Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility User Guide Introduction This user guide describes how to use the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility and the following Intel(R) WiMAX adapters: ● ● Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 Table of Contents ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● What is WiMAX? What is the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility? Start Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility ❍ Main Window ❍ Connection Status ❍ Available WiMAX Networks ❍ Ico
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Back to Contents WiMAX Overview WiMAX is a next generation wireless network communications technology. WiMAX is similar to Wi-Fi, except that WiMAX provides high-speed, broadband access over a much larger area. For fixed WiMAX stations, the range of coverage encompasses several square miles. WiMAX networks also enjoy less interference than Wi-Fi.
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Back to Contents Introduction What is the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility? Start Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility Main Window ● ● ● Connect to a WiMAX Network Connection Status View WiMAX Networks Close Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility What is the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility? The Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility (or just the WiMAX connection utility) lets you easi
If there are any issues encountered when starting the application, a window is displayed showing the possible reasons. See Reasons why WiMAX is not Ready for more information. Main Window The Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility main window lets you: ● ● ● ● Connect to a network Activate a new network for connection View current connection status information Search for available networks. These are both activated networks (called home networks) and un-activated networks.
Connection Status Area This area tells you about the current connection status. For example, if you are currently connected to a network, this area shows you current network name, signal quality, and connection duration. This area will also show messages about the availability of networks, the operation currently in progress, and the status of the WiMAX adapter.
Information Connected to: Indicates the WiMAX network you are currently connected to. There are several other icons and status messages displayed in this area. See Connection Status Messages. Indicates signal quality. The number of green bars may range from one to five, with more green bars indicating a better quality signal. A better quality signal enables a more rapid connection. A poor quality signal may result in dropped connections, or keep you from being able to connect to that network.
This area lists the detected, available WiMAX networks. This area can be hidden or shown, by clicking on this icon in the lower-right corner of the window: Available networks are shown in the following order: ● ● Connected network. This is the WiMAX network you are currently connected to. It is also shown in the Connection Status area above. Networks available to connect: This list includes activated home networks and un-activated networks. ❍ ❍ A home network is indicated by the icon.
The Networks area has the following buttons: Search for Networks The WiMAX connection utility periodically searches for home networks automatically, keeping the network list current with home networks. Clicking Search for Networks causes the adapter to search for all networks. This includes home networks and un-activated networks. Home networks are listed first, then un-activated networks.
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Back to Contents Taskbar ● ● ● ● ● Taskbar Icons Taskbar Menu Commands Tool Tips Desktop Alerts Start the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility from the Taskbar Taskbar Icons The Taskbar icons provide visual indication of the current state of WiMAX. The taskbar status icon is located on the lower right corner of your Windows desktop. Available networks: WiMAX networks are available for connection.
NOTE: The displayed icon changes, based on the status of the utility See Taskbar Icons to learn about the icons. If the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility is present on your laptop, then many commands for that utility will be accessible at the taskbar icon and grouped with WiMAX commands. WiFi commands are not discussed in this section. To learn about WiFi commands, please see the Help and User Guide that supports the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility.
or the hardware WiMAX radio switch if off (if present). Disconnect If the WiFi Connection Utility is installed, this command is Disconnect WiMAX. Disconnects from currently connected WiMAX network. However the connection continues if the adapter is operating in Auto Connect mode. In this case, a message appears indicating so and suggests that you turn the WiMAX radio off or change the Connection Settings.
The WiMAX adapter is disabled or missing. This may be caused by one of the following reasons: ● ● ● The WiMAX adapter may be disabled via Windows XP* or Vista*. Enable using the Device Manager. The WiMAX adapter is missing. The WiMAX driver and/or software are working correctly. You may need to reboot the computer. Alerts When user action is required, a desktop alert displays. If you click the alert, then an appropriate action is taken. Tip Explanation Auto connect mode is enabled.
Connected to Signal: IP address: Displays when the adapter connects to the named network. This signal strength is shown. It may range from Poor to Excellent. The internet protocol address is listed for this adapter/connection. Disconnected from: Shown anytime a network is disconnected. This includes if the network was disconnected as a result of the radio being turned off. is available.
Back to Contents Connect to a WiMAX Network ● ● ● ● ● First Time Connection to a WiMAX Network Connect to an Activated WiMAX Network Automatic and Manual Connection Disconnect from a WiMAX Network Un-subscribing from a Network Service Provider Connect to an Activated WiMAX Network An activated WiMAX network is a home network: a network with which you have already . To connect to a home established service.
Automatic and Manual Connection The Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility is set by default for manual
connection. This means that to connect to a WiMAX home network, you must select it in the Networks available to connect list and click Connect (or double-click on the network). Otherwise, you will not be connected. You can configure the utility to perform automatic connection to the first available home network. This means that whenever you turn on the laptop, the utility will connect to that network (unless you are of range). To turn on Auto Connect mode, see Connection Preferences.
Un-subscribing from a WiMAX Network Service Provider To unsubscribe from a WiMAX service provider, you need to contact the service provider. You cannot unsubscribe using the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility.
Back to Contents First Time Connection - Activating Service with a WiMAX Network Before you can enjoy the benefits of WiMAX, you need to activate a WiMAX network. Activating a WiMAX network means that you are registering your laptop computer with the WiMAX network service provider. During this process, you will be directed to a website for that provider, where you will open an account or update an existing account. Activation is quick and easy.
www.intel.com/go/getWiMAX) Assuming a network is available that you can activate service with, perform the next step. 6. Double click the network, or click once and then click Connect. A message is displayed in the Connection Status area: To activate this network, you must subscribe for WiMAX service. Would you like to visit the network service provider's WiMAX subscription website now? 7. Click Yes. The utility launches a web browser to the subscription website for the selected WiMAX network.
Open the Firewall and click On. Then click OK. Your newly activated WiMAX network is now a home network, as indicated by the following . icon: You should now be connected to this network and can use it to access the internet. To disconnect from this WiMAX network, click Disconnect. If network activation fails, the following message is displayed: The network activation has failed. If you receive this message, contact your WiMAX network service provider.
Back to Contents Receiving Updates from your WiMAX Service Provider Periodically, your network service provider may need to update your WiMAX connection settings or your WiMAX software. The Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Utility will prompt with one of the following messages: WiMAX updates are available. These updates are critical for normal operation of WiMAX. Download the updates now? or The network is attempting to update the WiMAX connection settings.
Back to Contents Advanced Window The Advanced window presents the following three tabs: ● ● ● Adapter Profiles Troubleshooting Adapter This tab lets you reset the WiMAX adapter. You should only do this if the WiMAX adapter seems not to be working. All adapter activities will be stopped, your current WiMAX connection will be closed, and any search will be halted. Resetting takes from 5 to 10 seconds.
Profiles Each activated network has a profile that lets the adapter connect with that network. The profile contains WiMAX connection settings that are maintained by the WiMAX network service provider. This tab lets you remove a profile. Removing a Profile NOTE: If you remove a profile, the network will no longer show as your home network and you will no longer be able to connect to that network without going through the activation process again.
To remove a profile, first disconnect from the named network. Then select it here and click Remove profile. Troubleshooting NOTE: The Troubleshooting tab should not be used unless you are directed to do so by your WiMAX network service provider. Changing your WiMAX connection settings may prevent you from being able to connect to WiMAX. Restoring Settings The WiMAX connection settings are periodically updated by your WiMAX network service provider.
● set of connection settings. Reset factory default settings: This is will cause the adapter to revert to the factory default connection settings and may force you to reactive your home network. Both of these actions invoke the following message: Warning: This operation cannot be undone. This operation may cause you to loose your ability to connect to WiMAX. Do you want to continue? Click Yes or No.
Back to Contents Connection Status Messages You will see different messages from time to time about your WiMAX connection, service, and the WiMAX adapter. These messages are listed next. Click on any message to learn more information. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Searching for networks... Not connected. Network A is available to connect. Connecting to Network A... Connecting to network... Connected to Network A... Not connected. Not connected.
This message is displayed when the adapter is searching for WiMAX networks. This search will occur after you have click Search for networks, or if the WiMAX connection utility is operating on auto connect mode and is searching for a network to connect to. This search is for all networks; networks that you have connected to before, and networks that you have never connected with. The icon itself changes to show that the search is in progress and stops when the search has ended.
This message tells you that a network is available to connect. You can connect to it by double clicking on the network or clicking Connect. Connecting to Network A... After clicking Connect or double clicking on a network in the Networks available to connect list, the WiMAX connection utility connects to the network.
this network. Connecting to network ... This message displays after you have turned on Auto Connect mode and the WiMAX connection utility is initiating a connection to a home network. The icon changes (animates) during the connection process.
You are connected to a WiMAX network. For a complete description of features, controls, and indicators on this window, see Main Window. Not connected You are currently not connected to a WiMAX network.
networks available to connect to. If a network was available to connect to, it would be displayed in this message. Not connected is available to connect This message tells you that a network is available to connect. You can connect to it by double clicking on the network or clicking Connect, however this is not a home network and by connecting to it you will begin the activation process. The hardware radio switch is off.
On some laptops, a WiMAX hardware radio switch lets you turn on or off WiMAX radio. If the hardware radio switch is off, then the WiMAX On/Off button on this window is gray and not available. First turn On the hardware radio switch. Then click On the Radio On/Off button.
The software WiMAX button is set to Off. WiMAX connections and network searches are not possible when this switch is set to Off. On this window, click On to turn WiMAX on. (Also be sure that the hardware radio switch, if present, is set to On.) The WiMAX connection utility will then automatically perform a network search and list available networks in Networks available to connect. If Connection Mode is set to automatic, you will be connected to the first home network that is found. See Preferences.
This message indicates that WiMAX on your laptop is not ready. Reasons may be: ● ● ● No WiMAX device was found. The required WiMAX adapter is not installed in the computer, or the adapter is not working correctly. Check that a proper working adapter is installed. (Turn off the computer before doing this.) The WiMAX adapter has been disabled. The adapter may be disabled via the Windows XP* or Windows Vista* operating system. Check the Device Manager to be sure that the adapter is enabled.
There is a problem with the WiMAX software. You need to contact your WiMAX service provider.
Back to Contents Adapter Specifications Intel(R) WiFi Link 5150 and Intel(R) WiFi Link 5350 WiFi / WiMAX Form Factor PCI Express* Mini Card and Half-Mini Card SKUs Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 - 3x3 MC Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 - 1X2 MC/HMC Dimensions Mini Card: Width 20 in x Length 1.18 in x Height 0.18 in (50.80 mm x 30 mm x 4.5 mm) Half-Mini Card: Width 1.049 in x Length 1.18 in x Height 0.18 in (26.64 mm x 30 mm x 4.5 mm) Antenna Interface Connector Hirose U.
Channels 4 to 12 (dependent on country) IEEE 802.11n Data Rates Intel(R) WiFi Link 5350 Channel 1-11 (US only) Channel 1-13 (Japan, Europe) 450, 405, 360, 300, 270, 243, 240, 216.7, 195, 180, 173.3, 150, 144, 135, 130, 120, 117, 115.5, 90, 86.667, 72.2, 65, 60, 57.8, 45, 43.3, 30, 28.9, 21.7, 15, 14.4, 7.2 Mbps Intel(R) WiFi Link 5150 300, 270, 243, 240, 180, 150, 144, 135, 130, 120, 117, 115.5, 90, 86.667, 72.2, 65, 60, 57.8, 45, 43.3, 30, 28.9, 21.7, 15, 14.4, 7.2 Mbps IEEE 802.
Wireless Medium WiMAX Network Release Feature set Duplex mode: TDD operations Scalable OFDMA (SOFDMA): 512 and 1024 FFT sub-carrier permutation: PUSC Channel bandwidths: 5 MHz and 10 MHz SPWG/NWG Release 1.0 SPWG/NWG Release 1.5 Rate Performance (OTA performance 10 Mbps DL and 4 Mbps UL @ peak rate 10MHz channel) RF Transmitter Output Power Compliance with Power class 2 WiMAX General Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP* ,Vista* Standard Compliance 802.
Back to Contents Regulatory Information Intel(R) WiFi Link 5150 and Intel(R) WiFi Link 5350 Adapters ● ● Information for the User Regulatory Information Intel(R) WiFi Link 5150 and Intel(R) WiFi Link 5350 Adapters The information in this document applies to the following products: Wireless WiMAX and Wireless LAN adapters (802.11a/802.11b/802.11g/802.11n draft 2.0/802.
The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The adapter meets the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, supplement C, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC’s recommended limits.
is positioned closer than 20 cm (8 inches). Warning: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN products are not designed for use with high-gain directional antennas. Use of such antennas with these products in a manner other than as described in the previous section titled, “Antenna Use” is illegal. Use On Aircraft Caution Caution: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless adapters because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments.
● ● ● ● IEEE Std. 802.11n draft 2.0 compliant on Wireless LAN IEEE 802.16e-2005 Wave 2 compliant Wireless Fidelity certification, as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance WiMAX certification as defined by the WiMAX Forum The Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 or Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 adapter, and your health The adapter, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy.
The adapter must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. For country-specific approvals, see Radio approvals. Local Restriction of 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g , 802.11n, and 802.16e Radio Usage The following statement on local restrictions must be published as part of the compliance documentation for all 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11e products.
radio frequency exposure limits, you should keep a distance of at least 20 cm between you (or any other person in the vicinity) and the antenna that is built into the computer. Details of the authorized configurations can be found at http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/ by entering the FCC ID number on the device. Interference statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Back to Contents Customer Support Intel support is available online or by telephone. Available services include the most up-todate product information, installation instructions about specific products, and troubleshooting tips. Online Support Technical Support: http://support.intel.com Network Product Support: http://www.intel.com/network Corporate Web Site: http://www.intel.
Back to Contents Warranty Product Warranty Information One-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Limited Warranty Intel warrants to the purchaser of the Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 adapter, or the Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 adapter (the “Product”), that the Product, if properly used and installed, will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will substantially conform to Intel’s publicly available specifications for the Product for a period of one (1) year beginning on the date the Product was purc
Extent of Limited Warranty Intel does not warrant that the Product, whether purchased stand-alone or integrated with other products, including without limitation, semi-conductor components, will be free from design defects or errors known as "errata." Current characterized errata are available upon request.
warranty period, whichever is longer. If Intel replaces the Product, the Limited Warranty period for the replacement Product is not extended. WARRANTY LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS THIS WARRANTY REPLACES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT AND INTEL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, COURSE OF DEALING AND USAGE OF TRADE.
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Back to Contents WiMAX is not ready This message indicates that WiMAX on your laptop is not ready. Reasons may be: ● ● ● No WiMAX device was found. The required WiMAX adapter is not installed in the computer, or the adapter is not working correctly. Check that a proper working adapter is installed. (Turn off the computer before doing this.) The WiMAX adapter has been disabled. The adapter may be disabled via the Windows XP* or Windows Vista* operating system.
If you start the WiMAX connection utility and this message is displayed, it is because another application is controlling the WiMAX adapter and connections. To use the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility to activate networks and make connections, first close the other application so that it is no longer running. Then the start Intel(R) PROSet/ Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility.
Back to Contents Network Details This window provides information about the selected network. The information varies, based on the network type and status: ● ● ● ● Network activated and connected. Network activated, not connected. This is a home network but you are not connected. Network not activated but connected. This occurs when you are in the process of activating a network. Network not activated, not connected. Network Name The name of the network, as defined by the network service provider.
Network Type Either Home or Not activated. A network that is not activated needs to be activated before you can access the internet over it. To activate a network, select the network and click Connect. This will start the activation process. Your home network is the WiMAX network you use to access the internet. Network Status Connected or Not connected. You can be connected to a home network, or a network that is not activated but is in the process of being activated.
Back to Contents Preferences The Preferences window has settings that you can change. They are presented on two tabs: ● ● General Preferences Connection Preferences General Preferences The General Preferences tab lets you select to Show application icon in the taskbar. See Taskbar Icons for information about the icons. If you choose to uncheck this box, you will be cautioned with a message: Unselecting this option will hide all Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless icons.
off the application icons, you will hide the icons for both Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility and Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility. Click Save to make your selection. Connection Preferences The WiMAX connection utility is set by default for manual connection.
❍ ❍ I want to manually connect to networks. This is the default setting. The utility will not automatically connect to any WiMAX network, you must connect to the desired network. Automatically connect to networks for me. The utility will automatically connect to the first home network that it finds. The utility will never automatically connect to an un-activated network. 4. Click Save.
Back to Contents Detailed Information The Detailed Information window has the following information tabs: ● ● Adapter Current Connection Adapter This window provides information about the WiMAX adapter. This information includes: ● ● ● ● Manufacturer Model Model version MAC address If the WiMAX adapter is not present in the laptop, all fields are filed with: Information not available. Current Connection This tab provides detailed information about the current connection.
Channel Frequency RSSI CINR Transmit power Data Transferred Total bytes sent Total bytes received Total packets sent Total packets received Back to Top Back to Contents Trademarks and Disclaimers The channel frequency for this connection.
