Symbol Technologies MC9000-G User Manual

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Spectrum24 Network Configuration

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Select the Access Ad-Hoc networks checkbox to display available peer (adapter) networks
and their signal strength within the Available WLAN Networks tab. These are peers
available to the mobile computer profile for association. If this option was previously
disabled, refresh the Available WLAN Networks tab to display the Ad Hoc networks
available to the mobile computer.

Select the Disable Profile Roaming check box to configure the adapter profile to not roam to
another AP profile or peer profile (if in Ad Hoc mode) if a stronger signal is detected.

Select the Enable Sounds checkbox to initiate an audible signal when performing a ping test
and associating with an AP. The tones are important to notify users if the pinging is received
or if the mobile computer has roamed to another AP.

Select the Enable Rogue AP Detection check box to inform the system of unauthorized APs
on the network.

Mobile Companion has a password protection feature. When Mobile
Companion initially appears, the password is off by default.

To create a password, tap Change Password.

Figure 6-19. Mobile Companion - Change Password

In the Change Password window, tap in the Current Password box and enter the current
password. The password is case sensitive and a maximum of 10 characters. Enter the new
password in both the New Password and the Confirm New Password boxes and tap OK.