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Wireless connections, Overview – Rockwell Automation 57RF RFID ICODE Handheld Interface User Manual User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF-UM001A-EN-P - September 2011

Chapter 6

Wireless Connections

Overview

Turning the Radio On

Before you can utilize the WLAN software, you must make sure the radio is on.
Follow the steps below:

1.

Select Start>Settings>Control Panel.

2.

Then double-click the AuxCF Slot applet.

3.

Finally, select the Enabled radio button.

4.

Warm boot the unit.

Wireless Zero Configuration Interface

The Wireless Zero Configuration interface enables you to setup, configure, and
connect to a WLAN. Whenever you turn on the handheld computer, it will
automatically start searching for any wireless network advertising its SSID
(service set identifier, or network name) and will display the Wireless
Configuration dialog box.

Figure 31 - Wireless Zero Configuration Utility

While searching for wireless networks, the handheld computer will display the
following icons in the system tray to indicate the wireless network connection
status. Double-click the WLAN Status icon to access the Wireless Network
Connection interface at any time.

Table 13 - WLAN Connection Status Icons

Icon Status

Connected to WLAN

Disconnected from WLAN