Rockwell Automation 57RF RFID ICODE Handheld Interface User Manual - Manual (Page 50)

50 Rockwell Automation Publication 57RF-UM001A-EN-P - September 2011
Chapter 6
Wireless Zero Configuration
Wireless Zero Configuration Requirements
Before you start, find out what security settings you need to connect to your
WLAN network. If applicable, consult with the network administrator. The
necessary settings may include one or more of the following:
• Wireless network name (SSID)
• WEP network type (Open or Shared), WEP key, WEP key format (Hex or
ASCII) and Key Index number
• Use of DHCP or Static IP to assign IP addresses
Note: To assign a static IP address to the handheld computer, use the
Network and Dial-up Connections applet in the Control Panel. Simply
double-click the P5001 icon to access the IP Address screen.
Wireless Zero Configuration Setup
To configure the handheld computer to connect to an 802.11 wireless network
using the Wireless Zero Configuration utility:
1. In the Status Bar, double-click the WLAN Connection Status icon to
access the Wireless Network Connection dialog box. This icon is also
referred to as the Wireless Zero Configuration icon.
IMPORTANT The following scenario is for demonstration purposes only. SSIDs, keys,
and pass-phrases will be different in your particular environment.