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First Time Connection

During your first connection to a WiMAX network, you will open an account with the WiMAX network service provider. There are two kinds of WiMAX networks, known networks and unknown networks. A known network is a pre-activated network: one already recognized by your computer. A known network has a name (for example, ABC Network), and registration and subscription are easy.

However, before you can register and subscribe to any network, you may need need to configure your firewall. Activating WiMAX service with a service provider requires open, two-way communication between your laptop computer and the WiMAX service provider's network. Depending on your computer's firewall and security settings, you may need to change those settings to allow the required communications; otherwise activation may fail. See Configuring your Firewall for more information.


Making Your First Connection with a Known WiMAX Network

Perform these steps:

NOTE: WiFi and WiMAX cannot operate at the same time. If WiFi is connected, turning on WiMAX will disconnect WiFi. You should now close any WiFi connections.

  1. If a program other than Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility is managing your WiMAX adapter, you first need to close/stop that program.
  2. If Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility is not running, start it using one of the following methods:
  3. Check that WiMAX is turned on. At the main window, click WiMAX: On.
  4. After a short interval, a known network (for example, ABC Network) should be listed under Networks available to connect. If a known network is not listed, click Search for networks. This will perform a fast search. In the event that a known network is not listed after the search completes, please check the following website to determine if WiMAX is available in your area.

    www.intel.com/go/getWiMAX
  5. Choose a network and connect to it, either by double-clicking it, or by selecting it and then clicking Connect.
  6. Open your internet browser, for example, Internet Explorer.

    NOTE: During this process, your firewall application may ask your permission to allow communication between the WiMAX activation and provisioning site, and your computer. To complete the activation process, you will need to permit this communication.
  7. Your laptop will connect to a internet portal managed by the network service provider, where you can subscribe for WiMAX service with the provider. The exact process for registering and subscribing may vary, based on the WiMAX network service provider. Once the subscription process is complete, you will have full access to the internet via WiMAX.

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