Intel WM3B2100A Mini-PCI Type 3B 802.11a and 802.11b WLAN Adapter User Manual Manual

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Document Title	Contents: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter User's Guide

Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter User's Guide
This document provides information for the following wireless devices:
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Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A 3B Mini PCI Adapter
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter
These wireless adapters operate with high-capacity networks using multiple access points within large or small
environments. Using the Intel(R) PROSet Windows utility you can configure, manage wireless local area
network (WLAN) management tasks, adapter switching functions, and connections.
Wireless LAN General Information
About Wireless LAN Technology
Adapter Setup and Configuration
Software Installation
Using Intel(R) PROSet
Connecting to a Network
Security Overview
Setting Up Security
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Glossary
Support and Warranty
Customer Support
Software License
Safety and Regulatory Notices
Limited Warranty
Adapter Registration
Legal Notices
Copyright (c) 2003 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. Nor does Intel make any commitment to update
the information contained herein.
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About Wireless LAN Technology
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Choosing a WLAN
Configuring a WLAN
Identifying a WLAN
Surveying the Site of Your WLAN
Factors Affecting Range
Stronger Security
A wireless network connects computers without using network cables. 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 adapter to
connect to other similar wireless devices that comply with the 802.11 standard for wireless networking.
Choosing a Wireless LAN Mode
Wireless LANs 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.
Peer-to-Peer 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 Peer-to-Peer mode to network computers
in a home or small office or to set up a temporary wireless network for a meeting.
Configuring a Wireless LAN
There are three basic components that must be configured for a wireless LAN to operate properly:
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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 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-bit or 128-bit shared encryption key to scramble data. Before a computer
transmits data, it scrambles the data using the secret encryption key. 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.
Identifying a Wireless Network
Depending on the size and components of a wireless LAN, there are many ways to identify a wireless LAN:
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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.
Surveying the Site of Your Wireless LAN
Conducting a site survey for your wireless LAN is the most crucial step in the process of setting up a wireless
network. It greatly reduces the amount of troubleshooting you will have to do once you have the wireless LAN
set up and ready for connection testing. To conduct a site survey, you will need the following tools:
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An access point (or laptop computer) that is set up to be the transmitter. It should be mounted near
and at the same height as the designated location of your wireless LAN.
A laptop that will act as the mobile receiver. It must contain your site survey software.
An area or building map, which will be used to plot the strength of your signals.
Once you have the tools you need, you are ready to survey the inside of the building. Launch the site survey
software on the mobile receiver laptop and carry it around in the intended wireless LAN area to test the signal
strength. Be sure to also check the signal strength of each intended access point location. If you encounter
problems while surveying the site, make sure your transmitter laptop is not located on a wall containing metal,
such as an air-conditioning duct, which will interfere with the range of your signal. Simply move the transmitter
and test the signal strength again. For users to have seamless coverage when moving from access point to
access point, the signal levels at each point must overlap. There is software available that will seamlessly
hand off changing signal levels from one access point to another.
Your building's infrastructure can sometimes interfere with the microwave signal, but finding the location and
cause of the interference will allow you to figure out the best place to mount your access points for optimal
area coverage. Microwave signals travel in all directions, which means there is one access point for a multifloor building. However, the range is highly dependent on the material used to construct the flooring, especially
metal materials. Once your signal strength is strong inside the building, you are ready to check the strength
outside the building. To do so, simply carry the mobile receiver laptop as far down the street or around the
building as you can go without losing significant signal strength.
If possible, you should be aware of the types of networks being used by the companies on the floors above
and below you, so that you can work together in harmony. With wireless networks, security is very important
and if you communicate with those around you, you are better prepared to select the right channels, as well as
the best location for access points.
Factors Affecting Range
Although access points can transmit signals up to 60 feet away in an area with many walled barriers or as
much as 500 feet away in a large open area, the range is affected by the following factors:
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Building materials, such as steel and drywall, can shorten the range of the radio signals.
Physical layout of the area can interfere with the signals and cause them to be dropped.
Electronic noise from cell phones, microwave ovens, or other devices on the same frequency can
interfere with the transmission of the signals.
Range is inversely proportional to data rate, so the faster that the signals are sent, the less distance
they will travel.
Taking these factors into consideration when you survey the site for your WLAN is key to providing all of your
users with undisturbed mobile connectivity. Using multiple access points will, of course, reduce the impact of
these factors if your area has dividing walls throughout.
Stronger Security
Although wireless networks are easy to use, the main issue lies with security. Even if you enable the security
settings defined in the 802.11b standard, as well as the security settings of your hardware, your network is still
vulnerable. There are a few things you can do to make it more difficult for outsiders to access your network:
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Change the default network name of your WLAN. Every manufacturer's default settings are public
knowledge.
Do not allow the name of your network to be broadcasted by your access points. This makes it
more difficult for hackers to identify your network.
Enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption, which is the same security feature used by
online shopping websites.
Change your encryption keys as often as possible. Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which is
being developed by a IEEE task group, will change the keys automatically.
Enable MAC address filtering so that each access point can generate a list of approved MAC
addresses for your WLAN.
If you have a small network, use virtual private network encryption for additional security. If you
have a large network, you may want to install a gateway between your access points and network
clients.
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What is a Site Survey?
A site survey is an in-depth examination and analysis of a proposed wireless LAN site. The purpose of a site
survey is to determine the number of access points needed, the types of antennas needed, and the best
placement for those access points and antennas.
Although the goal of a site survey is simple, the means of arriving at that goal are not. Some of the steps
involve taking measurements, but most involve experience, trial and error, and a little guesswork rather than
numbers and figures.
When to Perform a Site Survey
Intel® recommends that you perform a site survey prior to installing a wireless LAN. Site surveys are
especially important when:
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You are installing a new site — Evaluate the placement of the access points and antennas
throughout the proposed site.
You are changing an existing site — When modifying or extending an existing network structure,
re-evaluate the placement of the access points and antennas. If you need a different level of
coverage in some areas, you may need to move, replace, or supplement access points and
antennas.
You are physically changing the site — Remodeling may introduce new sources of interference,
such as motors and metal structures within the coverage area of the access point, even if it does
not directly effect the sites where the access points are located.
Elements of an Effective Site Survey
An effective site survey requires four elements. Failure to commit the appropriate time, money, and energy to
accomplish a proper site survey in advance may result in greater expenditures of money and time later, when
problems arise that require repeated adjustments to the wireless configuration. The four elements of an
effective site survey are:
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Examine the network usage problems solved by the wireless LAN.
How many clients need a wireless LAN connection? What areas of the site require wireless LAN
connectivity? How many hours each day is wireless LAN connectivity required? Which locations are
likely to generate the largest amount of data traffic? Where is future network expansion most likely?
Study blueprints of the proposed wireless LAN site.
A site blueprint provides a map of the site as well as the location of objects, such as walls,
partitions, and anything else that could affect the performance of a wireless LAN. Examining the site
blueprint prior to conducting the physical walk-through helps you identify areas in which wireless
equipment is likely to perform well and areas where it is not. Many obstructions are not readily
visible and, in some cases, a room originally built for a specific purpose, such as a radiology lab,
might have been converted into something completely different, such as a conference room. The
blueprint may also show areas proposed for future building expansion. To prepare for the next step
of the site survey, mark possible wireless device locations on the blueprint and refer to the marked
blueprint during the physical walk-through and inventory.
Conduct a physical walk-through and inventory.
The primary purpose of the physical walk-through is to document any items or materials near a
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proposed device location that may interfere with reception or transmission and affect network
performance. Document stock and inventory levels, current environmental conditions and any
materials that may interfere with the wireless LAN.
Measure the radio frequency transmissions.
The Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN Site Survey Utility allows you to measure the signal strength,
transmission rate and the number of successfully transmitted packets. This step in the site survey
involves mounting access points and antennas in the proposed locations and measuring the RF
signal strength, transmission rate and packet throughput.
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Software Installation
Installing Drivers and Intel(R)
PROSet Software
See the instructions for your operating system:
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Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows NT 4.0
Windows Me
Windows 98/98SE
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Installation under Windows XP
Preliminary Notes
The installation instructions in this section are based on the following assumptions:
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The wireless adapter hardware has already been installed in the computer in accordance with the
computer manufacturer's instructions.
The computer has not been powered on since the hardware installation was completed.
No other wireless LAN card is installed in this computer.
To install the driver before installing hardware, use Start > Run and browse to the file SetupWLD.exe
in the path PROW2100A\WINXP on the Intel CD. After running SetupWLD.exe, shut down the computer and
install the hardware. When the computer restarts, the driver will be automatically installed.
Before proceeding, make sure that you are operating Windows XP with administrative rights. If you log
in to Windows XP without administrative rights, you may run into problems during the installation.
The Intel(R) PROSet utility or the Windows XP wireless configuration feature can be used to configure
wireless network settings. The instructions below include steps for installing the Intel(R) PROSet utility and for
turning off the Windows XP configuration feature. If you do not turn off the Windows XP feature, you will not be
able to use Intel(R) PROSet to configure wireless network settings. For information on how to use the
Windows XP feature, see your Windows XP documentation.
Driver Installation
To install drivers under Windows* XP, follow these steps:
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Power up the computer in which the wireless adapter hardware has just been installed.
Log in with administrative rights if prompted by Windows XP.
Wait for Windows to detect the newly installed hardware and display the Found New Hardware
Wizard dialog. Verify that Install the software automatically (Recommended) is selected. If
Windows does not detect the new hardware, see Troubleshooting.
Insert the Intel CD into your CD drive. The New Hardware Found Wizard searches for the correct
driver files and copies them to your hard drive.
On the Network Name screen, click Next to accept the default Network Name (SSID), or enter a
specific SSID for your network, then click Next.
On the Data Encryption screen, click Next to accept the default encryption setting None, or enter
specific encryption settings for your network, then click Next.
On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, click Finish. Proceed to disable the Windows XP
wireless configuration feature.
Disable Windows XP Wireless Configuration (Required)
To disable the Windows XP wireless configuration feature so that you can use Intel(R) PROSet for wireless
configuration, continue as follows:
Instructions are written for use with the Windows XP Start Menu and Control Panel Category View, not
with "Classic" Start Menu or Control Panel views.
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Click Start and Control Panel.
On the Pick a category screen, click Network and Internet Connections, then under the heading
or pick a Control Panel icon click Network Connections.
In the Network Connections window, right-click your Wireless Network Connection and select
Properties.
Select the Wireless Networks tab.
Click to clear ("deselect") the check box Use Windows to configure my wireless network
settings, then click OK on the Wireless Network tab. Do not click any other tabs. Continue with
the installation of Intel(R) PROSet.
Intel(R) PROSet Installation (Required)
Continue with the following steps to install the Intel(R) PROSet wireless configuration utility (required):
Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen
for installation of utility software. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen does not appear, or if
it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can start the Intel(R) PROSet installer manually
using Start > Run and browsing to the file PROSet.msi in the path APPS/PROSet/2K-NET32 on the Intel CD
supplied with the product. Skip Steps 13 and 14 below and continue with Step 15.
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Display the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen by removing and re-inserting the Intel CD,
or by running autorun.exe from the CD. Click Wireless LAN Adapters.
On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install Software.
On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) PROSet screen, click Next.
On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms
in the license agreement and click Next.
On the Setup Type screen, select Typical and then click Next. This is the recommended setting for
a first-time installation.
On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install.
After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. Click Exit to close the Intel(R) PRO
Network Connections screen or leave it open if you wish to install Wireless Administration Tools.
To launch Intel(R) PROSet, double-click the Intel(R) PROSet icon in the system tray or follow the
path Start > Programs > Intel Network Adapters > Intel(R) PROSet. For additional information on
the program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running.
Administration Tools Installation (Optional)
Continue with the following steps to install the Intel(R) Wireless Administration Tools Site Survey and AP
Discovery (optional):
Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen
for installation of the Administration Tools. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen does not
appear, or if it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can start the Administration Tools
installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file APAdmin.msi in the path APPS/PROSet/2KNET32 on the Intel CD supplied with the product. Skip Steps 21 and 22 below and continue with Step 23.
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On the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen, click Wireless LAN Adapters.
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You can display this screen by removing and re-inserting the Intel CD, or by running
autorun.exe from the CD.
On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install AP Admin Tools.
On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Wireless Administration Tools screen,
click Next.
On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms
in the license agreement and click Next.
On the Setup Type screen, verify that Typical is selected, then click Next.
On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install.
After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. Click Exit to close the Intel(R) PRO
Network Connections screen.
To launch the Wireless Administration Tools, follow the path Start > Programs > Intel(R) PRO
Wireless > Access Point Administration Tools and select AP Discovery or Site Survey. For
additional information on either program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running.
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Troubleshooting
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Using a Profile with an incorrect WEP Encryption Key
Problems with installation
Before calling Customer Support
Users are dropped from the wireless network
Range decreases as data rate increases
Signal doesn't pass through a short or thin wall
Signal strength drops when a cell phone is used in area
Range is shorter than it should be
Interference from fluorescent lights
When too much range is undesirable
Prevent access to wireless networks from outside the building
Problems with network connectivity
Checking Adapter Statistics
Using a Profile with an incorrect WEP Encryption Key
When connected to an access point using a profile with an incorrect WEP key encryption, the task tray icon
and the General page will both indicate good signal strength and that you are associated with the AP.
However, when you attempt to send data to the AP using this profile, because of the incorrect WEP key
encryption, authentication cannot be established to acquire an IP address from the AP to allow data transfer.
Refer to the following WEP encryption and authentication settings.
Open Authentication with an incorrect WEP 64 or 128-bit encryption key:
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A profile with an incorrect WEP encryption key will allow the wireless adapter to associate with the
access point.
No data transfer
Open Authentication with no WEP encryption:
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Allows association to an access point
Data transfer is allowed
Shared Authentication:
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Associated to an AP always allows data transfer.
Problems with installation
Windows does not detect the wireless adapter:
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Remove and re-install the adapter.
Uninstall and reinstall the adapter's drivers.
Before calling Customer Support
Make a note of the following answers before calling customer support:
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How many remote units do you have talking to each access point?
What channels are you using, and how are they dispersed?
How much coverage overlap is there between access points?
How high above the floor are the access points mounted?
What revision of Intel(R) PROSet software or other LAN software are you running?
What other electronic equipment is operating in the same band?
What construction materials are used in wall and floors?
Users are dropped from the wireless network
Suggested causes and solutions:
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Find out if a person or workgroup moved or if the building has been rearranged.
If two or more users are seated too close to each other, performance can suffer. Instruct your users
to space themselves a small distance apart to keep receivers from being overloaded.
Delivery trucks with very large metal sides can affect performance by reflecting destructive signals
back into a building. If you have an installation that includes a shipping dock, check to see if the
problem coincides with the arrival of large trucks.
Personal “systems” can also interfere with your network. Wireless speakers, cordless earphones,
some Bluetooth devices, and similar systems can be the source of an infrequent but hard to find the
problem. Some systems do not conform to wireless regulations. Shut off suspect devices or remove
them from the area.
If possible, remove and reinstall your new software. Conflicts with other resident software packages
are always a possibility, and they are not always the fault of the newest addition. Sometimes just
starting over fixes the problem.
Swap units around. Does your problem follow the changed units, or is it unique to a specific
location? If it follows the product, the swapped unit could be damaged, or improperly configured. If
the problem stays with the location, try to find out what is different about that particular room or
area.
Range decreases as data rate increases
This is a normal condition. Range is inversely proportional to data rate: the faster the data, the shorter the
range. This has to do with the modulation technology used. Very fast data rates require extremely complex
signal waveforms, where even minor distortions can result in data errors. Slower data rates are much more
tolerant, and consequently will get through even in the presence of some amount of noise, interference,
distortion and echo.
Signal doesn't pass through a short or thin wall
Range is highly dependent on the physical environment. In a line-of-sight location, with elevated and
calibrated antennas, range predictions are quite accurate. This is not true in a “typical” office building, where
the walls may be simple drywall (which is almost transparent to microwaves), or could be plaster with metal
underneath. Most sites are somewhere between these two extremes, and consist of a mixture of surfaces.
You can’t tell what is inside a wall by just looking at it, and we can’t tell you exactly what distance you will
achieve. Consider published range information to be typical, average, common or usual. Do not expect it to be
exact.
Signal strength drops when a cell phone is used in the area
Range also depends on the electronic environment. If other equipment that could cause interference is
nearby, the range of your transceiver could vary widely, and could change suddenly when the other equipment
activates. This is particularly true for 802.11b installations, which share their frequencies with microwave
ovens, cordless phones, wireless hi-fi speakers, electronics toys and similar devices. Try to keep your system
away from other transmitters, and from other sources of electrical noise, such as large motors, spot welders,
and similar “electronically noisy” devices.
Range is shorter than it should be
Repeat some tests late in the evening, or on a weekend, when there may be less interference. However, some
users leave their networks turned all the time so this test is not foolproof. By all means, try more than one
channel. Your range problem may just be a nearby user whose system uses your present test channel.
Interference from fluorescent lights
If you mount an access point close to fluorescent light fixtures, the lamp glow appears constant, but inside the
lamp tube, ionization appears and disappears 120 times a second. This can modulate or “chop” an incoming
signal and interfere with reception.
When too much range is undesirable
Too much range is not necessarily a good thing. At first it would appear that you would want as much range as
possible, but with the increase in range comes an increase in interference potential, as your unit hears not
only your other units but also manages to hear the systems of other companies up and down the street. If you
have a large installation, you will also wind up with more than one access point using the same channel. If a
remote unit hears two or more access points, this will slow the network
Prevent access to wireless networks from outside the building
Excess transmit range presents a special reverse problem. For example, putting an access point adjacent to a
second floor bay window invites anyone with the right software on the street below to pick up and enjoy all
network transmissions. We discuss some possible solutions to this problem further on.
Problems with Network Connectivity
If you cannot connect to the wireless network, try the following:
Check Network Settings
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Select the wireless adapter in the Intel(R) PROSet left side pane.
From the General page, check that the Network Name (SSID) and operating mode are correct. If
the laptop is configured for ad hoc networking, make sure that the channel is correct.
To correct these settings, click the Networks tab.
Select the profile being used.
Click the Edit button and make the changes.
Check Security Settings
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Select the wireless adapter in the Intel(R) PROSet left side pane.
From the General page, check that the security settings are correct.
To correct the security settings, click the Networks tab.
Select the profile being used.
Click the Edit button.
Click the Security tab. Make sure that the settings for WEP encryption are correct.
Check Adapter Switching
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Select the wireless adapter in the Intel(R) PROSet left side pane.
Select the Adapter Switching icon.
Check that the adapter is "Linked" to the network.
Checking Adapter Statistics
Adapter Statistics
If the adapter is communicating with an access point (infrastructure mode) or other
computers in peer-to-peer mode, click the Statistics button in the Troubleshooting tab to display the current
information about how well the adapter is transmitting and receiving information.
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Installation under Windows 2000
Preliminary Notes
The installation instructions in this section are based on the following assumptions:
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The wireless adapter hardware has already been installed in the computer in accordance with the
computer manufacturer's instructions.
The computer has not been powered on since the hardware installation was completed.
No other wireless LAN card is installed in this computer.
To install the driver before installing hardware, use Start > Run and browse to the file SetupWLD.exe
in the path PROW2100A\WIN2K on the Intel CD. After running SetupWLD.exe, shut down the computer and
install the hardware. When the computer restarts, the driver will be automatically installed.
After loading the Windows 2000 operating system, be sure to log in with administrative rights. If you
log in to Windows 2000 without administrative rights, you may run into problems during the installation.
During initial adapter installation and configuration, it may take up to two minutes for adapter settings
to be confirmed.
Driver Installation
To install driver software in Windows* 2000, follow these steps:
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Power up the computer in which the wireless adapter hardware has just been installed.
Log in with administrative rights when prompted by Windows 2000.
Wait for Windows to detect the newly installed hardware and display the Found New Hardware
Wizard dialog. If Windows does not detect the new hardware, see Troubleshooting.
Insert the Intel CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu
screen appears, leave it open and click the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog to make that the
active window.
On the Install Hardware Device Drivers screen verify that Search for a suitable driver for my
device (recommended) is selected, then click Next.
When the Locate Driver Files dialog appears, verify that the item CD-ROM drives is checked and
click Next.
When the Driver Files Search Results dialog appears, indicating that a driver was found, click
Next.
On the Network Name screen, click Next to accept the default Network Name (SSID), or enter a
specific SSID for your network, then click Next.
On the Data Encryption screen, click Next to accept the default encryption setting None, or enter
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specific encryption settings for your network, then click Next.
On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, click Finish. Proceed to install Intel(R) PROSet.
Intel(R) PROSet Installation (Required)
Continue with the following steps to install the Intel(R) PROSet wireless configuration utility (required):
Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen
for installation of utility software. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen does not appear, or if
it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can start the Intel(R) PROSet installer manually
using Start > Run and browsing to the file PROSet.msi in the path APPS/PROSet/2K-NET32 on the Intel CD
supplied with the product. Skip Steps 11 and 12 below and continue with Step 13.
11.
On the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen, click Wireless LAN Adapters.
This screen may have been launched in step 4 above. If the screen is not visible when you
close the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog, display it by removing and re-inserting the Intel
CD, or by running autorun.exe from the CD.
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On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install Software.
On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) PROSet screen, click Next.
On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms
in the license agreement and click Next.
On the Setup Type screen, verify that Typical is selected, then click Next. This is the
recommended setting for a first-time installation.
On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install.
After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. Click Exit to close the Intel(R) PRO
Network Connections screen or leave it open if you wish to install Wireless Administration Tools.
To launch Intel(R) Intel(R) PROSet, double-click the Intel(R) PROSet icon in the system tray or
follow the path Start > Programs > Intel Network Adapters > Intel(R) PROSet. For additional
information on the program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running.
During initial adapter installation and configuration, it may take up to two minutes for adapter settings
to be confirmed.
Administration Tools Installation (Optional)
Continue with the following steps to install the Intel(R) Wireless Administration Tools Site Survey and AP
Discovery (optional):
Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen
for installation of the Administration Tools. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen does not
appear, or if it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can start the Administration Tools
installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file APAdmin.msi in the path APPS/PROSet/2KNET32 on the Intel CD supplied with the product. Skip Steps 19 and 20 below and continue with Step 21.
19.
On the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen, click Wireless LAN Adapters.
This screen may have been launched in step 4 above. If the screen is not visible when you
close the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog, display it by removing and re-inserting the Intel
CD, or by running autorun.exe from the CD.
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26.
On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install AP Admin Tools.
On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Wireless Administration Tools screen,
click Next.
On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms
in the license agreement and click Next.
On the Setup Type screen, verify that Typical is selected, then click Next.
On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install.
After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. Click Exit to close the Intel(R) PRO
Network Connections screen.
To launch the Wireless Administration Tools, follow the path Start > Programs > Intel(R) PRO
Wireless > Access Point Administration Tools and select AP Discovery or Site Survey. For
additional information on either program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running.
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Installation under Windows NT 4.0
Preliminary Notes
The installation instructions in this section are based on the following assumptions:
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The wireless adapter hardware has already been installed in the computer in accordance with the
computer manufacturer's instructions.
The computer has not been powered on since the hardware installation was completed.
No other wireless LAN card is installed in the computer in which the Mini PCI Adapter hardware has
been installed.
Install Network Drivers for Windows* NT* 4.0
NOTE: Before installing drivers, install Service Pack
6 or later. Advanced features for Intel
adapters require Service Pack 6a or later.
NOTE: Use the following information if NT Networking
has already been installed on the PC. If NT Networking
is not installed, please refer to your Windows NT
documentation or consult your network administrator
for instructions. Also refer to your Windows NT
documentation for information about installing the
TCP/IP protocol.
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Power up the computer in which the wireless adapter hardware has just been installed.
Wait for Windows NT to start, then log in as administrator.
Insert the Intel CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen
displays, you may disregard it or close it (you will redisplay it later to install Intel(R) PROSet II).
Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click the Network icon.
When the Networking dialog appears, select the Adapters tab and click the Add button.
Click the Have Disk button after the available network adapters display.
Enter the path D:\PROW2100\WINNT4\ (where D: is your CD-ROM drive) and click OK.
Select “Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2100 Mini PCI Adapter” from the list of supported adapters and click
OK.
If prompted for additional Windows NT files, re-enter the path to your CD drive (for example, D:\).
The Adapter Properties dialog displays. Click the Configure button.
On the Wireless Network tab, click Next to accept the default Network Name (SSID), or enter a
specific SSID for your network, then click OK to continue. (Default setting under the Advanced
button is no security; consult your network administrator if security is required.)
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Click Close.
Enter TCP/IP settings for your network and click OK.
When prompted to restart the computer, remove the CD-ROM and click Yes.
After the computer has restarted, double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on your desktop.
Make sure that you have access to the network. If you can log on your adapter has been properly
installed.
Proceed to Install Intel(R) PROSet II.
Install
Intel(R) PROSet II (Required)
Intel Intel(R) PROSet II enables you to test and configure Intel network adapters on computers running
Windows* NT with Service Pack 5 or later. For details about installing Intel Intel(R) PROSet II, see the
instructions below.
When you run the Intel(R) PROSet Installer, it checks to see if a previously installed version of Intel(R)
PROSet exists on your computer. If another installation is detected, you will be asked to remove it before
proceeding with the installation of Intel(R) PROSet II. Use Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel to find
and remove any previous versions of Intel(R) PROSet software.
Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen
for installation of Intel(R) PROSet II. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen does not appear
when you insert the Intel CD, or if it appears but does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you
can start the Intel(R) PROSet II installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file WSetup.exe in
the path APPS\PROSet\WINNT4 on the Intel CD. Then skip to Step 4 below and continue with the installation.
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Insert the Intel CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen
displays. (If it doesn't display, use Start, Run and launch the file autorun.exe from the Intel CD.)
On the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen, click Wireless LAN Adapters.
On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install Software.
On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) PROSet screen, click Next.
On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms
in the license agreement and click Next.
On the Setup Type screen, verify that Typical is selected, then click Next. This is the
recommended setting for a first-time installation. Click Custom if you wish to install Intel(R) PROSet
in a nondefault location.
On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install.
After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. Click Exit to close the Intel(R) PRO
Network Connections screen, if displayed.
To launch Intel(R) PROSet II, double-click the Intel(R) PROSet II icon in the system tray or in the
Control Panel. For additional information, press F1 or click Help while the program is running.
Restart the computer if prompted.
Install Administration Tools (Optional)
Continue with the following steps to install the Intel(R) Wireless Administration Tools Site Survey and AP
Discovery (optional):
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7.
8.
9.
Insert the Intel CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen
displays. (If it doesn't display, use Start, Run and launch the file autorun.exe from the Intel CD.)
On the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen, click Wireless LAN Adapters.
On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install AP Admin Tools.
On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Wireless Administration Tools screen,
click Next.
On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms
in the license agreement and click Next.
On the Setup Type screen, verify that Typical is selected, then click Next.
On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install.
After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. Click Exit to close the Intel(R) PRO
Network Connections screen.
To launch the Wireless Administration Tools, follow the path Start > Programs > Intel(R) PRO
Wireless > Access Point Administration Tools and select AP Discovery or Site Survey. For
additional information on either program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running.
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Installation under Windows Me
Preliminary Notes
The installation instructions in this section are based on the following assumptions:
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The wireless adapter hardware has already been installed in the computer in accordance with the
computer manufacturer's instructions.
The computer has not been powered on since the hardware installation was completed.
No other wireless LAN card is installed in this computer.
To install the driver before installing hardware, use Start > Run and browse to the file SetupWLD.exe
in the path PROW2100A\WINSE-ME on the Intel CD. After running SetupWLD.exe, shut down the computer
and install the hardware. When the computer restarts, the driver will be automatically installed.
Driver Installation
To install the software in Windows* Me (Millennium Edition), follow these steps:
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7.
Power up the computer in which the wireless adapter hardware has just been installed.
Wait for Windows to detect the newly installed hardware and display the Add New Hardware
Wizard dialog. DO NOT click Next. Verify that Automatic search for a better driver
(Recommended) is selected. If Windows does not detect the new hardware, see Troubleshooting.
Insert the Intel CD into your CD drive. Windows installs the driver from the CD. If the installation
does not start automatically, click Next on the Add New Hardware Wizard screen.
On the Network Name screen, click Next to accept the default Network Name (SSID) 101, or enter
a specific SSID for your network, then click Next.
On the Data Encryption screen, click Next to accept the default encryption setting None, or enter
specific encryption settings for your network, then click Next.
Click Finish on the Add New Hardware Wizard screen when the driver installation is complete.
When prompted to restart the computer, click No. You will restart it manually later. Proceed to install
Intel(R) PROSet.
Intel(R) PROSet Installation (Required)
To install the Intel(R) PROSet utility, continue with the following steps:
Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen
for installation of utility software. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen does not appear, or if
it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can start the Intel(R) PROSet installer manually
using Start > Run and browsing to the file PROSet.msi in the path APPS/PROSet/WN98SEME on the Intel
CD supplied with the product. Skip Steps 8 and 9 below and continue with Step 10.
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Display the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen by removing and re-inserting the Intel CD,
or by running autorun.exe from the CD. Click Wireless Adapters.
On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install Software.
On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) PROSet II screen, click Next.
On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms
in the license agreement and click Next.
On the Setup Type screen, select Typical and then click Next. This is the recommended setting for
a first-time installation.
On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install.
After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish.
When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.
To launch Intel(R) PROSet, double-click the Intel(R) PROSet icon in the system tray or follow the
path Start > Programs > Intel Network Adapters > Intel(R) PROSet. For additional information on
the program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running.
Administration Tools Installation (Optional)
After restarting the computer, continue with the following steps to install the Intel(R) Wireless Administration
Tools Site Survey and AP Discovery (optional):
Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen
for installation of the Administration Tools. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen does not
appear, or if it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can start the Administration Tools
installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file APAdmin.msi in the path
APPS/PROSet/WN98SEME on the Intel CD supplied with the product. Skip Steps 17 and 18 below and
continue with Step 19.
17.
On the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen, click Wireless LAN Adapters.
You can display this screen by removing and re-inserting the Intel CD, or by running
autorun.exe from the CD.
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On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install AP Admin Tools.
On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Wireless Administration Tools screen,
click Next.
On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms
in the license agreement and click Next.
On the Setup Type screen, verify that Typical is selected, then click Next.
On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install.
After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish.
To launch the Wireless Administration Tools, follow the path Start > Programs > Intel(R) PRO
Wireless > Access Point Administration Tools and select AP Discovery or Site Survey. For
additional information on either program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running.
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Installation under Windows 98SE
Preliminary Notes
The installation instructions in this section are based on the following assumptions:
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The wireless adapter hardware has already been installed in the computer in accordance with the
computer manufacturer's instructions.
The computer has not been powered on since the hardware installation was completed.
No other wireless LAN card is installed in the computer.
To install the driver before installing hardware, use Start > Run and browse to the file SetupWLD.exe
in the path PROW2100A\WINSE-ME on the Intel CD. After running SetupWLD.exe, shut down the computer
and install the hardware. When the computer restarts, the driver will be automatically installed.
Driver Installation
To install the software in Windows* 98SE, follow these steps:
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7.
8.
Power up the computer in which the wireless adapter hardware has just been installed.
Wait for Windows to detect the newly installed hardware and display the Add New Hardware
Wizard dialog. Click Next. If Windows does not detect the new hardware, see Troubleshooting.
Insert the Intel CD into your CD drive.
On the New Hardware Wizard screen, select Search for the best driver for you device
(Recommended), and click Next, then select CD drive and click Next.
On the Network Name screen, click Next to accept the default Network Name (SSID), or enter a
specific SSID for your network, then click Next.
On the Data Encryption screen, click Next to accept the default encryption setting None, or enter
specific encryption settings for your network, then click Next.
On the Add New Hardware Wizard screen, click Finish.
When prompted to restart the computer, click No. You will restart it manually later. Proceed to the
installation of Intel(R) PROSet.
Intel(R) PROSet Installation (Required)
To install the Intel(R) PROSet utility, continue with the following steps:
Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen
for installation of utility software. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen does not appear, or if
it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can start the Intel(R) PROSet installer manually
using Start > Run and browsing to the file PROSet.msi in the path APPS/PROSet/WN98SEME on the Intel
CD supplied with the product. Skip Steps 9 and 10 below and continue with Step 11.
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Display the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen by removing and re-inserting the Intel CD,
or by running autorun.exe from the CD. Click Wireless Adapters.
On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install Software.
On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) PROSet II screen, click Next.
On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms
in the license agreement and click Next.
On the Setup Type screen, select Typical and then click Next. This is the recommended setting for
a first-time installation.
On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install.
After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish.
When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.
To launch Intel(R) PROSet, double-click the Intel(R) PROSet icon in the system tray or follow the
path Start > Programs > Intel Network Adapters > Intel(R) PROSet. For additional information on
the program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running.
Administration Tools Installation (Optional)
After restarting the computer, continue with the following steps to install the Intel(R) Wireless Administration
Tools Site Survey and AP Discovery (optional):
Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen
for installation of the Administration Tools. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen does not
appear, or if it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can start the Administration Tools
installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file APAdmin.msi in the path
APPS/PROSet/WN98SEME on the Intel CD supplied with the product. Skip Steps 18 and 19 below and
continue with Step 20.
18.
On the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen, click Wireless LAN Adapters.
You can display this screen by removing and re-inserting the Intel CD, or by running
autorun.exe from the CD.
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On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install AP Admin Tools.
On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Wireless Administration Tools screen,
click Next.
On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms
in the license agreement and click Next.
On the Setup Type screen, verify that Typical is selected, then click Next.
On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install.
After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish.
To launch the Wireless Administration Tools, follow the path Start > Programs > Intel(R) PRO
Wireless > Access Point Administration Tools and select AP Discovery or Site Survey. For
additional information on either program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running.
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Using Wireless Profiles in Intel(R)
PROSet
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Creating a New Profile
Creating a VPN Profile
Importing and Exporting Profiles
Automatic Profile Distribution
Editing an Existing Profile
Deleting a Profile
Connecting to a Network if a Blank SSID displays
Connecting to a Network without a Profile
Profile Connection Preferences
Loading a Profile from the Task Tray
A profile is a saved group of network settings. Profiles are displayed in the Profile List in the Intel(R) PROSet
General page. Profiles can be arranged in order of network connection priority. You can connect to one
network using the first profile in the Profile List, then automatically connect to another network using the next
profile. This allows you to stay connected while roaming freely from one wireless network to another. Although
you can assign multiple profiles to a single network, you can only use one profile per connection.
Profile general settings include, the network name (SSID), channel, security settings, and TCP/IP settings.
The Networks tab allows you to add, edit and delete profiles.
Creating a New Profile
To add a new profile, use the Profile Wizard sequence of dialogs to configure the profile contents. The
following example uses all of the Profile Wizard dialogs. Some settings may not be required for all profiles.
To create a new profile and connect to a network:
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Select the wireless adapter in the left-side pane.
From the General page, click the Networks tab.
Click the Add button. The General Settings dialog displays.
NOTE: If this is the first time you have created a profile, click the profile named Default in the
Profile List, click the Edit button and rename the default profile in the Profile Name field on the
General page.
Step 1 of 4: General Settings
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Enter a profile name in the Profile Name field.
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Enter the network SSID, in the Network Name (SSID) field.
Click the operating mode to use, Infrastructure or Ad hoc.
The Mandatory AP option is only used if Infrastructure mode is selected. Use this option to connect
to a specific access point. Click the Mandatory AP button, enter the Ethernet address for the
access point. Click OK to save the setting and return to the General Settings page.
Click the Configure TCP/IP and VPN settings checkbox to access the TCP/IP and VPN settings. If
these settings are not required, leave the box unchecked, proceed to step 9.
Check the Enable Auto-Import check box to allow this profile to be imported. Refer to Automatic
Profile Distribution for more information.
Click Next.
Step 2 of 4: TCP/IP and VPN Client Settings
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Use these options to configure TCP/IP and VPN settings for a VPN profile. Click Next when
finished.
Step 3 of 4: Security Settings
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Select Open or Shared in the Network Authentication drop-down menu. Open, does not use any
authentication method. Shared uses the WEP key as the authentication method.
Click the Enable data encryption (WEP) checkbox to configure WEP encryption settings.
Click the Password protect this profile checkbox to assign a password to the profile.
Click Next.
Step 4 of 4: Password Protection Settings
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Click the Password protect this profile checkbox.
Enter a password in the Password field.
Reenter the same password in the Confirm New Password field.
Click the Back button to change or verify the settings or click Finish when you have completed the
profile settings and return to the Networks page.
Click the new profile name shown in the Profile List. Use the up and down arrows to position the
priority of the new profile in the priority list.
Click the Advanced button to set the network connection preferences.
Click the Connect button to connect to the network.
Click OK to close the Intel(R) PROSet dialog.
Creating a VPN Profile
To create a VPN profile:
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Select the wireless adapter in the left-side pane.
From the General page, click the Networks tab.
Select the profile to add VPN settings to from the Profile List.
Click the Edit button and the General page appears.
Click the Network tab.
Click the Configure button for the TCP/IP Settings. Make sure that Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically is selected.
Click the Close button to close the dialog.
Click the Configure button for the VPN Client Settings.
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Click Enable VPN for this profile checkbox.
Select the VPN client software from the Available VPN Clients drop-down menu.
Select the VPN profile if your VPN client software displays the VPN tunnel name.
Click the Close button to close the dialog.
Click OK on any of the pages to save all the settings and return to the Networks page.
Click the VPN profile name shown in the Profile List. Use the up and down arrows to position the
priority of new profile in the priority list.
Click the Connect button to connect to the network. The VPN profile name displays a connect icon.
Note: There must be an IP address assigned before the VPN client software can be launched. Click
the Details button to verify that an IP address has been assigned.
Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your credentials before connecting.
Click OK to close the Intel(R) PROSet dialog.
Importing and Exporting Profiles
Note: A password protected profile can be imported and exported, however, before editing the profile, the
password must be entered.
To import profiles:
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From the General page, click the Networks tab.
Click the Advanced button.
Click the Import/Export button.
Click the Import button.
Locate the profile to import on your hard disk or enter the profile name in the File name field. The
profile extension is .profile.
Click the Import to import the profile into the Profile List.
Click OK twice to return to the General page.
Click OK to close the Intel(R) PROSet dialog.
To export profiles:
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From the General page, click the Networks tab.
Click the Advanced button.
Click the profiles to export from the export profile list.
Click the Browse button and select a directory to save the profiles in. Click OK to return to the
previous dialog.
Click the Export button to start exporting the profiles.
Click OK twice to return to the General dialog.
Click OK to close the Intel(R) PROSet dialog.
Automatic Profile Distribution
The Enable Auto-Import feature allows a network administrator to distribute a profile automatically to
computers connected to a network. The Enable Auto-Import box is located on the Profile Wizard dialogs.
When the checkbox is checked the profile must be copied to a specific directory on the host computer, from
there it can be distributed to multiple computers. Once the profile is received by the remote computer it will
automatically be available for use from the Scan profile list. If an attempt is made to edit a distributed profile
that is password protected, a password prompt will appear.
Automatically importing WLAN profiles is accomplished by monitoring the import folder on your hard disk for
new profile files. Only profiles that have the Enable Auto-Import checked on the Profile Wizard dialog can be
automatically imported. If a profile of the same name already exists in the Profile List, a dialog is displayed
from which you can either reject the import, or accept in which case the existing profile will be replaced. All
imported profiles will be placed at the bottom of the Profile List, and the profile file will be immediately deleted
after the import whether the import was successful or not.
To distribute a profile to other computers on a network:
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Select a profile to be edited from the Profile List in the Networks page, and click the Edit button or
click the Add button to create a new profile using the Profile Wizard.
Check the Enable Auto-Import checkbox on the General page.
Click OK (Edit a profile) or Finish (Add a profile) to save the setting.
Copy the profile to the Programs Files/Intel/PROSet/Import directory. The profile is now ready to
distribute to other computers.
Editing an Existing Profile
To edit an existing profile:
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Select the wireless adapter in the left-side pane.
From the General page, click the Networks tab.
Click the Edit button. The General page displays.
Click on the General, Security, Network and Password tabs to make the necessary changes for
the network profile settings:
Click OK on any of the pages to save all the settings and return to the Networks page.
Click the new profile name shown in the Profile List. Use the up and down arrows to position the
priority of new profile in the priority list.
Click the Advanced button to set the network connection preferences.
Click the Connect button to connect to the network.
Click OK to close the Intel(R) PROSet dialog.
Deleting a Profile
To delete a profile:
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Select the wireless adapter in the left-side pane.
From the General page, click the Networks tab.
Click the profile to be deleted from the Profile List.
Click the Delete button.
Click Yes to permanently delete the profile.
onnecting to a Network without a Profile
To connect to an available network without a profile:
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Select the wireless adapter in the left-side pane.
From the General page, click the Networks tab.
Click the Scan button.
Select the network profile name with  shown, and click the Connect button.
Click the No, connect me directly without creating a profile option. Note, you can click Yes,
create a profile for this network now to create a profile to be used later.
Click OK to connect.
Connecting to a Network if a Blank SSID displays
If the wireless adapter receives a blank network name (SSID) from a stealth access point, both the blank SSID
and  display in the available networks list. To associate with a stealth access point, a new profile
must first be created before connection. After connection both the blank SSID and the associated SSID can be
viewed in the available networks list.
To connect to an access point that transmits a blank network name (SSID) in the Available Networks list:
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From the General page, click the Networks tab.
Click the Scan button.
Select the network name with a blank SSID and  shown in the Available Networks list.
Click the Connect button.
Click the Yes, create a profile for this network now option.
The Profile Wizard dialog displays. Enter a profile name and Network Name (SSID) and security
settings if required. Click Finish to save the profile settings and return to the Networks page.
Select the new profile from the profile list and click Connect.
Profile Connection Preferences
To access the profile connection preference option:
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From the General page, click the Networks tab.
Click the Advanced button.
Under the Auto-connection heading, click the one of the following options:
Connect to available networks using profiles only (Default setting): Use the profiles in the Profile List
to connect to any available network.
Connect to any available network if no matching profile is found: Connect to any available network
without using a profile from the Profile List.
Click OK to save the setting and return to the previous dialog.
Loading a Profile from the Task Tray
To load a profile from the Task Tray:
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Right-click Intel(R) PROSet icon in the task tray.
Select the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A 3B Mini PCI Adapter or the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN
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2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter.
Click Select Profile and select the profile to be launched.
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Connecting to a Network using Intel(R)
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Connecting to a Network Automatically
Scanning for Available Networks
Connecting to a Network Using an Access Point
Connecting to a Peer-to-Peer (Ad Hoc) Network
Disconnecting from a Network
Switching the Adapter Off and On
Switching Between Wired and Wireless Adapters
Connecting to a Network Automatically
The Configuration Service feature operates in background to automatically display available networks not
listed in the Profile List. This method provides automatic connection in a 2.4 or 5GHz environment to available
networks in the range of your wireless adapter. The Configuration Service constantly monitors your wireless
adapter's connection status. If no matching profiles are found in the Profile List for a network, a dialog
automatically displays the available network access points and computers (ad hoc mode) within range of the
wireless adapter. The Configuration Service can also be used if there is more than one wireless adapter
installed using 802.11a and 802.11b bands.
The Configuration Service features:
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The Configuration Service is launched when you log on to your computer.
No active profile switching will be performed. Once the adapter is associated with the access point,
if a higher priority profile becomes available, no switching will occur.
The Configuration Service is only be available if the Intel(R) PROSet is installed.
If a connection to an access point cannot be made using any of the profiles in the Profile List, a
dialog will display the available networks.
If there are multiple profiles listed for an available network, a dialog box will list the profiles for you
to choose from.
If an available network is detected with WEP encryption and authentication, a dialog for setting up
WEP encryption displays before the connection is made.
The Configuration Service can be used in two ways:
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Connect to available network using profiles only: In this mode the Configuration Service attempts to
connect to a network access point using profiles from the Profile List only. If no matching profile is
found, a dialog appears that lists the available networks. You can also close this dialog without
connecting by clicking the Cancel button. The adapter will remain unassociated, and the list of
available networks will NOT be displayed again unless another available network is detected. This
mode is set in the Advanced Setting options.
Connect to any available network if no matching profile found: In this mode the Configuration
Service attempts to connect to a network access point first using profiles from the Profile List. If no
matching profile is found, the Configuration Service automatically connects to any available
network. This mode is set in the Advanced Setting options.
Enabling Automatic Connection
The Configuration Service also monitors for the "resume status" after a laptop computer suspend event. When
this occurs, the Configuration Service will re-enable the automatic connection service.
These features can be enabled again after rebooting your computer or after a suspend and resume cycle.
Enable profile management features: Check this setting in the Advanced Settings options to manually reenable the Configuration Service profile management features after being disabled from the notification dialog
when another profile management application is detected. This option can only be used to re-enable the
Configuration Service features, it cannot be used to manually disable the Configuration Service features. Refer
to Profile Switching for more information.
Profile Management Options
The following Profile Management options can be found in Advanced Settings.
Display available networks when not associated: If no networks are available that match any profiles in the
Profile List, the Configuration Service dialog is displayed, listing the available networks. By checking "Don’t
show this again" option, the dialog listing the available networks will not be displayed again, if the adapter
becomes unassociated. The Configuration Service will continue to function and attempt to connect, using a
profile from the Profile List, or to an available network depending on the selection mode. This mean that if
Connect Using Preferred Profiles Only is selected and no matching profile is found, then the adapter will
remain unassociated. You can still use the Connect button from the Networks tab to connect to an available
network. The Configuration Service dialog can be re-enabled from the Advanced Settings options.
Notify when disabling profile management features: Check this box to display the service disabling
notification dialog when another Profile Management service is detected such as Windows XP Zero
Configuration or AAA clients. The notification dialog is displayed, indicating that another service has been
detected and that some of the Intel(R) PROSet management features will be disabled. From this dialog, you
can also choose "Don’t show this again," in which case the Intel(R) PROSet features will automatically be
disabled without notification. This dialog can be re-enabled from the Advanced Settings options.
Features affected when another profile management application is detected
For AAA Client:
Select OK, and the AAA Client application will manage the adapter. The current connection will continue with
the affected Intel(R) PROSet features show below. To avoid conflicts, the Intel(R) PROSet profile
management features have been temporarily disabled. To re-enable these features, first disable the other LAN
utility and then either:
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Re-enable from Intel(R) PROSet's Advanced Settings.
Resume after a computer suspend.
Reboot the computer.
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Select Yes, to disable Windows XP Zero Configuration. Intel(R) PROSet will continue to manage
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adapter.
Select No, Windows XP will manage the adapter. The current connection will continue with the
affected Intel(R) PROSet features show below. You can also prevent the dialog from being
displayed again, in which case Windows XP Zero Configuration will automatically manage the
wireless adapter. The notification dialog can be re-enabled from the Advanced Settings options.
Affected Intel(R) PROSet features:
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The Connect button on the Profile page is non-functioning.
The Scan button can be used to scan for available networks, however, the Connect button is nonfunctioning when used to connect to an available network.
Ad hoc mode is disabled. The Connect button in the ad hoc connect dialog is non-functioning.
Task tray icon menu: Launching an ad hoc profile and applying a profile from the task tray menu is
not available.
NOTE: If the buttons described above are used, the following message displays: "Another
wireless LAN utility is communicating with the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN adapter. To avoid
Intel(R) PROSet has temporarily disabled its Profile Management
conflicts,
features."
Scanning for Available Networks
A fast way to connect to a network is to use the Scan button to search for a network access point in range of
your wireless adapter. When a network is found, you can instantly connect without a profile or create a new
profile.
NOTE: Profiles with the Enable Auto-Import feature enabled will also be displayed in the profile
list of available networks. Refer to Automatic Profile Distribution for more information.
To scan for available networks:
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From the General page, select the wireless adapter on the left side pane.
Select the Networks tab.
Click the Scan button.
The Available Networks dialog displays the names of the available networks.
Select the network from the list, and click the Connect button. Click the Refresh button to refresh
the list of available networks.
To connect without creating a profile, click No, connect me directly without creating a profile.
To create a new profile using the Profile Wizard, click Yes, create a profile for this network now.
Click OK to connect to a network.
Connecting to a Network Using an Access Point
An infrastructure network consists of one or more access points and one or more computers with wireless
adapters installed. Each access point must have a wired connection to the Local Area Network (LAN).
The following describes how to create a new profile using the Profile Wizard and connect to an access point
using the Connect button. You can also connect to a network, by using the Scan button.
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From the General page, select the wireless adapter on the left side pane.
Click the Networks tab.
Click the Add button.
Enter the profile name in the text box.
Enter a network name (SSID) in the text box.
Select Infrastructure for the operating mode.
Use this option to connect to a specific access point. Click the Mandatory AP button, enter the
Ethernet address for the access point. Click OK to save the setting and return to the General
Settings page.
Click the Configure TCP/IP and VPN settings check box and click the Next button to access the
TCP/IP and VPN settings. If these settings are not required, leave the box unchecked and proceed
to step 11.
Click the Next button to select the WEP security settings.
Click the Password protect this profile checkbox and click Next button to access the Password
Protection settings. Click Finish after the password information has been entered. If this option is
not required, leave the box unchecked and proceed to step 11.
Click OK to save the profile settings and return to the Networks page.
After creating the new profile, click the profile in the Profile List. Profiles using infrastructure mode
are indicated by a computer icon next to the profile name.
Click the Connect button to connect to the ad hoc network.
Connecting to a Peer-to-Peer (Ad Hoc) Network
In peer-to-peer (ad hoc) mode, you can send and receive information to other computers without using an
access point. Each computer in a peer-to-peer network is called a peer.
To create or join an ad hoc network, enter a personal password. Network related settings (SSID), operating
mode, WEP 128-bit encryption, and IP addresses are automatically created. Once a network connection is
established, after permission rights are given by other computers in the ad hoc network, you can freely share
files. All wireless clients in the ad hoc network must use the same network name (SSID) and channel number.
For a list of allowed 802.11b ad hoc channels, refer to the Adapter Settings for more information.
NOTE: While scanning with an ad hoc profile set to a specific transmit channel, if an ad hoc
network is found on another channel, you will be connected using the new channel. The new
channel number is displayed in the Adapter Settings.
Connect or Start an Ad Hoc Network
NOTE: For information about connecting to an ad hoc using a profile, refer to Create an Ad Hoc
Profile using the Profile Wizard.
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Connect using an ad hoc profile. Refer to Creating a New Profile for details. Select an ad hoc profile
from the Profile List and click the Connect button. This method uses a pre-defined ad hoc profile
created by the Profile Wizard. The ad hoc profile is displayed in the Profile List. When joining an ad
hoc network, the transmit channel established by the first computer is used. This channel may be
different than the one selected when the ad hoc profile was created by the Profile Wizard.
Join a one-time ad hoc session without a profile. Refer to Starting an Ad Hoc (peer-to-peer)
Connection below for details. This method does not use a pre-defined profile. To connect to any ad
hoc network, use the Scan button to scan for any ad hoc networks, enter the password (SSID), then
click the Connect button to connect. To end the session, click the Close button to end the session.
Start an Ad Hoc Network
Refer to Starting an Ad Hoc (peer-to-peer) Connection below for details.
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This method uses your computer's SSID to establish the ad hoc network for other users to connect
to.
When you are the originator of an ad hoc network, all other users must use the channel and SSID.
Ending an Ad Hoc Session
To end an ad hoc session, click the Close button. After the session is ended, an attempt is made to reconnect to the last profile used from the Profile List.
Creating an Ad Hoc Profile Using the Profile Wizard
The following describes how to create a new ad hoc profile using the Profile Wizard and connect to an ad hoc
network. You can also connect to a network, by using the Scan button.
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From the General page, select the wireless adapter on the left side pane.
Click the Networks tab.
Click the Add button.
Enter the profile name in the text box.
Enter a network name (SSID) in the text box.
Select Ad Hoc for the operating mode.
Click the Configure TCP/IP and VPN settings check box and click the Next button to access the
TCP/IP and VPN settings. If these settings are not required, leave the box unchecked and proceed
to step 11.
Click the Next button to select the WEP security settings.
Click the Password protect this profile checkbox and click Next button to access the Password
Protection settings. Click Finish after the password information has been entered. If this option is
not required, leave the box unchecked and proceed to step 11.
Click OK to save the profile settings and return to the Networks page.
Set the Transmit channel from the Adapter tab: Channel 7 is the default transmit channel.
Unless the other computers in the ad hoc network use a different channel, there is no need to
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change the default channel. Click the Adapter tab, and click the Configure button under Ad Hoc
Channel Selection. Choose the operating band select a channel. Click OK to save the setting.
Select the Networks tab
After creating the new profile, click the profile in the Profile List. Profiles using infrastructure mode
are indicated by a computer icon next to the profile name.
Click the Connect button to connect to the ad hoc network.
Starting an Ad Hoc (peer-to-peer) Connection
To communicate properly, all computers/peers on an ad hoc network must have Intel wireless adapters
installed. To connect to an ad hoc network for a one-time session:
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From the General page, select the wireless adapter on the left side pane.
Click the Networks tab.
Click the Start button.
Enter the password (SSID) for your computer in the text box. If you establish the ad hoc network,
then this SSID and assigned transmit channel must be used by other users to connect to the ad hoc
network. The entered SSID can also be the same as the other users in the established ad hoc
network, in this case your computer will join the ad hoc network.
To join the ad hoc network, select the peer name from the displayed list of computers in the ad hoc
network and click the Connect button
To establish an ad hoc network, after your computer's SSID is entered, click the Connect button to
scan for other users in the ad hoc network
Under Send Files, files can be sent to another computer in the ad hoc network. To send a file, click
the Send File button. Locate the file you want to sent, and click Send.
Click the Close button to end the ad hoc session.
Disconnecting from a Network
To disconnect from a network, turn the radio to OFF from the General page in Intel(R) PROSet.
Switching the Adapter Off and On
The wireless adapter can be switched off and on from the optional hardware radio switch on your laptop
computer, Intel(R) PROSet application, and the Windows operating system.
Note: When your laptop is switched on, the radio is constantly transmitting signals. In certain situations, such
as in a plane, signals from the radio may cause interference. Use the following methods if you need to disable
the radio and use your laptop without emitting radio signals.
Using the optional hardware radio on/off switch
If your laptop computer has an optional external hardware switch installed, it can be used to switch the radio
on or off. Refer to the laptop manufacturer for more information about this switch. If you have Intel(R) PROSet
installed, the current state of the radio is displayed on the General page.
Using Intel(R) PROSet to switch the radio on/off
From Intel(R) PROSet, the radio can be switched on or off from the General page. The current state of the
radio is displayed, which also includes the state of the optional hardware radio switch.
Hardware radio switch On/Off
Depending on the current state of the external optional hardware switch, displays on or off on the General
page.
Switching the radio On/Off
Note: When your laptop is switched on, the radio is constantly transmitting signals. In certain situations, such
as in a plane, signals from the radio may cause interference.
To switch the radio OFF: From the General page, click the Off button. next to Switch Radio On/Off.
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The wireless adapter is not associated with the network when the radio is off.
Intel(R) PROSet can be used to edit or add profile contents when the radio is off.
To switch the radio ON: From the General page, click the On button, next to Switch Radio On/Off.
When the radio is on, an attempt will be made to associate with the network access point using the last profile.
If the adapter cannot connect to the access point, the Configuration Service will attempt to find an available
network. Refer to Configuration Service for more information.
Switching the radio on or off from the Task Tray Icon
Right-click on the Intel(R) PROSet task tray icon and click Switch radio Off.
Using the Windows operating system to switch the radio on/off
The radio can be switched on or off via the Windows operating system from the Device Properties dialog.
Switching Between Wired and Wireless Adapters
Adapter switching enables your computer to automatically switch between wired and the wireless adapter, so
your laptop computer can maintain the best possible connection to the network while moving from one location
to another. When Adapter Switching is enabled, DHCP is disabled on all other wired adapters except for the
adapter currently being used. However, connection is possible using another wired adapter using an auto IP
address setting.
Adapter switching switches between wired and wireless adapters for the following Intel PRO adapters:
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Wired LAN adapters. This type of adapter connects to a network through an Ethernet network
cable. Adapter Switching supports adapters in the PRO/100 family, including the PRO/100 Mobile
Adapters.
Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A 3B Mini PCI adapter and the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini
PCI adapter. These adapter send data to and from the network through the adapter's antenna.
By default, adapter switching uses the wired Ethernet adapter when both wired and wireless adapters are
present and working. If you detach the wired adapter, adapter switching automatically switches to the wireless
adapter. When you attach an Ethernet cable again, adapter switching automatically switches back to the wired
Ethernet connection.
You can change your wireless preferences from the Advanced Settings dialog and prioritize your wireless and
wired adapters from the Adapter Switching dialog.
You can also install multiple wired adapters, or install two wireless adapters if the network supports both
802.11a and 802.11b wireless standards. Then when you detach the wired adapter, your computer uses the
wireless adapter that gives the best data rate.
Wireless Preferences
One or more wired adapter and one or two wireless adapter can be installed in the same computer. Using the
adapter switching feature, you can select your priority for a specific type of adapter, wired or wireless.
If adapter switching is enabled, the installed adapters are selected from a preference list. To access the
network preferences:
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From the General page, select the wireless adapter on the left side pane.
Click the Networks tab.
Click the Advanced button.
Select your preferences from the options shown.
Click OK to save the settings and return to the Profiles dialog.
Adapter Switching Considerations
Consider the following issues when switching adapters:
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Adapter switching requires the use of DHCP. It cannot be used with fixed IP addressing.
Only Intel wired and wireless adapters are supported when using the Start button to connect to an
ad hoc network.
Adapter switching cannot be used on a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
Adapter switching should not be applied while an active data transfer is in progress.
Intel(R) PROSet determines how many wireless adapters are present in the computer.
Intel(R) PROSet supports simultaneous wireless adapter operation for the following:
❍ 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz installed adapters: Supports simultaneous operation in either ad hoc
or infrastructure mode.
❍ 2.4 GHz and 2.4 GHz installed adapters: Supports simultaneous operation where one
adapter is in ad hoc mode and the other adapter is in infrastructure mode. Simultaneous
operation with both adapters in infrastructure or ad hoc mode is not be supported.
❍ The second adapter added is not supported.
❍ 5 GHz and 5 GHz installed adapters: Supports simultaneous operation where one
adapter is in ad hoc mode and the other adapter is in infrastructure mode. Simultaneous
operation with both adapters in infrastructure mode or ad hoc is not supported.
❍ The second adapter added is not supported.
❍ Maximum of four adapters is supported.
Switching Between 2.4 and 5 GHz Bands
Intel(R) PROSet supports switching between 802.11a (5 GHz) and 802.11b (2.4 GHz) bands. Using the
Advanced Settings options, you can define band priorities.
Changing the Settings for Adapter Switching
If you have two adapters installed, you can define the adapter to be used first. Adapter priorities can be set in
the Adapter Switching dialog.
To change the adapter switching settings:
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From the General page, select the wireless adapter on the left side pane.
Click the Adapter Switching icon on the left side pane.
Click the Adapter Switching checkbox under the Settings heading.
Prioritize adapters in the lower adapter display list.
Select an adapter in the Adapter Type list and use the up/down arrows on the left side of the dialog
to arrange the adapters in priority. The adapter in the highest position is used first.
Click the adapter name that you want to use in the upper display list. The current adapter link status
displays next to the adapter name.
NOTE: One wireless adapter can be used for each band operating at a time.
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After you have switched to the desired adapter, click OK to close the Adapter Switching dialog and
return to the General tab.
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Security Overview
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Wireless Security
Security Guidelines
Protecting Your Network
Wireless Security
Since wireless networking devices transmit information through radio waves, it is imperative that you protect
your information by configuring your security settings. There are three main components that, when used
together, can protect your wireless network:
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Service Set Identifier (SSID) — The name of a device on a network, the SSID is the first level of
security, but it is not fool-proof because the access points broadcast the SSIDs across a wireless
network. This level of security is okay if you are on a peer-to-peer network without any access
points, but for larger networks, more complex security measures should be put in place.
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) — Supported by the IEEE 802.11 standard, WEP uses 64- or 128bit encryption keys to encrypt data as it is sent or received by each client on a wireless network.
The way these keys are authenticated determines the level of security on your wireless network.
Using the default keys, however, makes your wireless network vulnerable and you should not use
them.
Authentication Server — An authentication server works with each client to authenticate access with
a session-specific WEP key. This type of server protects sensitive user and password information
from intruders.
Security Guidelines
The following can help to achieve maximum security for your wireless network:
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Enable WEP on your wireless network and change the WEP key daily or weekly.
Protect your drives and folders with passwords.
Change the default SSID.
Change the WEP key with each session, if possible.
Enable MAC address filtering, if possible.
Implement a Virtual Private Network (VPN) system to increase security. A VPN client is included in
most operating systems.
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Encryption Keys
WEP Encryption
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Virtual Private Networks
Authentication Types
The IEEE 802.1x standard provides a general authentication framework for 802 LANs and specifies an
extensible authentication protocol (EAP) to enable LAN transport for many different types of authentication
protocols.
Encryption Keys
To protect client traffic, the 802.11 standard defines Wireless Encryption Privacy (WEP) with fixed encryption
keys (and three optional key lengths). The use of fixed keys has made it easy to mount several types of attack
against WEP.
WEP Encryption
You can prevent unauthorized reception of your wireless data using the IEEE 802.11 Wired Equivalent Privacy
(WEP). The standard includes two levels of security, using a 64-bit key (sometimes referred to as 40-bit) or a
128-bit key. For better security, use a 128-bit key. If you use encryption, all wireless devices on your WLAN
must use the same encryption settings.
Refer to Setting up WEP Encryption for more information.
802.1x
A WAN client initiates an authorization request to the access point, which authenticates the client to an
Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) compliant RADIUS server. This RADIUS server may authenticate
either the user (via passwords) or the machine (by MAC address).
IPSEC
Software based IPSEC transport security.
TKIP (Temporal key Integrity Protocol)
Uses an encryption method called fast-packet rekeying, that changes the encryption keys frequency.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
The following VPN client software is supported by PROSet. Refer to Virtual Private Network (VPN) for more
information.
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Netstructure VPN (IPsec-IKE)
Cisco 3000 VPN
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Checkpoint VPN (Non office transparent mode, connect office mode and connect non-office mode)
Microsoftt VPN (L2TP over IPsec transport, L2TP for configuration with ESP-in-UDP)
802.11a and 802.11b can be augmented with VPN security to protect TCP/IP based services.
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Setting Up WEP Encryption and Authentication
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and shared authentication provides protect for your data on the
network. WEP uses an encryption key to encrypt data before transmitting it. Only computers using the same
encryption key can access the network or decrypt the encrypted data transmitted by other computers.
Authentication provides an additional validation process from the adapter to the access point.
Supported authentication schemes are Open and Shared-Key
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Shared-Key authentication is supported using 64-bit and
128-bit WEP encryption keys.
Open mode does not use an encryption authentication
method to associate to a specific access point.
Encryption Overview
Security in the WLAN can be achieved by enabling data encryption using
WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol). You can choose a 64 or 128 bit
level encryption. Also, the data can then be encrypted with a key. Another
parameter called the key index is provides the option to create multiple
keys for that profile. However, only one key can be used at a time. You
can also choose to password protect the profile to ensure privacy.
The pass phrase is used to generate a WEP key automatically. You have
the option of either using a pass phrase or entering a WEP key manually.
Using 64-bit encryption, the pass phrase is 5 characters long and you can
choose to enter any arbitrary and easy to remember phrase like Acme1
or enter 10 Hexadecimal numbers for the WEP key corresponding to the
network the user wants to connect to. For 128-bit encryption, the pass
phrase is 13 characters long or you can enter a 26 hexadecimal numbers
for the WEP key to get connected to the appropriate network.
Note: You must use the same encryption type, key index number, and WEP key as other devices on your
wireless network. Also, if 802.1x authentication is being used, WEP encryption must be disabled.
To enable 64-bit (40-bit) or 128-bit encryption with authentication:
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Select the wireless adapter in the left-side pane.
From the General page, click the Networks tab.
Select the profile from the Profile List and click the Edit button or click the Add button if you are
using the Profile Wizard.
Click the Security tab. Select Security Settings, the third dialog if using the Profile Wizard.
Select Shared from the Network Authentication drop-down box.
Select 64-bit or 128-bit from the Encryption Level drop-down box.
Select a key index number 1, 2, 3, or 4 from the Encrypt data with key index drop-down box to use
for encryption. Key selection corresponds to the WEP encryption pass phrase or WEP key.
Select either of the following:
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Pass phrase: Click Use Pass Phrase to enable it. Enter a text phrase, up to
five (using 64-bit) or 13 (using 128-bit) alphanumeric characters (0-9, a-z or
A-Z), in the pass phrase field.
WEP key: Click Use WEP Keys to enable it. Enter up to ten (using 64-bit)
alphanumeric characters, 0-9, A-F, or twenty-six (using 128-bit)
alphanumeric characters, 0-9, A-F in the WEP key field.
Click OK if editing a profile or Finish if in the Profile Wizard to save the settings.
NOTE: You must use the same encryption type, index number, and WEP key as other devices on
your wireless network.
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Virtual Private Networks and Encryption
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows remote users who belong to a private network (Intel network) to
communicate freely and securely through a public network, such as the Internet. Many companies, including
Intel, now use hardware and software VPN solutions that employees with high-speed Internet connections use
to establish a secure tunnel between home and the corporate network.
A VPN client application connects a remote user to the WLAN providing a secure access to the private
network as if you were an on-site user. As a remote user, a connection (low speed or high speed) to the
Internet is first established. Then the VPN client application is used to establish a secure connection called a
tunnel between the remote computer and the private network.
A VPN client support the following technologies to connect to the internet:
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POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) – Uses a dial-up modem to connect.
ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) – Uses a dial-up modem to connect.
Cable – Uses a cable modem and is always connected.
DSL – Uses DSL Modem and is always connected.
LAN connection – Uses a direct LAN connection to the Internet.
Wireless LAN connection – Uses a wireless LAN connection that is connected to the internet via an
access point.
There are two ways to create a VPN connection: By dialing an ISP, or by connecting directly to the Internet.
Dialing an ISP: The VPN connection first makes a call to an ISP. After the connection is established, the
connection then makes another call to the remote access server that establishes the PPTP or L2TP tunnel.
After authentication, access to corporate network is granted.
Connect directly to the Internet: Connecting directly to the Internet means direct IP access without going
through an ISP. A user who is already connected to the Internet uses a VPN connection to dial the number for
the remote access server. After authentication, the user can access the corporate network, achieving the
same functionality as the preceding example.
If you have an active Winsock Proxy client, you cannot create a VPN. A Winsock Proxy client immediately
redirects data to a configured proxy server before the data can be processed in the fashion required by a VPN.
To establish a VPN, disable the Winsock Proxy client.
VPN Network Protocol Support
Because virtual private networks (VPNs) support the most common network protocols, it is easy for clients on
Ethernet, TCP/IP, and IPX networks to use VPNs. The IPX/SPX protocol is not available on Windows XP 64Bit Edition.
VPN Administration
To tighten security measures a system administrator can configure remote access dial-in settings to define a
group profile such that all users who are assigned to that profile are required to authenticate by using the
Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) and encrypt their data by using strong (128-bit) data encryption. By
assigning a user to the group profile, these security measures are automatically required when anyone in that
group profile connects to the remote access server. You should configure your VPN connection to match the
policies set by your network administrator.
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Specifications
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Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A 3B Mini PCI Adapter
Model WM3B2100A
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter Model
WM3B2100
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor
Mini PCI Type 3B (model WM3B2100A and
WM3B2100)
Dimensions (HxWxD)
Type 3B card: 2.34 in x 1.75 in x 0.20 in (59.45
mm x 44.45 mm x 5 mm)
Weight
0.6 oz (17 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
Operating Temperature
0 to +70 degrees Celsius
Humidity
50 to 85% non-condensing
Frequency Modulation
5 GHz (802.11a)
2.4 GHz (802.11b)
Frequency band
5.15 GHz to 5.85 GHz
2.4 GHz to 2.497 GHz
Modulation
BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM,
64 QAM
CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK
Wireless Medium
5 GHz UNII: Orthogonal
Frequency Division
Multiplexing (OFDM)
2.4 GHz ISM: Direct
Sequence Spread
Spectrum (DSSS)
Channels
4 to 12 nonoverlapping, dependent
on country
Full 14 channel support
Data Rates
54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9,
11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps
6 Mbps
Indoor Range
100 ft (30 m) @ 11
40 ft (12m) @ 54 Mbps /
Mbps / 300 ft (90 m) @
300 ft (91 m) @ 6 Mbps
1 Mbps
Outdoor Range
100 ft (30 m) @ 54
Mbps / 1000 ft (305 m)
@ 6 Mbps
400 ft (120 m) @ 11
Mbps / 1500 ft (460 m)
@ 1 Mbps
14 dBm (typical)
16 dBm (typical)
Transmit
1.7 W
1.6 W
Receive
1.3 W
1.0 W
Standby
135 mW
135 mW
Sleep
45 mW
45 mW
Voltage
3.3 V
3.3 V
Operating Systems
Windows* XP, 2000, 98, Windows* XP, 2000, 98,
98SE, Me, NT 4.0
98SE, Me, NT 4.0
WECA
WiFi certification for
802.11a and 802.11b
WiFi certification for
802.11b
WHQL
Yes
Yes
WLAN Standard
IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b
Architecture
Infrastructure or ad hoc (peer-to-peer)
Roaming
802.11a and 802.11b compliant for seamless
roaming between respective access points
(802.11a, 802.11b, dual-band 802.11a/11b)
Security
LEAP, TKIP, 802.1x, EAP-TLS, 128-bit and 64-bit
WEP
Power
Transmit Output Power
Adapter Power
Consumption
Product Safety
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Glossary
Numerical A B D E F I K M O P R S T U W
Numerical
802.11 x: A series of IEEE specifications for LANs: currently 802.11b, 802.11a, and 802.11g. Using any one of
these extensions to the 802.11 standard permits wireless communication between a client and an access
point or between two clients. The various specifications govern transmission speeds and radio frequencies as
well as fall-back rates and other characteristics. The upcoming standard 802.11i will provide additional security
specific to WLANs, and 802.11e will address quality of service.
Access Point: A device that serves as a communications hub for wireless clients and provides a connection
to a wired LAN.
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES): A federal information-processing standard, supporting 128-, 192-,
and 256-bit keys.
Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID): A unique identifier for each wireless client on a wireless network. The
BSSID is the Ethernet MAC address of each adapter on the network.
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.
Bluetooth: An incompatible, very short-range lower speed communications system (PAN), developed first in
Europe as a “cable replacement” for printers and similar peripheral connections. Its usage has expanded to
include cordless earphones and similar devices. It uses the 2.4 GHz ISM band, and “co-exists” with 802.11b.
Here the term, “co-exist” means that not all researchers agree on the amount of mutual interference generated
when both systems operate in the same location.
Broadcast SSID: Used to allow an access point to respond to clients on a wireless network by sending
probes.
Data Rate (Information Rate): Not all bits carry user information. Each group (packet) of bits contains
headers, trailers, echo control, destination information, and other data required by the transmission protocol. It
is important to understand the difference between bit rate and data rate, since the overhead information may
consume more than 40% of the total transmission. This difference is common to many such data systems,
including Ethernet.
Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency-Hop Spread Spectrum (FHSS): Two
incompatible technologies used in radio transmission.
Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP): An authentication protocol that supports multiple authentication
methods, such as Kerberos, passwords, or smart cards. Cisco's authentication protocol, LEAP, is based on
EAP, an extension to PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol).
Encryption: Scrambling data so that only the authorized recipient can read it. Usually a key is needed to
decrypt the data.
Extended Service Set IDentifier (ESSID): A type of unique identifier applied to both the AP and the wireless
PC Card that is attached to each packet. This allows the AP to recognize each wireless client and its traffic.
Frequencies: Strike a piano key and you generate a tone. Pick up the tone with a microphone and your tone
turns in to a “vibrating” or “cycling” electronic signal. The rate of vibration depends on the key struck. In
electronics we refer to this rate of vibration as the number of “cycles per second.” The formal term for this
value is Hertz. As we move up in rate, such as in the Broadcast Band, we can use Kilohertz (KHz) to represent
1,000 Hz, or Megahertz (MHz) to represent 1,000,000 Hz. Continuing much further upward, we finally reach
1,000,000,000 Hz, which we can fortunately shorten to a Gigahertz (GHz). These frequencies are the home of
both 802.11a (5 GHz) and 802.11b (2.4 GHz).
Independent Basic Service Set Identifier (IBSSID): Used to identify a wireless network configured to allow
each wireless client to communicate directly with each other without an access point.
Independent Network: A network that provides (usually temporarily) peer-to-peer connectivity without relying
on a complete network infrastructure.
Infrastructure Mode: 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.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE): An organization involved in setting computing and
communications standards.
ISM Bands: A series of frequency bands, set aside by the FCC for Industrial, Scientific and Medical
applications. Users of these bands operate equipment on a shared basis, meaning that they must expect, and
accept interference from other legal users. Products manufactured for ISM Band use must be approved by the
FCC, but the user does not have to be licensed. In addition to WLAN, ISM bands support cordless phones,
microwave ovens, baby monitors, toys, ham radio transceivers, and other wireless services.
K
Kerberos: An authentication system enabling protected communication over an open network using a unique
key called a ticket.
Media Access Control (MAC) Address: A hardwired address applied at the factory. It uniquely identifies
network hardware, such as a wireless PC Card, on a LAN or WAN.
Microcell: A bounded physical space in which a number of wireless devices can communicate. Because it is
possible to have overlapping cells as well as isolated cells, the boundaries of the cell are established by some
rule or convention.
Microwave: Technically, the term describes any frequency above 1.0 GHz. Unfortunately the advertising
industry has contorted this meaning considerably. In our discussion we will stick to the technical definition.
Multipath: The signal variation caused when radio signals take multiple paths from transmitter to receiver.
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM): A modulation technique for transmitting large
amounts of digital data over radio waves. 802.11a uses OFDM, as will 802.11g.
Peer-to-Peer Mode: A wireless network structure that allows wireless clients to communicate with each other
without using an access point.
Personal Area Network (PAN): A personal area network, or PAN, is a networking scheme that enables
computing devices such as PCs, laptop computers, handheld personal computers, printers and personal
digital assistants (PDAs) to communicate with each other over short distances either with or without wires.
Preamble: A preliminary signal transmitted over a WLAN to control signal detection and clock
synchronization.
Radio Frequency (RF) Terms (GHz, MHz, Hz): 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.
Range: The distance over which a given system can communicate. This subject is discussed in detail below.
RC4: An encryption algorithm designed at RSA Laboratories; specifically, a stream cipher of pseudo-random
bytes that is used in WEP encryption.
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RAID): An authentication and accounting system that verifies
users' credentials and grants access to requested resources.
Roaming: Movement of a wireless node between two microcells. Roaming usually occurs in infrastructure
networks built around multiple access points.
Service Set Identifier (SSID): Used to identify clients on a wireless network.
Shared key An encryption key known only to the receiver and sender of data.
Site Survey: A process where you set up one transceiver in a fixed location, and then use another unit to plot
the field strength of the first unit’s transmitted signal. By moving the transmitter around, and repeating the
plots, you can develop a plan as to the best locations for access points. You will also identify dead zones and
other areas in need of special attention. This can be a long, slow process, but it beats ripping up an
unsatisfactory installation and starting over. These tests require special software commands. Refer to your
manual for specific instructions. If you have a very large, or unusually complex installation situation, you might
want to consider calling in professionals to do your survey. We are not permitted to suggest installer names,
but you can check your yellow pages or similar sources for likely candidates.
Transceiver: A commonly used term that describes a combination transmitter and receiver. Both 802.11a and
802.11b devices would be properly described as data transceivers.
UNII Bands: Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure. In contrast to the ISM bands, these are a group of
frequency bands set aside by the FCC for WLAN type communications only. Users must accept interference
from other legal WLAN users, but the other sources of interference problems are, or legally should be,
missing.
WECA: The Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance...
WEP64 and WEP128: Wired Equivalent Privacy, 64 bit 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. It is extremely important to understand that WEP is not some CIA-proof supercode!
It performs as intended, giving the user a simple level of data security and protection from casual electronic
eavesdropping. Use of the 128 bit option at all possible times is recommended. Remember that 802.11
devices transmit (broadcast) in all directions, and that it is possible, with very complex software, to copy and
decode WEP transmissions. The task is not trivial, but it is possible. If your data is extremely sensitive, you
should consider some form of secondary protection, such as strong passwords and an additional level of
encryption. Suitable software packages are available from reputable suppliers. Although not intended by the
original architects, WEP also prevents unauthorized access to your system by an outsider. Hackers have been
known to access systems from outside a building, and to then to access the Web for a leisurely session, all at
the system owner’s expense.
Wide Area Network (WAN): A wide area network (WAN) is a voice, data, or video network that provides
connections from one or more computers or networks within a business to one or more computers or networks
that are external to such business.
Wireless: A microwave transceiver system.
Wireless LAN (WLAN): Wireless LAN is a type of local-area network that uses high-frequency radio waves
rather than wires to communicate between nodes. WLAN is a flexible data communication system used as an
alternative to, or an extension of a wired LAN.
Wireless Node: A user computer with a wireless network interface card (adapter).
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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
Network Product Support: http://www.intel.com/network
Corporate Web Site: http://www.intel.com
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Safety and Regulatory Notices
This document contains general safety and regulatory notices applicable to the following product. Detailed
regulatory information is supplied as part of the user information for each product.
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Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter (model WM3B2100)
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Safety Notices
Local Restrictions on 802.11a and 802.11b Radio Usage
This device is intended for OEM integrators only.
This device cannot be co-located with any other transmitter.
Information for the OEM Integrators:
Please refer to the full Grant of equipment document for other restrictions.
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.
Safety Notices
The FCC with its action in ET Docket 93-62 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio
frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The Intel PRO/Wireless LAN
2100 products meet 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:
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Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna is very close or touching any
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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 LAN 2100A 3B Mini PCI 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 2100 Network Connection 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.
Safety Notice, Underwriters Laboratories: For use with UL-Listed Personal Computers or UL-Listed similar
equipment.
Local Restrictions on 802.11a and 802.11b Radio Usage
Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a and 802.11b wireless LAN devices
may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a and 802.11b 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 the permissible 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.
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Intel warrants to the original owner that the adapter product delivered in this package will be free from defects
in material and workmanship. This warranty does not cover the adapter product if it is damaged in the process
of being installed or improperly used.
THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR
STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF NONINFRINGEMENT OF
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARISING
OUT OF ANY PROPOSAL, SPECIFICATION, OR SAMPLE.
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defective, Intel, at its option, will replace or repair the hardware product at no charge except as set forth below,
or refund your purchase price provided that you deliver the adapter product along with a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number (see below), along with proof of purchase (if not registered), either to the dealer
from whom you purchased it or to Intel with an explanation of any deficiency. If you ship the adapter product,
you must assume the risk of damage or loss in transit. You must use the original container (or the equivalent)
and pay the shipping charge.
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be returned to you at the same revision level as received or higher, at Intel's option. Intel reserves the right to
replace discontinued adapter products with an equivalent current generation adapter product.
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From North America:
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Return the adapter product to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.
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limitations may not apply to you.
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applications (including, for example only, safety or health care control systems, nuclear energy control
systems, or air or ground traffic control systems) by Licensee or Sublicensees, and such use is entirely at the
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