2. Select a Device to Device (ad hoc) network in the Wireless Networks list. Click Connect. The Intel PROSet/
Wireless software automatically detects the security settings for the wireless adapter.
NOTE: Device to Device (ad hoc) networks are identified with a notebook image ( ) in the
Wireless Networks and Profiles list.
3. If Data Encryption is required, you may select WEP. You are asked to select either a 64-bit or 128-bit
encryption level Security Password (Encryption Key) and a Key Index. These values must match the
various devices in your device to device (ad hoc) network, or data is not transferred.
NOTE: If you need to edit or change the wireless network settings, refer to Profile Management for more
information.
To create a profile for a wireless network connection with WEP encryption:
1. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.
2. On the Profile page, click Add to open the Create Wireless Profile Wizard's General Settings.
3. Wireless Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier.
4. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name.
5. Operating Mode: Click Device to Device (ad hoc).
6. Click Next.
7. Click Enterprise Security to open the Security Settings.
8. Network Authentication: Open is selected (Default). Ad hoc networks only use Open authentication.
9. Data Encryption: Select WEP. WEP data encryption can be configured with 64- or 128-bit key.If the
wireless device does not have the correct WEP key, the device is unable to transmit or decrypt data.
10. Encryption Level: Select 64- or 128-bit.
11. Wireless Security Password (Encryption Key): Enter the wireless network Password (WEP Key). The
Password is the same value used by the wireless access point or router. Contact your administrator for this
password.
● Pass phrase (64-bit): Enter five (5) alphanumeric characters, 0-9, a-z, or A-Z.
● Hex key (64-bit): Enter 10 hexadecimal characters, 0-9, A-F.
● Pass phrase (128-bit): Enter 13 alphanumeric characters, 0-9, a-z, or A-Z.
● Hex key (128-bit): Enter 26 hexadecimal characters, 0-9, A-F.
12. Key Index: Select 1, 2, 3, or 4. Up to four passwords may be specified by changing the Key Index.
To change the security settings:
1. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window. The network that you just connected to is listed
in the Profiles list.
2. Select the wireless network.
3. Click Properties to open the Wireless Profile Properties General Settings. The Wireless Network Name
(SSID) and Profile Name are already defined. Device to Device (ad hoc) is selected as the operating
mode.
4. Click Next to access the Security Settings.
5. Click Enterprise Security.
6. Network Authentication: Open is the default. No authentication is used.
7. Data Encryption: WEP is selected. You can change the WEP key, key index or encryption level.
8. Click OK to return to the Profiles list after you have completed your changes.
Enterprise Security: Configure Profiles for Infrastructure Networks