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Configuration of the WLAN Device

The WLAN device can be configured to establish wire-

less network connectivity using the Intel PROSet for

Wireless utility (Windows XP models) or the WLAN

utility that is built in (Windows Vista models). The Intel

PROSet for Wireless utility allows for multiple profile

setup and supports automatic profile switching. Support

for most industry standard security solutions is

contained in this software.

There are two procedures outlines below. The first one is

for use with the Windows Vista operating system, and

the other is used with the Windows XP operating

system.

CONFIGURING THE WLAN

WITH WINDOWS VISTA

The WLAN device can be configured to establish wire-

less network connectivity using the software that is built

into Windows Vista. Support for most industry standard

security solutions is contained in this software.

Pre-defined parameters will be required for this proce-

dure. Please consult with your network administrator

for these parameters:

1. Click the Start button, then select Control Panel.

2. If the Control Panel is not in Classic View, select

Classic View from the left panel. Double-click the

Network and Sharing Center icon.

3. Select “Manage wireless networks” from the left

panel.

4. Click on the [Add] button.

5. Depending upon what type of connection you

would like to make, make a selection. For an infra-

structure network, select “Manually create a net-

work profile. For ad hoc network, select “Create an

ad hoc network”.

6. Enter the required information. It may be necessary

to consult with your network administrator for

some of the information.

7. In the event you require assistance, go to the Net-

work and Sharing Center window (Start -> Control

Panel -> Network and Sharing Center), and type in

relevant keywords in the Search box.

Connecting to a Network with Windows Vista

After you have configured your computer, you can

connect to an active network by performing the

following steps:

1. Click on the WLAN icon in the system tray.

2. Select “connect to a network”.

Select a network from the list that appears, and click the

[Connect] button.

CONFIGURATION USING

INTEL PROSET FOR WIRELESS UTILITY

This section explains the procedure to properly

configure the WLAN device using the Intel PROSet for

Wireless utility. Pre-defined parameters will be required

for this procedure. Please consult with your network

administrator for these parameters:

Network Name - Also known as the SSID

Network Key (WEP) - Required if using static WEP

keys.

Authentication Type - Open, Shared, WPA, WPA-PSK

Procedure

1. Activate the WLAN device using either the Wireless

On/Off Switch or the Intel PROSet for Wireless

utility.

2. Click the [Start] button first and then [All Pro-

grams].

3. Click the icon [Intel PROSet Wireless] to execute

the Intel PROSet for Wireless utility.

4. Click the [Add] button. The General Settings dialog

displays.

5. Enter a profile name in the Profile Name field.

6. Enter the network SSID, in the Network Name

(SSID) field.

7. Click Infrastructure or Ad Hoc for the operating

mode.

8. Click [Advanced].

9. The Mandatory Access Point option is only used if

Infrastructure mode is selected. Use this option to

connect to a specific access point. Enter the MAC

address for the access point. Click OK to save the

setting and return to the General Settings page.

10. Click [Next].

11. If you wish to enable Cisco Compatible Extensions,

click Cisco Options and check the “Enable Cisco

Compatible Extensions” box.

12. To enable LEAP support, check the 802.1x option

and choose LEAP from the pull-down list.

13. Click [OK].

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