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104 Getting Connected
Using Odyssey Client
Odyssey is a wireless LAN access control and security solution that provides
strong security over the wireless link. It secures authentication and
connection of wireless LAN (WLAN) users, ensuring that only authorized
users can connect.
Odyssey is mostly used in place of a manufacturer’s wireless networking
client such as the Dell WLAN utility, Intel ProSET, or Windows XP’s Zero
Config Service.
To use Odyssey:
•Tap
Start
→
Settings
→
Connections Tab
→
Odyssey Client.
The main page appears with the following information:
• Status of Odyssey
• Network Name (SSID)
• Access Point MAC
• Packet information
• To enable the Odyssey Client tap
Settings
→
Enable Odyssey.
• To configure a wireless profile, tap
Settings
→
Configure.
This
provides you a list of existing profiles and allows you to add, edit, or
delete profiles.
Adding a Network
To add a new profile:
1
Ta p
Settings
→
Configure
→
Add.
The
Add Network Wizard
window appears.
2
Enter the network name, or select the box
Any
if you want the client to
connect to any available network.
3
Ta p
Scan
to view all available broadcasted networks.
Enter a description if necessary.
4
Select between an ad-hoc or infrastructure network.
5
Ta p
Next
when ready.