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Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the CN4
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3 Choose Ethernet or Wireless from the connection type list.
4 Choose Ping my gateway or DHCP server if you are using
DHCP. Or, choose Ping the host address below and enter the
host address in the entry field.
5 Tap Ping . The ping test runs and checks your connection. If the
connection is OK, “Connection Validated” appears.
To check overall connection status
1 Tap the iConnect icon ( ) in the lower right corner of the Today
screen.
2 Choose Status > Ethernet or Wireless . A message box appears.
iConnect checks these items in order:
• Network connection (Ethernet or wireless) enabled
• MAC address of the CN4 network adapter
• MAC address of the associated host
• IP address of the CN4
• Ping Status
3 Tap Try Again to test the connection again.
If you are having trouble with your wireless connection, you can use
iConnect to verify available access points and networks, check signal
strength, and view other diagnostics. For help, see
“Checking 802.11
Network Status” on page 94.
Configuring Wireless Security
The CN4 provides four types of security for your wireless network:
• Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2™)
• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
• 802.1x
• WEP
Note: If you choose Exit iConnect from the menu, the desktop icon
disappears. To restore the iConnect desktop icon, warm boot the
CN4.