User's Manual

Chapter 6 — Configuring the Computer
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To use wireless communications in a TCP/IP network:
1 Configure these parameters on each mobile computer in the
network:
• Network name (SSID)
• IP settings (if not using DHCP)
2 Make sure the mobile computer is talking to the network and that
the network can see your mobile computer. For more information,
see
“Troubleshooting 802.1x Security” on page 104.
3 Configure 802.11 security. For help, see “About Wireless
Security” on page 76.
Configuring Ethernet Communications
To configure Ethernet communications, you connect your mobile
computer to your Ethernet network using the Ethernet Snap-On
Adapter (Model 1000AA01).
To configure Ethernet communications:
1 Connect the Ethernet snap-on adapter to your mobile computer.
2 Connect the Ethernet cable from your network to the snap-on
adapter.
Ethernet communications are automatically enabled on your
mobile computer.
3 Make sure that your computer is communicating with the network.
The network connection icon (
) should appear on the title bar.
Configuring Bluetooth Communications
Your 70 Series is Bluetooth™-enabled, which lets you connect to other
Bluetooth devices, such as scanners, printers, or audio devices.
You need to turn on the Bluetooth radio before you can discover and
connect to other Bluetooth devices. By default, the radio is turned off.
To turn on the Bluetooth radio and configure Bluetooth settings:
1 Tap Start > Settings > Bluetooth > Mode.
2 Select the Turn on Bluetooth check box.