Psion Teklogix 8515 user manual Wireless Properties Dialog Box

Chapter 2: Basic Checkout

Setting Up The Model RA2040 802.11g Radio

default, the 8515 attempts to connect to preferred networks. This behaviour can be changed by enabling ‘Automatically connect to non-preferred networks’ in the Advanced dialog box (page 16).

To add a new configuration, double-tap on the Add New item listed with the net- works. A blank Wireless Properties dialog box is displayed.

5. Wireless Properties

Figure 2.5 Wireless Properties Dialog Box

Network name (SSID)

Type the appropriate SSID (Service Set Identifier) in the ‘Network name (SSID):’ text entry field at the top of this dialog box.

The Network name field can contain a maximum of 32 characters. The name assigned here is listed as a preferred network.

Important: Keep in mind that the 8515 will only communicate with access points that are configured with the same SSID.

Ad Hoc And Infrastructure

If you are using an “Infrastructure” network (one in which 8515s must pass data through an access point) leave the checkbox ‘This is an ad hoc network’ empty.

If you are using an Ad Hoc network—a network in which 8515s pass data directly to other 8515s without an access point—tap on the checkbox next to ‘This is an ad hoc network’ to enable Ad Hoc.

Encryption

WEP (Wired-Equivalent Privacy) encryption prevents others from accidentally accessing your network. If you are not using encryption, you can choose Disabled from the dropdown encryption menu. Otherwise, leave this field as is.

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