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Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility User's Guide

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Intel® Wireless Adapter Information Guide

Supported wireless adapters:

Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150
Intel® WiFi Link 5300
Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150
Intel® WiFi Link 5100
Intel® WiFi Link 1000
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 130
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 100

With your WiFi network card, you can access WiFi networks, share files or printers, or even share your Internet
connection. All of these features can be explored using a WiFi network in your home or office. This WiFi network
solution is designed for both home and business use. Additional users and features can be added as your
networking needs grow and change.

This guide contains basic information about Intel adapters. It includes information about several adapter properties
that you can set to control and enhance the performance of your adapter with your particular wireless network
and environment. Intel® wireless adapters enable fast connectivity without wires for desktop and notebook PCs.

Adapter Settings
Regulatory Information
Specifications
Important Information
Support
Warranty
Glossary

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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"IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL USERS OR DISTRIBUTORS:

Intel wireless LAN adapters are engineered, manufactured, tested, and quality checked to ensure that they meet

Summary of Contents for Centrino Advanced-N 6200

Page 1: ...th your particular wireless network and environment Intel wireless adapters enable fast connectivity without wires for desktop and notebook PCs Adapter Settings Regulatory Information Specifications Important Information Support Warranty Glossary Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2004 2010 Intel Corporation All rights reserved Intel Corporation 5200 N E Elam Young Pa...

Page 2: ...m usage channel scanning and human exposure For these reasons Intel cannot permit any manipulation by third parties of the software provided in binary format with the wireless LAN adapters e g the EEPROM and firmware Furthermore if you use any patches utilities or code with the Intel wireless LAN adapters that have been manipulated by an unauthorized party i e patches utilities or code including o...

Page 3: ...Fi Connection Utility Advanced Menu click Adapter Settings Select the Advanced tab PROSet Wireless Enterprise Software at the Intel PROSet Wireless WiFi Connection Utility Advanced Menu click Adapter Settings Select the Advanced tab Open the Device Manager and click on the WiFi network adapter Then select the Advanced tab WiFi Adapter Settings Description Name Description 802 11n Channel Width 2 4...

Page 4: ... connecting with multiple clients Ad Hoc QoS Mode Quality of Service QoS control in ad hoc networks QoS provides prioritization of traffic from the access point over a wireless LAN based on traffic classification WMM Wi Fi Multimedia is the QoS certification of the Wi Fi Alliance WFA When WMM is enabled the WiFi adapter uses WMM to support priority tagging and queuing capabilities for Wi Fi networ...

Page 5: ...till compatible with the quality of their communication This allows the maximum number of wireless devices to operate in dense areas and reduce interference with other devices that it shares the same radio spectrum with NOTE This setting takes effect when either Network Infrastructure or Device to Device ad hoc mode is used Wireless Mode Select which mode to use for connection to a wireless networ...

Page 6: ... Management 10 To select a new value or setting click Use default value to clear the checkbox Then select a new value or setting To return to the default value click the Use default value checkbox The Use default value box is not present for all properties for example Ad Hoc Channel In this case simply select the setting you want 11 To save your settings and exit the window click OK Back to Top Ba...

Page 7: ... Intel Centrino Ultimate N 6300 PCI Express Full Mini Card and Half Mini Card Intel Centrino Advanced N 6205 PCI Express Half Mini Card Dimensions Full Mini Card Width 2 00 in x Length 1 18 in x Height 0 18 in 50 95 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 FL R SMT mates with cable connector U...

Page 8: ...WPA2 Personal WPA2 Enterprise WMM WMM Power Save EAP SIM LEAP PEAP TKIP EAP FAST EAP TLS EAP TTLS EAP AKA Cisco Compatible Extensions certification Cisco Compatible Extensions v4 0 WLAN Standard IEEE 802 11g 802 11b 802 11a 802 11n Architecture Infrastructure or ad hoc peer to peer operating modes Security WPA Personal WPA2 Personal WPA Enterprise WPA2 Enterprise AES CCMP 128 bit WEP 128 bit and 6...

Page 9: ...8 12 9 6 Mbps IEEE 802 11g Data Rates 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Mbps IEEE 802 11b Data Rates 11 5 5 2 1 Mbps General Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP 32 bit and 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit and 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit Wi Fi Alliance certification Wi Fi certification for 802 11b 802 11g 802 11a 802 11h 802 11d WPA Personal WPA Enterprise WPA2 Personal WPA2 Enterprise WMM WMM Power Save ...

Page 10: ...ion PUSC Intel Centrino Wireless N WiMAX 6150 Channel bandwidths 5 and 10 MHz Intel Centrino Advanced N WiMAX 6250 Channel bandwidths 5 7 8 75 and 10 MHz WiMAX Network Release Feature set SPWG NWG Release 1 5 Rate Performance Intel Centrino Wireless N WiMAX 6150 Up to 10 Mbps DL and 4 Mbps UL peak rate OTA performance 10MHz channel Intel Centrino Advanced N WiMAX 6250 Up to 20 Mbps DL and 6 Mbps U...

Page 11: ...0 117 115 5 90 86 667 72 2 65 60 57 8 45 43 3 30 28 9 21 7 15 14 4 7 2 IEEE 802 11a Data Rates 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Mbps IEEE 802 11g Data Rates 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Mbps IEEE 802 11b Data Rates 11 5 5 2 1 Mbps Bluetooth Bluetooth Version 3 0 HS General Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP 32 bit and 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit and 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit Wi Fi Alliance certificatio...

Page 12: ... 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 11g Data Rates 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Mbps IEEE 802 11b Data Rates 11 5 5 2 1 Mbps Bluetooth Support Intel Centrino Wireless N 130 Bluetooth Intel Centrino Wireless N 100 None General Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP 32 bit and 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit and 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit Wi Fi Alliance certificati...

Page 13: ...dium 5 GHz UNII Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM 2 4 GHz ISM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM Channels All channels as defined by the relevant specification and country rules IEEE 802 11n Data Rates Intel WiFi Link 5300 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 Wi...

Page 14: ...o 90 non condensing at temperatures of 25 ºC to 35 ºC WiFi Frequency Modulation 2 4 GHz 802 11b g n Frequency band 2 41 2 474 GHz dependent on country Modulation BPSK QPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM CCK DQPSK DBPSK Wireless Medium 2 4 GHz ISM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM Channels All channels as defined by the relevant specification and country rules IEEE 802 11n Data Rates 300 270 243 240 1...

Page 15: ...eless Medium 5 GHz UNII Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM 2 4 GHz ISM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM Channels All channels as defined by the relevant specification and country rules IEEE 802 11n Data Rates Rx 300 270 243 240 180 Rx Tx 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 IEEE 802 11a Data Rates 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6...

Page 16: ...Celsius Humidity 50 to 95 non condensing at temperatures of 25 ºC to 35 ºC Frequency Modulation 5 GHz 802 11a 2 4 GHz 802 11b g Frequency band 5 15 GHz 5 85 GHz dependent on country 2 400 2 4835 GHz dependent on country Modulation BPSK QPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM CCK DQPSK DBPSK Wireless Medium 5 GHz UNII Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM 2 4 GHz ISM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing...

Page 17: ...s as defined by the relevant specification and country rules Data Rates 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Mbps 11 5 5 2 1 Mbps General Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP 32 bit and 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit and 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit Wi Fi Alliance certification Wi Fi certification for 802 11b 802 11g 802 11a 802 11h 802 11d WPA Personal WPA Enterprise WPA2 Personal WPA2 Enterprise WMM WMM P...

Page 18: ... IEEE 802 11g Data Rates 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 5 5 2 1 Mbps IEEE 802 11g Data Rates 11 5 5 2 1 Mbps General Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP 32 bit and 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit and 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit Wi Fi Alliance certification Wi Fi certification for 802 11b 802 11g WPA WPA2 WMM EAP SIM LEAP PEAP TKIP EAP FAST EAP TLS EAP TTLS EAP AKA Cisco Compatible Extensions certific...

Page 19: ...ntrino Wireless N 100 Intel WiFi WiMAX Wireless Adapters Information in this section supports the following wireless adapters Intel Centrino Advanced N WiMAX 6250 model number 622ANXHMWG Intel Centrino Wireless N WiMAX 6150 Intel WiMAX WiFi Link 5150 model numbers 512ANX_MMW 512ANX_HMW See Specifications for complete wireless adapter specifications NOTE In this section all references to the wirele...

Page 20: ...The wireless adapter is not designed for use with high gain directional antennas Use On Aircraft Caution Caution Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio frequency wireless devices wireless adapters because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments Other Wireless Devices Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network See the documentation...

Page 21: ...eived or identified as being harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless adapters in a specific organization or environment an airport for example you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the adapter before you turn it on WEEE Regulatory Information Information for the OEMs and Integrators The following statement must be included with all versions of th...

Page 22: ...omplies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE The radiated output power of the adapter is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the adapter should be used in such a manner that the potenti...

Page 23: ...cation label of your device is listed in the manufacturer s OEM Regulatory Guidance document Regulatory Markings A list of required regulatory markings can be found on the web at http www intel com support wireless wlan To find the regulatory information for your adapter click on the link for your adapter Then click Additional Information Regulatory Documents Intel WiFi Only Adapters 802 11n Compl...

Page 24: ...ral Aviation Administration FAA The use of wireless adapters in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital Antenna Use In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits low gain integrated antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 20 cm 8 inches or more from the body of all persons Explosive Device Proximity Warning Warning Do not operate a portable transmitter includi...

Page 25: ...eless LAN IEEE Std 802 11a compliant Standard on Wireless LAN IEEE Std 802 11n draft 2 0 compliant on Wireless LAN Wireless Fidelity certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wireless Adapter and Your Health The wireless adapter like other radio devices emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by the wireless adapter however is less than the electromagnetic...

Page 26: ...ther than those of designated use As a user of these products you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country of use Any deviation from permissible settings and restrictions in the country of use could be an infringement of na...

Page 27: ...nce with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product Any other installation or use will violate FCC Part 15 regulations Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL Regulatory Warning For use in or with UL Listed personal computers or compatible Halogen Free Label Some adapters are packaged with a Halogen Free label This claim applies only to halogenated ...

Page 28: ...65AG_ Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection model WM3945ABG Intel PRO Wireless 3945BG Network Connection model WM3945BG See Specifications for complete wireless adapter specifications NOTE In this section all references to the wireless adapter refer to all adapters listed above NOTE The information in this section regarding 5 GHz band operation IEEE 802 3a does not apply to the Intel PRO W...

Page 29: ...o be installed so as to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches from all persons It is recommended that the user limit exposure time if the antenna is positioned closer than 20 cm 8 inches Warning The wireless adapter is not designed for use with high gain directional antennas Use On Aircraft Caution Caution Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio frequ...

Page 30: ... adapter in any other environment where the risk of interference with other devices or services is perceived or identified as being harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless adapters in a specific organization or environment an airport for example you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the adapter before you turn it on WEEE Regulatory Information In...

Page 31: ...ntrols are provided for this wireless adapter allowing any change in the frequency of operations outside the FCC grant of authorization for U S operation according to Part 15 407 of the FCC rules The wireless adapter is intended for OEM integrators only USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of the device is subject to the following t...

Page 32: ... This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union directive 1999 5 EC See Statements of European Union Compliance European Union Declarations of Conformity The European Union Declaration of Conformity for each adapter is available at http www intel com support wireless wlan To find the Declaration of Conformity for your adapter click on the link for your adapter Then c...

Page 33: ...ion directive 1999 5 EC Intel Centrino Ultimate N 6300 Intel Centrino Advanced N WiMAX 6250 Intel Centrino Advanced N 6230 Intel Centrino Advanced N 6205 Intel Centrino Advanced N 6200 Intel Centrino Wireless N WiMAX 6150 Intel WiFi Link 5300 Intel WiMAX WiFi Link 5150 Intel WiFi Link 5100 Intel WiFi Link 1000 Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG Intel PRO Wireless 3945...

Page 34: ...port is available online or by telephone Available services include the most up to date product information installation instructions about specific products and troubleshooting tips Online Support Technical Support http www intel com support Network Product Support http www intel com network Corporate Web Site http www intel com Back to Top Back to Contents Trademarks and Disclaimers ...

Page 35: ...a claim for warranty service is made to Intel under this Limited Warranty THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY EXIST UNDER APPLICABLE STATE NATIONAL PROVINCIAL OR LOCAL LAW APPLY ONLY TO YOU AS THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT Extent of Limited Warranty Intel does not warrant that the Product whether purchased stand alone or integrated with other products including withou...

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Page 42: ...urces and track user activity Access Point AP A device that connects wireless devices to another network For example a wireless LAN Internet modem or others Ad Hoc Network A communication configuration in which every computer has the same capabilities and any computer can initiate a communication session Also known as a peer to peer network a device to device network or a computer to computer netw...

Page 43: ...ions System UMTS Subscriber Identity Module USIM The USIM card is a special smart card used with cellular networks to validate a given user with the network EAP FAST EAP FAST like EAP TTLS and PEAP uses tunneling to protect traffic The main difference is that EAP FAST does not use certificates to authenticate Provisioning in EAP FAST is negotiated solely by the client as the first communication ex...

Page 44: ...EEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE is an organization involved in defining computing and communications standards Internet Protocol IP address The address of a computer that is attached to a network Part of the address designates which network the computer is on and the other part represents the host identification LAN Local Area Network A high speed low error data network ...

Page 45: ...rastructure networks built around multiple access points Current wireless network roaming is only supported in the same subnet of a network RTS threshold The number of frames in the data packet at or above which an RTS CTS request to send clear to send handshake is turned on before the packet is sent The default value is 2347 Shared key An encryption key known only to the receiver and sender of da...

Page 46: ... data over radio waves so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one end point to another WEP Key Either a pass phrase or hexadecimal key The pass phrase must be 5 ASCII characters for 64 bit WEP or 13 ASCII characters for 128 bit WEP For pass phrases 0 9 a z A Z and _ are all valid characters The hex key must be 10 hexadecimal characters 0 9 A F for 64 bit WEP or 26 hexadecimal characters...

Page 47: ...ss which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network WPA is an interim standard that will be replaced with the IEEE s 802 11i standard upon its completion WPA Personal Wi Fi Protected Access Personal provides a level of security in the small network or home environme...

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