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# Use Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Software

Use Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless as your Wireless Manager
Start Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless
Start Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless from the Taskbar

- Taskbar Icons
- Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts

Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Main Window

- Wireless Networks List
- Connection Status Icons
- Network Properties
- Connection Details
- Profiles List

Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Menus

- Tools Menu
  - Application Settings
  - Intel Wireless Troubleshooter
  - Manual Diagnostics Tool
  - Administrator Tool
- Advanced Menu
  - Adapter Settings
  - Advanced Statistics
  - Use Windows to Manage Wi-Fi*
- Profiles Menu
  - Manage Profiles
  - Manage Exclusions

Turn Wireless Radio On or Off
Install and Uninstall the Software
Enable WMM* Power Save

## Use Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless as your Wireless Manager

Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless is used to set up, edit, and manage network profiles to connect to a network. It also includes advanced settings such as power management and channel selection for setting up ad-hoc networks.

If you use Microsoft* Windows XP* Wireless Zero Configuration as your wireless manager, you can disable it from the Microsoft Windows Wireless Network tab.

To disable Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration as your wireless manager:

1. Click Start > Control Panel.
2. Double-click Network Connections.
3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection.
4. Click Properties.
5. Click Wireless Networks.
6. Verify that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is not selected. If it is, clear it.
7. Click OK. This confirms that the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless utility is configured to manage your network profiles.

> NOTE: Verify that the Application Settings option Notify when another application uses the wireless adapter is selected. This option prompts you when Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration starts to manage your network profiles.

## Start Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless

To start Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless, use one of the following methods:

- Click Start > Programs > Intel PROSet Wireless > Intel PROSet Wireless.
- Right-click the Taskbar icon located in the lower right corner of your Windows Desktop to open the Taskbar menu. Click Open Intel PROSet/Wireless.
- Double-click the Taskbar icon to open Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless.

To close Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless from the main window, use one of the following:

- Select File > Exit from the main window.
- Click Close.
- Click the Close button (X) at the top right corner of the window.

# Start Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless from the Taskbar

To start Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless, double-click the Taskbar icon located in the lower right corner of your Windows desktop or right-click the Taskbar icon and click Open Intel PROSet/Wireless.

## Taskbar Menu Options

The Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless icon displays on the Taskbar located in the lower right corner of your Windows desktop. Right-click the status icon to display the menu options.

Menu Item | Comments
--- | ---
Open Intel PROSet/Wireless | Click to start Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless when Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless is your wireless manager. If you select Use Windows to manage Wi-Fi* from the Taskbar menu, the menu option changes to Open Wireless Zero Configuration and Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Service is used as your wireless manager. When you use Microsoft Windows, you cannot use your Intel profiles.
Open Wireless Zero Configuration
Wireless On | If you have Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless installed, the current state of the radio displays in the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless main window and on the Taskbar. Select Wireless On to turn the radio on. Select Wireless Off to turn the radio off. If your computer has an external switch installed, use it to switch the radio on or off. See your computer manufacturer's documentation for more information about this switch.
Wireless Off
802.11a Radio Off | This option is available only for wireless adapters that support 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g. Select to turn off the 802.11a radio. NOTE: This setting is unavailable unless it is enabled in the Administrator Tool or if your adapter is an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection.
Open Intel Wireless Troubleshooter | Opens an application that can assist you to resolve wireless network connection issues. When a connection issue is detected, a desktop alert appears at the bottom right corner of your desktop. See Intel Wireless Troubleshooter for more information.
Connect to Profile | Displays the current profiles in the Profile list. This option can also be used to connect to a profile.
Use Windows to manage Wi-Fi | Toggles between Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless and Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Service. When you use Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Service, you cannot use your Intel profiles.
Use Intel PROSet/Wireless to manage Wi-Fi

# Taskbar Icons

The Taskbar icon provides visual indication of the current wireless connection state. The connection status icon is located on the lower right corner of your Windows desktop. In the Tools Menu Application Settings, you can set the Taskbar icon to be displayed or hidden.

Icon | Description
--- | ---
| Wireless Off: The wireless adapter is off. The wireless device does not transmit or receive while it is off. Click Wireless On to enable the adapter. The icon is white and static.
| Searching for wireless networks: The wireless adapter searches for any available wireless networks. The icon is white with animation.
| No wireless networks found: There are no available wireless networks. Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless periodically scans for available networks. If you want to force a scan, double-click the icon to launch Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless and click Refresh. The icon is red.
| Wireless network found: An available wireless network is found. Double-click the icon to display the Wireless Networks list. Select the network. Click Connect. The icon is yellow.
| Authentication failed: Unable to authenticate with wireless network. The icon is green with a yellow warning triangle.
| Connecting to a wireless network: Flashes while an IP address is being obtained or an error occurs.
| Connected to a wireless network: Connected to a wireless network. A Tool Tip displays network name, speed, signal quality and IP address. The icon is green with waves that reflect signal quality. The more waves, the better the signal quality.

## Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts

The Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts provide feedback and interaction. To display Tool Tips, move your mouse pointer over the icon. Desktop alerts are displayed when your wireless network changes state. For example, if you are out of range of any wireless networks, a desktop alert is displayed when you come into range.

Select Show Information Notifications in the Application Settings to enable desktop alerts.

## Tool Tips

Tool tips display when the mouse pointer rolls over the icon. The tool tips display text for each of the connection states.

## Desktop Alerts

When user action is required, a desktop alert displays. If you click the alert, then an appropriate action is taken. For example when wireless networks are found, the following alert displays:

Action: Click the desktop alert to connect to network in the Wireless Networks list.

Once connected, the alert displays the wireless network that you are connected to, the speed of the connection, signal quality and IP address.

Desktop alerts are also used to indicate if there is a connection problem. Click the alert to open the Intel Wireless Troubleshooter.

## Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Main Window

The Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Main Window lets you:

- View the current connection status (signal quality, speed and current network name).
- Scan for available wireless networks.
- Manage profiles.
- Auto-connect profiles to available networks in a specific order defined in the Profile list.
- Connect to Infrastructure and Device to Device (ad hoc) networks.
- Configure adapter settings.
- Troubleshoot wireless connection problems.

## Connection Status Icons

The connection status icons indicate the current connection status of your wireless adapter. The connection status icon displays in the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless main window. The Taskbar icon also indicates the current connection status. See Taskbar Icons for more information.

### Main Window Connection Status Description

The icons are used to designate connection status.

Icon | Description
--- | ---
| Wireless turned off : The wireless adapter radio is turned off. Click the Wireless Off button to turn on the radio.
| Connection Problem: Indicates connection problems including authentication failures.
| Searching for wireless networks: The wireless adapter is scanning for any available wireless networks. Animated Icons:
| No wireless networks found: The adapter does not find any available wireless networks.
| Wireless network found: An available wireless network is found. You can choose to connect to available networks displayed in the Wireless Networks list.
| Connecting to a wireless network: You are connecting to a wireless network. The crescent shaped curves switch between green and white until an IP Address is obtained or a connection error occurs.
| Connected to a wireless network: You are connected to a wireless network. The network name, speed, signal quality, and IP address display the current connection status. Click the Details button to display details of the current network connection.
Network Name | 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.

Signal Strength

The signal strength icon bars indicate the quality of the transmit and receive signals between your wireless adapter and the nearest access point, or computer in a Device to Device (ad hoc) network. The number of vertical green bars indicates the strength of the transmit and receive signals.

NOTE: The signal strength is displayed for the closest AP for networks that contains multiple APs.

The signal strength ranges from excellent to out of range. The following factors affect signal strength:

- Signal quality decreases with distance and is affected by metal and concrete barriers.
- Metal objects can reflect signals and cause interference.
- Other electrical devices can cause interference.

Properties | Provides adapter connection status information. See Network Properties for information.
Wireless On (Off) | Switch the radio off and on. See Turn Wireless On or Off for more information.
Help? | Provides help information for this page.
Close | Closes the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless main window.

# Wireless Networks List

The Wireless Networks list displays a list of wireless networks within range of the adapter.

Name | Description
Wireless Networks ( ) | The number within the parentheses designates the number of wireless network found within range of your wireless network adapter.
| The signal strength of the wireless network access point, or computer (Device to Device [ad hoc] network). The signal strength icon bars indicate that the wireless network or computer is available for connection but is still not associated with an access point, or computer (Device to Device [ad hoc] network).
Network Name | 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. 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 Wireless 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 Wireless Networks list, along with the Profile Name/SSID. The associated SSID profile is viewed in the Profiles list.
Status | Notification that the adapter is connecting to the wireless network. Once connected, the status is changed to Connected.
| Profiles: Identifies a network in the Wireless Networks list that is connected and has a profile in the profiles list.
| The wireless network uses Network (Infrastructure) mode.
| The wireless network uses Device to Device (ad hoc) mode.
| The wireless network uses Security encryption.
| The band frequency being used by the wireless network (802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n).
| The wireless network is on the exclusion list or the profile is configured for manual connection.
Connect (Disconnect) | Click to connect to a wireless network. Once connected, the button changes to Disconnect.
Properties | Provides detailed information about the connected network and its access points. See Network Properties for information.
Refresh | Refreshes the list of available networks. If any new networks are available within the adapter range, the list is updated to show the new network name.
Wireless On (Off) | Switch the radio off and on. See Turn Wireless On or Off for more information.
Close | Closes the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless main window.
Help? | Provides help information for this page.

## Network Properties

Click the Properties button on the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless main window to display the security settings for the wireless adapter. You can also add profiles to be excluded from automatic connection. If network exclusion is enabled (see Application Settings) then the Network Properties also indicates if the network is excluded from automatic connection.

#### Network Properties details

Name | Description
--- | ---
Network Name | Displays the wireless network name.

Band

Current band and frequency being used. Displays Out of Range if no band and frequency are displayed.

The following bands are listed:

- 802.11a
- 802.11b
- 802.11g
- 802.11n

Operation Mode

Displays the current mode:

- Network (Infrastructure)

> A wireless network centered around an access point. In this environment, the access point not only provides communication with the wired network, but also mediates wireless network traffic in the immediate neighborhood.

- Device to Device (ad hoc)

> A communication configuration in which every computer has the same capabilities, and any computer can initiate a communication session. Also known as a peer-to-peer network or a computer-to-computer network.

Authentication Level

Displays the current authentication security mode for the network being used.

The following network authentication levels are listed:

- Open
- Shared
- WPA*-Enterprise
- WPA2*-Enterprise
- WPA-Personal
- WPA2-Personal

Displays the authentication used by the current network. See Security Settings for more information.

Data Encryption

The following Data Encryption settings are listed:

- None
- WEP
- TKIP
- CKIP
- AES-CCMP

See Security Settings for more information.

Access Points in this Network <0-50>

- Signal Strength: The signal strength icon bars indicate the strength of the transmit and receive signals between your wireless adapter and the nearest access point.
- Displays one of the following icons: . Indicates the band being used (802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n).
- Channel: Displays the current transmit and receive channel being used for a particular wireless network.
- BSSID (Infrastructure operating mode): Displays the twelve-digit MAC address of the access point of the selected network.

Manage Exclusions | See Manage Exclusions for more information.
Close | Closes the Network Properties.
Help? | Provides help information for this page.

# Connection Details

When you are connected to a network, click the Details button on the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless main window to display the Connection Details.

#### Connection Details Description

Name | Description
--- | ---
Profile Name | Name of the profile.
Network Name | Network Name (SSID) of the current connection.

Signal Quality

A radio frequency (RF) signal can be assessed by two components:

- signal strength (quantity)
- signal quality

The quality of the signal is determined by a combination of factors. Primarily it is composed of signal strength and the ratio of the RF noise present. RF noise occurs both naturally and artificially by electrical equipment. If the amount of the RF noise is high, or the signal strength is low, it results in a lower signal to noise ratio and causes poorer signal quality. With a low signal to noise ratio, it is difficult for the radio receiver to discern the data information contained in the signal from the noise itself.

Signal Strength

The signal strength icon bars indicate the quality of the transmit and receive signals between your wireless adapter and the access point or computer in Device to Device (ad hoc) mode. The number of vertical green bars indicates the strength of the transmit and receive signals.

NOTE: The signal strength is displayed for the closest AP for networks that contains multiple APs.

The signal strength ranges from excellent to out of range. The following factors affect signal strength:

- Signal quality decreases with distance and is affected by metal and concrete barriers.
- Metal objects can reflect signals and cause interference.
- Other electrical devices can cause interference.

IP Address | IPv4 Address: Internet Protocol (IP) address for the current connection.
IPv6 Address: The next generation IP address is backward compatible and is designed to fix data security problems with IPv4. IPv6 increases the address space from 32 to 128 bits, providing for an unlimited number of networks and systems. It also supports quality of service (QoS) parameters for real-time audio and video.
Adapter MAC Address | Media Access Control (MAC) address for the wireless adapter.

Band

Indicates the wireless band of the current connection.

- 802.11a
- 802.11b
- 802.11g
- 802.11n

Number of Antennas in Use | This indicates the number of antennas currently in use. This number depends on the band(s) that the various networks are currrently using, the transmit/receive modes in use on those bands, the signal strength, and the capabilities of the access point(s). The user has no direct control over this parameter.

Supported Data Rates

Rates at which the wireless adapter can send and receive data. Displays the rate in Mbps for the frequency being used.

- 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54
- 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11
- 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54
- 802.11n: 300, 270, 243, 240, 180, 150, 144, 135, 130, 120, 117, 115.5, 90, 86.667, 72.2, 65, 60, 57.8, 45, 43.3, 30, 28.9, 21.7, 15, 14.4, 7.2

Radio Frequency

Displays the frequency of the current wireless connection.

- 802.11a: 5.15 GHz to 5.85 GHz
- 802.11b/g: 2.400 GHz to 2.4835 GHz (dependent on country)
- 802.11n: 2.400 GHz to 5.00 GHz

Channel Number | Displays the transmit and receive channel.
Network Authentication | Displays Open, Shared, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise. Displays the authentication used by the currently used profile. See Security Overview for more information.
Data Encryption | Displays None, WEP, TKIP or AES-CCMP. See Security Overview for more information.
802.1X Authentication Type | Displays None, EAP-SIM, TLS, TTLS, PEAP, LEAP, or EAP-FAST. See Security Overview for more information.
802.1X Authentication Protocol | Displays None, PAP, GTC, CHAP, MS-CHAP, MS-CHAP-V2 or TLS. See Security Overview for more information.
CCX Version | Version of the Cisco Compatible Extensions on this wireless connection.
Current Tx Power | This is the current power at which the wireless adapter is currently transmitting, in milliwatts.
Supported Power Levels | These are the power levels that the wireless adapter is capable of transmitting. This information is presented in a range and is dependent on the adapter.
Access Point MAC Address | The Media Access Control (MAC) address for the associated access point.
Mandatory Access Point | Displays None, if not enabled. If enabled, from the Mandatory Access Point setting, the access point MAC address is displayed. This option directs the wireless adapter to connect to an access point that uses a specific MAC address (48-bit, 12 hexadecimal digits, for example, 00:06:25:0E:9D:84).
Repair | Renews the IP Address. If you have trouble accessing the network, verify if the IP address is valid. If it is 0.0.0.0 or 169.x.x.x, then it is probably not valid. If your network is set up for automatic network address assignment, then click Repair and request a new IP address.
Close | Closes the page.
Help? | Provides help information for this page.

# Profile Management

On the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless main window, click Connect on a wireless network. Once connected, a profile is created in the Profiles list. The Profiles List displays the current user profiles in the order that they are to be applied. Use the up and down arrows to arrange profiles in a specific order to automatically connect to a wireless network.

You can also add, edit, and remove profiles from the Profiles list. Click Profiles on the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless main window.

Different profiles can be configured for each wireless network. Profile settings can include, the network name (SSID), operating mode, and security settings. See Profile Management for more information.

## Profiles List Icons

Name | Description
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). See Profile Management for more information.
Network Name | 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 the different connection states of the adapter with a wireless network, the 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 Device to Device (ad hoc) mode.
| 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 wireless profile General Settings screen, which is used to create a new profile. See Create a New Profile for more information.
Remove | Removes a selected profile from the Profile list. See Remove a Profile for more information.
Properties | Enables you to edit the contents of an existing profile. See Edit an Existing Profile for more information.
| Export or Import: Lets you import and export user-based profiles to and from the Profile list. Wireless profiles can be automatically imported into the Profile list. See Export or Import Profiles for more information.
Close | Close the profile management window.
Help? | Provides help information for this page.

# Menus

Use the File, Tools, Advanced, Profiles and Help menus to configure your network settings.

Name | Description
File | Exit: Closes the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless main window.

Tools

Application Settings: Use to set system wide connection preferences. See Application Settings for information.

Intel Wireless Troubleshooter: Use to resolve wireless network connection problems. See Intel Wireless Troubleshooter for more information.

Manual Diagnostics Tool: The Manual Diagnostics Tool lets you run a set of diagnostics tests that verify the functionality of your wireless adapter. See Manual Diagnostics Tool for more information.

Administrator Tool: Used by administrators or the person who has administrator privileges on this computer to configure shared profiles (Pre-logon/Common, Persistent, and Voice over IP [VoIP]). The Administrator Tool can also be used by an Information Technology department to configure user settings within the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software and to create custom install packages to export to other systems. See Administrator Tool for more information.

NOTE: The Administrator Tool is available only if it installed during a custom installation of the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software. See Install or Uninstall the Software for more information on custom installation.

Advanced

Adapter Settings: Displays Adapter Settings that are equivalent to the settings in the Microsoft Windows Advanced settings. See Adapter Settings for information.

To access Adapter Settings from Microsoft Windows:

- Select Network Connections from the Windows Control Panel.
- Right-click the Wireless Network Connection.
- Select Properties from the menu.
- Click Configure to display the Advanced settings for the adapter.

Advanced Statistics: Select to view detailed information about the wireless adapter and connection. See Advanced Statistics for more information.

Use Windows to manage Wi-Fi: Select to enable Microsoft Windows XP as the wireless manager. See Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration for more information.

Profiles | Manage Profiles: Select to create or edit profiles. Manage Exclusions: Select to exclude networks from automatic connection. See Manage Exclusions for more information.
Help | Intel PROSet/Wireless Help: Starts the online help. About: Displays version information for the currently installed application components.

## Application Settings (Tools menu)

The Application Settings control the behavior of the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software.

#### Application Settings Description

Name | Description
--- | ---
Adapter | Lists the network adapter that is currently available. It may be either an Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN, Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_, Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection, an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection, or an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection.
Advanced Settings: The following settings control how Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless behaves and displays information.

Taskbar

Show application icon 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. See Taskbar Icons for more information.
- Menu: A menu is displayed when you right click the icon. From this menu you perform tasks such as turn the radio on or off or launch the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless application. See Taskbar Menu Options for more information.
- Tool tips and desktop alerts. See Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts for more information.

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. See Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts for more information.

Select one of the following options:

Information Notifications: These desktop alerts are of lower importance. They do not require your interaction but can greatly improve the wireless experience.

- 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. See Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts for more information.
- 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 lets you continue to be notified of available networks when the wireless adapter is not connected.

Notify when another application uses the wireless 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(R) 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. See Enterprise Security and Set up a Client with TLS Network Authentication for more information.

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 (see Notifications). 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 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 that has more than one SSID but only advertises one.

Manage Exclusions | Enable automatic exclude list feature: Select to enable the automatic exclude list feature. This feature provides a way to exclude access points from automatic connection. See Manage Exclusions for more information. Enable manual exclude list feature: Select to enable the manual exclude list feature. This feature provides a way to exclude networks from automatic connection. See Manage Exclusions for more information.
Wireless Networks List | Show column sort headers: Select to display the column names in the Wireless Networks list. Click a column header to sort the column in either ascending or descending order.

Shared Folder Notification

File and printer sharing enables other computers on a network to access resources on your computer. You should be cautious when you use your wireless notebook computer with file and printer sharing enabled.

Use this feature to receive notifications when you connect to a wireless network with shared folders that meet one of the following conditions:

- The Microsoft Windows firewall is disabled.
- File and Printer Sharing are enabled as an exception to the Microsoft Windows firewall settings.

Select to automatically unshare shared folders for the duration of a connection to an unsecured network
Select to unshare shared folders automatically, whenever you are connected an unsecured network. This feature provides some additionally security.

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
Notifies you when the default network name (SSID) is used to connect to a network. Common examples of pre-defined, default network names are: wireless, WLAN, linksys, default.

Connecting to an access point that has the default network name (SSID) can be a security problem. This access point usually uses all the default security and, management settings (for example, Open authentication; default IP address, user name, or password). If this is a personal network, change the network name and security settings to improve the security of the network.

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

Wi-Fi Protected Setup*

Enable device registration
Turn this on to let the computer act as an external registrar. In this capacity, the computer can set up as an access point or join a configured access point. After the access point has been configured, the computer, as an external registrar, can add new computers (enrollees) to the network. Default state is OFF.

Turn Enable device registration off to let the computer detect and connect to a network as an enrollee.

Notify when Wi-Fi Protected Setup access points are within range of your computer
Turn to on to let you know when an access point equipped with Wi-Fi Protected Setup is within range of your computer. This is necessary if you want to enroll (connect) this computer to the access point. Default state is ON.

OK | Save settings and return to the previous page.
Cancel | Closes and cancels changes.
Help? | Provides help information for this page.

# Intel Wireless Troubleshooter (Tools menu)

Intel Wireless Troubleshooter is an application that can help you resolve wireless network connection issues. When a connection issue is detected, a desktop alert appears at the bottom right corner of your desktop. Once you click the desktop alert, a diagnostic message displays the recommended steps to resolve the connection problem. For example, if a connection problem occurred because of an invalid password, the Profile Wizard application is launched when you click a displayed hyperlink. You can also launch Wireless Event Viewer and enable or disable alert notifications. The Intel Wireless Troubleshooter is supported under Microsoft Windows XP* and Microsoft Windows 2000*

The Intel Wireless Troubleshooter page contains two panes. Use your left mouse button on the left pane to display a list of available tools. The right pane displays the current connection issue in a section. Each section has two parts: the error message and the recommended action. The recommended action contains descriptions about available utilities and helps to resolve the associated connection issue. If you click a help link, the help text is displayed in a window. If you click the associated issue resolution link, a program is launched to resolve the connection issue.

See the Troubleshooting section for information on resolving errors.

Name | Description
Menu Options | File | Wireless Event Viewer: Launches Wireless Event Viewer.
Disable Notification/Enable Notification: Select to disable or enable alert notifications.
Exit: Click to exit the Intel Wireless Troubleshooter application.
View | Displays or removes the History data on the right panel of the Intel Wireless Troubleshooter.
Tools | Manual Diagnostics Tool: Run diagnostic test to verify the functionality of your wireless adapter. See Manual Diagnostics Tool for more information.
Help | Intel(R) Wireless Troubleshooter Help: Displays online help for the Intel Wireless Troubleshooter.
About: Displays version information for the Intel Wireless Troubleshooter.

Available Help

Date Time error message:

- Description of error.
- Link to resolve error (if available). See Resolve Errors below.
- Link to recommended steps to resolve error.

History | Maintains a list of the last five alerts. The alerts are listed chronologically, with the most recent alert at the top of the list.

# Manual Diagnostics Tool (Tools menu)

Run diagnostic test to verify the functionality of your wireless adapter. See Manual Diagnostics Tool for more information.

# Administrator Tool (Tools menu)

The Administrator tool is for administrators or the person who has administrator privileges on this computer. This tool allows the administrator to restrict what level of control the users of this computer have over their wireless connections. This tool is used also to configure common (shared) profiles.

Users cannot modify Administrator settings or profiles unless they have the password for this tool. A password should be chosen that is secure and not easily guessed.

You can export these settings and profiles as one package to other computers on your network. For more information, See the Administrator Tool section.

Name | Description
--- | ---
Administrator Packages | The Administrator Packages are used to save administrative profiles and other settings. For Windows XP and Windows 2000, you can copy or send this self-extracting executable to clients on your network. When it is run, the contents are installed and configured on the destination computer. For Windows Vista*, Administrator Packages are imported through the Group Policy Manager. See Administrator Tool Packages.
Application Settings | An administrator can select which level of control that users have over their wireless network connections. See Administrator Tool Application Settings.
Administrator Profiles | Enable or disable Persistent or Pre-logon/Common profiles and configure Voice over IP (VoIP) settings on the computer. See Administrator Tool Profiles. NOTE: For Windows Vista, only Common profiles are imported through the Group Policy Manager.
Adapter Settings | An administrator can select which level of control that users have over their wireless network connections. See Administrator Tool Adapter Settings.
Software | Select which of the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless applications are installed on a user's computers. See Administrator Tool Software.
EAP-FAST A-ID Groups | An administrator can select which Authority Identifier (A-ID) RADIUS server to provision Protected Access Credentials (PACs) for profiles that use EAP-FAST authentication. A-ID groups are shared by all users of the computer and allow EAP-FAST profiles to support multiple PACs from multiple A-IDs. See Administrator Tool EAP-FAST A-ID Groups.
Change Password | Change the password for the Administrator Tool. See Change Password for more information.
Close | Closes the page.
Help? | Provides help information for this page.

# Adapter Settings (Advanced menu)

The Adapter Settings displays the device properties for the wireless adapter installed on your computer. It may be one of the following network connection adapters:

- Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
- Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_
- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection

#### Adapter Settings Description

Name | Description
--- | ---
802.11n Channel Width | Set high throughput channel width to maximize performance. Set the channel width to Auto or 20Mhz. Auto is the default setting. Use 20Mhz if 802.11n channels are restricted. NOTE: This setting is available only if the adapter is an Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN.

802.11n Mode

The 802.11n standard builds upon previous 802.1X standards by adding multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO). MIMO increases data throughput to improve transfer rate. Select Enabled or Disabled to set the 802.11n mode of the adapter. Enabled is the default setting.

An administrator can enable or disable support for high throughput mode to reduce power-consumption or conflicts with other bands or compatibility issues.

NOTE: This setting is available only if the adapter is an Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN.

Ad Hoc Channel

Unless the other computers in the ad hoc network use a different channel from the default channel, there is no need to change the channel.

Value: Select the allowed operating channel from the list.

- 802.11b/g: Select this option when 802.11b and 802.11g (2.4 GHz) ad hoc band frequency is used.
- 802.11a: Select this option when 802.11a (5 GHz) ad hoc band frequency is used.

NOTE: When an 802.11a channel is not displayed, initiating ad hoc networks are not supported for 802.11a channels.

Ad Hoc Power Management

Set power saving features for Device to Device (ad hoc) networks.

- Disable: Select when connecting to ad hoc networks that contain stations that do not support ad hoc power management.
- Maximum Power Savings: Select to optimize battery life.
- Noisy Environment: Select to optimize performance or connecting with multiple clients.

NOTE: This setting is unavailable if the adapter is an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection, or an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection.

Ad Hoc QoS Mode

Quality of Service (QoS) control in ad hoc networks. QoS provides prioritization of traffic from the access point over a wireless LAN based on traffic classification. WMM* (Wi-Fi Multimedia*) is the QoS certification of the Wi-Fi Alliance. When WMM is enabled, the adapter uses WMM to support priority tagging and queuing capabilities for Wi-Fi networks.

- WMM Enabled (Default)
- WMM Disabled

NOTE: This setting is unavailable if the adapter is an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection or an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection.

Mixed Mode Protection | Use to avoid data collisions in a mixed 802.11b/11g/11a/11n environment. Request to Send/Clear to Send (RTS/CTS) should be used in an environment where clients may not hear each other. CTS-to-self can be used to gain more throughput in an environment where clients are in close proximity and can hear each other. (CTS-to-self is not supported for 802.11n).

Power Management

Lets you select a balance between power consumption and adapter performance. The wireless adapter power settings slider sets a balance between the computer's power source and the battery.

- Use default value: (Default) Power settings are based on the computer's power source.
- Manual: Adjust the slider for the desired setting. Use the lowest setting for maximum battery life. Use the highest setting for maximum performance.

NOTE: Power consumption savings vary based on infrastructure settings.

Preamble Mode

Changes the preamble length setting received by the access point during an initial connection. Always use auto preamble to provide optimal network throughput. Auto Tx Preamble allows automatic preamble detection. If supported, short preamble should be used. If not, use long preamble (Long Tx Preamble).

NOTE: This setting is unavailable if the adapter is an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection.

Preferred Band

Select the operating band. The selections are:

- 802.11n
- 802.11g
- 802.11a
- 802.11b

NOTE: This setting is unavailable if the adapter is an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection or Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection.

Roaming Aggressiveness

This setting lets you define how aggressively your wireless client roams to improve connection to an access point.

- Default: Balanced setting between not roaming and performance.
- Lowest: Your wireless client will not roam. Only significant link quality degradation causes it to roam to another access point.
- Highest: Your wireless client continuously tracks the link quality. If any degradation occurs, it tries to find and roam to a better access point.

Throughput Enhancement

Changes the value of the Packet Burst Control.

- Enable: Select to enable throughput enhancement.
- Disable: (Default) Select to disable throughput enhancement.

Transmit Power

Default Setting: Highest power setting

Lowest Minimum Coverage: Set the adapter to a lowest transmit power. Enable you to expand the number of coverage areas or confine a coverage area. Reduce the coverage area in high traffic areas to improve overall transmission quality and avoid congestion and interference with other devices.

Highest Maximum Coverage: Set the adapter to a maximum transmit power level. Select for maximum performance and range in environments with limited additional radio devices.

NOTE: The optimal setting is for a user to always set the transmit power at the lowest possible level still compatible with the quality of their communication. This allows the maximum number of wireless devices to operate in dense areas and reduce interference with other devices that this radio shares radio spectrum with.

NOTE: This setting takes effect when either infrastructure or ad hoc mode is used.

Wireless Mode

Select which band to use for connection to a wireless network:

- 802.11a only: Connect the wireless adapter to 802.11a networks only.
- 802.11b only: Connect the wireless adapter to 802.11b networks only.
- 802.11g only: Connect the wireless adapter to 802.11g networks only.
- 802.11a and 802.11g: Connect the wireless adapter to 802.11a and 802.11g networks only.
- 802.11b and 802.11g: Connect the wireless adapter to 802.11b and 802.11g networks only.
- 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g: (Default) - Connect to either 802.11a, 802.11b or 802.11g wireless networks.

NOTE: These wireless modes (Modulation types) determine the discovered access points displayed in the Wireless Networks list.

OK | Saves settings and returns to the previous page.
Cancel | Closes and cancels any changes.

# Advanced Statistics (Advanced menu)

The Advanced Statistics provides current adapter connection information.

#### Advanced Statistics Description

Name | Description
--- | ---

Statistics

Advanced Statistics: This information pertains to how the adapter communicates with an access point.

Association: If the adapter finds an access point to communicate with, the value is within range. Otherwise, the value is out of range.

- AP MAC Address: The twelve digit MAC address (00:40:96:31:1C:05) of the access point.
- Number of associations: The number of times the access point has found the adapter.
- AP count: The number of available access points within range of the wireless adapter.
- Number of full scans: The number of times the adapter has scanned all channels for receiving information.
- Number of partial scans: The number of scans that have been terminated.

Roaming: This information contains counters that are related to reasons for the adapter roaming. Roaming occurs when an adapter communicates with one access point and then communicates with another for better signal strength.

- Roaming count: The number of times that roaming occurred.
- AP did not transmit: The adapter did not receive radio transmission from the access point. You may need to reset the access point.
- Poor beacon quality: The signal quality is too low to sustain communication with the access point. Either you have moved the adapter outside the coverage area of the access point or the access point's device address information has been changed.
- AP load balancing: The access point ended its association with the adapter based on the access point's inability to maintain communication with all its associated adapters. Too many adapters are trying to communicate with one access point.
- AP RSSI too low: The Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is too low to maintain an association with the adapter. You may have moved outside the coverage area of the access point or the access point could have increased its data rate.
- Poor channel quality: The quality of the channel is low and caused the adapter to look for another access point.
- AP dropped mobile unit: The access point dropped a computer from the list of recognizable mobile devices. The computer must re-associate with an access point.

Miscellaneous: Use this information to determine if an association with a different access point increases performance and helps maintain the highest possible data rate.

- Received beacons: Number of beacons received by the adapter.
- Percent missed beacons: Percent value for missed beacons.
- Percent transmit errors: The percentage of data transmissions that had errors.
- Signal Strength: Signal strength of the access point that the adapter communicates with displayed in decibels (dBm).

Transmit/Receive (Tx/Rx) Statistics

Displays percent values for non-directed and directed packets.

Total host packets: The sum total number of directed and non-directed packets counts.

- Transmit - (Mbps)
- Receive - (Mbps)

Non-directed packets: The number of received packets broadcast to the wireless network.

Directed packets: The number of received packets sent specifically to the wireless adapter.

Total Bytes: The total number of bytes for packets received and sent by the wireless adapter.

Logging

Set the duration that you want to record statistical data for your wireless adapter.

Configure logging settings: Click Settings to set how frequently you want to log the statistics. You can set the number of seconds and how many hours you want the statistics to be logged.

To change the storage location of the log file.

1. Click Browse to specify a new log file location. The current path is displayed. The default location is in the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Program Files directory.
2. Click Open to close and apply the new file path.
3. Click Close to exit Advanced Statistics.

Start/Stop Logging: Click this button to start and stop logging. When you click Start logging, statistical information (described above) is accumulated. When you click Stop Logging, the accummulation ends and this information is saved to a file that you can open and view.

View Log File...: Click this button to open the Wireless folder under Program Files/Intel (this is the default location). Log files are named using the month, day, and year, plus the number of the log created on that day. For example: 03122007_001.htm. The log file provides:

- Date and Time
- Adapter Information
- Connection Information
- Transmit/Receive Statistics

NOTE: An administrator can disable this feature.

Reset Stats | Resets the adapter statistical counters back to zero and begins taking new data measurements.
Close | Closes and returns to the main window.
Help? | Provides help information for this page.

# Use Windows to Manage Wi-Fi* (Advanced menu)

The Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration feature provides a built-in wireless configuration utility. This feature can be enabled and disabled within Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless. Click Use Windows to manage Wi-Fi on the Advanced menu or the Taskbar menu. If Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration is enabled, the features in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless are disabled.

# Exclude List Management (Profiles menu)

Exclude List Management is available when you either select Manage Exclusions from the Profiles menu or click the Properties button on the Wireless Networks list.

NOTE: If an administrator has designated a network for exclusion, only an administrator within the Administrator Tool may remove the network from the Exclude List.

IMPORTANT: You are not automatically connected to a network or an access point that is in this list.

Use Exclude List Management to exclude entire wireless networks (SSID).

NOTE: Administrators can exclude profiles from the Administrator Tool. See Administrator Tool.

Name | Description

Exclude List Management

- Network Name: Name (SSID) of the wireless network.
- Radio: Displays the band if there is a DHCP error.
- MAC Address: The MAC address of the device.
- Reason: Indicates the reason that this entry was excluded from automatic connection.
- Details: Provides specific information on how the access point was excluded and how to remove it from exclusion.

This network has been excluded from automatic connection for the following reasons.

- User has excluded this network manually.

To make this network (or access points) eligible for automatic connection again, select it and click the Remove button.

NOTE:

- The Reset list button removes all entries except rogue and administrator excluded access points from the list.
- Rogue access points are removed from the list when a connection is made to this access point using valid credentials.
- All excluded access points in a network (other than rogue and administrator excluded) are removed from the list when a profile for that network is applied manually.

NOTE:Entries that are dimmed are excluded rogue or administrator excluded access points. Rogue or administrator excluded access points cannot be removed from the list manually.

Add | Adds an Network name (SSID) to the list.
Remove | Removes an entry from the list.
Reset list | Removes all entries from the list.
Close | Closes and saves settings.
Help? | Provides help information for this page.

# Turn the Wireless Radio On or Off

To switch the wireless radio on or off, do one of the following:

- Use the optional hardware radio switch on your computer (if present).
- Use Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software.
- Use Microsoft Windows.

> NOTE: When your computer is switched on, the radio is constantly transmitting signals. In certain situations, as in an airplane, signals from the radio may cause interference. Use the following methods if you need to turn off the wireless adapter radio.

## Use the Optional Computer Radio On or Off Switch

If your computer has an external switch installed, use it to switch the radio on or off. See the computer manufacturer for more information about this switch. If you have Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless installed, the current state of the radio displays in the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless main window and on the Taskbar.

## Use Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless to Switch the Radio On or Off

The status icon on Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless displays the current state of the radio. At the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless main window, click Wireless On or Wireless Off to toggle the radio on or off.

## Switch the Radio On or Off from the Taskbar Icon

To switch the radio on or off, click the Taskbar icon and select Wireless On or Wireless Off.

## Use Windows to turn off the Radio

The radio can be turned off using Windows.

> NOTE: If you disabled the radio from Microsoft Windows, then you must use Microsoft Windows to turn the radio on. You cannot use a hardware switch or Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless to enable the radio again.

#### Windows XP

1. At the Start Menu, click Connect to. Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Disable.
2. Or if you have more than one wireless adapter, at the Start Menu, click Connect to > Show Connections. Right click the desired adapter and select Disable.

You can use the same method to turn the radio back on.

# Install and Uninstall the Software

A typical install includes the Wireless LAN adapter driver, the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software and the Intel Wireless Troubleshooter.

> NOTE: If you plan to use Novell Client* for Windows, it should be installed prior to installation of the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software. If Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless is already installed, you should remove it prior to installation of Novell Client for Windows.

The following features are available to install during a Custom installation:

- Administrator Tool
- WMI Support
- Single Sign On
- Pre-Logon Connect

To install these features, select Custom during installation. Follow the instructions below to install these features. If Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless is already installed, see the post-installation instructions.

> NOTE: If you plan to use Novell Client for Windows, it should be installed prior to installation of the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software. If Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless is already installed, you should remove it prior to installation of Novell Client for Windows.

### Install the Software

1. Insert the Installation CD in your CD drive.
2. Click Install Software on the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Installer screen.
3. Read the license agreement.
4. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement.
5. Click Next.
6. Click Custom.
7. Select from the list of features to install:

> WMI Support: Windows Management Instrumentation functionality allows administrators who do not have Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless installed to manage remotely clients that do have Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless installed.

> - Install: Click WMI Support. Select Install this feature and any selected subfeatures. Proceed to step 8.
> - Not install: Click Do not install this feature. A red X displays indicates that it is not installed.

> Administrator Tool: Installs the Administrator Tool to the Tools menu. This tool is used to configure common (shared) profiles. The Administrator Tool is also used by an Information Technology department to enable or disable features within the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software.

> - Install: Click Administrator Tool. Select Install this feature and any selected subfeatures. Click Next and proceed to step 8.
> - Not Install: Select Do not install this feature. A red X next to the option indicates that it is not installed.

> Single Sign On: Installs the Single Sign On Pre-Login Connect feature. This tool is used to configure common (shared) profiles with the Administrator Tool.

> The Fast User Switching and the Windows XP Welcome Screen are disabled when Single Sign On support is installed.

> Single Sign On is targeted to the enterprise environment where users log on to their computer with a user name, password, and typically a domain. Fast User Switching does not support domain log on.

> > NOTE: Windows Fast User Switching is enabled by default if you use Windows XP Home Edition. It is targeted for the home user. Fast User Switching is also available on Windows XP Professional if you install it on a stand-alone or workgroup-connected computer. If a computer running Windows XP Professional is added to a domain, then Fast User Switching option is not available.

> Pre-Logon Connect: A Pre-logon/Common profile is active once a user logs onto the computer. Pre-Logon Connect establishes a wireless connection prior to user logon to Windows. This feature is installed with Single Sign On.

> - Install: Click Pre-Logon Connect. Select Install this feature and any selected subfeatures. Click Next and proceed to step 8.
> - Not Install: Select Do not install this feature. A red X displays indicates that it is not installed.

8. Click Install. The installed components are listed after the software is installed on your computer.
9. Click OK.

> NOTE: When Pre-Logon Connect is installed, you are asked to reboot after installation of the software.

### Add Post-Installation Features

If Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless is already installed, follow the instructions below to add the Administrator Tool and Pre-Logon Connect:

1. Click Start > Control > Panel > Add or Remove Programs > Intel PROSet/Wireless Software.
2. Click Change/Remove.
3. Click Modify.
4. Click Next.
5. Click the red X next to any of the features that are not currently installed.
6. Click Install this feature and any selected subfeatures.
7. Click Modify. After installation, the feature is listed as Installed on the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Installer feature list.
8. Click OK.

### Enable WMM* Power Save (UAPSD)

To enable WMM Power Save, the Registry needs to be modified. Edit the Registry and make the following changes.

Edit the following key:

> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\
> {4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002bE10318\00XX\ApsdTriggerQueues = c or f

> (where c = VI and VO are enabled, f = all access categories are enabled)

Add the following key:

> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\
> {4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002bE10318\00XX\ApsdFillCmd = 1

Add the following key:

> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\
> {4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002bE10318\00XX\ApsdTriggerMode = 3

####

### Uninstall Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless

To uninstall Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless:

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.
2. Click Intel PROSet/Wireless Software.
3. Click Change/Remove.
4. Click Remove.
5. Click Next.
6. When prompted, determine what you would like to do with your current profiles and settings:

> You have chosen to completely remove the Intel PROSet/Wireless Software.

> Select what to do with your current profiles and settings:

> - Do not save my profiles and settings. Select to completely remove all of your current profiles and settings. If you reinstall the software, the profiles and settings are no longer available.
> - Save my profiles and settings in the current format (Intel PROSet/Wireless 10.x). Select to save your current profiles and settings. If you reinstall the software, your current profiles and settings are available.
> - Convert and save my profiles and settings in Intel PROSet/Wireless 9.x format. If you need to revert to a previous version of Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software, select to save your settings. After you have reinstalled the software, your current profiles and settings are available. NOTE: Only settings applicable to the prior version of the software are available.

7. Make a selection and click OK.
8. After the software is removed, click Yes to restart your computer.

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