Blue circle: The wireless adapter is associated with an access point or
computer (Ad hoc mode). If a profile has 802.1x security enabled, this
indicates that the wireless adapter is associated and authenticated.
Indicates Network (Infrastructure) mode.
Indicates Device to Device (ad hoc) mode.
Indicates an Administrator profile.
The wireless network uses Security encryption.
Arrows Use the arrows to position profiles in a preferred order for auto-connection.
● Up-arrow: Move the position of a selected profile up in the profile
list.
● Down-arrow: Move the position of a selected profile down in the
profile list.
Connect Connect the selected profile for the wireless network.
Add Create a new profile using the Profile Wizard. Refer to Create a New Profile
for more information.
Remove Remove a selected profile from the Profile List. Refer to Remove a Profile
for more information.
Properties Edit the contents of an existing profile. You can also double-click a profile in
the Profile List to edit the profile. Refer to Edit an Existing Profile for more
information.
Export/Import: Import and export user-based profiles to and from the
Profiles list. Wireless profiles can be automatically imported into the
Profiles list. See Import and Export Profiles for more information.
Close Closes the profile management window.
Connect to a Profile
When you are in range of a wireless network that has a matching profile you are automatically connected
to that network. If a network with a lower priority profile is also in range you can force the connection to
that lower profile. This is achieved from Intel PROSet/Wireless or from the Taskbar icon.
Manually connect to a profile from Intel PROSet/Wireless
1. Double-click the Taskbar icon to open the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.
2. Click Profiles to open the Profiles list.
3. Select the profile from the Profile list.
4. Click Connect. Remember that the connection is only made if the wireless network is in range.
Manually connect to a profile from the Taskbar
1. Right-click the Intel PROSet/Wireless connection Taskbar icon.
2. Click Connect to Profile.
3. Select a profile.
4. Click to start the connection.