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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)

PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network

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Glossary

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-

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

ITU G.727 Variable-Rate ADPCM 16-40

ITU G.728 LD-CELP (Low-Delay

Code Excited Linear

Prediction)

ITU G.729 CS-ACELP (Conjugate

Structure Algebraic-Code

Excited Linear

Prediction)

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.

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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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PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network

Connection User Guide

● 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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Wireless Network Overview: Intel(R)

PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network

Connection User Guide

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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Specifications: Intel PRO/Wireless

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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Connection User Guide

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:

http://support.intel.com/support/go/wireless/wlan/pro3945abg.htm

Network Product Support: http://www.intel.com/network

Corporate Web Site: http://www.intel.com

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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

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

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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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