. Wireless profiles can be automatically imported into the Profiles list.
Close
Closes the profile management window.
Help?
Provides help information for this page.
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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