Intermec CK71 70 Series Mobile Computer User Manual - Page 97

Chapter 6 - Configure the Computer About Network Communications You can easily add the mobile computer to your wireless or wired data collection network. You can connect your computer using: • 802.11a/b/g/n radio communications. • Ethernet communications. • Bluetooth communications. • USB and serial communications. Configure 802.11a/b/g/n (Wi-Fi) Radio Communications Make sure all components with antennas are at least 30 cm (1 ft) apart when power is applied. Failure to comply could result in equipment damage. The mobile computer contains an 802.11 radio to transfer data using wireless communications and to support the TCP/IP network protocols. This section of the manual assumes that your wireless network is set up, including your access points. By default, the 802.11 radio is disabled. Use the following procedure to enable the Wi-Fi radio using Intermec Settings. If you would like to use ScanNGo bar codes to easily enable the radio and set the default security settings, see Appendix C, "ScanNGo Wi-Fi Configuration Bar Codes" on page 181. 1 Tap Start > Settings > System > Intermec Settings. 2 From the Intermec Settings main menu, tap Communications > 802.11 Radio > Radio Enabled. 3 Select the Radio Enabled check box and tap OK. By default, the computer uses Funk security and enables DHCP. 4 Use Intermec Settings to configure any other parameters you need to use for communication with your network. 5 Configure 802.11 security. For help, see "About Wireless Security" on page 92. 70 Series Mobile Computer User Manual 83