LXE MX3X, Reference Manual

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Getting Started 13
E-EQ-MX3XRG-A MX3X Reference Guide
Radio and Network Setup
Prerequisites
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Network SSID or ESSID number of the Access Point
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WEP or LEAP Authentication Protocol Keys
Note: Insert a fully charged battery and power up the computer (or connect the computer to an
external power source).
Set Up the Symbol Radio
When the MX3X boots up for the first time and all programs are loaded, the NETWLAN1
windows appears. Select the Wireless Information tab.
Select Add New .
Enter the ESSID in the Network Name text box.
Disable WEP
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If WEP is to be disabled, tap the down arrow in the Authentication drop down box.
Select Open .
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Tap the down arrow in the Encryption drop down box. Tap Disabled and WEP is
disabled.
Enable WEP
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Tap the down arrow in the Authentication drop down box.
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Tap the WEP Authentication protocol.
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If the key is provided automatically by your network, check the “ Key provided
automatically ” checkbox.
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If you wish to enter your Authentication key, uncheck the “ Key provided
automatically ” checkbox and enter the Network Key in the Network Key text box.
Continue
Tap the Advanced … button.
Make sure there is a checkmark in the “ Use Windows to configure my wireless settings ”
checkbox.
Make sure there is no checkmark in the “ Automatically connect to non-preferred networks ”
checkbox.
Tap the Connect button.
To access NETWLAN1 Properties again, tap the Network Connected icon in the Toolbar.
Note: If the access point uses authentication protocol (WEP etc.) your radio must use the same
authentication keys. Please contact your IS department for WEP encryption keys before
contacting LXE. WEP is an authentication protocol used to encrypt data sent and
received from the MX3X to the access point.