Motion Computing F5 - Manual (Page 45)

Chapter 3 Using the System 39
Using Wi-Fi (802.11a/g/n)
Use the information in this section to set up a Wi-Fi connection. Wireless access requires an
802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g access point. Internet access requires a working Internet
connection.
DANGER: FAA regulations require that you disable any wireless connection when traveling
by air. Failure to disable the wireless connection on the system while traveling by air can
cause communications problems with aircraft instruments.
Enabling or disabling Wi-Fi
Before you can establish a Wi-Fi connection, you must enable the Wi-Fi adapter. You can
enable the Wi-Fi adapter using Motion Dashboard.
Note: Wireless cards consume battery power. To reduce power consumption when running
on battery power and when Wi-Fi is not being used, disable Wi-Fi in the Motion Dashboard.
To enable or disable Wi-Fi
1. Open the Motion Dashboard to the Wireless panel (page 22).
2. Select or clear the Enable Internal 802.11 Wireless check box.
Setting up a Wi-Fi connection
Use this procedure to create a Wi-Fi connection.
To set up a Wi-Fi connection
1. Open the Motion Dashboard to the Wireless panel (page 22).
2. Ensure that Enable Internal 802.11 Wireless is selected.
3. Tap the Properties button.
4. In the Network Connections center, tap the wireless network connection.
5. Tap Connect To, then select a network.
If you are connecting to a secure network, you may need to enter authentication
information. If you are connecting to an unsecured network, you may be prompted to
select whether to connect to the unsecured network or connect to a different network.
For more information about Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi (802.11a/g/n wireless)” on page 18.