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Network Setup
Note:Symbol Technologies recommends using the default settings, as
they have been set to maximize the performance of the SPT 1746.
8. Tap
Done
when configuration is complete, then tap
OK
to return to the Spectrum24
Preferences screen.
9. Tap
Connect
to connect to the network.
Channel The specific Direct-Sequence Channel
used for communications between the
AP (Access Point) and the MU (Mobile
Unit). Channels are unique per country.
Preamble Approximately 8 bytes of the packet
header generated by the AP and is
attached to the packet prior to
transmission. Preamble length is
transmission data rate dependent. The
short preamble is 50% shorter than
long preamble.
Both the MU and AP need to be set to
the same preamble to associate.
Encryption Tap to enable encryption, an efficient
method of preventing data theft and
improving data security.
Key Index The specific algorithm used for each
encryption key.
Encrypt Len Encryption length.
Choose either 40 bit or 128 bit.
40-bit encryption: Requires a 10 Hex
digit Encryption key.
128-bit encryption: Requires an access
code. Contact the Symbol
Technologies Support Center
(1-800-653-5350) for details.
Keys 1 - 4 Specific key codes required for
encryption.