User Manual

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Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction to Wireless Networking ................................................................................................ 5
Infrastructure Mode: A WLAN with Access Points ...................................................................... 5
Peer-to-Peer Mode: A WLAN without Access Points .................................................................. 5
Identifying a WLAN...................................................................................................................... 5
Wireless Security......................................................................................................................... 5
64-bit or 128-bit security.......................................................................................................... 6
Installation ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter Features...................................................................... 6
Hardware Installation................................................................................................................... 7
Install Drivers Under Windows .................................................................................................... 7
START HERE to install Mini-PCI Adapter............................................................................... 7
Install Windows Drivers and Utilities ....................................................................................... 7
Windows XP ............................................................................................................................ 8
Windows 2000......................................................................................................................... 9
Windows Me (Millennium Edition) ......................................................................................... 10
Windows 98SE ...................................................................................................................... 11
PROSet II Software ................................................................................................................... 12
Uninstalling Adapter and Utility Software .................................................................................. 12
How to Uninstall Mini-PCI Adapter Drivers Using Device Manager...................................... 12
How to Uninstall PROSet II Utility Software Using Add/Remove Programs ......................... 13
How to Uninstall Wired Drivers and PROSet II Software Using the Intel® PRO Intelligent
Installer .................................................................................................................................. 13
Reinstalling Adapter and Utility Software .................................................................................. 13
Configuring with Intel® PROSet II ................................................................................................. 14
Viewing and Changing Network Settings .............................................................................. 14
Connecting to the Network Using an Access Point............................................................... 14
Connecting to a Peer-to-Peer Network ................................................................................. 15
Protecting Your Network with WEP Encryption .................................................................... 15
Using Wireless Profiles ......................................................................................................... 16
Switching Between Wired and Wireless Adapters ................................................................ 16
Setting the Adapter's Power Consumption ........................................................................... 17
Managing the Adapter from the Control Panel .......................................................................... 17
Updating the Driver and Firmware Version ............................................................................... 17
Verifying the Driver and Firmware Versions.......................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 18
Windows 98SE and Me Troubleshooting Tips ...................................................................... 18
Windows 2000 and XP Troubleshooting Tips ....................................................................... 19
Wireless Configuration Feature (Microsoft Windows XP only) ............................................. 19
General Troubleshooting Guidelines..................................................................................... 19
Use the Latest Release of Your Intel Installation CD-ROM .................................................. 19
Use the Latest Version of PROSet II..................................................................................... 19
Additional Sources of Information ......................................................................................... 20
Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Mini-PCI Adapter Specifications ................................................. 21
Specifications by Model............................................................................................................. 21
General Specifications............................................................................................................... 21
Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter Safety and Regulatory Notices ............................... 23
Safety Notices ....................................................................................................................... 23
FCC Regulations ................................................................................................................... 24
Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice ............................. 25
Japan Regulatory Notices ..................................................................................................... 25
JATE...................................................................................................................................... 25
Customer Support.......................................................................................................................... 26
Web and Internet Sites .............................................................................................................. 26
Telephone Support .................................................................................................................... 26