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Connecting to a WiMAX Network


Connecting to an Activated WiMAX Network

An activated WiMAX network is a home network: a network with which you have already established service. A home network is identified by this icon: . To connect to a home network, simply double-click on the network in the Networks available to connect list. Or select it and click Connect.

In the following image, Network ABC is a home network (this is an example only).


Automatic and Manual Connection

The Intel® 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).

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.

NOTE: You will never be automatically connected to an unactivated network, that is, a network that is not an activated home network. You can only automatically connect to a home network.


Disconnecting from a WiMAX Network

To disconnect from a WiMAX network, on the main window, click Disconnect.

Another way to disconnect from a network is to simply click WiMAX: Off. If you attempt to disconnect from a network when auto connect mode is turned on, the following message is displayed:

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

To turn on or off auto connect mode, see Connection Preferences


Connecting to a WiMAX Network in a New City

When you take your laptop to a new city or area, the WiMAX service provider in your previous location (your home network) may also be listed in your new area. If your home network is not listed in your new location, you will need to activate service with a new service provider in the new area, just as you did for the first WiMAX network service provider. To do this, see First Time Connection to a WiMAX Network.

NOTE: Activating service with a new WiMAX network service provider does not cancel or change the agreement you have with your current service provider.


Unsubscribing 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® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility.


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