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Configuration of the WLAN Device

The WLAN device can be configured to establish wire-
less network connectivity using the Intel PROSet for
Wireless utility. The Intel PROSet for Wireless utility
allows for multiple profile setup and supports automatic
profile switching. Support for most industry standard
security solutions is contained in this software.

FLOW OF OPERATIONS

Activate the WLAN Device (See Activating the

WLAN Device on page 51 for more information).

Configure the Wireless Network parameters (See
Configuration Using Intel PROSet for Wireless
Utility, below).

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Enter the network name (SSID)

■

Choose the appropriate WLAN architecture (Ad
Hoc or Infrastructure)

■

Choose Authentication method: Open, Shared,
WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA-
Personal, or WPA2-Personal.

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If using static WEP keys, enter static WEP key and
choose key index.

Configure network settings

■

TCP/IP settings

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Workgroup or Domain settings.

CONFIGURATION USING
INTEL PROSET FOR WIRELESS UTILITY

This section explains the procedure to properly
configure the WLAN device using the Intel PROSet for
Wireless utility. Pre-defined parameters will be required
for this procedure. Please consult with your network
administrator for these parameters:

Network Name

- Also known as the SSID

Network Key (WEP)

- Required if using static WEP

keys.

Authentication Typ

e - Open, Shared, WPA, WPA-PSK

Procedure

Activate the WLAN device using either the Wireless

On/Off Switch or the Intel PROSet for Wireless
utility.

Click the [Start] button first and then [All Pro-
grams].

Click the icon [Intel PROSet Wireless] to execute
the Intel PROSet for Wireless utility.

Click the [Add] button. The General Settings dialog
displays.

Enter a profile name in the Profile Name field.

Enter the network SSID, in the Network Name
(SSID) field.

Click Infrastructure or Ad Hoc for the operating
mode.

Click [Advanced].

The Mandatory Access Point option is only used if
Infrastructure mode is selected. Use this option to
connect to a specific access point. Enter the MAC
address for the access point. Click OK to save the
setting and return to the General Settings page.

10. Click [Next].

11. If you wish to enable Cisco Compatible Extensions,

click Cisco Options and check the “Enable Cisco
Compatible Extensions” box.

12. To enable LEAP support, check the 802.1x option

and choose LEAP from the pull down list.

13. Click [OK].

14. Click Next.

15. Select Open, Shared, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-

Enterprise, WPA-Personal, or WPA2-Personal in
the Network Authentication options.

16. Select either None, WEP, CKIP, or TKIP for the

data encryption.

17. If WEP is selected, select either 64 or 128-bit for the

Encryption Level.

18. Select the appropriate key index for your WLAN.

The key index must be identical to the WEP key
index used by the Access Point.

19. Enter the WEP key if required. If your network does

not employ a 802.1x/EAP security mechanism,
please skip to step 24.

20. Click the Enable 802.1x checkbox to enable the

802.1x security option. Please contact your network
administrator if configuration of this setting is
required.

21. Select the appropriate Authentication Type. Please

contact your network administrator if configura-
tion of this setting is required.

22. After selecting authentication type, enter the name,

domain, and password of the user you have created
on the authentication server. The user name and
password do not have to be the same as name and
password of your current Windows user login.

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