How to Disable/Remove Wireless Management Software

The ND-secure wireless network provides University WiFi users with a secure means to access the campus network over an encrypted wireless connection. Many laptops come pre-configured with a software utility to manage the computer's wireless connections. This software can often become outdated or incompatible with other system upgrades. OIT recommends removing any 3rd party wireless management software for users running Windows XP SP2 or later or Windows Vista. Windows XP and Windows Vista provide native wireless management software that allows for easy setup for Notre Dame's ND-secure network.

Software Disabling / Removal Instructions for Wireless Software

These instructions detail how to remove common Windows 3rd party wireless software. The instructions will vary based on the particular software installed on your computer.

- Removing IBM ThinkVantage Access Connections

1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs
2. Select the IBM ThinkVantage Access software from the list (See sample list below of common names)
   • Access Connections
   • ThinkVantage Access Connections
   • IBM Access Connections
3. Select Uninstall
4. Reboot the computer when prompted

 

- Disabling Intel PROSet Wireless

1. Open the Intel PROSet wireless software utility, usually located either in the system tray or on the Start Menu)
2. Depending upon the software version you are running:
   1. From the Tools menus, select "Use Microsoft Client".
   2. OR From the Advanced menu, select "Use Windows to manage Wifi"
3. Close the Intel PROSet wireless software.
4. Restart your computer.

 

*Note: Once you have removed any 3rd party wireless utilities click here to return to the ND-secure page for instructions on configuring your wireless client.