Socket Mobile SoMo 650 - Manual (Page 38)

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OMPANION
Wi-Fi Companion (WFC) is a powerful and easy-to-use
utility for managing Wi-Fi connections from your SoMo 650
handheld computer. Intuitive graphics display connection
properties at a glance. Tap on icons to quickly perform a
variety of networking tasks. For advanced users, the
software also offers advanced diagnostic tools and
connection statistics.
Enhanced Wi-Fi Companion Software (e-WFC) offers the
following advantages over WFC:
• Advanced authentication (including PEAP-GTC, EAP-TTLS,
LEAP, and EAP-FAST)
• WMM including transmit power control and CCKM
• Cisco CCX 4.0 certification
• Socket profile editor with advanced functionality
Software OS on SoMo Installation status
Wi-Fi Companion All Pre-installed on device
Windows Mobile 5 Not compatible
Windows Mobile 6
prior to Service Pack 4 Not included on device. Register SoMo at
http://support.socketmobile.com/ and request a free
copy of the software.
Enhanced Wi-Fi
Companion
Windows Mobile 6
Service Pack 4 or later Pre-loaded on device but optional to install
To view a chart comparing WFC and e-WFC, please download the white paper:
http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/techbrief/e-WFC_white-paper.pdf
For instructions on how to install e-WFC, please refer to Chapter 2.
This chapter primarily refers to standard WFC and shows WFC screens.
Instructions and screens for e-WFC will be equivalent unless otherwise
noted.
Socket now offers two WLAN configuration options for the SoMo:
Persistence Mode and Fast Roaming. To learn more, read our white paper:
http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/techbrief/somo-wifi-persistence-mode_white-
paper.pdf
A DDITIONAL D OCUMENTATION
This chapter covers basic instructions for using Wi-Fi Companion on the
SoMo 650. For detailed instructions, please refer to the User’s Guide
available in the CD and online at:
http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/
U SEFUL L INKS
Registered users can download software updates free after logging into:
http://support.socketmobile.com
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