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Use this chapter to configure the 802.11b and 802.11b/g wireless (radio) card settings.

A b o u t t h e 8 0 2 . 1 1 b W i r e l e s s C a r d

The Symbol® Spectrum24® 802.11b wireless card operates at speeds of up to 11Mbps on any 802.11b wireless compatible network. You can use the printer in Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) or AP (access point or Infrastructure) wireless mode. Use the Windows® CE Mobile Companion utility available on your printer to configure the wireless card to communicate with your network.

U s i n g t h e M o b i l e C o m p a n i o n

The Mobile Companion utility starts automatically when you turn on the printer and an icon appears in the System Tray.

Note: You may need to be in Admin Mode to access wireless features. See Chapter 2, “Administrative Tools” for more information.

Tap the Mobile Companion icon in the System Tray. The main menu appears.

Menu Option

Description

Status

Displays the current connection’s signal strength, IP

 

information, ping tests, and available access points.

WLAN Profiles

Lists existing profiles to connect or edit.

Find WLANs

Searches for available networks, signal strength, and any

 

encryption.

Options

Enables or disables wireless modes (Ad-Hoc or AP)

 

roaming, sounds, and set/change passwords.

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