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Taskbar Icons, Commands, and Messages


Taskbar Icons

The WiMAX taskbar icon is located on the lower-right corner of your Windows desktop. This icon changes to show you the current state of WiMAX. The displayed icons are shown next.

Available networks: WiMAX networks are available for connection. This icon is only displayed if you are not connected to a WiMAX network and networks are available. Double-click the icon to open the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility.


Connecting: When the adapter is connecting to a network, this icon changes (animates) to show a varying number of white arcs.

Searching: When the adapter is searching, the round magnifying glass moves around the icon. Click on the icon to learn more information.

Signal Quality: Shows the signal quality for the current WiMAX connection.

Wireless radio is turned off: You are not connected. The utility also cannot search for available networks. Click on the icon to learn more information.

No WiMAX networks are available: A search has been performed and no networks are available in the area. Click on the icon to learn more information.

Problem: A problem exists. WiMAX cannot be used until the problem has been corrected. Click on the icon to learn more information.


Taskbar Menu Commands

Right-click on the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility icon to access the taskbar commands. The icon is visible on the taskbar, located in the lower right corner of your Windows desktop. The available WiMAX taskbar command are listed next.
Command Description

Configure WiMAX

Click to open the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Configuration Utility.

WiMAX On

This command turns WiMAX On.

WiMAX Off

Windows XP* only. This command turns WiMAX Off.

WiMAX and WiFi Off

Windows Vista* only. WiMAX and WiFi cannot both be On at the same time. This command turns Off WiMAX or WiFi (which ever is On).

Connect

Connects to the available WiMAX home network.

  • Auto connect mode is enabled. If a home network was available, then you would already be connected to it. See Connection Preferences.
  • <Network name> Lets you select the network to connect to. May show more than one available network.
  • Searching for networks... The utility is searching for networks and this item will be updated with the results when the search completes.
  • No networks available. Search has revealed that no networks are available (home or unactivated).

This command is grayed out if the WiMAX On/Off button is Off, or the hardware radio switch if off (if present).

Disconnect

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 wireless radio off or change the Connection Settings.


Tool Tips

Tool tips provide information about the adapter, connection and availability of networks. Tool tips display when you pass the mouse pointer over the taskbar icon. Following are the all of the possible tool tips.
Tip Explanation

<ABC WiMAX Network> is available to connect.

One WiMAX network (in this example ABC WiMAX Network) is available for you to connect. This may be an activated or unactivated network. This message only displays if you are not currently connected, and only one network is available.

N WiMAX networks available to connect.

Two or more WiMAX networks are available to connect. They may be activated or unactivated networks. This message only displays if you are not currently connected.

Searching for WiMAX networks...

The adapter is currently searching for available WiMAX networks.

Connecting to <Network name>

The adapter is currently connecting to the named network.

Connected to <Network name >
Signal: <Excellent>
IP address: <XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX>

The adapter is connected 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.

WiMAX is off.

The wireless radio is off. Turn it on using the WiMAX On / Off button (shown on the utility main window). If the button is gray, check the hardware radio switch, if present.

The hardware radio switch is off.

Some laptops have a physical switch that you can use to turn on or off WiMAX and WiFi (the switch affects both). The message indicates that the switch is off. To connect you need to turn it on.

No WiMAX networks are available to connect.

Indicates that no WiMAX networks are available to connect to. You are in an area that does not have WiMAX coverage.

An incompatible version of the WiMAX software was detected.

There is a problem with the WiMAX software. You need to contact your WiMAX service provider.

Another connection manager application is currently managing WiMAX connections.

This message indicates that another application is controlling the WiMAX adapter and connections. To use the Intel® 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® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility. If this message displays again, you should remove the other application.

Not connected.

This message is shown if auto connect mode is turned on and the wireless radio is on, but there is no connected network.

The WiMAX is not ready.

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 not working correctly. You may need to reboot the computer.


Desktop 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 currently turned on. To disconnect from the network either: a) turn WiMAX off, or b) turn on manual connect mode and then click 'Disconnect'.

This message is shown if you attempt to disconnect a network and the connection mode is auto connect.

WiMAX updates are available. These updates are critical for the proper operation of WiMAX. Download the updates now?

This message is shown when WiMAX software updates are available for download. If you choose Remind me later, proper WiMAX operation may not be possible. To ensure that WiMAX functions properly, you should click Yes.

The WiMAX updates are still being downloaded. Do you want to disconnect anyway?

Disconnecting WiMAX will stop the WiMAX download and installation will not be possible. You should click No to let the download complete.

The WiMAX updates are still being downloaded. Do you want to turn WiMAX off anyway?

Turning WiMAX off will stop the WiMAX download and installation will not be possible. You should click No to let the download complete.

The WiMAX updates have been downloaded. Installation will now begin.

Click OK to install the WiMAX updates.

You are attempting to connect to an unidentified WiMAX network. This network may not operate properly with the WiMAX installation on this computer. Connect anyway?

This message is shown if you attempt to connect to an unidentified WiMAX network. This network is not recognized by the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility. You can attempt to connect with the network, by double-clicking on the network or by selecting it and clicking Connect. However, as an unidentified network, it may not function properly with the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility.

For XP Users: WiFi and WiMAX cannot operate at the same time. If WiFi is connected, turning on WiMAX will disconnect WiFi. Do you want to turn on WiMAX?

For XP Users: This message is shown whenever you turn On WiMAX. If you click Yes and if WiFi is connected, then WiFi is disconnected and WiMAX is turned On. If you click No, WiMAX is left Off.

For Vista Users: WiFi and WiMAX cannot operate at the same time. Turning on WiMAX will disconnect WiFi. Do you want to turn on WiMAX?

For Vista Users: This message is shown whenever you turn On WiMAX and WiFi is connected. If you click Yes, then WiFi is disconnected and WiMAX is turned On. If you click No, WiMAX is left Off and WiFi remains connected.

For Vista Users: WiFi and WiMAX cannot operate at the same time. Turning on WiFi will disconnect WiMAX. Do you want to turn on WiFi?

For Vista Users: This message is shown whenever you turn On WiFi and WiMAX is connected. If you click Yes, then WiMAX is disconnected and WiFi is turned On. If you click No, WiFi is left Off and WiMAX remains connected.


Notifications

Notifications are displayed when the state of a connection has changed (connected or disconnected), or WiMAX networks have become available to connect. Action on your part is not required. You can stop these notifications from displaying by changing the Preferences setting.
Tip Explanation

This computer is enabled for WiMAX wireless broadband service.

This notification appears shortly after you start your computer, unless the notification has been turned Off. See What is WiMAX? for more information.

One or more WiMAX networks are within range of this computer. To see the list and connect, click this message.

Clicking this message opens the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility main window and shows the available WiMAX network(s). From there you can open a WiMAX connection. See Connecting to a WiMAX Network for more information.

Connected to <Network name >
Signal: <Excellent>

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.

You have disconnected from the network: <Network name>
or
Disconnected from: <Network name>

You have disconnected from the WiMAX network. This may be for any one of the following reasons:

  • You intentionally disconnected from WiMAX. For example, you clicked off the WiMAX On/Off button on the main window, or clicked Disconnect.
  • You are in an area where WiMAX signal strength is poor. Check the signal strength indicator; the number of green bars increases with greater signal strength and decreases with less. To reconnect to WiMAX, move to an area of greater signal strength. For advanced users, see RSSI for more about signal strength.
  • You are in an area where WiMAX signal quality is poor. You may be too close to a wireless access point or microwave oven, both of which can interfere with your WiMAX connection. Make sure such devices are located at least 7ft (2 meters) from your WiMAX adapter. For advanced users, see CINR for more about signal quality.
  • You turned on WiFi. WiMAX and WiFi cannot operate at the same time. Turning on the WiFi radio will disconnect your WiMAX connection, and, turning on the wireless radio will disconnect your WiFi connection. See Turning WiMAX On and Off.
  • You turned off the wireless hardware radio switch. On some laptops, a wireless hardware radio switch lets you turn on or off wireless radio. If present, turn the wireless hardware radio switch back on. See Turning WiMAX On and Off
  • Service from your WiMAX network service provider has been interrupted. Contact your service provider for more information.


Open Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility from the Taskbar

To open Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility:


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