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Document Title	Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN User Guide

Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN User
Guide
With your wireless network card, you can access wireless networks, share files or
printers, or even share your Internet connection. All of these features can be
explored with a wireless network in your home or office. This wireless local area
network (WLAN) solution is designed for both home and business use. Additional
users and features can be added as your networking needs grow and change.
Your Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN adapter is compatible with 802.11a,
802.11b 802.11g and 802.11n wireless standards. Operating at 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz
frequency at speeds of up to 54 Mbps you can now connect your computer to
existing high-speed networks that use multiple access points within large or small
environments. Your wireless adapter maintains automatic data rate control
according to access point location to achieve the fastest possible connection. All of
your wireless network connections are easily managed by Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless
software. Profiles that are set up through the Intel PROSet/Wireless software
provide enhanced security measures with 802.1x network authentication.
NOTE: The software is compatible with the Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link
4965AGN, Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_, Intel(R) PRO/Wireless
3965ABG Network Connection, Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Network Connection, Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network
Connection, Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection and
the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection.
Table of Contents
Use Intel PROSet/Wireless Software
Connect to a Network
Use Profiles
Set up Security
Troubleshooting
Administrator Tool
Glossary
Wireless Network Overview
Security Overview
Specifications
Customer Support
Safety and Regulatory Information
Warranty
Adapter Registration
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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"Important Notice FOR ALL USERS OR DISTRIBUTORS!!!!
Intel wireless LAN adapters are engineered, manufactured, tested, and quality
checked to ensure that they meet all necessary local and governmental regulatory
agency requirements for the regions that they are designated and/or marked to ship
into. Since wireless LANs are generally unlicensed devices that share spectrum with
radars, satellites, and other licensed and unlicensed devices, it is sometimes
necessary to dynamically detect, avoid, and limit usage to avoid interference with
these devices. In many instances Intel is required to provide test data to prove
regional and local compliance to regional and governmental regulations before
certification or approval to use the product is granted. Intel's wireless LAN's
EEPROM, firmware, and software driver are designed to carefully control parameters
that affect radio operation and to ensure electromagnetic compliance (EMC). These
parameters include, without limitation, RF power, spectrum usage, channel
scanning, and human exposure.
For these reasons Intel cannot permit any manipulation by third parties of the
software provided in binary format with the wireless LAN adapters (e.g., the
EEPROM and firmware). Furthermore, if you use any patches, utilities, or code with
the Intel wireless LAN adapters that have been manipulated by an unauthorized
party (i.e., patches, utilities, or code (including open source code modifications)
which have not been validated by Intel), (i) you will be solely responsible for
ensuring the regulatory compliance of the products, (ii) Intel will bear no liability,
under any theory of liability for any issues associated with the modified products,
including without limitation, claims under the warranty and/or issues arising from
regulatory non-compliance, and (iii) Intel will not provide or be required to assist in
providing support to any third parties for such modified products.
Note: Many regulatory agencies consider Wireless LAN adapters to be "modules",
and accordingly, condition system-level regulatory approval upon receipt and review
of test data documenting that the antennas and system configuration do not cause
the EMC and radio operation to be non-compliant."
October 2006
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Use Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Software
Use Intel PROSet/Wireless as your Wireless Manager
Start Intel PROSet/Wireless
Start Intel PROSet/Wireless from the Taskbar
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Taskbar Icons
Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts
Intel PROSet/Wireless Main Window
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Wireless Networks List
Connection Status Icons
Network Properties
Connection Details
Profiles List
Intel PROSet/Wireless Menus
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Tools Menu
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Application Settings
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Intel Wireless Troubleshooter
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Administrator Tool
Advanced Menu
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Adapter Settings
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Advanced Statistics
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Use Windows to Manage Wi-Fi
Profiles Menu
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Manage Profiles
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Manage Exclusions
Turn Wireless Radio On or Off
Install and Uninstall the Software
Use Intel PROSet/Wireless as your Wireless Manager
Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless is used to setup, edit and manage network profiles to connect to a network. It also includes
advanced settings such as power management and channel selection for setting up ad-hoc networks.
If you use Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Wireless Zero Configuration as your wireless manager, you can disable it from
the Microsoft Windows Wireless Network tab.
To disable Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration as your wireless manager:
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Click Start Settings Control Panel.
Double-click Network Connections.
Right-click Wireless Network Connection.
Click Properties.
Click Wireless Networks.
Verify that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is not selected. If it is, clear it.
Click OK. This confirms that the Intel PROSet/Wireless utility is configured to manage your network profiles.
NOTE: Verify that the Application Settings option Notify when another application uses the wireless
adapter is selected. This option prompts you when Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
starts to manage your network profiles.
Start Intel PROSet/Wireless
To start Intel PROSet/Wireless, use one of the following methods:
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Click Start Programs Intel PROSet Wireless Intel PROSet Wireless.
Right-click the Taskbar icon
located in the lower right corner of your Windows Desktop to open the Taskbar
menu. Click Open Intel PROSet/Wireless.
Double-click the Taskbar icon to open Intel PROSet/Wireless.
To close Intel PROSet/Wireless from the main window, use one of the following:
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Select File Exit from the main window.
Click Close.
Click the Close button (X) at the top right corner of the window.
Start Intel PROSet/Wireless from the Taskbar
To start Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless, double-click the Taskbar icon
located in the lower right corner of your Windows
desktop or right-click the Taskbar icon and click Open Intel PROSet/Wireless.
Taskbar Menu Options
The Intel PROSet/Wireless icon displays on the Taskbar located in the lower right corner of your Windows desktop. Rightclick the status icon to display the menu options.
Menu Item
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Open Intel PROSet/Wireless
Click to start Intel PROSet/Wireless when Intel PROSet/Wireless is
your wireless manager. If you select Use Windows to manage WiFi from the Taskbar menu, the menu option changes to Open
Wireless Zero Configuration and Microsoft Windows XP Wireless
Zero Configuration Service is used as your wireless manager. When
you use Microsoft Windows, you cannot use your Intel profiles.
Open Wireless Zero Configuration
Wireless On
If you have Intel PROSet/Wireless installed, the current state of the
radio displays in the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window and on the
Taskbar. Select Wireless On to turn the radio on. Select Wireless
Off to turn the radio off.
Wireless Off
If your computer has an external switch installed, use it to switch
the radio on or off. Refer to your computer manufacturer's
documentation for more information about this switch.
802.11a Radio Off
This option is available only for wireless adapters that support
802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g. Select to turn off the 802.11a
radio.
NOTE: This setting is unavailable unless it is set in the
Administrator Tool or if your adapter is an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless
2200BG Network Connection.
Open Intel Wireless Troubleshooter
Opens an application that can assist you to resolve wireless network
connection issues. When a connection issue is detected, a desktop
alert appears at the bottom right corner of your desktop. See Intel
Wireless Troubleshooter for more information.
Connect to Profile
Displays the current profiles in the Profile list. Used also to connect
to a profile.
Use Windows to manage Wi-Fi
Toggles between the Intel PROSet/Wireless and Microsoft Windows
XP Wireless Zero Configuration Service. When you use Microsoft
Windows, you cannot use your Intel profiles.
Use Intel PROSet/Wireless to manage WiFi
Taskbar Icons
The Taskbar icon provides visual indication of the current wireless connection state. The connection status icon is
located on the lower right corner of your Windows desktop. The Taskbar icon can be set to display or be hidden in the
Tools Menu Application Settings.
Icon
Description
Wireless Off: The wireless adapter is off. The wireless device does not
transmit or receive while it is off. Click Wireless On to enable the
adapter. The icon is white and static.
Searching for wireless networks: The wireless adapter searches for
any available wireless networks. The icon is white with animation.
No wireless networks found: There are no available wireless networks
found. Intel PROSet/Wireless periodically scans for available networks. If
you want to force a scan, double-click the icon to launch Intel PROSet/
Wireless and click Refresh. The icon is red.
Wireless network found: An available wireless network is found.
Double-click the icon to display the Wireless Networks list. Select the
network. Click Connect. The icon is yellow.
Authentication failed: Unable to authenticate with wireless network.
The icon is green with a yellow warning triangle.
Connecting to a wireless network: Flashes while an IP address is
being obtained or an error occurs.
Connected to a wireless network: Connected to a wireless network. A
Tool Tip displays network name, speed, signal quality and IP address. The
icon is green with waves that reflect signal quality. The more waves, the
better the signal quality.
Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts
The Tool Tips and Desktop Alerts provide feedback and interaction. To display Tool Tips, move your mouse pointer over
the icon. Desktop alerts are displayed when your wireless network changes state. For example, if you are out of range
of any wireless networks, a desktop alert is displayed when you come into range.
Select Show Information Notifications in the Application Settings to enable desktop alerts.
Tool Tips
Tool tips display when the mouse pointer rolls over the icon. The tool tips display text for each of the connection states.
Desktop Alerts
When user action is required, a desktop alert displays. If you click the alert, then an appropriate action is taken. For
example when wireless networks are found, the following alert displays:
Action: Click the desktop alert to connect to network in the Wireless Networks list.
Once connected, the alert displays the wireless network that you are connected to, the speed of the connection, signal
quality and IP address.
Desktop alerts are also used to indicate if there is a connection problem. Click the alert to open the Intel Wireless
Troubleshooter.
Intel PROSet/Wireless Main Window
The Intel PROSet/Wireless Main Window allows you to:
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View the current connection status (signal quality, speed and current network name).
Scan for available wireless networks.
Manage profiles.
Auto-connect profiles to available networks in a specific order defined in the Profile list.
Connect to Infrastructure and Device to Device (ad hoc) networks.
Configure adapter settings.
Troubleshoot wireless connection problems.
Connection Status Icons
The connection status icons indicate the current connection status of your wireless adapter. The connection status icon
displays in the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window. The Taskbar icon also indicates the current connection status. Refer
to Taskbar Icons for more information.
Main Window Connection Status Description
The icons are used to designate connection status.
Icon
Description
Wireless Off: The radio is not associated to a network. Click the Wireless On button to enable
the radio.
Indicates connection problems including authentication failures.
Searching for wireless networks: The wireless adapter is scanning for any available wireless
networks.
Animated Icons:
No wireless networks found: The adapter does not find any available wireless networks.
Wireless network found: An available wireless network is found. You can choose to connect to
available networks displayed in the Wireless Networks list.
Connecting to a wireless network. You are connecting to a wireless network. The crescent
shaped curves switch between green and white until an IP Address is obtained or a connection
error occurs.
Connected to a wireless network: You are connected to a wireless network. The network
name, speed, signal quality, and IP address display the current connection status. Click the
Details button to display details of the current network connection.
Network Name
Name (Profile Name or SSID): The name of the network that the adapter is connected to. The
Name column displays the SSID or the Profile name if a profile for the network is available.
Signal Quality
The signal quality icon bars indicate the quality of the transmit and receive signals between your
wireless adapter and the nearest access point or computer in Device to Device (ad hoc) mode.
The number of vertical green bars indicates the strength of the transmit and receive signals.
The signal quality ranges from excellent to out of range. The following factors affect signal
quality:
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Properties
Signal quality decreases with distance and is affected by metal and concrete barriers.
Metal objects can reflect signals and cause interference.
Other electrical devices can cause interference.
Provides adapter connection status information. See Properties Button for information.
Wireless On (Off) Switch the radio off and on. Refer to Turn Wireless On or Off for more information.
Help?
Provides help information for this page.
Close
Closes the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.
Wireless Networks List
The Wireless Networks list displays a list of wireless networks within range of the adapter.
Name
Description
The signal strength of the wireless network access point or computer (Device to Device [ad
hoc] mode). The signal strength icon bars indicate that the wireless network or computer is
available for connection but is still not is associated with an access point or computer (Device
to Device [ad hoc] mode).
Network Name
Name (Profile Name or SSID): The name of the network that the adapter is connected to.
The Name column displays the SSID or the Profile name if a profile for the network is
available.
If an access point does not broadcast its network name (SSID) or the wireless adapter
receives a hidden network name from a stealth access point,