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S u p p l e m e n t t o U s e r a n d R e f e r e n c e M a n u a l s
Configuring a Connection to a Wireless Network
You can enable and disable connections to wireless networks without a password even when
changes to the wireless network options are protected by a password.
Note:
If the ultrasound system is connected to both a wireless network and a local area network
(LAN), the system uses the LAN connection for sending files to network locations.
To configure a connection:
Prerequisite:
The wireless adapter is connected to the leftmost USB port on the Input/Output panel
of the ultrasound system.
1. Access the system presets.
2. Select
Wireless
.
3. Enter a password, if required.
To: Do
This:
Activate a connection to a wireless
network
Note:
Siemens recommends using secured networks to ensure data security.
Select
Enabled
.
Deactivate the connection to a
wireless network
Select
Disabled
.
Connect to the selected network
1. Click
Scan
to refresh the list of wireless networks.
Note:
The wireless adapter must remain connected to the ultrasound system
while refreshing the list.
2. Select a network from the list.
3. Click
Connect
.
4. If the system displays the
Network Profile Settings
dialog box, enter the
required profile settings and then click
OK
.
The ultrasound system displays the wireless icon indicating a connection to
a wireless network and the signal strength on the status bar.
See also:
Informational Icons for the Wireless Adapter, p. 6
Disconnect from the selected
wireless network
1. Select the connected network from the list.
2. Click
Disconnect
.
The ultrasound system disconnects from the wireless network. If connected
to a LAN, the system reverts to using the LAN connection for sending files to
network locations.