42 | CHAPTER 7: WLAN SEARCHES AND PROFILES
Chapter 7
WLAN Searches and
Profiles
This chapter explains how to initiate a WLAN search and manage WLAN
profiles.
Note: Skip this chapter if you want to use Wireless Zero Configuration
(WZC) for Windows XP and did not enable Socket WLAN Tools.
Initiate a WLAN Search
1. If you do not have any WLAN profiles saved, WLAN Tools will
automatically search for WLANs whenever the WLAN Card is inserted.
2. If you already have one or more WLAN profiles, you can initiate a WLAN
search by tapping and holding your stylus/righ-clicking on the Socket status
icon (in the Today screen for Pocket PCs). In the pop-up menu, select
Find
WLANs
.
3. After your mobile computer locates your network, you can create a
profile for it and attempt to connect to it, as described in Chapter 5,
“Create and Connect to a WLAN Profile”
