Finding Wlans - Symbol MC9000-G Product Reference Manual

Table 5-1. Mobile Companion Menu Descriptions (Continued)
Menu Item
Find WLANs
Options

Finding WLANs

A completed profile is a set of mobile computer configuration settings that can be used in different
locations to connect to a Spectrum24 network. Creating different profiles is a good way of having pre-
defined mobile computer operating parameters available for use in various Spectrum24 network
environments.
Select Find WLANs from the Mobile Companion menu to locate the APs in the area. The Mobile
Companion window displays the available WLAN networks.
1. Select an available WLAN network from the list box.
Displays a list of Spectrum24 networks (APs and networked peers) available to the mobile
computer for association. The networks are listed by their ESSID. To the right of each
network is a signal strength icon. Networks with a signal strength of Good (three green
bars out of five) or better should be considered for connection. Tap a network and tap
Connect to interoperate with the AP representing that network. Once connected, the
Mode, Encryption, IP Config and Power tab views display the ESSID, security settings,
network address information and power consumption level set for that network. See
Finding WLANs on page 5-5 for more information.
Displays settings for configuring battery consumption avoidance capabilities, system
sounds, AP and mobile computer association capabilities, profile roaming options, as well
as the password protecting the Mobile Companion utility.
Figure 5-2. Available WLAN Networks
Spectrum24 Configuration
Description
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