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<h1>Connecting to a Network: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection User Guide</h1>

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  <li>
  <a href="#con1">Connecting to a wireless network</a></font><li>
  <a href="#con2">Connect to a wireless network without security</a></font><li>
  <a href="#con3">Connect to a wireless network with WEP security</a></font><li>
  <a href="#con4">Connect to a wireless network using a profile</a></font><li>
 <a href="#scan">Scan for available networks</a></font></font><li> 
  <a href="#linksys">Configure a Linksys (EOU) Access Point</a></font></li><li> 
  <a href="#config">Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Configuration Service</a></ul>

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<h3><a name="con1"></a>Connecting to a wireless network</h3>

<p>You can connect to a wireless network using any one of the following 
 ways.</p>

<ul style="list-style: disc;"
	type=disc>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Automatic Connection: 
 </span>Automatically connect to an available network using an existing profile 
    as specified in the order of the Profiles List. </p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Activate Profile: 
 </span>Select a profile from the Profiles List and click Connect. If a 
    connection is made, a <a href="assist.htm#balloon">balloon prompt</a> is 
    displayed at the task tray.</p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Manually Connect: 
 </span>Select a network from the list of available networks and click <b>
    Configure</b> to launch the Profile Wizard. You can then create a profile.</p></li>
</ul>


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<h3><a name="con2"></a>Connect to a wireless network without security</h3>

<p>To connect to a wireless network without security:</p>

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	type=1>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Click 
 <span style="font-weight: bold;">Refresh</span>. The available wireless 
 networks display in the Available network list.</p></li>
</ol>

<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">&nbsp;</p>
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    <font face="Arial" size="2"><b style="font-weight: bold;">NOTE:</b></font></td>
    <td valign="top" bgcolor="#EEEEEE" class="Normal"><font size="2">If</font> 
    your wireless adapter receives a blank network name (SSID) from a stealth 
    access point, both the blank SSID and &lt;no profile&gt; display in the Available 
    networks list. After connection both the blank SSID and the associated SSID 
    display in the Available networks list and the Profiles List.</td>
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	style="list-style: decimal;"
	type=1>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Select 
 a wireless network from the list of available networks click <span style="font-weight: bold;">Configure</span>. 
 </p></li>
    <li class=kadov-p>
    <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">The Connect one-time to: 
    &lt;name of network&gt; page is displayed. </p></li>
    <li class=kadov-p>
    <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">The Profile Wizard General Settings page displays. The Wireless Network 
 Name (SSID) displays. The profile name uses the same name as the wireless 
 network name (SSID). To use a different profile name, enter the new name 
 in the Profile Name text box.</p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Click 
 <span style="font-weight: bold;">Next</span>. The Security Settings page 
 displays. </p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Click 
 <span style="font-weight: bold;">Yes, I want to connect to this network, 
 I know it is open</span>.</p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">The 
 next Security Settings page displays the current security status for the 
 network access point. Click <span style="font-weight: bold;">Skip</span> 
 or <span style="font-weight: bold;">OK</span> to save the settings and 
 close the Security Settings page. </p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">The 
 profile displays in the Profiles List and is positioned at the bottom of 
 the list. Use the Profiles List arrows to position the profile in the list. 
 If the profile is positioned at the top of the list, it will automatically 
 be connected to the network the next time the wireless network is detected.</p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Select 
 the profile and click <span style="font-weight: bold;">Activate</span> 
 to connect to the selected network. The connection 
 icon indicates that you are connected to the network. The network 
 name, speed, and signal quality display the current connection status. 
 Click the Details button to display 
 details of the current network connection.</p></li>
</ol>

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<h3><a name="con3"></a>Connect to a wireless network with WEP security</h3>

<p>To connect to a wireless network with WEP security:</p>

<ol style="list-style: decimal;"
	type=1>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Click 
 <span style="font-weight: bold;">Refresh</span>. The available wireless 
 networks display in the Available network list.</p></li>
</ol>

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    <font face="Arial" size="2"><b style="font-weight: bold;">NOTE:</b></font></td>
    <td valign="top" bgcolor="#EEEEEE" class="Normal"><font size="2">If your wireless adapter receives a blank network name (SSID) from a stealth 
 access point, both the blank SSID and &lt;no 
 profile&gt; display in the Available networks list. After connection 
 both the blank SSID and the associated SSID display in the Available networks 
 list and the Profiles List.</font></td>
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<ol start=2
	style="list-style: decimal;"
	type=1>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Select 
 a wireless network from the list of available networks and double-click 
 the network name or click <span style="font-weight: bold;">Connect</span>. 
 The Profile Wizard General Settings page displays. The Wireless Network 
 Name (SSID) displays. The profile name uses the same name as the wireless 
 network name (SSID). To use a different profile name, enter the new name 
 in the Profile Name text box.</p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Click 
 <span style="font-weight: bold;">Next</span>. Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless determines the required security settings for the selected network. 
 </p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">The 
 Security Settings page displays the network security settings. Enter the 
 required WEP security key information and click <span style="font-weight: bold;">OK 
 </span>to<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>save the settings and<span 
 style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>close the Security Settings page. </p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">The 
 profile displays in the Profiles List and is positioned at the bottom of 
 the list. Use the Profiles List arrows to position the profile in the list. 
 If the profile is positioned at the top of the list, it automatically 
    is connected to the network the next time the wireless network is detected.</p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Select 
 the profile and click <span style="font-weight: bold;">Activate</span> 
 to connect to the selected network. The connection 
 icon indicates that you are connected to the network. The network 
 name, speed, and signal quality display the current connection status. 
 Click the Details button to display 
 details of the current network connection.</p></li>
</ol>

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<h3><a name="con4"></a>Connect to a wireless network using a profile</h3>

<p>To connect to a wireless network using a profile:</p>

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	style="list-style: decimal;"
	type=1>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Select 
 the profile from the Profiles List.</p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Click 
    <span style="font-weight: 700">Connect</span>. The connection 
 icon indicates that you are connected to the network. The network 
 name, speed, and signal quality display the current connection status. 
 Click the Details button to display 
 details of the current network connection.</p></li>
</ol>

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    <font face="Arial" size="2"><b style="font-weight: bold;">NOTE:</b></font></td>
    <td valign="top" bgcolor="#EEEEEE" class="Normal"><font size="2">For a list of available access points on a particular wireless network, 
 click the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Properties</span> button on 
 the main window. Refer to <a href="assist.htm#netpro">Network 
 Properties</a> for details.</font></td>
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<h3><a name="scan"></a>Scan for available networks</h3>

<p style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Use the 
 Refresh button to detect any available network within the range of your 
 wireless adapter. When an available network is found, select the network 
 name from the Available Networks 
 list. If the adapter is currently connected to a network access point, 
 the current wireless connection is still maintained while scanning for 
 available networks.</span> </p>

<ul>
	
	<li style="list-style: disc;"
		type=disc
		class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px;">If 
 the wireless adapter receives a blank network name (SSID) from a stealth 
 access point, both the blank SSID and &lt;no 
 profile&gt; display in the available networks list. To associate with 
 a stealth access point, a new profile must first be created. Click the 
 <span style="font-weight: bold;">Connect</span> button to launch the Profile 
 Wizard, then create a profile for the selected wireless network. After 
 connection both the blank SSID and the associated SSID can be viewed in 
 the Profiles List.</p></li>
</ul>


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<h1><a name="linksys"></a>Setting up a <!--kadov_tag{{<ignored>}}-->Linksys<!--kadov_tag{{</ignored>}}--> 
 Access Point</h1>


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<p><a href="#lconfig">Configure a <!--kadov_tag{{<ignored>}}-->Linksys<!--kadov_tag{{</ignored>}}--> 
 (<!--kadov_tag{{<ignored>}}-->EOU<!--kadov_tag{{</ignored>}}-->) Access 
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<p>The Intel(R)Smart Wireless Solutions feature Linksys(R) access point 
 with the Ease of Use (EOU) feature <!--kadov_tag{{<spaces>}}-->&nbsp;<!--kadov_tag{{</spaces>}}-->enables 
 you to configure a secure wireless connection from your Intel(R) Centrino(TM) 
 wireless laptop computer. The feature automatically launches the <span 
 style="font-weight: bold;">Intel(R) Wireless Network Configuration Wizard</span> 
 on your Intel Centrino wireless laptop when a Linksys (EOU) access point 
 is within range of your wireless adapter. The Configuration Wizard guides 
 you through setting up a secure wireless network using <!--kadov_tag{{<ignored>}}-->Wi-Fi<!--kadov_tag{{</ignored>}}--> 
 Protected Access (<!--kadov_tag{{<ignored>}}-->WPA<!--kadov_tag{{</ignored>}}-->). 
 You can also assign a unique name to your wireless network. </p>

<p><!--kadov_tag{{<ignored>}}-->Linksys<!--kadov_tag{{</ignored>}}--> (EOU) 
 features</p>

<ul style="list-style: disc;"
	type=disc>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">Setup 
 a secure wireless network using <!--kadov_tag{{<ignored>}}-->WPA<!--kadov_tag{{</ignored>}}--> 
 </p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">Setup 
 your wireless network with a new network name and no security (Anyone 
 can access my network).</p></li>
</ul>

<p>The Linksys Access Point is setup with factory defaults, which include 
 no security (open authentication) and <span style="font-weight: bold;"><!--kadov_tag{{<ignored>}}-->linksys-g<!--kadov_tag{{</ignored>}}--></span> 
 as the network name (<!--kadov_tag{{<ignored>}}-->SSID<!--kadov_tag{{</ignored>}}-->). 
 In this state, your wireless network is not secure and allows others to 
 easily monitor any data transfer over the wireless link. </p>


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<h3><a name=lconfig></a>Configure a <!--kadov_tag{{<ignored>}}-->Linksys<!--kadov_tag{{</ignored>}}--> 
 (EOU) Access Point</h3>

<p>To configure a <!--kadov_tag{{<ignored>}}-->Linksys<!--kadov_tag{{</ignored>}}--> 
 Access Point from your Intel Centrino laptop computer: </p>

<p style="font-weight: bold; x-text-underline: normal; /*begin!kadov{{*/ text-decoration: underline; /*}}end!kadov*/ ">Wireless 
 Network Configuration Wizard - Step 1</p>

<p style="font-weight: bold;"><a name=s1></a>Welcome to Wireless Network 
 Configuration</p>

<p>This dialog box displays when a <!--kadov_tag{{<spaces>}}-->&nbsp;<!--kadov_tag{{<ignored>}}--><!--kadov_tag{{</spaces>}}-->Linksys<!--kadov_tag{{</ignored>}}--> 
 (EOU) access point is within the range of your wireless adapter and starts 
 the first step to establish a secure wireless connection with your Intel 
 Centrino laptop computer. </p>


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	<li style="list-style: disc;"
		type=disc
		class=kadov-p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Do not launch 
 this Wizard again:</span> Click to postpone this process to a later time.</li>
</ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">&nbsp;</p>
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    <font size="2" face="Arial">You can re-enable this feature in the Intel PROSet/Wireless
    <a href="assist.htm#apps">Application 
 Settings</a>.</font></td>
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    <ol>
      <li>Click <span style="font-weight: bold;">Next</span> 
 to continue.</li>
</ol>

<a name=s2></a>
<span style="x-text-underline: normal; /*begin!kadov{{*/ text-decoration: underline; font-weight:700">Verify 
 Ownership of your Linksys Access Point - Step 2</span></p>

The ownership identification step prevents 
 the wizard from trying to configure the wrong wireless device.</p>

The character ownership key must be verified 
 before your notebook can communicate with the access point. </p>

<ol start="2">
  <li>
  <p style="margin-bottom: 5pt;">Find the Ownership 
 ID and Device ID key printed on the bottom of your Linksys Access Point 
 or Wireless Router and enter it in the appropriate box.</p></li>
</ol>
<p></li>
	
	</p>
<ul>
  <li style="list-style: disc;"
			type=disc
			class=kadov-p>
  <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">
  <span 
 style="font-weight: bold;">Ownership ID:</span> Enter the eight-character 
 ownership identification key. </p></li>
  <li style="list-style: disc;"
			type=disc
			class=kadov-p>
  <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">
  <span 
 style="font-weight: bold;">Device ID:</span> Enter the eight-character 
 device identification key</p></li>
</ul>
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    <td valign="top" bgcolor="#EEEEEE" class="Normal" width="913">
    <font size="2" face="Arial">
    &nbsp;A Linksys access point without an ownership identification key printed 
 on it does not support the Intel(R) Smart Wireless Solutions feature and 
 cannot be configured using the Configuration Wizard. <!--kadov_tag{{<spaces>}}-->&nbsp;<!--kadov_tag{{</spaces>}}-->Click 
 <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cancel</span> to close the Configuration 
 Wizard and refer to your Linksys User Guide.</font></td>
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	style="list-style: decimal;"
	type=1>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">Click 
 <span style="font-weight: bold;">Next</span> to continue.</p></li>
</ol>

<p style="font-weight: bold;"><a name=s3></a><span style="x-text-underline: normal; /*begin!kadov{{*/ text-decoration: underline; /*}}end!kadov*/ ">Enter 
 New Configuration for <!--kadov_tag{{<ignored>}}-->Linksys<!--kadov_tag{{</ignored>}}--> 
 Access Point - Step 3</span></p>

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	style="list-style: decimal;"
	type=1>
	
	<li class=kadov-p>To complete the configuration information, add 
 the following network and security information.</li>
</ol>

<p style="margin-left: 40px; font-weight: bold;">Enter Network Name (SSID):</p>

<ul start=4
	style="list-style: decimal;"
	type=1>
	
	<ul>
		
		<li style="list-style: disc;"
			type=disc
			class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span 
 style="font-weight: bold;">What is the Network Name:</span> Enter a network 
 name (<!--kadov_tag{{<ignored>}}-->SSID<!--kadov_tag{{</ignored>}}-->) 
 that identifies this wireless network. You can use a simple pass phrase 
 such as Jerry&#8217;s Wireless Network or <!--kadov_tag{{<ignored>}}-->OfficeWLAN<!--kadov_tag{{</ignored>}}--> 
 or use a more secure stronger network name such as Main!&lt;Office&gt;$WLAN. 
 </p></li>
		
		<li style="list-style: disc;"
			type=disc
			class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">The 
 Network Name can be up to 32 characters long. <!--kadov_tag{{<spaces>}}-->&nbsp;<!--kadov_tag{{</spaces>}}-->You 
 may use upper- and lower-case letters, numbers, spaces, and most special 
 characters. <!--kadov_tag{{<spaces>}}-->&nbsp;<!--kadov_tag{{</spaces>}}-->Avoid 
 these characters -- \ / : * ? &lt; &gt; | &quot;</p></li>
	</ul>
</ul>

<p style="margin-top: 0px;
			margin-left: 40px;
			font-weight: bold;
			margin-bottom: 6px;">Securing your Network</p>

<p style="margin-top: 0px;
			margin-bottom: 0px;
			margin-left: 40px;">Select one of the following options:</p>

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	style="list-style: decimal;"
	type=1>
	
	<ul>
		
		<li style="list-style: disc;"
			type=disc
			class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px;"><span 
 style="font-weight: bold;">No security. Anyone can access my wireless 
 network.</span> </p></li>
		
		<li style="list-style: disc;"
			type=disc
			class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px;"><span 
 style="font-weight: bold;">WPA-Personal Security (8 to 63 alphanumeric 
 characters)</span>.</p></li>
	</ul>
</ul>

<p style="margin-top: 0px;
			margin-bottom: 6px;
			margin-left: 80px;">WPA is a security system that encrypts 
 the data sent &quot;over the air&quot; on a wireless network so that only 
 those users that know the Pass Phrase can access the network or interpret 
 the transmitted data.</p>

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	style="list-style: decimal;"
	type=1>
	
	<ol>
		
		<ul>
			
			<li style="list-style: disc;"
				type=disc
				class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span 
 style="font-weight: bold;">What is a Pass Phrase?</span> The Pass Phrase 
 is used to create constantly changing keys that encrypt the data that 
 is transmitted between wireless devices. <!--kadov_tag{{<spaces>}}-->&nbsp;<!--kadov_tag{{</spaces>}}-->The 
 Pass Phrase that you enter here is used in the Linksys wireless device 
 and this Intel Centrino laptop computer. <!--kadov_tag{{<spaces>}}-->&nbsp;<!--kadov_tag{{</spaces>}}-->If 
 you have other WPA compliant wireless devices, the same Pass Phrase must 
 be entered into each of them. </p></li>
		</ul>
	</ol>
</ul>

<p style="margin-top: 0px;
			margin-bottom: 0px;
			margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Enter 
 a Pass Phrase</span> </p>

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			margin-bottom: 0px;
			margin-left: 40px;">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top: 0px;
			margin-bottom: 0px;
			margin-left: 40px;">Choose a <span style="font-weight: bold;">simple</span> 
 or <span style="font-weight: bold;">strong</span> pass phrase (password) 
 that is easy to remember. Enter at least 10 alphanumeric characters or 
 more (<!--kadov_tag{{<ignored>}}-->a-z<!--kadov_tag{{</ignored>}}-->, 
 <!--kadov_tag{{<ignored>}}-->A-Z<!--kadov_tag{{</ignored>}}-->, 0-9) and 
 one special character from (! $ % ^ * ( ) - _ = <!--kadov_tag{{<spaces>}}-->&nbsp;<!--kadov_tag{{</spaces>}}-->+ 
 [ <!--kadov_tag{{<spaces>}}-->&nbsp;<!--kadov_tag{{</spaces>}}-->] : &lt; 
 . &gt; ?)</p>

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			margin-bottom: 0px;
			margin-left: 120px;">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top: 0px;
			margin-bottom: 0px;
			margin-left: 40px;">Write the pass phrase down on a piece of 
 paper or save it in a text file on your laptop computer in case you forget 
 it. This password is used by other wireless devices to connect to this 
 wireless network. If you do not specify a Pass Phrase, the default Pass 
 Phrase is used. This Pass Phrase is used to encrypt and transmit data 
 securely over the wireless link between your Intel Centrino laptop computer 
 and the <!--kadov_tag{{<ignored>}}-->Linksys<!--kadov_tag{{</ignored>}}--> 
 access point. <!--kadov_tag{{<spaces>}}-->&nbsp;<!--kadov_tag{{</spaces>}}--></p>

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	<li style="margin-left: -20px;"
		class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px;
								margin-bottom: 0px;
								margin-left: 40px;">Click <span style="font-weight: bold;">Next</span>. 
 A status dialog box displays while the Linksys Access Point is being configured.</p></li>
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<p style="font-weight: bold;"><a name=s4></a><span style="x-text-underline: normal; /*begin!kadov{{*/ text-decoration: underline; /*}}end!kadov*/ ">Wireless 
 Configuration Complete - Final Step</span></p>

<p>The Configuration Wizard has successfully completed setting up your 
 <!--kadov_tag{{<ignored>}}-->Linksys<!--kadov_tag{{</ignored>}}--> access 
 point. You can now establish a secure wireless connection from your Intel 
 Centrino laptop computer. </p>

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	<li class=kadov-p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Configure my 
 Broadband (DSL/Cable) Settings:</span> Click to launch a configuration 
 web page after you click <span style="font-weight: bold;">Finish</span>. 
 This web page provides advanced options such as Internet and Broadband 
 settings. </li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p>Click <span style="font-weight: bold;">Finish 
 </span>to close the Configuration Wizard. </li>
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<h2><a name="config"></a>Intel PROSet/Wireless Configuration Service</h2>


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<p>This page is displayed if an available wireless network access point 
 or hotspot is detected within range of your computer, and there is no 
 matching profiles found in the profile list. If balloon prompts are enabled, 
 this page is shown when you click the <!--kadov_tag{{<spaces>}}-->&nbsp;<a href="assist.htm#balloon"><!--kadov_tag{{</spaces>}}-->Task Tray Balloon 
 message prompt</a>.</p>

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 network.<p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Note:</span> If the wireless adapter 
 receives a blank network name (SSID) from a stealth access point &lt;SSID 
 not broadcast&gt; is displayed in the list. To associate with a stealth 
 access point, a new profile must first be created. Click the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Configure</span> 
 button to launch the Profile Wizard, then create a profile for the selected 
 network. After connection both the blank SSID and the associated SSID 
 can be viewed in the available networks list.</td></tr>

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<h3><a name="overview"></a>Intel PROSet/Wireless Configuration Service Overview</h3>

<p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="#Service">About 
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<p>The Intel Wireless Network Configuration Service provides automatic 
 wireless connection to available wireless networks using profiles created 
 and prioritized in the Profiles list. This feature is constantly monitoring 
 in the background the connection status of the wireless adapter. If no 
 matching profiles are found in the Profiles list for an available network, 
 a balloon prompt is displayed indicating that wireless networks are available. 
 If you clicks the balloon prompt, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Connect 
 to a wireless network</span> dialog is displayed. From this dialog you 
 can select an available network and click <span style="font-weight: bold;">Configure</span> 
 to configure the wireless network for connection.</p>

<h3><a name=Service></a>About the Configuration Service </h3>

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	type=disc>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">The 
 Configuration Service is launched when you log on to your computer.</p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Available 
 networks are automatically connected when a matching profile is found 
 in the Profile list.</p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Once 
 the adapter is connected to a wireless network, if a network with a higher 
 priority profile becomes available, the current connection is not disconnected. 
 You may manually connect to that higher profile by selecting the profile 
 in Intel PROSet/Wireless and clicking <span style="font-weight: bold;">Connec</span>t.</p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">The 
 service is only available if the Intel PROSet/Wireless software is 
 installed.</p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">If 
 a connection to a wireless network cannot be made using any of the profiles 
 in the Profiles List, then you are notified of available networks. </p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">If 
 there are multiple profiles listed for an available network, you are prompted 
 to choose which profile to connect.</p></li>
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<h2><a name=WirelessMgr></a>Other Wireless Managers</h2>

<p style="margin-left: 0px;">If the Wireless Network Configuration Service 
 detects another software application trying to communicate with the wireless 
 device, you are notified of this behavior. </p>

<p style="margin-left: 0px; font-weight: bold;">Windows XP Wireless Manager</p>

<p style="margin-left: 0px;">To switch from Intel PROSet/Wireless to the 
 Windows XP wireless manager use either of the following methods:</p>

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	type=disc>
	
	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-left: 0px; font-weight: bold;">From 
 the Task Tray Menu:</p></li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-left: 0px;">Click <span style="font-weight: bold;">Use 
 Microsoft client</span> to switch to using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration. 
 Selecting this option disables Intel PROSet/Wireless as your current wireless 
 manager. You can then configure your connection using Windows XP. </p>
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 Any wireless profiles created in Intel PROSet/Wireless are not visible 
 by Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration. If you want to use your Intel 
 wireless profiles you need to switch back to using Intel PROSet/Wireless 
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<p style="margin-left: 0px;">To enable Intel PROSet/Wireless as your wireless 
 manager, click <span style="font-weight: bold;">Use Intel PROSet/Wireless 
 </span>from the task tray<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>options. 
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	<li class=kadov-p><p style="margin-left: 0px; font-weight: bold;">From 
 Intel PROSet/Wireless:</p></li>
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<p style="margin-left: 0px;">From, the Tools menu, click <span style="font-weight: bold;">Use 
 Microsoft client</span> in the Intel PROSet/Wireless application. When 
 you are finished using the Microsoft client, you can switch back by <!--kadov_tag{{<spaces>}}--><!--kadov_tag{{</spaces>}}-->clicking 
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<p style="margin-left: 0px;">If you are using software provided by a hotspot 
 location (coffee shop, airport terminal), the Configuration Service notifies 
 you and then disables itself. It cannot manage the wireless device when 
 another wireless manager is communicating with the wireless device. To 
 take advantage of the Intel PROSet/Wireless features you want to disable 
 or remove this software when you leave the hotspot.</p>

<p style="margin-left: 0px;">When you are finished using the 3rd party 
 wireless software, the Configuration Service is re-enabled automatically 
 when you suspend or restart the computer. If you want to manually enable 
 the Configuration Service, you can open Intel PROSet/Wireless and click 
 <span style="font-weight: bold;">Enable Intel PROSet/Wireless</span>.</p>

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