Product Manual

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Working with Wi-Fi (802.11)
If your unit comes with built-in Wi-Fi (also called Wireless LAN
(WLAN) or 802.11) capability, you can wirelessly transmit data to
and from your unit by connecting to available access points or hot
spots. To find out if you have Wi-Fi installed in your unit, tap Start
/ Settings / System / System Information / Wireless.
The Wi-Fi is off by default; however the on/off state will persist
after a reset. To turn the Wi-Fi on or off, tap Wi-Fi from the Today
screen or tap Start / Settings / Connections / Wireless Manager
and tap Wi-Fi. Turn it off when not in use to save battery power
and possibly speed up other processes.
To configure Wi-Fi, tap Tap here for Wi-Fi configuration on the
Today Screen.
1. Wi-Fi by default is disabled. Tap Options / Enable Wi-Fi.
2. Tap Scan for Networks to see the available networks.
3. Tap the network you want to connect to. The networks with three
or four bars provide a better connection. Tap Next.
4. Tap Finish to begin using an open network. If the network does
not require passwords, no changes are required.
5. If the network requires authentication, a Network Authentication
dialog will open. For networks that require network keys, enter
the network key into the dialog box and tap Finish to begin
using the network.
6. For advanced networks tap the Authentication and Data
Encryption required for this network. Additional keys or
certificates may be required.
Status: Shows the details of your current connection.
Tools: Test connectivity by entering in a known good URL and
tap Start Ping. You can also manage configuration files here.
Advanced: You can set specific Wi-Fi settings required by some
networks. Administrators can also set a password to limit
access to configuration settings.
To configure many Nomads identically, use the following steps:
Saving the Wi-Fi config file:
1. Configure a Nomad as desired and save the configuration under
Start / Settings / Connections / Wi-Fi Settings / Tools / Store