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8.4
Wireless network
Your GEN5i includes an internal wireless network adapter. With this Wi-Fi
network adapter you have wireless freedom to connect to your local network.
HINT/TIP
In some areas or application use the presence of a wireless network option in
the instrument is not allowed. Disabling the wireless network within
®
Windows
is not a satisfactory solution. Therefore HBM supports the removal
or electronically disable of the wireless network. This disables the use a
wireless network premanently.
Before ordering contact HBM sales and after delivery contact HBM service to
remove or electronic disable the WIFI.
The adapter features full compliance with the IEEE 802.11 b/g/n wireless
standard offering the best compatibility and future-proof reliability. With data
rates up to 300 Mbps the adapter supports a comfortable wireless bandwidth.
GEN5i systems shipped before august 2012 do not support IEEE 802.11 N.
Maximum wireless data rate then is 54 Mbps maximum.
Below is a quick start procedure to connect to your local network and a quick
start procedure to disconnect from a network.
For wireless network operation details refer to the Windows Help system. If you
are uncomfortable, or not yet familiar with these procedures, please contact
your IT department or a network knowledgeable person to assist you.
To connect to your local wireless network:
1
Start the GEN5i.
2
When fully booted quit Perception.
3
In Windows 7 access the Connect to a network dialog box using one of
the following options:
●
By clicking Start, and then Connect to from the Windows 7 desktop.
●
From the Manage wireless connections dialog box.
●
From the Connect/Disconnect context menu option of a wireless
network adapter in the Network Connections folder.
4
In the Connect to a network dialog box use Show to select:
●
All Wireless, dial-up, and VPN connections.
●
Wireless Only wireless connections.
5
To connect to a wireless network you can encounter one of the following
situations (these are the most common):
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