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CONFIGURING WIRELESS
SETTINGS
Use this chapter to configure the 802.11b and 802.11b/g wireless (radio)
card settings.
About the 802.11b Wireless Card
The Symbol® Spectrum24® 802.11b wireless card operates at speeds of up
to 11Mbps on any 802.11b wireless compatible network. You can use the
printer in Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) or AP (access point or Infrastructure)
wireless mode. Use the Windows® CE Mobile Companion utility available on
your printer to configure the wireless card to communicate with your network.
Using the Mobile Companion
The Mobile Companion utility starts automatically when you turn on the
printer and an icon appears in the System Tray.
Note: You may need to be in Admin Mode to access wireless features.
See Chapter 2, “Administrative Tools” for more information.
Tap the Mobile Companion icon
in the System Tray. The main menu
appears.
Menu Option Description
Status
Displays the current connection’s signal strength, IP
information, ping tests, and available access points.
WLAN Profiles Lists existing profiles to connect or edit.
Find WLANs
Searches for available networks, signal strength, and any
encryption.
Options
Enables or disables wireless modes (Ad-Hoc or AP)
roaming, sounds, and set/change passwords.
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