There are two types of network searches:
When WiMAX is turned on and you are not connected to a WiMAX network, the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility automatically searches for your preferred network (your last connected network). When your preferred network is found, the utility stops searching and you are invited to connect.
If your preferred network is not found, a message indicates so:
<Network name> is not available to connect.
The utility will continue to periodically search. However you can begin an immediate search for your preferred network at any time. To do so, click Search on the main window. The search starts and as soon as your network is found, the search stops and you are invited to connect. Clicking Search only searches for your preferred network.
If you started the search by clicking Search, then you can also stop this search at any time; simply click Stop Search.
If you want to connect to a network other than your current preferred network, you need to perform a Search for All WiMAX Networks.
If you want to connect to a network other than your preferred network, you need to perform a search for all WiMAX networks. You may need to perform a search for all networks if you have traveled to a different city or area where your preferred network has not been detected, or if you have subscribed for services with more than one WiMAX service provider. This is different from the clicking Search on the top part of the window, which only searches for your preferred (last connected) network.
If have not yet activated a WiMAX network for your computer, see Subscribing for WiMAX Service.
NOTE: A search for all networks is battery-intensive and should take a minute or less to complete.
To search for all WiMAX networks, perform these steps:
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.