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5
Wireless Network Configuration
Introduction
Several wireless devices may be installed in the Thor VX9 computer. The available devices and combinations may vary by reg-
ulatory domain and operating system. Available devices include:
•
Laird Connection Manager
•
Summit Client Utility
(page 5-35) with 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN radio
•
Atheros Client Utility
(page 5-72) with 802.11 a/b/g WLAN radio
•
Broadcom Wireless Utility
•
Bluetooth
(page 5-94) module
•
Option GlobeTrotter Connect
•
OneClick Internet
(page 5-100) with WWAN radio.
SIM Card Installation
(page 5-97) for some WWAN carriers.
When appropriate, differences in operation based on operating system type are noted.
For most cases, make sure Windows is NOT used to configure wireless network settings. The Summit, Atheros or Broadcom
utility provides enhanced radio configuration options over the Windows utility.
If you are experiencing a Microsoft Windows networking problem, please refer to Windows on-line help or commercially avail-
able Windows networking guides for more information.
Laird Wireless Network Configuration
The Laird client device is a Laird 802.11a/b/g/n radio, capable of 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n data rates. The radio
can be configured for no encryption, WEP encryption or WPA security.
Important Notes
For Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Embedded Standard 7:
It is necessary to run Laird Connection Manager (LCM) as an administrator because LCM must be able to access
and make changes to the Windows registry.
Rather than selecting to run as an administrator each time, right click on the Laird Connection Manager icon and
select Properties. Tap the Compatibility tab and check Run this program as an administrator. This modification
only affects the current user unless Change settings for all users is tapped before changing the privilege level.
It is important that all dates are correct on the Thor VX9 and host computers when using any type of certificate. Cer-
tificates are date sensitive and if the date is not correct authentication will fail.
When using the 802.11a radio, the U-NII 1 band is the preferred band for indoor operation. For regulatory domains
in which the U-NII 3 band is allowed, the following channels are supported: 149, 153, 157 and 161. The AP must be
configured accordingly.
After making any changes to the wireless configuration, restart the Thor VX9.
Laird Connection Manager
Note: When making changes to profile or global parameters, the device should be restarted afterwards.
Start > All Programs > Laird > Laird Connection Manager or
Laird Connection Manager Icon on Desktop
The
Status
(page 5-3) tab contains information on the current connection.
The
Configuration
(page 5-4) tab is used to configure radio parameters.
The
Diagnostics
(page 5-10) tab provides utilities to troubleshoot the radio.
Tray Icon
The Windows Wireless icon (located in the taskbar) displays the status of the wireless connection. The LCM tray icon
is not displayed on these operating systems.
(page 5-1) with 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN radio
(page 5-83) with 802.11 b/g WLAN radio
(page 5-99) with WWAN radio
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