Chapter 3 Open Or Wep-Enabled Networks For Pocket Pc 2003; Step 1: Prepare Network Information - Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card User Manual

Chapter 3 Open or WEP-Enabled
Networks for Pocket PC 2003
This chapter explains how to use the Low Power SDIO WLAN Card to
connect to an open or WEP-enabled network. Before you try to connect, be
sure to install Socket's software and insert the card, as described in Chapter
2, "General Installation."

STEP 1: Prepare Network Information

Find out what security settings you need to connect to your open or
WEP-enabled WLAN network. If applicable, consult with the network
administrator. The necessary settings may include the following (only
some will apply):
• Wireless network name, known as ESSID or SSID
• Encryption type, WEP key(s), WEP key format (hex or ASCII)
• Use of either DHCP or Static IP to assign IP addresses
For a Network Information Form that you can email to your network
administrator, go to:
• Appendix C of this User's Guide
• The Docs folder on the installation CD
•
ftp://ftp.socketcom.com/wlan/WLAN_NetworkForm.txt
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