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A simplified description of 802.1x authentication is:
A client sends a "request to access" message to an access point.
The access point requests the identity of the client.
The client replies with its identity packet which is passed along to
the authentication server.
The authentication server sends an "accept" packet to the access
point.
The access point places the client port in the authorized state and
data traffic is allowed to proceed.
802.1x Features
802.1x supplicant protocol support
Support for the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) - RFC
2284
Supported Authentication Methods:
EAP TLS Authentication Protocol - RFC 2716 and RFC 2246
EAP Tunneled TLS (TTLS)
PEAP
Supports Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 2000
WPA or WPA2
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA or WPA2) is a security enhancement that
strongly increases the level of data protection and access control to a
wireless network. WPA enforces 802.1x authentication and key-
exchange and only works with dynamic encryption keys. To strengthen
data encryption, WPA utilizes Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP).
TKIP provides important data encryption enhancements that include a
per-packet key mixing function, a message integrity check (MIC) called
Michael an extended initialization vector (IV) with sequencing rules, and
a rekeying mechanism. With these improvement enhancements, TKIP
protects against WEP's known weaknesses.
The second generation of WPA that complies with the IEEE TGi
specification is known as WPA2.
Enterprise Mode: Enterprise Mode verifies network users through a
RADIUS or other authentication server. WPA utilizes 128-bit encryption
keys and dynamic session keys to ensure your wireless network's
privacy and enterprise security. Enterprise Mode is targeted to
corporate or government environments.
Personal Mode: Personal Mode requires manual configuration of a pre-
shared key (PSK) on the access point and clients. PSK authenticates
users via a password, or identifying code, on both the client station and
the access point. No authentication server is needed. Personal Mode is
targeted to home and small business environments.
WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise: Provide this level of security
on enterprise networks with an 802.1x RADIUS server. An
authentication type is selected to match the authentication protocol of
the 802.1x server.
WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal: Provide this level of security in
the small network or home environment. It uses a password also called
a pre-shared key (PSK). The longer the password, the stronger the
security of the wireless network. If your wireless access point or router
supports WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal then you should enable it
on the access point and provide a long, strong password. The same
password entered into access point needs to be used on this computer
and all other wireless devices that access the wireless network.
NOTE: WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal are not
interoperable.
AES-CCMP - (Advanced Encryption Standard - Counter CBC-MAC
Protocol) It is the new method for privacy protection of wireless
transmissions specified in the IEEE 802.11i standard. AES-CCMP
provides a stronger encryption method than TKIP. Choose AES-CCMP as
the data encryption method whenever strong data protection is
important.
NOTE: Some security solutions may not be supported by
your computer’s operating system and may require
additional software or hardware as well as wireless LAN
infrastructure support. Check with your computer
manufacturer for details.
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) is an enhancement to WEP
(Wired Equivalent Privacy) security. TKIP provides per-packet key
mixing, a message integrity check and a rekeying mechanism, which
fixes the flaws of WEP.
TLS
A type of authentication method using the Extensible Authentication
Protocol (EAP) and a security protocol called the Transport Layer
Security (TLS). EAP-TLS uses certificates which use passwords. EAP-
TLS authentication supports dynamic WEP key management. The TLS
protocol is intended to secure and authenticate communications across
a public network through data encryption. The TLS Handshake Protocol
allows the server and client to provide mutual authentication and to
negotiate an encryption algorithm and cryptographic keys before data
is transmitted.
TTLS
These settings define the protocol and the credentials used to
authenticate a user. In TTLS (Tunneled Transport Layer Security), the
client uses EAP-TLS to validate the server and create a TLS-encrypted
channel between the client and server. The client can use another
authentication protocol, typically password-based protocols, as MD5
Challenge over this encrypted channel to enable server validation. The
challenge and response packets are sent over a non-exposed TLS
encrypted channel. TTLS implementations today support all methods
defined by EAP, as well as several older methods (PAP, CHAP, MS-CHAP
and MS-CHAPv2). TTLS can easily be extended to work with new
protocols by defining new attributes to support new protocols.
Authentication Protocols
PAP: Password Authentication Protocol is a two way handshake
protocol designed for use with PPP. Authentication Protocol
Password Authentication Protocol is a plain text password used on
older SLIP systems. It is not secure.
CHAP: Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol is a three
way handshake protocol which is considered more secure than
PAP (Password Authentication Protocol).
MS-CHAP (MD4): Uses a Microsoft version of RSA Message
Digest 4 challenge and reply protocol. This only works on
Microsoft systems and enables data encryption. This
authentication method causes all data to be encrypted.
PEAP
PEAP is a new Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) IEEE 802.1x
authentication type designed to take advantage of server-side EAP-
Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS) and to support various
authentication methods, including users' passwords and one-time
passwords, and Generic Token Cards.
Cisco Features
Cisco LEAP
Cisco LEAP (Cisco Light EAP) is a server and client 802.1x
authentication through a user-supplied logon password. When a
wireless access point communicates with a Cisco LEAP-enabled RADIUS
(Cisco Secure Access Control Server [ACS]), Cisco LEAP provides
access control through mutual authentication between client wireless
adapters and the wireless networks and provides dynamic, individual
user encryption keys to help protect the privacy of transmitted data.
Cisco Rogue Access Point Security Feature
The Cisco Rogue Access Point feature provides security protection from
an introduction of a rogue access point that could mimic a legitimate
access point on a network in order to extract information about user
credentials and authentication protocols that could compromise
security. This feature only works with Cisco's LEAP authentication.
Standard 802.11 technology does not protect a network from the
introduction of a rogue access point. Refer to LEAP Authentication for
more information.
Fast Roaming (CCKM)
When a wireless LAN is configured for fast reconnection, a LEAP-
enabled client device can roam from one access point to another
without involving the main server. Using Cisco Centralized Key
Management (CCKM), an access point configured to provide Wireless
Domain Services (WDS) takes the place of the RADIUS server and
authenticates the client without perceptible delay in voice or other time-
sensitive applications.
CKIP
Cisco Key Integrity Protocol (CKIP) is Cisco proprietary security protocol
for encryption in 802.11 media. CKIP uses the following features to
improve 802.11 security in infrastructure mode:
Key Permutation (KP)
Message Sequence Number
802.11b and 802.11g Mixed Environment Protection
Protocol
Some access points, for example Cisco 350 or Cisco 1200, support
environments in which not all client stations support WEP encryption;
this is called Mixed-Cell Mode. When these wireless networks operate in
"optional encryption" mode, client stations that join in WEP mode, send
all messages encrypted, and stations that use standard mode send all
messages unencrypted. These access points broadcast that the network
does not use encryption, but allow clients that use WEP mode. When
Mixed-Cell is enabled in a profile, it allows you to connect to access
points that are configured for "optional encryption."
EAP-FAST
EAP-FAST like EAP-TTLS and PEAP, uses tunneling to protect traffic. The
main difference is that EAP-FAST does not use certificates to
authenticate. Provisioning in EAP-FAST is negotiated solely by the client
as the first communication exchange when EAP-FAST is requested from
the server. If the client does not have a pre-shared secret Protected
Access Credential (PAC), it is able to initiate a provisioning EAP-FAST
exchange to dynamically obtain one from the server.
EAP-FAST documents two methods to deliver the PAC: manual delivery
through an out-of-band secure mechanism and automatic provisioning.
Manual delivery mechanisms are any delivery mechanism that the
administrator of the network feels is sufficiently secure for their
network.
Automatic provisioning establishes an encrypted tunnel to protect
the authentication of the client and the delivery of the PAC to the
client. This mechanism, while not as secure as a manual method
may be, is more secure than the authentication method used in
LEAP.
The EAP-FAST method is divided into two parts: provisioning and
authentication. The provisioning phase involves the initial delivery of
the PAC to the client. This phase only needs to be performed once per
client and user.
Mixed-Cell Mode
Some access points, for example Cisco 350 or Cisco 1200, support
environments in which not all client stations support WEP encryption;
this is called Mixed-Cell Mode. When these wireless network operate in
"optional encryption" mode, client stations that join in WEP mode, send
all messages encrypted, and stations that use standard mode, send all
messages unencrypted. These access points broadcast that the network
does not use encryption, but allows clients that use WEP mode to join .
When Mixed-Cell is enabled in a profile, it allows you to connect to
access points that are configured for "optional encryption."
Radio Management
When this feature is enabled your wireless adapter provides radio
management information to the Cisco infrastructure. If the Cisco Radio
Management utility is used on the infrastructure, it configures radio
parameters, detects interference and rogue access points.
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Glossary of Terms: Intel(R)
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Numerical A B C D E F G H I L M N O
P R S T W
Term Definition
802.11 The 802.11 standard refers to a family of
specifications developed by the IEEE for wireless LAN
technology. The 802.11 specifies an over-the-air
interface between a wireless client and a base station
or between two wireless clients and provides 1 or 2
Mbps transmission in the 2.4 GHz band using either
frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) or direct
sequence spread spectrum (DSSS).
802.11a The 802.11a standard specifies a maximum data
transfer rate of 54 Mbps and an operating frequency
of 5 GHz. The 802.11a standard uses the Orthogonal
Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) transmission
method. Additionally, the 802.11a standard supports
802.11 features such as WEP encryption for security.
802.11b 802.11b is an extension to 802.11 that applies to
wireless LANS and provides 11 Mbps transmission
(with a fallback to 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps) in the 2.4 GHz
band. 802.11b uses only DSSS. Throughput data rate
5+ Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band.
802.11g The 802.11g standard specifies a maximum data
transfer rate of 54 Mbps, an operating frequency of
2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11g
networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks.
802.1x 802.1x is the IEEE Standard for Port-Based Network
Access Control. This is used in conjunction with EAP
methods to provide access control to wired and
wireless networks.
AAA Server Authentication, Authorization and Accounting Server.
A system to control access to computer resources and
track user activity.
Access Point Access point (AP). A stand-alone wireless hub that
allows any computer that has a wireless network
adapter to communicate with another computer and
to connect to the Internet.
ad hoc
network 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.
AES-CCMP Advanced Encryption Standard - Counter CBC-MAC
Protocol is the new method for privacy protection of
wireless transmissions specified in the IEEE 802.11i
standard. AES-CCMP provides a stronger encryption
method than TKIP.
Authentication Verifies the identity of a user logging onto a network.
Passwords, digital certificates, smart cards and
biometrics are used to prove the identity of the client
to the network. Passwords and digital certificates are
also used to identify the network to the client.
BER Bit error rate. The ratio of errors to the total number
of bits being sent in a data transmission from one
location to another.
Bit Rate The total number of bits (ones and zeros) per second
that a network connection can support. Note that this
bit rate will vary, under software control, with
different signal path conditions.
Broadcast
SSID Used to allow an access point to respond to clients on
a wireless network by sending probes.
BSSID A unique identifier for each wireless client on a
wireless network. The Basic Service Set Identifier
(BSSID) is the Ethernet MAC address of each adapter
on the network.
CA (certificate
authority)
A corporate certification authority implemented on a
server. In addition, Internet Explorer’s certificate can
import a certificate from a file. A trusted CA certificate
is stored in the root store.
CCX Cisco Compatible eXtension. Cisco Compatible
Extensions Program ensures that devices used on
Cisco wireless LAN infrastructure meet the security,
management and roaming requirements.
Certificate Used for client authentication. A certificate is
registered on the authentication server (i.e., RADIUS
server) and used by the authenticator.
CKIP Cisco Key Integrity Protocol (CKIP) is a Cisco
proprietary security protocol for encryption in 802.11
media. CKIP uses a key message integrity check and
message sequence number to improve 802.11
security in infrastructure mode. CKIP is Cisco's version
of TKIP.
Client
computer The computer that gets its Internet connection by
sharing either the host computer's connection or the
Access Point's connection.
DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum. Technology used
in radio transmission. Incompatible with FHSS.
EAP Short for Extensible Authentication Protocol, EAP sits
inside of Point-to-Point Protocol’s (PPP) authentication
protocol and provides a generalized framework for
several different authentication methods. EAP is
supposed to head off proprietary authentication
systems and let everything from passwords to
challenge-response tokens and public-key
infrastructure certificates all work smoothly.
EAP-FAST EAP-FAST, like EAP-TTLS and PEAP, uses tunneling to
protect traffic. The main difference is that EAP-FAST
does not use certificates to authenticate.
EAP-GTC The EAP-GTC (Generic Token Card) is similar to the
EAP-OTP except with hardware token cards. The
request contains a displayable message, and the
response contains the string read from the hardware
token card.
EAP-OTP EAP-OTP (One-Time Password) is similar to MD5,
except it uses the OTP as the response. The request
contains a displayable message. The OTP method is
defined in RFC 2289. The OTP mechanism is employed
extensively in VPN and PPP scenarios but not in the
wireless world
EAP-SIM Extensible Authentication Protocol-Subscriber Identity
Module (EAP-SIM) authentication can be used with:
Network Authentication types: Open, Shared,
and WPA2-Enterprise.
Data Encryption types: None, WEP and CKIP.
A SIM card is a special smart card that is used by
GSM-based digital cellular networks. The SIM card is
used to validate your credentials with the network
EAP-TLS A type of authentication method using EAP and a
security protocol called the Transport Layer Security
(TLS). EAP-TLS uses certificates that use passwords.
EAP-TLS authentication supports dynamic WEP key
management.
EAP-TTLS A type of authentication method using EAP and
Tunneled Transport Layer Security (TTLS). EAP-TTLS
uses a combination of certificates and another
security method such as passwords.
Encryption Scrambling data so that only the authorized recipient
can read it. Usually a key is needed to interpret the
data.
FHSS Frequency-Hop Spread Spectrum. Technology used in
radio transmission. Incompatible with DSSS.
File and
printer
sharing
A capability that allows a number of people to view,
modify, and print the same file(s) from different
computers.
Fragmentation
threshold
The threshold at which the wireless adapter breaks
the packet into multiple frames. This determines the
packet size and affects the throughput of the
transmission.
GHz Gigahertz. A unit of frequency equal to 1,000,000,000
cycles per second.
Host
computer The computer that is directly connected to the
Internet via a modem or network adapter.
Infrastructure
Network 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.
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
is an organization involved in defining computing and
communications standards.
Internet
Protocol (IP)
address
The address of a computer that is attached to a
network. Part of the address designates which
network the computer is on, and the other part
represents the host identification.
LAN Local area network. A high-speed, low-error data
network covering a relatively small geographic area.
LEAP Light Extensible Authentication Protocol. A version of
Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). LEAP is a
proprietary extensible authentication protocol
developed by Cisco, which provides a challenge-
response authentication mechanism and dynamic key
assignment.
MAC A hardwired address applied at the factory. It uniquely
identifies network hardware, such as a wireless
adapter, on a LAN or WAN.
Mbps Megabits-per-second. Transmission speed of
1,000,000 bits per second.
MHz Megahertz. A unit of frequency equal to 1,000,000
cycles per second.
MIC (Michael) Message integrity check (commonly called Michael).
MS-CHAP An EAP mechanism used by the client. Microsoft
Challenge Authentication Protocol (MSCHAP) Version
2, is used over an encrypted channel to enable server
validation. The challenge and response packets are
sent over a non-exposed TLS encrypted channel.
ns Nanosecond. 1 billionth (1/1,000,000,000) of a
second.
OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing.
PEAP Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP) is
an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) draft
protocol sponsored by Microsoft, Cisco, and RSA
Security. PEAP creates an encrypted tunnel similar to
the tunnel used in secure web pages (SSL). Inside the
encrypted tunnel, a number of other EAP
authentication methods can be used to perform client
authentication. PEAP requires a TLS certificate on the
RADIUS server, but unlike EAP-TLS there is no
requirement to have a certificate on the client. PEAP
has not been ratified by the IETF. The IETF is
currently comparing PEAP and TTLS (Tunneled TLS) to
determine an authentication standard for 802.1X
authentication in 802.11 wireless systems. PEAP is an
authentication type designed to take advantage of
server-side EAP-Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS)
and to support various authentication methods,
including user's passwords and one-time passwords,
and Generic Token Cards.
Peer-to-Peer
Mode
A wireless network structure that allows wireless
clients to communicate with each other without using
an access point.
Power Save
mode The state in which the radio is periodically powered
down to conserve power. When the notebook is in
Power Save mode, receive packets are stored in the
access point until the wireless adapter wakes up.
Preferred
network One of the networks that has been configured. Such
networks are listed under Preferred networks on the
Wireless Networks tab of the Wireless Configuration
Utility (Windows 2000 environment) or Wireless
Network Connection Properties (Windows XP
environment).
RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS)
is an authentication and accounting system that
verifies users credentials and grants access to
requested resources.
RF Radio Frequency. The international unit for measuring
frequency is Hertz (Hz), which is equivalent to the
older unit of cycles per second. One Mega-Hertz
(MHz) is one million Hertz. One Giga-Hertz (GHz) is
one billion Hertz. For reference: the standard US
electrical power frequency is 60 Hz, the AM broadcast
radio frequency band is 0.55 -1.6 MHz, the FM
broadcast radio frequency band is 88-108 MHz, and
microwave ovens typically operate at 2.45 GHz.
Roaming Movement of a wireless node between two micro cells.
Roaming usually occurs in infrastructure networks
built around multiple access points.
RTS threshold The number of frames in the data packet at or above
which an RTS/CTS (request to send/clear to send)
handshake is turned on before the packet is sent. The
default value is 2347.
Shared Key An encryption key known only to the receiver and
sender of data.
SIM Subscriber Identity Module card is used to validate
credentials with the network. A SIM card is a special
smart card that is used by GSM-based digital cellular
networks.
Silent Mode Silent Mode Access Points or Wireless Routers have
been configured to not broadcast the SSID for the
wireless network. This makes it necessary to know
the SSID in order to configure the wireless profile to
connect to the access point or wireless router.
Single Sign
On Single Sign On feature set allows the 802.1x
credentials to match your Windows log on user name
and password credentials for wireless network
connections.
SSID Service Set Identifier. A value that controls access to
a wireless network. The SSID for your wireless
network card must match the SSID for any access
point that you want to connect with. If the value does
not match, you are not granted access to the
network. You can have up to three SSIDs. Each SSID
can be up to 32 characters long and is case-sensitive.
TKIP Temporal Key Integrity protocol improves data
encryption. Wi-Fi Protected Access utilizes its TKIP.
TKIP provides important data encryption
enhancements including a re-keying method. TKIP is
part of the IEEE 802.11i encryption standard for
wireless LANs. TKIP is the next generation of WEP, the
Wired Equivalency Protocol, which is used to secure
802.11 wireless LANs. TKIP provides per-packet key
mixing, a message integrity check and a re-keying
mechanism, thus fixing the flaws of WEP.
TLS Transport Layer Security. A type of authentication
method using the Extensible Authentication Protocol
(EAP) and a security protocol called the Transport
Layer Security (TLS). EAP-TLS uses certificates which
use passwords. EAP-TLS authentication supports
dynamic WEP key management. The TLS protocol is
intended to secure and authenticate communications
across a public network through data encryption. The
TLS Handshake Protocol allows the server and client
to provide mutual authentication and to negotiate an
encryption algorithm and cryptographic keys before
data is transmitted.
TTLS Tunneled Transport Layer Security. These settings
define the protocol and the credentials used to
authenticate a user. In TTLS, the client uses EAP-TLS
to validate the server and create a TLS-encrypted
channel between the client and server. The client can
use another authentication protocol, typically
password-based protocols, such as MD5 Challenge
over this encrypted channel to enable server
validation. The challenge and response packets are
sent over a non-exposed TLS encrypted channel. TTLS
implementations today support all methods defined by
EAP, as well as several older methods (CHAP, PAP, MS-
CHAP and MS-CHAPv2). TTLS can easily be extended
to work with new protocols by defining new attributes
to support new protocols.
WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. Wired Equivalent Privacy,
64- and 128-bit (64-bit is sometimes referred to as 40-
bit). This is a low-level encryption technique designed
to give the user about the same amount of privacy
that he would expect from a LAN. WEP is a security
protocol for wireless local area networks (WLANs)
defined in the 802.11b standard. WEP is designed to
provide the same level of security as that of a wired
LAN. WEP aims to provide security by data over radio
waves so that it is protected as it is transmitted from
one end point to another.
WEP Key Either a pass phrase or hexadecimal key.
The pass phrase must be 5 ASCII characters for 64-
bit WEP or 13 ASCII characters for 128-bit WEP. For
pass phrases, 0-9, a-z, A-Z, and ~!@#$%^&*()_+|`-
={}|[]\:";'<>?,./ are all valid characters.
The hex key must be 10 hexadecimal characters (0-9,
A-F) for 64-bit WEP or 26 hexadecimal characters (0-
9, A-F) for 128-bit WEP.
Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity. Is meant to be used generically
when referring of any type to 802.11 network,
whether 802.11b, 802.11a, or dual-band.
Wireless
Router A stand-alone wireless hub that allows any computer
that has a wireless network adapter to communicate
with another computer and to connect to the Internet.
Also known as an access point.
WLAN Wireless Local-Area Network. A type of local-area
network that uses high-frequency radio waves rather
than wires to communicate between nodes.
WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a security
enhancement that strongly increases the level of data
protection and access control to a wireless network.
WPA is an interim standard that will be replaced with
the IEEE’s 802.11i standard upon its completion. WPA
consists of RC4 and TKIP and provides support for
BSS (Infrastructure) mode only. (Not compatible with
WPA2.)
WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2). This is the second
generation of WPA that complies with the IEEE TGi
specification. WPA2 consists of AES encryption, pre-
authentication and PMKID caching. It provides support
for BSS (Infrastructure) mode and IBSS (Ad hoc)
mode. (Not compatible with WPA.)
WPA-
Enterprise Wi-Fi Protected Access-Enterprise applies to corporate
users. A new standards-based, interoperable security
technology for wireless LAN (subset of IEEE 802.11i
draft standard) that encrypts data sent over radio
waves. WPA is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to
improve upon the security features of WEP as follows:
Improved data encryption through the temporal
key integrity protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the
keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding
an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the
keys have not been tampered with.
User authentication, which is generally missing
in WEP, through the extensible authentication
protocol (EAP). WEP regulates access to a
wireless network based on a computer’s
hardware-specific MAC address, which is
relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen.
EAP is built on a more secure public-key
encryption system to ensure that only authorized
network users can access the network.
WPA is an interim standard that will be replaced with
the IEEE’s 802.11i standard upon its completion.
WPA-Personal Wi-Fi Protected Access-Personal provides a level of
security in the small network or home environment.
WPA-PSK Wi-Fi Protected Access-Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK)
mode does not use an authentication server. It can be
used with the data encryption types WEP or TKIP.
WPA-PSK requires configuration of a pre-shared key
(PSK). You must enter a pass phrase or 64 hex
characters for a Pre-Shared Key of length 256-bits.
The data encryption key is derived from the PSK.
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Administrator Tool: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless
3945ABG Network Connection User Guide
Set Administrator Password
Administrator Packages
Administrator Profiles
Persistent
Pre-Logon
Voice over IP (VoIP)
Administrator Tool Settings
Administrator Settings
Adapter Settings
Software
Administrator Tasks
The Administrator Tool is used by the person who has administrator privileges
on this computer. This tool is used to configure common (shared) profiles, pre-
logon profiles, and persistent connection profiles.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.
The Administrator Tool is located on the Tools menu. It must be selected during
installation of the Intel PROSet/Wireless software or the feature is not displayed
in the Tools menu.
Set Administrator Password
Users cannot modify Administrator settings or profiles unless they have the
password for this tool. When you first access the Administrator Tool, you are
required to enter a password. The password must not exceed 100 characters.
Null passwords are not allowed.
1. Enter password: Create a password (maximum 100 characters).
2. Confirm Password: Reenter the password.
3. Click OK. The Open Administrator Package displays.
To change the existing password:
1. Click Administrator Tool from the Tools menu.
2. Click Change Password on the password entry form.
3. Old Password: Enter the existing password.
4. New Password: Enter the new password.
5. Confirm Password: Reenter the new password again.
6. Click OK to save the new password and enter the Administrator Tool.
Administrator Packages
The Administrator Packages are used to save administrative profiles and other
settings. You can copy or send this self-extracting executable to clients on your
network. When the executable runs, the contents are installed and configured
on the destination computer.
To create a new package:
1. On the Tools menu, click Administrator Tool.
2. Enter your password to the Administrator Tool.
3. Administrator Package: Click Create a new package.
4. Click OK.
5. Select Include Settings on the Profiles, Settings, Adapter Settings, or
Software pages to configure the options to be included in the package.
6. Click Close.
7. You are notified: The current package is changed. Would you like to
save the changes?
8. Click Yes. Save the executable file to a directory on the local disk drive.
9. Click Save. The file is created. NOTE: This process may take several
minutes.
10. Click Finished to view the package contents.
Click Apply this file to this computer if you want to use the
package configuration on the Administrator's computer.
Copy the executable file to any user's computer to install the
configuration that has been saved in the package.
11. Click Enable Intel PROSet/Wireless. This procedure selects Intel(R)
PROSet/Wireless to manage your network profiles.
NOTE: You can also select Save Package on the Administrator Tool
File Menu to save the package.
To edit a package:
1. Access the Administrator Tool.
2. On the Open Administrator Package page, click Open to edit an existing
package.
3. Click Browse. Locate the package's executable file.
4. Click Open. Make your updates.
5. Click Close.
6. You are notified: The current package is changed. Would you like to
save the changes?
7. Click Yes. Save the executable file to a directory on the local disk drive.
NOTE: You can also select Open Package on the Administrator Tool
File menu to edit an Administrator Package.
Administrator Profiles
Administrator Profiles are owned and managed by the network administrator or
the administrator of this computer. These profiles are common or shared by all
users on this computer. However, end users cannot modify these profiles. They
can only be modified from the Administrator Tool, which is password protected.
There are three types of Administrator Profiles: Persistent, Pre-
logon/Common and Voice over IP (VoIP).
Persistent Connection
Persistent profiles are applied at boot time or whenever no one is logged on the
computer. After a user logs off, a Persistent profile maintains a wireless
connection either until the computer is turned off or a different user logs on.
Persistent Connect key points:
The following types of profiles can be created as Persistent profiles:
All profiles that do not require 802.1x authentication (for example,
Open authentication with WEP encryption, Open authentication with
no encryption).
All profiles with 802.1x authentication that have the credentials
saved: MD5, LEAP, EAP-FAST.
Profiles with security settings that include the "Use the following user
name and password" option.
Profiles that use the machine certificate to authenticate.
NOTE: Intel PROSet/Wireless supports machine certificates. However,
they are not displayed in the certificate listings.
WPA-Enterprise profiles that do not use a user certificate.
WPA-Personal profiles.
Persistent profiles are applied at system power up and after a user logs off.
To create a Persistent Profile:
1. Click Include Profiles.
2. Click Persistent.
3. Click Add to open the General Settings.
4. Wireless Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier.
5. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name.
6. Operating Mode: Infrastructure is selected.
7. Administrator Profile Type: Persistent: Active when no users are
logged on is selected.
8. Click Next.
9. Click Enterprise Security to open the Security Settings. See Enterprise
Settings for 802.1x security configuration information.
10. Click OK.
Pre-Logon Connection
Pre-Logon/Common profiles are applied prior to a user log on. If Single Sign On
support is installed, the profile is applied and connection is made prior to the the
Windows log on sequence (pre-logon).
If Single Sign On support is not installed, the profile is applied once the user
session is active.
Pre-logon/Common profiles always appear at the top of a the Profiles list. A user
can still prioritize their own profiles that they have created but they cannot
reprioritize Pre-logon/Common Profiles. Since these profiles appear at the top of
the profiles list, Intel PROSet/Wireless automatically attempts to connect to the
Administrator profiles first before any user created profiles.
NOTE: Only administrators can create or export Pre-Logon/Common
profiles.
Pre-Logon Connect key points are:
Pre-Logon Connect is active only at the Windows log on.
The following types of profiles can be created as Pre-Logon profiles:
802.1x MD5, LEAP, EAP-FAST profiles that use either the "Use the
Windows logon user name and password" or "Use the following user
name and password" credentials when configuring the profile's
security settings.
802.1x PEAP or TTLS profiles with user or machine certificates (the
user must have administrative rights to use machine certificates).
TLS profiles that use digital certificates to verify the identity of a
client and a server.
EAP-SIM profiles that use a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card to
validate your credentials with the network.
All non-802.1x (Open and WEP) Common or User Based profiles.
A Pre-Logon profile is applied at Windows user log-on time.
Pre-Logon/Common Connection Status
Pre-Logon support is installed during a Custom install of the Intel
PROSet/Wireless software. Refer to Install and Uninstall the Software for more
information.
NOTE: If the Single Sign On or Pre-Logon Connect features are not
installed, an administrator is still able to create Pre-Logon/Common
profiles for export to a user's computer.
The following describes how the Pre-Logon Connect feature functions from
system power-up. The assumption is that there is a saved profile with valid
security settings marked with "Use Windows Logon user name and password"
that are applied at the time of Windows log on.
1. After a system power-up, enter your Windows log on domain, user name,
and password.
2. Click OK. The Pre-Logon profile Status page displays the progress of the
network connection. After the wireless adapter is connected to the network
access point, the Status page closes and the Windows user logs on.
If the corresponding access point rejects your credentials during the
Pre-Logon connect, the profile credentials prompts you for your user
credentials.
Enter your credentials.
Click OK. The profile is applied and the Status page displays the
progress of the connection status until you are logged onto Windows.
Click Cancel on the Credentials page to select another profile.
When a user logs off, any wireless connection is disconnected and a persistent
profile (if one is available) is applied. Under certain circumstances it is desirable
to maintain the current connection (for example, if user specific data needs to
be uploaded to the server post-log off or when roaming profiles are used).
Create a profile which is marked as both pre-logon and persistent to achieve this
functionality. If such a profile is active when the user logs off, the connection is
maintained.
To create a Pre-Logon/Common Profile:
1. Click Include Profiles.
2. Click Pre-Logon/Common.
3. Click Add to open the General Settings.
4. Wireless Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier.
5. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name.
6. Operating Mode: Infrastructure is selected.
7. Administrator Profile Type: Pre-logon/Common: Active when a user
is logged on. This profile is shared by all users. This profile type is
already selected.
8. Click Next.
9. Click Advanced to open the Advanced Settings. Use the Advanced
Settings to set the following:
Auto-Connect: Select to automatically or manually connect to a
profile.
Auto-Import this profile (for network administrators only).
Mandatory Access Point: Select to associate the wireless adapter with
a specific access point.
Password protect the profile: Select to password protect a profile.
Start application: Specify a program to be started when a wireless
connection is made.
User Name Format:
An administrator can select the user name format for the
authentication server.
The choices are:
user (default)
user@domain
user@domain.com
DOMAIN\user
10. Click OK to close the Advanced Settings.
11. Click Enterprise Security to open the Security Settings. See Enterprise
Security for 802.1x security configuration information.
12. Click OK to save the profile and add it to the Administrator profiles list.
NOTE: If a Persistent connection was already established, a Pre-
Login/Common profile is ignored if the profile is configured with both Pre-
Logon/Common and Persistent connection options.
Voice over IP (VoIP) Profiles
Intel PROSet/Wireless software supports VoIP third-party soft-phone
applications.
Third party VoIP applications support Voice Codecs. Codecs are used to encode
voice for transmission across IP networks. Codecs generally provide a
compression capability to save network bandwidth.
Intel PROSet/Wireless software supports the following International
Telecommunications Union (ITU) codec standards:
Codec Algorithm Data Rate
(Kbps) Comments
ITU G.711 PCM (Pulse Code
Modulation) 64 G.711 with mu-law used
in North America and
Japan, while G.711 with
A-law used in the rest of
the world.
ITU G.722 SBADPCM (Sub-Band
Adaptive Differential
Pulse Code Modulation)
48, 56 and 64
ITU G.723 Multi-rate Coder 5.3 and 6.4
ITU G.726 ADPCM (Adaptive
Differential Pulse Code
Modulation)
16, 24, 32, and
40
ITU G.727 Variable-Rate ADPCM 16-40
ITU G.728 LD-CELP (Low-Delay
Code Excited Linear
Prediction)
16
ITU G.729 CS-ACELP (Conjugate
Structure Algebraic-Code
Excited Linear
Prediction)
8
An administrator can create profiles that use pre-existing VoIP profiles to
configure various codec data rates and frame rates to improve voice quality in
VoIP transmissions.
To create a VoIP profile:
NOTE: Ensure Voice over IP is not disabled in the Administrator
Settings. It is enabled by default.
1. Click Include Profiles.
2. Select a profile from the list.
3. Click Properties to open the Create VoIP Profiles page.
4. Select the Codec bandwidth, application usage and Frame Rate.
Codec Usage Frame Rate
G711_64
G711_56
G711_48
G722_64
G722_56
G722_48
G722_1_32
G722_1_24
G722_1_16
G726_16
G726_24,
G726_32
G726_40
G728_12_8
G728_16
G729_8
G729a_8
G729b_8
G729ab_8
G729d_6_4
G729e_8
G729e_11_8
GIPS_iPCM_VARIABLE
Interactive
Voice
Audio
Conference
Voice Data
Video
Streaming
Audio
10
20
30
G722_2_VARIABLE
SPEEX_VARIABLE
5. Click OK to return to the Profiles list.
6. Click Close to save the profile settings to a package.
Administrator Tool Settings
An Administrator can determine where Administrator profiles are placed in a
user's Profiles list.
1. Click the Administrator Tool Tools menu.
2. Click Settings to open the Administrator Tool Settings
3. Select Insert on Top to always place Administrator profiles at the top of a
user's Profiles list.
Select Insert on Bottom to always place Administrator profiles at
the bottom of a user's Profiles list.
4. Click OK to close and return to the Administrator Tool.
Administrator Settings
An administrator can select which level of control that users have over their
wireless network connections.
To configure Administrator Settings:
1. Click Include settings.
2. Enable or disable each setting listed in the table below.
Name Description
802.11a Radio On/Off Select Add 802.11a Radio On/Off
Selection to allow a user to turn on or off the
802.11a radio on their computer. This adds
the 802.11a Radio Off control to the Taskbar
menu and the Intel PROSet/Wireless main
window on a user's computer.
NOTE: This option is available only for
wireless adapters that support 802.11a,
802.11b and 802.11g. This setting is
unavailable if the adapter is an Intel(R)
PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection.
802.1x Authentication
Enable a user to create or connect to profiles
that support different 802.1x authentication
EAP types.
Select which 802.1x authentication EAP types
you want enabled on a user’s computer: MD5,
EAP-SIM, LEAP, TLS, TTLS, PEAP, EAP-FAST.
Administrator Tool Disable access to the Administrator Tool on a
user’s computer.
Application Auto Launch Select to start a batch file, executable file, or
script automatically when a specific profile
connects to the network. For example, start a
Virtual Private Network (VPN) session
automatically whenever a user connects to a
wireless network.
Application On Radio Toggle Enables a third-party application to disable the
Intel PROSet/Wireless Wireless On or Wireless
Off switch.
Cache Credentials Select to save credentials after a user logs on.
If the wireless connection temporarily
disconnects, the saved credentials are used
upon reconnection. The credentials are cleared
when the user logs off.
NOTE: if cleared, The Prompt each time I
connect option is unavailable when creating
profiles
Cisco Compatible Extensions Select to enable Cisco Compatible Extensions
on a user’s computer. Clear to disable.
Device to Device (ad hoc) Enable or disable whether a user is able to
either create ad hoc profiles or join ad hoc
networks.
Select one of the following to enable or disable
whether the user can connect to device to
device networks:
Enable device to device networking.
Enable secure device to device
networking only.
Disable device to device networking.
Select to either allow a user to configure
profiles with device to device (ad hoc) settings
or prevent configuration of device to device
(ad hoc) profiles.
Show device to device application
settings
Hide device to device application
settings.
To remove the Device to device (Ad hoc)
operating mode from the Profile Wizard
General Settings, select both Disable device
to device networking and Hide device to
device application settings. This prevents a
user from creating profiles that support Device
to device (Ad hoc) network.
Import and Export Select to import to or export profiles from a
user’s computer. Enable permits auto import
of user profiles when copied to an auto import
folder.
Message On Radio Toggle Enables a third-party application to notify a
user that the Intel PROSet/Wireless radio is
either on or off.
Pre-Logon Cisco Mode Enable Cisco Mode during a pre-logon
connection.
Cisco access points have the capability to
support multiple wireless network names
(SSIDs) but only broadcast one. In order to
connect to such an access point, an attempt is
made to connect with each profile. This is
referred to as Cisco Mode.
NOTE: The pre-logon connection may take
longer to connect.
Profile Connectivity Select the profile connectivity level on a user’s
computer?
Disable Intel Profile Switching. Users are
only able to connect with the first Pre-Logon
(Common) profile or connect with Pre-Logon
profiles only.
Allow the user to connect to all
administrator profiles.
Allow the user to only connect to the first
administrator profile.
Security Level Select the security level on a user's computer?
Users are able to connect to profiles only with
this security level.
Allow the user to connect to networks
with Personal Security only.
Allow the user to connect to networks
with Enterprise Security.
Single Sign On Select which Administrator Profile types are
enabled on a user computer?
Persistent Connection: Profiles are
active during start up and when no user
is logged onto the computer.
Pre-Logon Connection: Profiles are
active immediately once a user logs onto
the computer.
Common profiles are enabled if Pre-
Logon features are not installed on
a user’s computer. Common profiles
are active after a user has logged
on and the session becomes active.
Persistent and Pre-Logon or
Common profiles are placed at the
top of the user’s profiles list. They
cannot be changed or deleted by a
user.
Voice over IP Enables a third-party software to use the VoIP
application on a user's computer. The default
setting enables this feature.
Wireless Zero Configuration Select if you only want Intel PROSet/Wireless
to manage a user’s wireless connections.
Disables Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero
Configuration.
Close Closes the Administrator Tool.
Help? Provides help information for this page.
Adapter Settings
To configure Adapter Settings:
1. Click Include settings.
2. For each setting listed in the table below, select one of the following
options:
Use default value: Resets the setting on the user machine to the
default value.
No change: Maintains the user selected value. The administrator
decides not to enforce all the settings on a user's computer. The user
can change the adapter setting values from the Intel PROSet/Wireless
Advanced menu.
Select the value: The administrator selects the value that is to be
used on the user's computer.
Name Description
Ad Hoc Channel There is no need to change the channel unless
the other computers in the ad hoc network use
a different channel from the default channel.
Value: Select the allowed operating channel
from the list.
802.11b/g: Select this option when
802.11b and 802.11b (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.
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 PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network
Connection or an Intel 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 (Wifi
MultiMedia) is the QoS certification of the Wi-Fi
Alliance (WFA). When WMM is enabled, the
adapter uses WMM to support priority tagging
and queuing capabilities for Wi-Fi networks.
WMM Enabled.(Default)
WMM Disabled
Mixed Mode Protection Use to avoid data collisions in a mixed 802.11b
and 802.11g 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.
Power Management Power Management: Allows you to 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 Change the preamble length setting received by
the access point during an initial connection.
Always use a long preamble length to connect
to an access point. Auto Transmit (Tx)
Preamble allows automatic preamble detection.
If supported, short preamble should be used. If
not, use long preamble.
Roaming Aggressiveness This setting allows you to 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.
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.
Throughput Enhancement Change 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 only: Connect the
wireless adapter to 802.11a and 802.11g
networks only.
802.11b and 802.11g only: 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 return to the previous page.
Cancel Closes the page and cancels any changes.
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Software
Select which of the Intel PROSet/Wireless applications are installed on a user's
computers.
1. Select Include Software.
2. Place the Intel PROSet/Wireless installation CD in the CD drive.
3. Specify the Intel PROSet/Wireless Software Installation program:
Click Browse to locate the Autorun.exe file.
4. Click OK.
5. Specify which components you want to export: Select which
applications to install on a user's computer.
Intel Wireless Troubleshooter: Helps you resolve wireless
connection issues
Administrator Tool: Installs the Administrator Tool to the Tools
menu.
Intel Smart Wireless Solutions: Provides an easy configuration
wizard for connection to a wireless router.
Single Sign On: Installs the Single Sign On features.This tool is used
to configure common (shared) profiles.
Wireless Management Instrumentation: Allows administrators
who do not have Intel PROSet/Wireless installed to remotely manage
clients that do have Intel PROSet/Wireless installed.
Administrator Tasks
How to Obtain a Client Certificate
If you do not have any certificates for EAP-TLS (TLS) or EAP-TTLS (TTLS) you
must obtain a client certificate to allow authentication.
Certificates are managed from either Internet Explorer or the Microsoft Windows
Control Panel.
Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows 2000: When a client
certificate is obtained, do not enable strong private key protection. If you enable
strong private key protection for a certificate, you need to enter an access
password for the certificate every time this certificate is used. You must disable
strong private key protection for the certificate if you configure the service for
TLS or TTLS authentication. Otherwise, the 802.1x service fails authentication
because there is no logged in user to provide the required password.
Notes about Smart Cards
After a Smart Card is installed, the certificate is automatically installed on your
computer and is chosen from the personal certificate store and root certificate
store.
Set up the Client for TLS authentication
Step 1: Obtain a certificate
To allow TLS authentication, you need a valid client certificate in the local
repository for the logged-in user's account. You also need a trusted CA
certificate in the root store.
The following information provides two methods for obtaining a certificate:
From a corporate certification authority (CA) implemented on a Windows
2000 server.
Import a certificate from a file with Internet Explorer's certificate import
wizard.
If you do not know how to obtain a user certificate from the CA, consult your
administrator for the procedure.
To install the CA on the local machine:
1. Obtain the CA and store it on your local drive.
2. Click Import. The Certificate Import Wizard opens.
3. Click Next.
4. Click Browse to locate the certificate on your local drive.
5. Click the exported certificate.
6. Click Open.
7. Click Next.
8. Click Place all certificates in the following store.
9. Click Browse to open the Select Certificate Store.
10. Click Show physical stores.
11. Click OK.
12. From the list of stores, scroll up and expand Trusted Root Certificate
Authorities.
13. Click Local Computer.
14. Click OK.
15. Click Next.
16. Click Finish to complete the process.
17. Reboot after a certificate is installed.
Use Microsoft Management Console (MMC) to verify that the CA is installed in
the machine store.
1. In the Start menu, click Run.
2. Enter MMC.
3. Click OK to open The Microsoft Management Console.
4. Click File.
5. Click Add/Remove Snap-in.
6. Click Add to open the Add Standalone Snap-in page.
7. Click Certificates.
8. Click Add.
9. Click Computer account.
10. Click Next.
11. Click Finish.
12. Click Close.
13. Click OK.
14. In the console, click Certificates (Local Computer).
15. Click Trusted Root Certificate Authorities.
16. Click Certificates.
17. Verify that the CA you just installed is listed.
18. Click File.
19. Click Exit to close the console.
Obtain a certificate from a Microsoft Windows 2000 CA:
1. Start Internet Explorer and browse to the Certificate Authority HTTP
Service (use an URL such as http://yourdomainserver.yourdomain/certsrv
with certsrv being the command that brings you to the certificate
authority. You can also use the IP address of the server machine. For
example, "192.0.2.12/certsrv."
2. Logon to the CA with the name and password of the user account you
created on the authentication server. The name and password do not have
to be the same as the Windows log on name and password of the current
user.
3. On the Welcome page of the CA, select Request a certificate task and
submit the form.
4. Choose Request Type: Select Advanced request.
5. Click Next.
6. Advanced Certificate Requests: Select Submit a certificate request
to this CA using a form.
7. Click Submit.
8. Advanced Certificate Request: Select User certificate template.
9. Click Mark keys as exportable.
10. Click Next. Use the provided defaults.
11. Certificate Issued: Click Install this certificate.
NOTE: If this is the first certificate you have obtained, the CA first
asks you if it should install a trusted CA certificate in the root store.
This is not a trusted CA certificate. The name on the certificate is that
of the host of the CA. Click Yes. You need this certificate for both TLS
and TTLS.
12. If your certificate was successfully installed, you see the message, "Your
new certificate has been successfully installed."
13. To verify the installation, click Internet Explorer > Tools > Internet
Options > Content > Certificates. The new certificate should be
installed in the Personal folder.
Import a Certificate from a File
1. Open Internet Properties (right-click on the Internet Explorer icon on the
desktop.
2. Select Properties.
3. Content: Click Certificates. The list of installed certificates appears.
4. Click Import to open the Certificate Import Wizard.
5. Select the file.
6. Specify your access password for the file. Clear Enable strong private
key protection.
7. Certificate store: Click Automatically select certificate store based
on the type of certificate (the certificate must be in the user accounts
personal store to be accessible).
8. Proceed to Completing the Certificate Import and click Finish.
To configure a profile with WPA authentication with WEP or TKIP encryption that
uses TLS authentication:
NOTE: Obtain and install a client certificate, refer to Step 1 or consult
your administrator.
Specify the certificate used by Intel PROSet/Wireless
1. On the General page, click Networks.
2. Click Add.
3. Profile Name: Enter a profile name
4. Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier.
5. Operating Mode: Click Infrastructure.
6. Click Next to open the Security Settings.
7. Network Authentication: Select WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-
Enterprise.
8. Data Encryption: Select AES-CCMP
9. 802.1x Enabled: Selected.
10. Authentication Type: Select TLS.
Step 1 of 2: TLS User
1. Obtain and install a client certificate.
2. Select one of the following to obtain a certificate:
Use my smart card: Select if the certificate resides on a smart
card.
Use the certificate issued to this computer: Click Select to
choose a certificate that resides in the machine store.
Use a user certificate on this computer. Click Select to
choose a certificate that resides on this computer.
3. Click Next.
Step 2 of 2: TLS Server
Select one of the following:
1. Validate Server Certificate:
Certificate Issuer: The server certificate received during TLS
message exchange must have been issued by this certificate
authority (CA). Trusted intermediate certificate authorities and
root authorities whose certificates exist in the system store are
available for selection. If Any Trusted CA is selected, any CA in
the list is acceptable.
Allow intermediate certificates: The server certificate
received during negotiation may have been issued directly by
the CA or additionally by one of its intermediate certificate
authorities. Select to allow a number of unspecified certificates
to be in the server certificate chain between the server
certificate and the specified CA. If cleared, then the specified CA
must have been directly issued the server certificate.
2. Specify Server or Certificate Name: Select if you want to specify
your server or certificate name.
The server name or domain to which the server belongs, is
based on which of the two options below has been selected.
Server name must match exactly: When selected, the
server name entered must match exactly the server name
found on the certificate. The server name should include
the fully qualified domain name (for example,
Servername.Domain name).
Domain name must end in specified name: When
selected, the server name identifies a domain and the
certificate must have a server name belonging to this
domain or to one of its sub-domains (for example,
zeelans.com, where the server is blueberry.zeelans.com).
NOTE: These parameters should be obtained from the
administrator.
3. Click OK to close the security settings
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Troubleshooting: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Network Connection User Guide
Intel(R) Wireless Troubleshooter
Wireless Event Viewer
Resolve Errors
Intel Wireless Troubleshooter
The 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 screen. Once you click on the desktop alert, a diagnostic message displays the
steps recommended to resolve the connection issue. For example, if a connection issue occurred
because of an invalid password, the Profile Wizard application is launched when you click on 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.
Intel Wireless Troubleshooter Description
The Intel Wireless Troubleshooter contains two panes. The left pane displays a list of available tools.
The right pane displays the current connection issue. This pane is divided into two sections: 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 on a help link, the
help text is displayed in a window. If you click on the associated issue resolution link, a program is
launched to resolve the connection issue.
Name Description
File Exit: Click to exit the Intel Wireless Troubleshooter application.
Help Intel(R) Wireless Troubleshooter Help: Displays online help on the
Intel Wireless Troubleshooter.
About: Displays version information for the Intel Wireless Troubleshooter.
Wireless Event Viewer Launch Wireless Event Viewer.
Disable Notification Select to disable the alert notifications.
Enable Notification Select to enable the alert notifications.
Available Help Date Time error message
Description of error
Link to resolve error (if available).
Link to recommended steps to resolve error
Wireless Event Viewer
The Wireless Event Viewer program displays a list of error log records. You can save all available log
records to a binary format file for sending to customer support. To launch Wireless Event Viewer,
from the Tools menu, click Intel Wireless Troubleshooter. Click Wireless Event Viewer.
Wireless Event Viewer
Name Description
File Settings:
Wireless Event Viewer Settings: Select to change the storage location of the log
file.
Specify the default folder for saved log files: The current
folder is displayed. The default location is the desktop.
Browse: Specify a new folder location.
OK: Close and apply the new changes.
Cancel: Close without applying any changes.
Exit: Close the Intel Wireless Troubleshooter application.
Level The severity level of the connection issue is indicated by an icon.
The severity levels are:
Information
Error
Warning
Description Brief description of the connection issue.
Date and Time Date and time of the detected connection issue. This column can be sorted in
ascending or descending order. Click the column header to sort the displayed
events.
Save As Saves the available log. Use the suggested name or change it.
Clear Removes the information in the Wireless Event Viewer.
Help? Provides help information for this page.
About: Displays version information for the Intel Wireless Troubleshooter.
Resolve Errors
Use the following recommendations to resolve network connection issues detected by Intel Wireless
Troubleshooter.
Authentication failed due to invalid user credentials
Authentication failed due to invalid user name
Authentication failed due to an invalid server certificate
Authentication failed due to invalid server credentials
Authentication failed due to invalid server identity
Authentication failed due to an invalid user certificate
Incorrect PIN for retrieving certificate
Authentication failed because the AAA server is unavailable
The wireless adapter failed to get a valid IP address
Authentication failed because timer expired
Smart Card was unexpectedly removed
Disconnection from an Access Point
GSM adapter was unexpectedly removed
The AAA Server Rejected the EAP Method
Authentication failed due to invalid user credentials:
Reenter credentials
This authentication error can be caused by invalid user credentials (could be user name, password or
other form of user credentials).
Use the following steps to resolve this error:
1. Select a TTLS, PEAP, LEAP or EAP-FAST profile from the Profiles list.
2. Click Properties to open the General Settings.
3. Click Next to open the Security Settings. Enterprise Security is selected.
4. The 802.1x Authentication Type should be selected.
5. Select Use the following for User Credentials.
6. Verify the User Name, Domain, and password information.
If Use Windows logon or Prompt each time I connect is selected, verify that you use
the correct user credentials information when you connect to the wireless network.
7. Click OK to save the settings.
Authentication failed due to invalid user name: Reenter
user name
This authentication error can be caused by an invalid user name.
Use the following steps to resolve this error:
1. Select the appropriate profile from the Profiles list.
2. Click Properties to open the General Settings.
3. Click Next to open the Security Settings. Enterprise Security is selected.
4. Select the appropriate 802.1x Authentication Type.
For TTLS, PEAP, LEAP or EAP-FAST profiles: Use the following option should be selected.
Verify the User Name information.
5. Click OK to save the settings.
Authentication failed due to an invalid server certificate:
Select another certificate
This authentication error can be caused by an invalid server certificate.
Use the following steps to resolve this error:
1. Select the appropriate profile from the Profiles list.
2. Click Properties to open the General Settings.
3. Click Next to open the Security Settings. Enterprise Security is selected.
4. The appropriate 802.1x Authentication Type is selected.
For TTLS and PEAP profiles: Verify that the correct Authentication Type is selected from the
list, then click the Select button and select another certificate from the list of installed
certificates and click OK.
For TLS profiles: Click Select and choose another certificate from the list of installed
certificates and click OK.
Notes about certificates: The specified identity should match who the certificate is
issued to and should be registered on the authentication server (for example, RADIUS
server) that is used by the authenticator. Your certificate must be valid with respect to the
authentication server. This requirement depends on the authentication server and
generally means that the authentication server must know the issuer of your certificate as
a Certificate Authority. You should be logged in with the same user name you used when
the certificate was installed.
5. Click Close.
6. Click OK to save the settings.
Authentication failed due to invalid server credentials:
Reenter server credentials
This authentication error can be caused by an invalid server (domain) credential.
Use the following steps to resolve this error:
1. Select the appropriate profile from the Profiles list.
2. Click Properties to open the General Settings.
3. Click Next to open the Security Settings. Enterprise Security is selected.
4. Select the appropriate 802.1x Authentication Type.
For TTLS and PEAP profiles: Select Use the following for user credentials.
Verify the domain information.
If Use Windows logon or Prompt each time I connect is selected, verify that the
correct domain credentials information is used when you connect to the wireless
network.
5. Click OK to save the settings.
Authentication failed due to invalid server identity:
Reenter server name
This authentication error can be caused by invalid server identity information.
Use the following steps to resolve this error:
1. Select the appropriate profile from the Profiles list.
2. Click Properties to open the General Settings.
3. Click Next to open the Security Settings. Enterprise Security is selected.
4. Select the appropriate 802.1x Authentication Type.
5. For TTLS and PEAP profiles: Verify that the Roaming Identity server name is correct.
6. Click OK to save the settings.
Authentication failed due to an invalid user certificate:
Reenter user credentials
This authentication error can be caused by invalid server (domain) credentials.
Use the following steps to resolve this error:
1. Select the appropriate profile from the Profiles list.
2. Click Properties to open the General Settings.
3. Click Next to open the Security Settings. Enterprise Security is selected.
4. Select the appropriate 802.1x Authentication Type.
5. For TTLS and PEAP profiles: Verify that the correct Authentication Type is selected.
6. Click Select and choose another certificate from the list of installed certificates.
7. Click OK.
8. For TLS profiles: Click Select and choose another certificate from the list of installed
certificates.
9. Click OK.
Notes about Certificates: The specified identity should match who the certificate is
issued to and should be registered on the authentication server (for example, RADIUS
server) that is used by the authenticator. Your certificate must be valid with respect to the
authentication server. This requirement depends on the authentication server and
generally means that the authentication server must know the issuer of your certificate as
a Certificate Authority. You should be logged in with the same user name you used when
the certificate was installed.
9. Click Close.
10. Click OK to save the settings.
Incorrect PIN for retrieving certificate: Reenter PIN
The certificate retrieval failed because of an incorrect PIN.
Recommended action: Enter the correct PIN.
Authentication failed because the AAA server is
unavailable
The wireless adapter is associated to the access point, but the 802.1x authentication cannot be
completed because of a response from the authentication server.
Use the following steps to resolve this error:
1. Select the profile
2. Click Connect and attempt to associate with the network and authenticate with the server.
The wireless adapter failed to get a valid IP address
This error can be due to an authentication failure with the network, incorrect encryption keys, or
because of a DHCP server malfunction.
Use the following steps to resolve this error:
1. Select the appropriate profile from the Profiles list.
2. Click Properties to open the General Settings.
3. Click Next to open the Security Settings. Enterprise Security is selected.
4. Enter the encryption key.
5. Click OK to save the security settings for the profile.
Authentication failed because timer expired
Authentication failed because the authentication timer expired while this mobile station was
authenticating. A rogue access point or a problem with the RADIUS server could have been the
reason for the problem.
Recommended action:
If a rogue access point is suspected, consider adding this access point to the excluded access
point list to prevent the wireless adapter from connecting to this access point in the future.
If a rogue access point is not suspected, click the profile in the profile list. Click Connect to
associate with the network and attempt to authenticate with the server.
Smart Card was unexpectedly removed
This error occurred because the Smart Card was unexpectedly removed.
Use the following a steps to resolve this error:
1. Insert the Smart Card.
2. Select the 802.1x EAP-SIM authentication profile.
3. Click Connect to try to associate with the network.
Disconnection from an Access Point
The following error messages display when the wireless adapter is disconnected from the network
access point.
Disconnect from access point due to failed associations.
Disconnect from access point due to authentication failures.
Disconnect from access point due to TKIP Michael Integrity check failure.
Disconnect from access point due to Class 2 frame non-authentication failure.
Disconnect from access point due to Class 3 frame non-association failure.
Disconnect from access point due to reassociation failure.
Disconnect from access point due to Information Element failure.
Disconnect from access point due to EAPOL-Key protocol four-way handshake failure.
Disconnect from access point due to 802.1x authentication failure.
Recommended action: Select the profile. Click Connect and try to associate with the network.
GSM adapter was unexpectedly removed
See Smart Card was unexpectedly removed
The AAA Server Rejected the EAP Method
This error occurs when the AAA Server does not accept the configured authentication.
Use the following steps to resolve this error:
1. Double-click the Taskbar icon to open Intel PROSet/Wireless.
2. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.
3. Select the associated or last-used profile from the Profiles list.
4. Click Properties to open the General Settings.
5. Click Next to open the Security Settings.
6. Verify that Enable 802.1x is selected.
7. Verify that the correct authentication type is selected.
8. Enter the required security information.
9. Click OK. The profile is now reapplied. Intel PROSet/Wireless attempts to connect to the
wireless network.
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Connect to a wireless network
First Time Connection
Other Wireless Managers
Connect to a wireless network
You can connect to a wireless network with one of the following methods.
Automatic Connection: If an existing profile matches an available
network, you are automatically connected to that wireless network.
Configure a new profile: Select a wireless network from the list of
wireless networks in the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window. Click
Connect. If you successfully connect, a profile is created in the
Profiles list for future use.
Connect to a profile in the Profiles list: You can select a profile
from the Profiles list. To activate it, click Profiles on the Intel(R)
PROSet/Wireless main window. Select the profile in the Profiles list.
Click Connect. This allows you to connect to a network that is lower
in the list (if it is available).
Right-click the Taskbar icon located in the lower right corner of your
Windows Desktop. Right click Connect to Profiles. A list of
previously configured profiles is listed. Select a profile.
First Time Connection
Intel PROSet/Wireless automatically detects wireless networks that are
within range of your wireless adapter. When a network is found, a
desktop alert notification displays: Wireless networks found. See
Taskbar Icons for more information.
1. Double-click the desktop alert to open the Intel PROSet/Wireless
main window.
2. Select a network from the wireless networks list.
3. Click Connect. If the network does not require security
authentication, a desktop alert notifies you that you are connected
to the network. Refer to Intel PROSet/Wireless Main Window and
Taskbar for more information about the taskbar menu and icons.
If you need to add security authentication:
1. The Profile Wizard opens and guides you through the configuration
process.
2. Specify a Profile Name. The Profile Name is your name for this
network. It can be anything that helps you identify this network. For
example, My Home Network, Coffee Shop on A Street.
3. Click Next. The Profile Wizard then attempts to detect the network
settings of this network.
4. Continue through the Profile Wizard until completion. Refer to Profile
Management and Security Settings for more information.
5. Click OK to connect to the wireless network.
If you ignore the Wireless networks found desktop alert, Intel
PROSet/Wireless displays a message that prompts: Do you want to
connect to a wireless network? Click Yes. The Intel PROSet/Wireless
main window opens. Follow the instructions above to connect to a
wireless network.
In addition to the Taskbar icon, Intel PROSet/Wireless also displays
connection status and available networks. Refer to Intel PROSet/Wireless
Main Window for more information.
Other Wireless Managers
If the Intel PROSet/Wireless detects another software application trying
to communicate with the wireless device, you are notified of this
behavior.
Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
To switch from Intel PROSet/Wireless to the Microsoft Windows XP
Wireless Zero Configuration, use either of the following methods:
From the Taskbar Menu:
Click Use Windows to manage Wi-Fi to switch to Microsoft Windows XP
Wireless Zero Configuration. Select this option to disable Intel
PROSet/Wireless as your current wireless manager. You can then
configure Microsoft Windows XP as your wireless manager.
NOTE: Any wireless profiles created in Intel PROSet/Wireless
are not visible in Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero
Configuration. If you want to use your Intel wireless profiles
you need to select Use Intel PROSet/Wireless from the
Taskbar menu.
From Intel PROSet/Wireless:
From, the Tools menu, click Use Windows to manage Wi-Fi in the Intel
PROSet/Wireless application. When you are finished using the Microsoft
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration, you can switch back to Intel
PROSet/Wireless. Click Enable Intel PROSet/Wireless on the Intel
PROSet/Wireless main window.
To enable Intel PROSet/Wireless as your wireless manager, click Use
Intel PROSet/Wireless from the Taskbar menu.
Third Party Wireless Software
If you use software provided by a hotspot location (coffee shop, airport
terminal), Intel PROSet/Wireless notifies you and then disables itself. It
cannot manage the wireless device when another wireless manager
communicates with the wireless device. To take advantage of the Intel
PROSet/Wireless features, you want to disable or remove this software
when you leave the hotspot.
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About Wireless Network Technology
Select a Wireless Network
Configure a Wireless Network
Identify a Wireless Network
A wireless network connects computers without network cables.
Instead computers use radio communications to send data between
each other. You can communicate directly with other wireless
computers, or connect to an existing network through a wireless
access point. When you set up your wireless adapter, you select the
operating mode for the kind of wireless network you want. You can use
your Intel(R) PRO/Wireless Network Connections adapter to connect to
other similar wireless devices that comply with the 802.11 standard for
wireless networking.
Select a Wireless Network Mode
Wireless networks can operate with or without access points,
depending on the number of users in the network. Infrastructure mode
uses access points to allow wireless computers to send and receive
information. Wireless computers transmit to the access point, the
access point receives the information and rebroadcasts it to other
computers. The access point can also connect to a wired network or to
the Internet. Multiple access points can work together to provide
coverage over a wide area.
Device-to-Device mode, also called Ad Hoc mode, works without
access points and allows wireless computers to send information
directly to other wireless computers. You can use Device-to-Device
mode to network computers in a home or small office or to set up a
temporary wireless network for a meeting.
Configure a Wireless Network
There are three basic components that must be configured for an
802.11 wireless network to operate properly:
Network Name: Each wireless network uses a unique Network
Name to identify the network. This name is called the Service Set
Identifier (SSID). When you set up your wireless adapter, you
specify the SSID. If you want to connect to an existing network,
you must use the name for that network. If you are setting up
your own network you can make up your own name and use it on
each computer. The name can be up to 32 characters long and
contain letters and numbers.
Profiles: When you set up your computer to access a wireless
network, Intel(R)PROSet/Wireless creates a profile for the
wireless settings that you specify. If you want to connect to
another network, you can scan for existing networks and make a
temporary connection, or create a new profile for that network.
After you create profiles, your computer will automatically
connect when you change locations.
Security: The 802.11 wireless networks use encryption to help
protect your data. Wired equivalent privacy (WEP) uses a 64- or
128-bit shared encryption key to scramble data. Before a
computer transmits data, it uses a secret encryption key to
scramble the data. The receiving computer uses this same key to
unscramble the data. If you are connecting to an existing
network, use the encryption key provided by the administrator of
the wireless network. If you are setting up your own network you
can make up your own key and use it on each computer.
802.1x authentication is independent of the 802.11
authentication process. The 802.1x standard provides a
framework for various authentication and key-management
protocols. There are different 802.1x authentication types, each
providing a different approach to authentication but all employing
the same 802.1x protocol and framework for communication
between a client and an access point
Identify a Wireless Network
Depending on the size and components of a wireless network, there
are many ways to identify a wireless network:
The Network Name or Service Set Identifier
(SSID)—Identifies a wireless network. All wireless devices on the
network must use the same SSID.
Extended Service Set Identifier (ESSID)—A special case of
SSID used to identify a wireless network that includes access
points.
Independent Basic Service Set Identifier (IBSSID)—A
special case of SSID used to identify a network of wireless
computers configured to communicate directly with one another
without using an access point.
Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID)—A unique identifier for
each wireless device. The BSSID is the Ethernet MAC address of
the device.
Broadcast SSID—An access point can respond to computers
sending probe packets with the broadcast SSID. If this feature is
enabled on the access point, any wireless user can associate with
the access point by using a blank (null) SSID.
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3945ABG Network Connection User
Guide
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network
Connection
Form Factor PCI Express (TM) Mini Card
Dimensions Width 1.175 in x Length 2.039 in x Height
0.148 in (29.85 mm x 51.80 mm x 3.76 mm)
Antenna Interface
Connector Hirose U.FL-R-SMT mates with cable
connector U.FL-LP-066
Dual Diversity Antenna On-board dual diversity switching
Connector Interface 53-pin Mini Card edge connector
Voltage 3.3 V
Operating
Temperature 0 to +80 degrees Celsius
Humidity 50 to 92% non-condensing (at temperatures
of 25 ºC to 55 ºC)
Frequency
Modulation 5 GHz (802.11a) 2.4 GHz
(802.11b/g)
Frequency band 5.25 - 5.35GHz
5.725 - 5.850GHz 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz
(dependent on
country)
Modulation BPSK, QPSK, 16
QAM, 64 QAM CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK
Wireless Medium 5 GHz UNII:
Orthogonal
Frequency Division
Multiplexing (OFDM)
2.4 GHz ISM:
Orthogonal Frequency
Division Multiplexing
(OFDM)
Channels Channel 1-11 (US, DGT
)
Channel 1-13 (Japan,
Europe)
Data Rates 54, 48, 36, 24, 18,
12, 9, 6 Mbps 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps
General
Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows
2000
Wi-Fi(R) Alliance
certification
Wi-Fi(R) certification for 802.11b, 802.11g,
802.11a, WPA, WPA2, WMM, EAP-SIM, LEAP,
PEAP, TKIP, EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS,
MD5
Cisco Compatible
Extensions certification Cisco Compatible Extensions, v4.0
WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a
Architecture Infrastructure or ad hoc (peer-to-peer)
operating modes
Security WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-
Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, AES-CCMP 128-
bit, WEP 128-bit and 64-bit; 802.1x: EAP-
SIM, LEAP, PEAP, TKIP, EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS,
EAP-TTLS, MD5
Product Safety UL, C-UL, CB (IEC 60590)
5280, 5300, 5320, 
5745, 5765, 5785, 
5805, 5825 MHz. 
( Taiwan DGT )
Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network
Connection
Form Factor Mini PCI Type 3A
Dimensions Width 2.85 in x Length 1.75 in x
Height 0.20 in (59.75 mm x 50.95
mm x 5 mm)
Weight 0.7 oz. (12.90 g.)
Antenna Interface Connector Hirose U.FL-R-SMT mates with
cable connector U.FL-LP-066
Dual Diversity Antenna On-board dual diversity switching
Connector Interface 124-pin SO-DIMM edge connector
Voltage 3.3 Volt
Operating Temperature 0 to +70 degrees Celsius
Humidity 50 to 85% non-condensing
Frequency Modulation 5 GHz (802.11a) 2.4 GHz
(802.11b/g)
Frequency band 5.15 GHz to 5.85
GHz 2.400 - 2.472
GHz
(dependent
on country)
Modulation BPSK, QPSK, 16
QAM, 64 QAM CCK, DQPSK,
DBPSK
Wireless Medium 5 GHz UNII:
Orthogonal
Frequency Division
Multiplexing (OFDM)
2.4 GHz ISM:
Orthogonal
Frequency
Division
Multiplexing
(OFDM)
Channels 4 to 12 non-
overlapping,
dependent on
country
Channel 1-11
(US only)
Channel 1-13
(Japan,
Europe)
Data Rates 54, 48, 36, 24, 18,
12, 9, 6 Mbps 11, 5.5, 2, 1
Mbps
General
Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft
Windows 2000
Wi-Fi(R) Alliance certification Wi-Fi(R) certification for 802.11b,
802.11g, 802.11a, WPA, WPA2,
WMM, EAP-SIM, LEAP, PEAP, TKIP,
EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS,
MD5
Cisco Compatible Extensions
certification Cisco Compatible Extensions, v3.0
WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a
Architecture Infrastructure or ad hoc (peer-to-
peer) operating modes
Security WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-
Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, AES-
CCMP 128-bit, WEP 128-bit and 64-
bit. 802.1x: EAP-SIM, LEAP, PEAP,
TKIP, EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS, EAP-
TTLS, MD5
Product Safety UL, C-UL, CB (IEC 60590)
Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network
Connection
Form Factor Mini PCI Type 3B
Dimensions Width 2.34 in x Length 1.75 in x Height 0.20
in (59.45 mm x 44.45 mm x 5 mm)
Weight 0.7 oz. (12.90 g.)
Antenna Interface
Connector Hirose U.FL-R-SMT mates with cable
connector U.FL-LP-066
Dual Diversity Antenna On-board dual diversity switching
Connector Interface 124-pin mini PCI edge connector
Voltage 3.3 V
Operating
Temperature 0 to +70 degrees Celsius
Humidity 50 to 85% non-condensing
Frequency
Modulation OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM,
DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
Frequency band 2.400 - 2.472 GHz (US)
2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Japan)
2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Europe ETSI)
Modulation OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM,
DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
Channels Full 14 channel support
Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 54
Mbps
General
Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows
2000
Wi-Fi(R) Alliance
certification Wi-Fi(R) certification for 802.11b, 802.11g,
802.11a, WPA, WPA2, WMM, EAP-SIM, LEAP,
PEAP, TKIP, EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS,
MD5
Cisco Compatible
Extensions certification Cisco Compatible Extensions, v2.0
WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b
Architecture Infrastructure or ad hoc (peer-to-peer)
operating modes
Security WPA, LEAP, PEAP, TKIP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS,
AES (128-bit), WEP 128-bit and 64-bit.
Product Safety UL, C-UL, CB (IEC 60590)
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Customer Support
Intel support is available online or by telephone. Available services
include the most up-to-date product information, installation
instructions about specific products, and troubleshooting tips.
Online Support
Technical Support:
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Regulatory Information: Intel(R)PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection User Guide
Supported on the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection, Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network
Connection and Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection Hardware
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Information for the User
Regulatory Information
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
Information for the User
Regulatory Information
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
Information for the User
Regulatory Information
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
The information in this document applies to the following products:
Tri-mode wireless LAN adapters (802.11a/802.11b/802.11g )
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (model WM3945AGM1)
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (model WM3945AGM2)
NOTE: Due to the evolving state of regulations and standards in the wireless LAN field (IEEE 802.11 and similar standards), the information provided herein is subject to
change. Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. Nor does Intel make any commitment to update the information contained
herein.
Information for the user
Safety Notices
The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter meets the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, supplement C, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper
operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC’s recommended limits.
The following safety precautions should be observed:
Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving.
Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; if not, the radio may be damaged.
Use in specific environments:
The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments.
The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital.
Antenna use:
In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits, low gain integrated antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 20 cm (8 inches) or more from the body of all
persons.
High-gain, wall-mount, or mast-mount antennas are designed to be professionally installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 30 cm (12 inches) or more from
the body of all persons. Please contact your professional installer, VAR, or antenna manufacturer for proper installation requirements.
Explosive Device Proximity Warning (see below)
Antenna Warning (see below)
Use on Aircraft Caution (see below)
Other Wireless Devices (see below)
Power Supply (Access Point) (see below)
Explosive Device Proximity Warning
Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as a wireless network device) near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been
modified to be qualified for such use.
Antenna Warnings
Warning: To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, it is recommended for the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter installed in a
desktop or portable computer, that the antenna for this device be installed so as to provide a separation distance of al least 20 cm (8 inches) from all persons and that the antenna
must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter. It is recommended that the user limit exposure time if the antenna is positioned closer
than 20 cm (8 inches).
Warning: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN products are not designed for use with high-gain directional antennas. Use of such antennas with these products is illegal.
Use On Aircraft Caution
Caution: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments.
Other Wireless Devices
Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network: Refer to the documentation supplied with wireless Ethernet adapters or other devices in the wireless network.
Local Restrictions on 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Radio Usage
Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a, 802.11b, and
802.11g products are designed for use only in specific countries, and are not allowed to be operated in countries other than those of designated use. As a user of these products, you
are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of
frequency and channel for the country of use. The device transmit power control (TPC) interface is part of the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software. Operational restrictions for
Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) are provided by the system manufacturer. Any deviation from the permissible power and frequency settings for the country of use is an
infringement of national law and may be punished as such.
For country-specific information, see the additional compliance information supplied with the product.
Wireless interoperability
The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter is designed to be interoperable with other wireless LAN products that are based on direct sequence spread spectrum
(DSSS) radio technology and to comply with the following standards:
IEEE Std. 802.11b compliant Standard on Wireless LAN.
IEEE Std. 802.11g compliant Standard on Wireless LAN.
IEEE Std. 802.11a compliant Standard on Wireless LAN.
Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification, as defined by the WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance).
The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter and your health
The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this device,
however, is less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by other wireless devices such as mobile phones. The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter wireless
device operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific
community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or
environments, the use of the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter wireless device may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible
representatives of the applicable organization. Examples of such situations include the following:
Using the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter equipment on board airplanes, or
Using the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter equipment in any other environment where the risk of interference with other devices or services is
perceived or identified as being harmful
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (an airport, for example), you are encouraged to ask for
authorization to use the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter wireless device before you turn it on.
Regulatory information
Information for the OEMs and Integrators:
The following statement must be included with all versions of this document supplied to an OEM or integrator, but should not be distributed to the end user.
This device is intended for OEM integrators only.
This device cannot be co-located with any other transmitter.
Please refer to the full Grant of Equipment document for other restrictions.
This device must be operated and used with a locally approved access point.
Information To Be Supplied to the End User by the OEM or Integrator
The following regulatory and safety notices must be published in documentation supplied to the end user of the product or system incorporating an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Network Connection in compliance with local regulations. Host system must be labeled with "Contains FCC ID: XXXXXXXX", FCC ID displayed on label.
The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter wireless network device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as
described in the user documentation that comes with the product. For country-specific approvals, see Radio approvals. Intel Corporation is not responsible for any radio or television
interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter kit, or the substitution or attachment of
connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Intel Corporation. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment is
the responsibility of the user. Intel Corporation and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from the
user failing to comply with these guidelines.
Local Restriction of 802.11a 802.11b, and 802.11g Radio Usage
The following statement on local restrictions must be published as part of the compliance documentation for all 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products.
Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a, 802.11b, and
802.11g products are designed for use only in specific countries, and are not allowed to be operated in countries other than those of designated use. As a user of these products, you
are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of
frequency and channel for the country of use. Any deviation from permissible settings and restrictions in the country of use could be an infringement of national law and may be
punished as such.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25
GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85
GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and /or damage this device.
This device is intended for OEM integrators only.
This device cannot be co-located with any other transmitter.
USA—Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: The radiated output power of the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter wireless network device is far below the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN wireless network device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal
operation is minimized. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, you should keep a distance of at least 20 cm between you (or any
other person in the vicinity) and the antenna that is built into the computer.
Interference statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If the equipment is not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, the equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee, however, that such interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on), the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by taking one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE:The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter wireless network device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. Any other installation or use will violate FCC Part 15 regulations.
Canada—Industry Canada (IC)
This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, Issue 4, and RSS-210, No 4 (Dec 2000) and No 5 (Nov 2001).
Cet appariel numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003, No. 4, et CNR-210, No 4 (Dec 2000) et No 5 (Nov 2001)..
"To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit
antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing."
« Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit être utilisé a l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afinde fournir un
écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. »
Europe Frequency Bands
2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Europe ETSI)
5.15 - 5.35 GHz and 5.47-5.725 GHz (Europe ETSI)
Low band 5.25 - 5.35 GHz is for indoor use only
5.47 - 5.725 GHz is current not allowed in Czech Republic and France.
Declaration of Conformity
This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union directive 1999/5/EC.
Czech Intel(R) Corporation tímto prohlašuje, že tento Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection je ve shod• se základními požadavky a dalšími p•íslušnými
ustanoveními sm•rnice 1999/5/ES."
Danish Undertegnede Intel(R) Corporation erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige
relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Dutch Hierbij verklaart Intel(R) Corporation dat het toestel Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere
relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Bij deze verklaart Intel(R) Corporation dat deze Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante
bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
English Hereby, Intel(R) Corporation, declares that this Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Estonian Käesolevaga kinnitab Intel(R) Corporation seadme Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud
direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
Finnish Intel(R) Corporation vakuuttaa täten että Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä
koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
French Par la présente Intel(R) Corporation déclare que l'appareil Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Par la présente, Intel(R) Corporation déclare que ce Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont applicables.
German Hiermit erklärt Intel(R) Corporation, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)
Hiermit erklärt Intel(R) Corporation die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und
den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien)
Greek ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Intel(R) Corporation ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙ
ΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ
Hungary Alulírott, Intel(R) Corporation nyilatkozom, hogy a Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az
1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak
Icelandic Intel lysir her med yfir að thessi bunadur, Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection , uppfyllir allar grunnkrofur, sem gerdar eru i R&TTE tilskipun ESB nr
1999/5/EC
Italian Con la presente Intel(R) Corporation dichiara che questo Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni
pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latvian Ar šo Intel(R) Corporation deklar•, ka Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection atbilst Direkt•vas 1999/5/EK b•tiskaj•m pras•b•m un citiem ar to saist
•tajiem noteikumiem
Lithuanian Intel(R) Corporation deklaruoja, kad Intel(R) Pro/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connectionatitinka 1999/5/EC Direktyvos esminius reikalavimus ir kitas nuostatas".
Malti Hawnhekk, Intel(R) Corporation, jiddikjara li dan Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection jikkonforma mal-•ti•ijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti o•rajn
relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC
Polish Niniejszym, Intel(R) Corporation, deklaruj•, •e Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection spe•nia wymagania zasadnicze oraz stosowne postanowienia
zawarte
Dyrektywie 1999/5/EC.
Portuguese Intel(R) Corporation declara que este Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva
1999/5/CE.
Slovak Intel(R) Corporation týmto vyhlasuje, že Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection sp••a základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice
1999/5/ES.
Slovenia Šiuo Intel(R) Corporation deklaruoja, kad šis Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Spanish Por medio de la presente Intel(R) Corporation declara que el Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera
otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Swedish Härmed intygar Intel(R) Corporation att denna Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och
övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
France
Pour la France métropolitaine
2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Canaux 1à 13) autorisé en usage intérieur
2.400 -2.454 GHz (canaux 1 à 7) autorisé en usage extérieur
Pour la Guyane et la Réunion
2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Canaux 1à 13) autorisé en usage intérieur .
2.420 - 2.4835 GHz (canaux 5 à 13) autorisé en usage extérieur
Pour tout le territoire Fan-cais:
Seulement 5.15 -5.35 GHz autorisé pour le 802.11a
Belgium
Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâtiment, au-dessus d'un espace public, aucun enregistrement n'est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une
distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l'IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter l'IBPT.
In geval van privé-gebruik, buiten een gebouw, op een openbare plaats, is geen registratie nodig, wanneer de afstand minder dan 300m is. Voor een afstand groter dan 300m is een
registratie bij BIPT vereist. Voor registraties en licenties, gelieve BIPT te contacteren.
5 GHz interface is not allowed at this time.
Japan
Latvia
A license is required for outdoor use for operation in 2.4 GHz band.
Italia
A general authorization is requested for outdoor use in Italy
The use of these equipments is regulated by:
- D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, article 104 (activity subject to general authorization) for outdoor use and article 105 (free use) for indoor use, in both cases for private use.
- D.M. 28.5.03, for supply to public of RLAN access to networks and telecom services.
L’uso degli apparati è regolamentato da:
- D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, articoli 104 (attività soggette ad autorizzazione generale) se utilizzati al di fuori del proprio fondo e 105 (libero uso) se utilizzati entro il proprio fondo, in
entrambi i casi per uso privato;
- D.M. 28.5.03, per la fornitura al pubblico dell’accesso R-LAN alle reti e ai servizi di telecomunicazioni.
Greece
A license is required for the outdoor use of band 5.470 – 5.725 GHz.
Belarus
2.4 GHz OFDM (802.11g) is not allowed at this time.
Indonesia
5 GHz interface is not allowed at this time.
Korea
Kuwait
5 GHz interface is not allowed at this time.
Oman
If the modules are less than 100 milliwatts they are unlicensed but if they are more than 100 milliwatts, the user is responsible for getting a license to operate from
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) in Sultanate of Oman.
Taiwan
Pakistan
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Approved
UAE
5 GHz interface is not allowed at this time.
Ukraine
5 GHz interface is not allowed at this time.
Radio approvals
To determine whether you are allowed to use your wireless network device in a specific country, please check to see if the radio type number that is printed on the identification label
of your device is listed in the manufacture OEM Regulatory Guidance document.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Regulatory Warning
For use in (or with) UL Listed personal computers or compatible.
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
The information in this document applies to the following products:
Tri-mode wireless LAN adapters (802.11a/802.11b/802.11g )
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection (model WM3B2915ABG)
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection (model WM3A2915ABG)
NOTE: Due to the evolving state of regulations and standards in the wireless LAN field (IEEE 802.11 and similar standards), the information provided herein is subject to
change. Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. Nor does Intel make any commitment to update the information contained
herein.
Information for the user
Safety Notices
The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection adapter meets the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, supplement C, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper
operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC’s recommended limits.
The following safety precautions should be observed:
Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving.
Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; if not, the radio may be damaged.
Use in specific environments:
The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments.
The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital.
Antenna use:
In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits, low gain integrated antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 20 cm (8 inches) or more from the body of all
persons.
High-gain, wall-mount, or mast-mount antennas are designed to be professionally installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 30 cm (12 inches) or more from
the body of all persons. Please contact your professional installer, VAR, or antenna manufacturer for proper installation requirements.
Explosive Device Proximity Warning (see below)
Antenna Warning (see below)
Use on Aircraft Caution (see below)
Other Wireless Devices (see below)
Power Supply (Access Point) (see below)
Explosive Device Proximity Warning
Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as a wireless network device) near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been
modified to be qualified for such use.
Antenna Warnings
Warning: To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, it is recommended for the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection adapter installed in a
desktop or portable computer, that the antenna for this device be installed so as to provide a separation distance of al least 20 cm (8 inches) from all persons and that the antenna
must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter. It is recommended that the user limit exposure time if the antenna is positioned closer
than 20 cm (8 inches).
Warning: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN products are not designed for use with high-gain directional antennas. Use of such antennas with these products is illegal.
Use On Aircraft Caution
Caution: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments.
Other Wireless Devices
Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network: Refer to the documentation supplied with wireless Ethernet adapters or other devices in the wireless network.
Local Restrictions on 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Radio Usage
Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a, 802.11b, and
802.11g products are designed for use only in specific countries, and are not allowed to be operated in countries other than those of designated use. As a user of these products, you
are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of
frequency and channel for the country of use. The device transmit power control (TPC) interface is part of the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software. Operational restrictions for
Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) are provided by the system manufacturer. Any deviation from the permissible power and frequency settings for the country of use is an
infringement of national law and may be punished as such.
For country-specific information, see the additional compliance information supplied with the product.
Wireless interoperability
The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection adapter is designed to be interoperable with other wireless LAN products that are based on direct sequence spread spectrum
(DSSS) radio technology and to comply with the following standards:
IEEE Std. 802.1b compliant Standard on Wireless LAN.
IEEE Std. 802.1g compliant Standard on Wireless LAN.
IEEE Std. 802.1a compliant Standard on Wireless LAN.
Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification, as defined by the WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance).
The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection adapter and your health
The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection adapter, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this device,
however, is less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by other wireless devices such as mobile phones. The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection adapter wireless
device operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific
community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or
environments, the use of the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection adapter wireless device may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible
representatives of the applicable organization. Examples of such situations include the following:
Using the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection adapter equipment on board airplanes, or
Using the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection adapter equipment in any other environment where the risk of interference with other devices or services is
perceived or identified as being harmful
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (an airport, for example), you are encouraged to ask for
authorization to use the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection adapter wireless device before you turn it on.
Regulatory information
Information for the OEMs and Integrators:
The following statement must be included with all versions of this document supplied to an OEM or integrator, but should not be distributed to the end user.
This device is intended for OEM integrators only.
This device cannot be co-located with any other transmitter.
Please refer to the full Grant of Equipment document for other restrictions.
This device must be operated and used with a locally approved access point.
Information To Be Supplied to the End User by the OEM or Integrator
The following regulatory and safety notices must be published in documentation supplied to the end user of the product or system incorporating an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
Network Connection in compliance with local regulations. Host system must be labeled with "Contains FCC ID: XXXXXXXX", FCC ID displayed on label.
The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection adapter wireless network device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as
described in the user documentation that comes with the product. For country-specific approvals, see Radio approvals. Intel Corporation is not responsible for any radio or television
interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection adapter kit, or the substitution or attachment of
connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Intel Corporation. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment is
the responsibility of the user. Intel Corporation and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from the
user failing to comply with these guidelines.
Local Restriction of 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Radio Usage
The following statement on local restrictions must be published as part of the compliance documentation for all 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products.
Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a, 802.11b, and
802.11g products are designed for use only in specific countries, and are not allowed to be operated in countries other than those of designated use. As a user of these products, you
are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of
frequency and channel for the country of use. Any deviation from permissible settings and restrictions in the country of use could be an infringement of national law and may be
punished as such.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25
GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85
GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and /or damage this device.
This device is intended for OEM integrators only.
This device cannot be co-located with any other transmitter.
USA—Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: The radiated output power of the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection adapter wireless network device is far below the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN wireless network device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal
operation is minimized. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, you should keep a distance of at least 20 cm between you (or any
other person in the vicinity) and the antenna that is built into the computer.
Interference statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If the equipment is not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, the equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee, however, that such interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on), the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by taking one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE: The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection adapter wireless network device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. Any other installation or use will violate FCC Part 15 regulations.
Canada—Industry Canada (IC)
This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, Issue 4, and RSS-210, No 4 (Dec 2000) and No 5 (Nov 2001).
Cet appariel numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003, No. 4, et CNR-210, No 4 (Dec 2000) et No 5 (Nov 2001)..
"To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit
antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing."
« Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit être utilisé a l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afinde fournir un
écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. »
Europe Frequency Bands
2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Europe ETSI)
5.15 - 5.35 GHz and 5.47-5.725 GHz (Europe ETSI)
Low band 5.25 - 5.35 GHz is for indoor use only
5.47 - 5.725 GHz is current not allowed in Czech Republic and France.
Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union directive 1999/5/EC.
Czech Intel(R) Corporation tímto prohlašuje, že tento Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection je ve shod• se základními požadavky a dalšími p•íslušnými
ustanoveními sm•rnice 1999/5/ES."
Danish Undertegnede Intel(R) Corporation erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige
relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF
Dutch Hierbij verklaart Intel(R) Corporation dat het toestel Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere
relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG
Bij deze verklaart Intel(R) Corporation dat deze Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante
bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
English Hereby, Intel(R) Corporation, declares that this Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Estonian Käesolevaga kinnitab Intel(R) Corporation seadme Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud
direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
Finnish Intel(R) Corporation vakuuttaa täten että Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä
koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
French Par la présente Intel(R) Corporation déclare que l'appareil Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Par la présente, Intel(R) Corporation déclare que ce Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont applicables.
German Hiermit erklärt Intel(R) Corporation, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)
Hiermit erklärt Intel(R) Corporation die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und
den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien).=
Greek ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Intel(R) Corporation ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙ
ΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Hungary Alulírott, Intel(R) Corporation nyilatkozom, hogy a Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az
1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Icelandic Intel lysir her med yfir að thessi bunadur, Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection , uppfyllir allar grunnkrofur, sem gerdar eru i R&TTE tilskipun ESB nr
1999/5/EC
Italian Con la presente Intel(R) Corporation dichiara che questo Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni
pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latvian Ar šo Intel(R) Corporation deklar•, ka Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection atbilst Direkt•vas 1999/5/EK b•tiskaj•m pras•b•m un citiem ar to saist
•tajiem noteikumiem.
Lithuanian Intel(R) Corporation deklaruoja, kad Intel(R) Pro/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connectionatitinka 1999/5/EC Direktyvos esminius reikalavimus ir kitas nuostatas".
Malti Hawnhekk, Intel(R) Corporation, jiddikjara li dan Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection jikkonforma mal-•ti•ijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti o•rajn
relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Polish Niniejszym, Intel(R) Corporation, deklaruj•, •e Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection spe•nia wymagania zasadnicze oraz stosowne postanowienia
zawarte
Dyrektywie 1999/5/EC.
Portuguese Intel(R) Corporation declara que este Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva
1999/5/CE.
Slovak Intel(R) Corporation týmto vyhlasuje, že Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection sp••a základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice
1999/5/ES.
Slovenia Šiuo Intel(R) Corporation deklaruoja, kad šis Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Spanish Por medio de la presente Intel(R) Corporation declara que el Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera
otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Swedish Härmed intygar Intel(R) Corporation att denna Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och
övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
France
Pour la France métropolitaine
2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Canaux 1à 13) autorisé en usage intérieur
2.400 -2.454 GHz (canaux 1 à 7) autorisé en usage extérieur
Pour la Guyane et la Réunion
2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Canaux 1à 13) autorisé en usage intérieur .
2.420 - 2.4835 GHz (canaux 5 à 13) autorisé en usage extérieur
Pour tout le territoire Fancais:
Seulement 5.15 -5.35 GHz autorisé pour le 802.11a
Belgium
Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâtiment, au-dessus d'un espace public, aucun enregistrement n'est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une
distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l'IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter l'IBPT.
In geval van privé-gebruik, buiten een gebouw, op een openbare plaats, is geen registratie nodig, wanneer de afstand minder dan 300m is. Voor een afstand groter dan 300m is een
registratie bij BIPT vereist. Voor registraties en licenties, gelieve BIPT te contacteren.
Japan
Latvia
A license is required for outdoor use for operation in 2.4 GHz band. (Translation?)
Italia
A general authorization is requested for outdoor use in Italy
The use of these equipments is regulated by:
- D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, article 104 (activity subject to general authorization) for outdoor use and article 105 (free use) for indoor use, in both cases for private use.
- D.M. 28.5.03, for supply to public of RLAN access to networks and telecom services.
L’uso degli apparati è regolamentato da:
- D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, articoli 104 (attività soggette ad autorizzazione generale) se utilizzati al di fuori del proprio fondo e 105 (libero uso) se utilizzati entro il proprio fondo, in
entrambi i casi per uso privato ;
- D.M. 28.5.03, per la fornitura al pubblico dell’accesso R-LAN alle reti e ai servizi di telecomunicazioni.
Greece
A license is required for the outdoor use of band 5.470 – 5.725 GHz.
Belarus
2.4 GHz OFDM (802.11g) is not allowed at this time.
Indonesia
5 GHz interface is not allowed at this time.
Korea
Kuwait
5 GHz interface is not allowed at this time.
Oman
If the modules are less than 100 milliwatts they are unlicensed but if they are more than 100 milliwatts, the user is responsible for getting a license to operate from
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) in Sultanate of Oman.
Taiwan
••
Pakistan
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Approved
UAE
5 GHz interface is not allowed at this time.
Ukraine
5 GHz interface is not allowed at this time.
Radio approvals
To determine whether you are allowed to use your wireless network device in a specific country, please check to see if the radio type number that is printed on the identification label
of your device is listed in the manufacture OEM Regulatory Guidance document.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Regulatory Warning
For use in (or with) UL Listed personal computers or compatible.
Regulatory Information: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
Information for the User
Regulatory Information
Information for the user
Safety Notices
The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection meets the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper operation of this radio
according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC’s recommended limits.
The following safety precautions should be observed:
Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving.
Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; if not, the radio may be damaged.
Use in specific environments:
The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments.
The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital.
Explosive Device Proximity Warning (see below)
Antenna Warning (see below)
Use on Aircraft Caution (see below)
Other Wireless Devices (see below)
Power Supply (Access Point) (see below)
Explosive Device Proximity Warning
Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as a wireless network device) near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been
modified to be qualified for such use.
Antenna Warnings
Warning: To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, it is recommended for the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection installed in a desktop or
portable computer, that the antenna for this device be installed so as to provide a separation distance of al least 20 cm (8 inches) from all persons and that the antenna must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter. It is recommended that the user limit exposure time if the antenna is positioned closer than 20 cm
(8 inches).
Warning: The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection product is not designed for use with high-gain directional antennas. Use of such antennas with these products
is illegal.
Use On Aircraft Caution
Caution: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments.
Local Restrictions on 802.11b and 802.11g Radio Usage
All frequencies used by 802.11b and 802.11g are harmonized. Some countries though may not allow 802.11g.
Wireless interoperability
The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection adapter is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on direct sequence spread spectrum
(DSSS) radio technology and to comply with the following standards:
IEEE Std. 802.11b-1999. Standard on Wireless LAN.
IEEE Std. 802.11g compliant. Standard on Wireless LAN.
Wireless Fidelity (WiFi(R)) certification, as defined by the WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance).
The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2200BG Mini PCI adapter and your health
The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection adapter, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this device,
however, is less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by other wireless devices such as mobile phones. The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection adapter wireless
device operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific
community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or
environments, the use of the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection adapter wireless device may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible
representatives of the applicable organization. Examples of such situations include the following:
Using the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection adapter equipment on board airplanes, or
Using the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection adapter equipment in any other environment where the risk of interference with other devices or services is
perceived or identified as being harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (an airport, for example), you are encouraged to ask for
authorization to use the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection adapter wireless device before you turn it on.
Regulatory information
The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection adapter wireless network device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as
described in the user documentation that comes with the product. For country-specific approvals, see Radio approvals. Intel Corporation is not responsible for any radio or television
interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection adapter kit, or the substitution or attachment of
connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Intel Corporation. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment is
the responsibility of the user. Intel Corporation and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from the
user failing to comply with these guidelines.
USA—Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: The radiated output power of the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection adapter wireless network device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure
limits. Nevertheless, the Intel PROSet/Wireless LAN wireless network device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation
is minimized. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, you should keep a distance of at least 2 cm between you (or any other person in
the vicinity) and the antenna that is built into the computer.
Interference statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If the equipment is not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, the equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee, however, that such interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on), the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by taking one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE: The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection adapter wireless network device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. Any other installation or use will violate FCC Part 15 regulations.
U.S. Frequency Bands
2.400 - 2.462 GHz
Canada—Industry Canada (IC)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, Issue 2, and RSS-210, Issue 4 (Dec. 2000).
Cet appariel numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003, No. 2, et CNR-210, No 4 (Dec 2000).
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit
antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing."
« Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit être utilisé a l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afinde fournir un
écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. »
Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity
Europe Frequency Bands
2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Europe ETSI)
Declaration of Conformity
This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union directive 1999/5/EC.
English Hereby, Intel(R) Corporation, declares that this Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Finnish Intel(R) Corporation vakuuttaa täten että Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä
koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Dutch Hierbij verklaart Intel(R) Corporation dat het toestel Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere
relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Bij deze verklaart Intel(R) Corporation dat deze Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante
bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
French Par la présente Intel(R) Corporation déclare que l'appareil Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Par la présente, Intel(R) Corporation déclare que ce Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont applicables.
Swedish Härmed intygar Intel(R) Corporation att denna Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga
relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Danish Undertegnede Intel(R) Corporation erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige
relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
German Hiermit erklärt Intel(R) Corporation, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)
Hiermit erklärt Intel(R) Corporation die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den
anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien)
Greek ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Intel(R) Corporation ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠ
ΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Icelandic Intel lysir her med yfir að thessi bunadur, Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection , uppfyllir allar grunnkrofur, sem gerdar eru i R&TTE tilskipun ESB nr
1999/5/EC.
Italian Con la presente Intel(R) Corporation dichiara che questo Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni
pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Spanish Por medio de la presente Intel(R) Corporation declara que el Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Portuguese Intel(R) Corporation declara que este Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva
1999/5/CE.
Malti Hawnhekk, Intel(R) Corporation, jiddikjara li dan Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection jikkonforma mal-•ti•ijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti o•rajn
relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC
New Member States requirements of Declaration of Conformity
Estonian Käesolevaga kinnitab Intel(R) Corporation seadme Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud
direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
Hungary Alulírott, Intel(R) Corporation nyilatkozom, hogy a Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC
irányelv egyéb elõírásainak
Slovak Intel(R) Corporation týmto vyhlasuje, že Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection sp••a základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice
1999/5/ES.
Czech Intel(R) Corporation tímto prohlašuje, že tento Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection je ve shod• se základními požadavky a dalšími p•íslušnými
ustanoveními sm•rnice 1999/5/ES."
Slovenia Šiuo Intel(R) Corporation deklaruoja, kad šis Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BGNetwork Connection atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Latvian Ar šo Intel(R) Corporation deklar•, ka Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection atbilst Direkt•vas 1999/5/EK b•tiskaj•m pras•b•m un citiem ar to saist•tajiem
noteikumiem
Lithuanian Intel(R) Corporation deklaruoja, kad Intel(R) Pro/Wireless 2200BG Network Connectionatitinka 1999/5/EC Direktyvos esminius reikalavimus ir kitas nuostatas".
Polish Niniejszym, Intel(R) Corporation, deklaruj•, •e Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection spe•nia wymagania zasadnicze oraz stosowne postanowienia zawarte
Dyrektywie 1999/5/EC.
France
Pour la France métropolitaine
2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Canaux 1à 13) autorisé en usage intérieur
2.400 -2.454 GHz (canaux 1 à 7) autorisé en usage extérieur
Pour la Guyane et la Réunion
2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Canaux 1à 13) autorisé en usage intérieur
2.420 - 2.4835 GHz (canaux 5 à 13) autorisé en usage extérieur
Pour tout le territoire Fan cais:
Seulement 5.15 -5.35 GHz autorisé pour le 802.1
Belgique
Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâtiment, au-dessus d'un espace public, aucun enregistrement n'est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une
distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l'IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter l'IBPT.
In geval van privé-gebruik, buiten een gebouw, op een openbare plaats, is geen registratie nodig, wanneer de afstand minder dan 300m is. Voor een afstand groter dan 300m is een
registratie bij BIPT vereist. Voor registraties en licenties, gelieve BIPT te contacteren.
Latvia
A license is required for outdoor use for operation in 2.4 GHz band.
Italia
The use of these equipments is regulated by:
- D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, article 104 (activity subject to general authorization) for outdoor use and article 105 (free use) for indoor use, in both cases for private use.
- D.M. 28.5.03, for supply to public of RLAN access to networks and telecom services.
L’uso degli apparati è regolamentato da:
- D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, articoli 104 (attività soggette ad autorizzazione generale) se utilizzati al di fuori del proprio fondo e 105 (libero uso) se utilizzati entro il proprio fondo, in
entrambi i casi per uso privato;
- D.M. 28.5.03, per la fornitura al pubblico dell’accesso R-LAN alle reti e ai servizi di telecomunicazioni.
Belarus
2.4 GHz OFDM (802.11g) is not allowed at this time.
Korea
Taiwan
Pakistan
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Approved
Radio approvals
To determine whether you are allowed to use your wireless network device in a specific country, please check to see if the radio type number that is printed on the identification label
of your device is listed in the manufacture OEM Regulatory Guidance document.
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Warranty: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless
3945ABG Network Connection User
Guide
Product Warranty Information
One-Year Limited Hardware Warranty
Limited Warranty
Intel warrants to the purchaser of the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Network Connection PCI Card (the “Product”), that the Product, if
properly used and installed, will be free from defects in material and
workmanship and will substantially conform to Intel’s publicly available
specifications for the Product for a period of one (1) year beginning on
the date the Product was purchased in its original sealed packaging.
SOFTWARE OF ANY KIND DELIVERED WITH OR AS PART OF THE
PRODUCT IS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED "AS IS", SPECIFICALLY
EXCLUDING ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED
(INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE), provided however, that Intel warrants that
the media on which the software is furnished will be free from defects
for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of delivery. If such a
defect appears within the warranty period, you may return the
defective media to Intel for replacement or alternative delivery of the
software at Intel's discretion and without charge. Intel does not
warrant or assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of
any information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within
the software.
If the Product which is the subject of this Limited Warranty fails during
the warranty period for reasons covered by this Limited Warranty,
Intel, at its option, will:
REPAIR the Product by means of hardware and/or software; OR
REPLACE the Product with another product, OR, if Intel is unable
to repair or replace the Product,
REFUND the then-current Intel price for the Product at the time
a claim for warranty service is made to Intel under this Limited
Warranty.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY
EXIST UNDER APPLICABLE STATE, NATIONAL, PROVINCIAL OR LOCAL
LAW, APPLY ONLY TO YOU AS THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE
PRODUCT.
Extent of Limited Warranty
Intel does not warrant that the Product, whether purchased stand-
alone or integrated with other products, including without limitation,
semi-conductor components, will be free from design defects or errors
known as "errata." Current characterized errata are available upon
request. Further, this Limited Warranty does NOT cover: (i) any costs
associated with the replacement or repair of the Product, including
labor, installation or other costs incurred by you, and in particular, any
costs relating to the removal or replacement of any Product soldered
or otherwise permanently affixed to any printed circuit board or
integrated with other products; (ii) damage to the Product due to
external causes, including accident, problems with electrical power,
abnormal, mechanical or environmental conditions, usage not in
accordance with product instructions, misuse, neglect, accident,
abuse, alteration, repair, improper or unauthorized installation or
improper testing, or (iii) any Product which has been modified or
operated outside of Intel’s publicly available specifications or where
the original product identification markings (trademark or serial
number) have been removed, altered or obliterated from the Product;
or (iv) issues resulting from modification (other than by Intel) of
software products provided or included in the Product, (v)
incorporation of software products, other than those software products
provided or included in the Product by Intel, or (vi) failure to apply
Intel-supplied modifications or corrections to any software provided
with or included in the Product.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service for the Product, you may contact your
original place of purchase in accordance with its instructions or you
may contact Intel. To request warranty service from Intel, you must
contact the Intel Customer Support ("ICS") center in your region
(http://support.intel.com/support/notebook/centrino/sb/CS-
009883.htm) within the warranty period during normal business hours
(local time), excluding holidays and return the Product to the
designated ICS center. Please be prepared to provide: (1) your name,
mailing address, email address, telephone numbers and, in the USA,
valid credit card information; (2) proof of purchase; (3) model name
and product identification number found on the Product; and (4) an
explanation of the problem. The Customer Service Representative may
need additional information from you depending on the nature of the
problem. Upon ICS’s verification that the Product is eligible for
warranty service, you will be issued a Return Material Authorization
("RMA") number and provided with instructions for returning the
Product to the designated ICS center. When you return the Product to
the ICS center, you must include the RMA number on the outside of
the package. Intel will not accept any returned Product without an
RMA number, or that has an invalid RMA number, on the package. You
must deliver the returned Product to the designated ICS center in the
original or equivalent packaging, with shipping charges pre-paid
(within the USA), and assume the risk of damage or loss during
shipment. Intel may elect to repair or replace the Product with either a
new or reconditioned Product or components, as Intel deems
appropriate. The repaired or replaced product will be shipped to you at
the expense of Intel within a reasonable period of time after receipt of
the returned Product by ICS. The returned Product shall become Intel’s
property on receipt by ICS. The replacement product is warranted
under this written warranty and is subject to the same limitations of
liability and exclusions for ninety (90) days or the remainder of the
original warranty period, whichever is longer. If Intel replaces the
Product, the Limited Warranty period for the replacement Product is
not extended.
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
THIS WARRANTY REPLACES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES FOR THE
PRODUCT AND INTEL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, COURSE OF DEALING AND USAGE OF
TRADE. Some states (or jurisdictions) do not allow the
exclusion of implied warranties so this limitation may not apply
to you. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD. .NO WARRANTIES
APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD. Some states (or jurisdictions) do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this
limitation may not apply to you.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
INTEL’S RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
IMPLIED OR EXPRESS, IS LIMITED TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR
REFUND, AS SET FORTH ABOVE. THESE REMEDIES ARE THE SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. TO THE
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INTEL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER
ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST
PROFITS, DOWNTIME, LOSS OF GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO OR
REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY, AND ANY COSTS OF
RECOVERING, REPROGRAMMING, OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM
OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH A SYSTEM CONTAINING THE
PRODUCT), EVEN IF INTEL HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states (or jurisdictions) do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply
to you. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY BY
STATE OR JURISDICTION. ANY AND ALL DISPUTES ARISING UNDER
OR RELATED TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE ADJUDICATED
IN THE FOLLOWING FORUMS AND GOVERNED BY THE FOLLOWING
LAWS: FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CANADA, NORTH
AMERICA AND SOUTH AMERICA, THE FORUM SHALL BE SANTA CLARA,
CALIFORNIA, USA AND THE APPLICABLE LAW SHALL BE
THAT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE. FOR THE ASIA PACIFIC REGION
(EXCEPT FOR MAINLAND CHINA), THE FORUM SHALL BE SINGAPORE
AND THE APPLICABLE LAW SHALL BE THAT OF SINGAPORE. FOR
EUROPE AND THE REST OF THE WORLD, THE FORUM SHALL BE
LONDON AND THE APPLICABLE LAW SHALL BE THAT OF ENGLAND
AND WALES IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN THE ENGLISH
LANGUAGE VERSION AND ANY OTHER TRANSLATED VERSION(S) OF
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SIMPLIFIED
CHINESE VERSION), THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION SHALL
CONTROL.
IMPORTANT! UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED IN WRITING BY INTEL,
THE INTEL PRODUCTS SOLD HEREUNDER ARE NOT DESIGNED, OR
INTENDED FOR USE IN ANY MEDICAL, LIFE SAVING OR LIFE
SUSTAINING SYSTEMS, TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, NUCLEAR
SYSTEMS, OR FOR ANY OTHER MISSION CRITICAL APPLICATION IN
WHICH THE FAILURE OF THE INTEL PRODUCT COULD CREATE A
SITUATION WHERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR.

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