COBHAM AVIATOR 200, User Manual

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Chapter 2: Getting started
8 Getting started with the AVIATOR Wireless Handset
Connecting the AVIATOR Wireless Handset to a
wireless access point
To connect the AVIATOR Wireless Handset to your wireless access point,
do as follows:
1. Start up the wireless access point.
2. Switch on your AVIATOR Wireless Handset by pressing and holding the
on hook key until the display lights up.
3. Press the center select key to enter the menu system.
4. Select Network > Wireless network .
5. When the list of available access points appears in the display, select the
access point you want to connect to.
6. If you are prompted for security settings, select OK to enter the
Profiles menu. Set the security settings as described in To connect the
AVIATOR Wireless Handset to the wireless network on page 53.
Note If the AVIATOR Wireless Handset is out of use for a longer period
of time, recharge the battery every two years to avoid
deterioration of the battery. Outside the aircraft you can make a
service charge using a computer or USB charger. For details how
to proceed see the Installation and maintenance manual.
Note This procedure is only needed at the first connection. Once
connected, the AVIATOR Wireless Handset automatically
attempts to connect to this access point, whether it is integrated
in the SwiftBroadband unit or not, whenever it is switched on.
Note Access points with a profile matching your AVIATOR Wireless
Handset are marked with
. If this symbol is not present,
you cannot connect to an encrypted network until you have
set up your wireless profile to match the access point.
If you
select an encrypted network without a defined profile you are
prompted for security settings.