Adapters

Note: Review the MX7 Tecton network settings configuration utilities and the default values before setting All Adapters to Enable in the Adapters applet..

Setting

Function

 

 

Manage Network Settings

When enabled, the Enabler will control the network settings. This parameter cannot

 

be configured from the Avalanche Mobility Center Console and is enabled by default.

 

 

Manage Wireless Settings

When enabled, the Enabler will control the wireless settings. This parameter cannot

 

be configured from the Avalanche Mobility Center Console and is disabled by default.

 

For Summit clients, Manage Wireless Settings should not be checked because con-

 

figuration packages provide more radio configuration options.

 

 

Current Adapter

Lists all network adapters currently installed on the MX7 Tecton.

 

 

Primary Adapter

Indicates if the Enabler is to attempt to configure the primary adapter (active only if

 

there are multiple network adapters).

 

 

Icon on taskbar

Places the Avalanche icon in the Avalanche taskbar that may, optionally, override the

 

standard Windows taskbar.

 

 

Use Avalanche Network Profile

The Enabler will apply all network settings sent to it by the Mobile Device Server.

 

 

Avalanche Icon (varies by En-

Selecting the Avalanche Icon will access the Avalanche Network Profile tab which

abler version)

will display current network settings.

or

 

 

 

Use Manual Settings

When enabled, the Enabler will ignore any network or wireless settings coming from

 

the Avalanche MC Console and use only the network settings on the MX7 Tecton.

 

 

Properties Icon

Selecting the Properties icon displays the Manual Settings Properties dialog applet.

 

From here, the user can configure Network, DNS, Authentication and Wireless pa-

 

rameters using the displays shown below. Note the authentication tab may not be

 

present in all versions of the Enabler.

 

 

Note: A reboot may be required after enabling or disabling these options.

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