Chapter 2: Unpacking & Basic Checkout
Configuring An IEEE 802.11 Radio
The
Network name
field can contain a maximum of 32 characters. The name assigned here is listed in the preferred network list labelled
‘Automatically connect to these networks:’
(see Figure 2.8 on page 20).
Note: Keep in mind that the 7535 will only communicate with access points that are configured with the same ESSID.
7.
Ad Hoc And Infrastructure
If you are using an “Infrastructure” network – one in which 7535s must pass data through an access point – leave the checkbox next to
‘This is an ad hoc network’
blank.
If you are using an “Ad Hoc” network – a network in which 7535s pass data
directly to other 7535s without an access point – press the <TAB> key to highlight
‘This is an ad hoc network’,
and press the <SPACE> key to enable (
√
) the Ad Hoc check box.
8.
Saving The Configurations
In the
Wireless Network Properties
dialogue box, press the <TAB> key until the <OK> button is highlighted. Press <ENTER> to save the configurations.
9. Once the
NETWLAN Settings
dialogue box (Figure 2.8 on page 20) is displayed, you need to save all your radio configurations. Press <TAB> to highlight the
Wireless Networks
tab, and press <ENTER> to save the configuration.
10.
Reviewing The Configurations
To determine if the radio configuration has been successfully saved, in the
Network and Dial-up Connections
window (see Figure 2.6 on page 19), choose the
NETWLAN1
icon to redisplay the
802.11b Wireless LAN Settings
window. Review the contents under each tab in the window to make certain that your settings have been saved. To be sure that the unit is communicating with an access point, check that the radio strength meter in the taskbar is active.
To determine if you have successfully connected to the access point network and have received an IP Address from the DHCP server, open the
NETWLAN1
status window from the
System Tray
in the taskbar.
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