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- Appendix A: WLAN User’s Guide
Configuring the WLAN Using Windows XP
Using Intel PROSet Software
This section explains the procedure to properly configure the WLAN device in a system using
Windows XP using the Intel PROSet Software. 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 Type - Open, Shared, WPA, or WPA-PSK
Procedure
1 Activate the WLAN device using either the Wireless On/Off Switch or the Intel PROSet software.
2 Click the [Start] button first and then [All Programs].
3 Click the icon [Intel PROSet Wireless] to execute the Intel PROSet Wireless software.
4 Click the [Add] button. The General Settings dialog displays.
5 Enter a profile name in the Profile Name field.
6 Enter the network SSID, in the Network Name (SSID) field.
7 Click Infrastructure or Ad Hoc for the operating mode.
8 Click [Advanced].
9 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 are using Cisco CCX, click Cisco Options to enable Cisco CKIP data encryption on the Security Settings
page. Check the Cisco Compatible Extensions Options. If you have checked the Cisco's "Mixed-Cell" box in the
Advanced Setting, this option must also be checked.
12 Click [OK].
13 Click Next.