User's Manual

6 Getting Connected
86 GeoExplorer 6000 Series User Guide
Step 1: Setting up the Wi-Fi connection
1. Make sure that the GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld’s Wi-Fi radio is enabled
(see page 80).
2. Tap / Settings / Connections / Wireless Manager.
3. Tap
Menu and then select Wi-Fi Settings..
Any networks that you have already configured
are displayed in the list of preferred networks.
4. To add a new network, tap Add New. To change
the settings for an existing network, tap the
network.
5. Enter the name of the network and other
connection details and then tap
Next.
6. Do one of the following
– To use authentication, select the
authentication method from the
Authentication list.
– To use data encryption, select an encryption method from the Data
encryption list.
– To automatically use a network key, select the check box for The key is
automatically provided. Otherwise, enter the Network key and the Key index.
7. Tap
Next.
8. For increased security, select the Use IEEE 802.1x network access control check
box and then configure additional authentication information.
9. Tap
Finish.
Step 2: Connecting to the network or access point
1. Disconnect the USB data cable, as the handheld prioritizes a USB connection
over a Wi-Fi connection.
2. Bring the handheld within range of the network or access point.
When a Wi-Fi connectionis detected, the access point icon
appears on the
title bar, and a notification message appears on the left softkey.
If the access point icon or the notification does not appear, use the Wireless
Manager to turn off and then turn back on the Wi-Fi radio. When the Wi-Fi
radio is turned on, any networks or access points within range are detected and
the icon and notification appear.
3. Tap the access point icon on the title bar or tap
Notification on the left softkey.
A popup message shows the available networks.
4. Select the network you want to connect to and then tap
OK on the left softkey.