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Using the Rugged Handheld Device
to an Internet service provider over the wireless local area network (WLAN).
Some hotspots are open to connect while others request you to present a key
to authenticate your connection. The GT-500 needs to be configured including
such key to connect to a hotspot.
Follow the steps below to connect the GT-500 to your wireless local area
network:
Note:
Turn off Wi-Fi when it isn’t used to extend battery life.
The Notification Area displays the following icons that shows Wi-Fi status.
Icon Description
?
Notifies that an open Wi-Fi network is in range.
Notifies that a Wi-Fi network is connected. Waves indicate signal
strength.
3.4.1 Enabling Wi-Fi and Connecting to a WLAN
1. Tap
Settings
|
Wi-Fi
and turn on Wi-Fi if it isn't enabled yet.
2. The GT-500 then proceeds to scan for
available Wi-Fi networks in range and
displays the names of those found.
Secured networks are displayed with
waves denoting signal strength plus a
lock on them
while the open
networks don't.
3. Tap a network to connect to it. To
connect to a secured network, you’re prompted to
enter a password or other credentials. (Ask your
network administrator for details.)
If the GT-500 detects a network previously
connected to, the GT-500 auto-connects to it.
4. Once a Wi-Fi network is connected, it displays as
“connected” on the Wi-Fi settings screen. You can
tap it to see the details about the speed, security,