Chapter 5. Spectrum24 Configuration; Introduction - Symbol MC9000-G Product Reference Manual

Introduction

Wireless LANs allow mobile computers to communicate wirelessly and to send captured data "real
time" to a host device. Before a mobile computer can be used on a Spectrum24 LAN, your facility must
be set up with the equipment required to run the wireless LAN and the mobile computer must be
properly configured. Refer to the documentation that came with your Access Points (APs) for
instructions on setting up the required hardware.
The mobile computer Network Adapter settings and Spectrum24 settings configure and monitor the
wireless connection. The Mobile Companion icon appears in the task tray and indicates mobile
computer signal strength as follows:
Icon Status
Excellent signal strength
Very good signal strength
Good signal strength
Fair signal strength
Poor signal strength
Out-of-network range (not associated)
Spectrum24 Configuration
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