User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- GeoExplorer® 2005 Series Getting Started Guide
- Legal Notices
- Safety Information
- About this Manual
- System Components
- Getting Started
- Windows Mobile Basics
- ActiveSync Connections
- Installing Software
- Using GPS
- Power
- Memory
- Internet and Network Connections
- Using the Bluetooth Radio
- Using the WLAN Radio
- Using Cabled Ethernet
- Using the Optional Serial Clip
- Personalizing your Handheld
- Use and Care
- Troubleshooting
- Index
GeoExplorer 2005 Series Getting Started Guide 63
Using the WLAN Radio 13
The GeoExplorer 2005 series handheld has an integrated Wireless
Local Area Network (WLAN) radio that you can use to receive data
anywhere within the range of a wireless LAN access point.
This section provides information on:
• wireless LAN access points
• setting up a wireless LAN connection
• connecting to a network using a wireless LAN connection
• enabling Flight mode
• disabling the WLAN radio
Wireless LAN access points
Wireless LAN is sometimes refered to as wireless Ethernet.
A wireless LAN connection can be used to connect to the Internet (at
broadband speeds), and to connect to 802.11b standard Ethernet
networks within range of an available wireless LAN access point.
Access points are also known as “hotspots”.
When a wireless LAN is detected, the access point icon on the
title bar is animated, and a notification message appears.