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6-5
Spectrum24 Network Configuration
Finding WLANs
A completed profile is a set of terminal configuration settings that can be used in different
locations to connect to a Spectrum24 network. Creating different profiles is a good way of
having pre-defined terminal operating parameters available for use in various Spectrum24
network environments.
Status (Contd) APs tab - displays APs with the same ESSID as the current
terminal profile. The terminal's roaming capabilities can be set from
this tab.
Peers tab - displays the BSSIDs, power modes, transmit rates and
data rates of other networked clients within the Ad Hoc (peer-to-
peer) network. When in
Ad Hoc operating mode, the Peers tab
displays instead of the APs tab.
WLAN Profiles Displays the current profiles and allows the user to add, edit and
delete profiles.
Find WLANs Displays a list of those Spectrum24 networks (APs and networked
peers) available to the terminal for association. The networks are
listed by their ESSID. To the right of each network is a signal
strength icon. Networks with a signal strength of Good (three green
bars out of five) or better should be considered for connection. Tap
a network and tap
Connect to interoperate with the AP
representing that network. Once connected, the Mode , Encryption ,
IP Config and Power tabs display the ESSID, security settings,
network address information and power consumption level set for
that network. See
Finding WLANs on page 6-5 for more
information.
Options
Displays settings for configuring battery consumption avoidance
capabilities, system sounds, AP and terminal association
capabilities, profile roaming options, as well as password
protecting the Mobile Companion utility.
Table 6-1. Mobile Companion Menu Descriptions (Continued)
Menu Item Description